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Michelman Highlights Exterior Wood and Metal Corrosion Protection Solutions at Western Coatings Symposium

Selected as part of the event’s technical presentation schedule, Michelman featured its waterborne metal coating protection solutions that control corrosion and coefficient of friction (COF).
October 28, 2019
At the recent 34th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show, Michelman shared information regarding its line of low-VOC surface modifiers for exterior wood coatings and sealants.
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Acrylic Acid Market to Experience Strong Growth through 2029

The adhesives and sealants segment is anticipated to be a major factor in driving demand for acrylic acid and its derivatives.
October 28, 2019
The global acrylic acid market is expected to be valued at around $19.7 billion by the end of 2019, according to a recent report.
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EASTMAN: Cellulose Esters for Food Contact Applications

Eastman’s new cellulose esters reportedly meet requirements for use in certain food contact applications under regulations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR), European Commission (Regulation 10/2011), and the Swiss Ordinance on Materials & Articles in Contact with Food (SR 817.023.21).
October 24, 2019
Eastman recently announced the launch of a new portfolio of 13 cellulose esters for use in food contact applications such as inks, adhesives, tapes and labels, and internal can and other coatings.
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Luijkx Joins IGM Resins as Global Procurement Director

Based in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, Stan Luijkx will lead IGM Resins’ global procurement organization and processes.
October 24, 2019
IGM Resins recently announced that it has appointed Stan Luijkx global Procurement director to support focused growth and to ensure supply security for the global businesses.
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Sun Chemical to Present High-Performance Pigments for Architectural Coatings at Western Coatings Show

Nilanjan Chakrabarti’s presentation at 2:50 p.m. on October 21 will cover general inquiries about the color space, classes of pigments, particle characteristics, and overall improvements made by Sun Chemical.
October 21, 2019

During the 2019 Western Coatings Show, which is being held October 20-23 in Las Vegas, Nev., Nilanjan Chakrabarti, Ph.D., will present Sun Chemical’s organic quinacridone red and phthalocyanine blue pigments for architectural coatings. 


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Nouryon to Expand Ethylene Amines Capacity with New Facility in Sweden

Nouryon reports that it has successfully produced the first ethylene amines products in the demonstration plant, confirming the new technology on an industrially relevant scale and marking the next step toward full commercialization.
October 18, 2019
Nouryon recently announced that it has inaugurated a demonstration plant in Stenungsund, Sweden, to showcase what it calls a more sustainable technology platform to produce ethylene amines and their derivatives.
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