Vistamaxx™ performance polymers are extrudable over a wide temperature range and can be used to tailor the end-use properties of polyethylene- or polypropylene-based coatings for industrial fabrics used in a variety of applications. 

Evonik has developed a new epoxy-silicone copolymer, ALBIFLEX^® 297. 

Wingtack^® 20 from Cray Valley is a viscous liquid aliphatic resin with  high flash point and low color.

Evonik has expanded its portfolio of amorphous poly-alpha-olefins for the adhesives industry to include a sustainable product range. 

At present, polymers do not have to be registered under Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council on the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH).  Nevertheless, a possible change in the treatment of polymers is envisioned in Article 138(2) of REACH, which may result in polymers being included in the registration requirements. 

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Univar Solutions Inc. recently announced its selection as the exclusive distributor of Diexter-G™, Isoexter™, and Hydroexter™ from COIM USA, Inc. in the U.S. and Canada.

The global solid acrylic resins market is estimated to expand at a CAGR of 7.3% in terms of revenue from 2021-2031, according to a report from Transparency Market Research.

Arkema recently announced a project to double its UV curable resins production capacity at its Nansha plant in China. 

Brenntag recently announced the renewal and expansion of a distribution agreement with SI Group.