Articles Tagged with ''additives''

Photo of opening ceremony for a new fumed silica plant in Zhenjiang, China.

Evonik Fumed Silica Plant Begins Production in China

The plant will produce fumed silica marketed under the AEROSIL brand name.

October 19, 2021

The joint venture between Evonik and Wynca, Evonik Wynca (Zhenjiang) Silicon Material Co., Ltd., recently held an opening ceremony for a new fumed silica plant located in the Zhenjiang New Material Industry Park in Jiangsu province, China.

Minerals for Performance Enhancement of Hybrid Medium-Modulus Sealants

The right mineral choice is key to optimizing processing and performance for silane-modified sealants.

Shamila Grigorieff

October 15, 2021

Hybrid sealants are best defined as a fusion of technologies: the best performance properties of urethanes combined with the best of silicones.

Arkema to Build New Bio-Based Polyamide 11 Powders Plant in China

The new facility will support demand in Asia for advanced bio-circular materials.

October 14, 2021

In parallel with its project to increase global capacity of bio-based polyamide 11 by 50% in Singapore, Arkema has announced the construction of a polyamide 11 powders plant on its Changshu platform in China.

Optimizing Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymers for Adhesives and Sealants

Highly compatible with additives, specialty hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers enable product and process optimization for adhesives, sealants, and coatings formulators.

Wayne Sheu

Bear Wang

October 8, 2021

Hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers (HSBCs) are suitable for elastomeric adhesive applications. They are used in hot-melt adhesives (HMAs) and solvent-based adhesives, as well as in plastics modification for consumer and industrial applications

Brenntag to Distribute Evonik Silane Products in 16 Eastern European Countries

The distribution agreement is effective immediately and includes Evonik’s Dynasylan® product line.

October 7, 2021

Evonik recently announced that it has extended its distribution agreement with Brenntag for its Dynasylan® product line to 16 countries in Eastern Europe.

Naphthenic Specialty Oils Offer Advantages for Sealants

Naphthenic specialty oils provide benefits in terms of their suitability as a replacement for silicone fluids in formulations and their ability to reduce microbial growth in silicone sealant joints.

Emma Öberg

October 4, 2021

A recent study finds that naphthenic oils can offer a viable alternative to silicones in construction sealants. A newly developed range of specialty oils also provides formulators with the right balance between viscosity, color stability, and volatility.

BYK: Wetting and Dispersing Additives

These additives are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and biocides, making them suitable for a range of aqueous systems.

September 23, 2021

BYK recently announced the availability of two new wetting and dispersing additives that reportedly provide maximum performance in terms of high-viscosity reduction with simultaneous Newtonian flow behavior, pigment stability, and optical properties.

Evonik Expands Coating Additives Capacities in China

Evonik reports that the capacity increase will ensure reliable availability for Asian customers as well as coating manufacturers around the globe.

September 16, 2021

Evonik's Coating Additives business line recently announced that it is working to improve the supply situation by increasing production capacity of its TEGO^® Glide and TEGO Wet additive product lines.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Arkema Acquisition of Ashland Performance Adhesives Dominates the News

The Ashland Performance Adhesives acquisition by Arkema remains our most popular news story for the second consecutive week.

Susan Sutton

September 13, 2021

How are acquisitions shaping the industry? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your thoughts.

Huntsman to Increase Polyurethane Catalyst and Specialty Amine Capacity in Hungary

Completion of the capacity expansion is expected by mid-2023.

September 9, 2021

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that its Performance Products division plans to further expand its manufacturing facility in Petfurdo, Hungary, to meet the growing demand for polyurethane catalysts and specialty amines.

Organized by Women in Chemicals, this landmark conference will offer opportunities for networking, learning, and professional development. With a diverse array of sessions, workshops, and social events, participants can expect a dynamic program designed to empower and inspire.

This annual Midwest coatings conference combines all of the high-quality technical presentations, exhibits and networking opportunities from the Coatings Trends and Technologies and Powder Coating Summit conferences into one new event. The event caters to both liquid and powder coatings formulators and manufacturers.