International. In line with Eastman's ongoing commitment to eco-friendly products, the company has been recognized by Green Seal for its Eastman Optifilm 400 (OE 400) enhancer.
United States. Peninsula Polymers, a specialty chemicals distribution provider, has received the bronze sustainability rating from EcoVadis, an independent and trusted qualifications provider that assesses, among others, environmental performance and sustainable procurement practices.
United States. A team of researchers from the University of Toronto designs a solution to reduce the amount of microplastic fibers that are shed when washing synthetic fabrics.
International. Together with three partners, Evonik launches the PlasCO2 project. The goal is to use carbon dioxide (CO2) as a feedstock in the production of C4 chemicals.
North America. All AkzoNobel locations in North America are now powered by 100% renewable electricity, helping drive the company's ambition to reduce carbon emissions across the value chain by 50% by 2030.
United States. Sherwin-Williams honored seven 2022 Supplier of the Year award winners in four categories during its annual sales meeting in Orlando, Florida.
International. The paints and coatings industry leader sets record sales for all of 2022 of approximately $17.7 billion, helped by organic growth of 8%.
Coatings deposited as liquids are commonly solidified by cooling, drying (solvent removal), curing (chemical reaction), or a combination of these processes. By Eng. Orietta León
Beyond her role as Pintuco's senior R&D manager, Marleny Yepes' life is an exploration of opportunities to project the best of every being around her. by Federico Duarte Garcés*
Is there anything nicer than enjoying a refreshing dip in a pool of crystal clear waters when the thermometer marks high temperatures? To reach that stage, it is only necessary to complete a few steps, which are now available to everyone, and which are easy to resolve. By Sui Color*
In the quality management of corrosion control projects with coatings, the differences between both concepts must be distinguished. by Eng. Abel De la Cruz Perez*
The study carried out by the STAR association shows that 92.86% of Type 1 water-based architectural paints in the country do not comply with resolution 1154 by not passing the three tests required by national regulations.
Failure to comply with resolution 1154 of 2015 denotes that legislation and the paint industry in Colombia walk along parallel paths, without crossing paths. By: José Alberto Orrego D.*
Webcast: Entrevista con Juán Manuel Álvarez - Consultor en Corrosión
El miércoles 21 de febrero de 2018, a las 11:00 am (GMT-5) entrevistamos a Juan Manuel Álvarez, inspector, instructor, conferencista y columnista sobre temas de pinturas y corrosión.
CovestroPolyurethane raw materials for thermoactivated adhesives are water- and solvent-based. Adhesives are applied in liquid state. After drying, the polymer film is normally not sticky at room temperature.
EvonikSpherical silica EXP 0002-1 is characterized by a particularly small particle size and is suitable not only for architectural paintings, but also for water-based wood coatings, intense matte and silky luster.
ToxementACRISELLO is an acrylic, protective and decorative coating, with weather resistance, high durability and resistant to the proliferation of fungi, algae and mold. It meets the technical requirements of Type I water-based paint recommended for interiors and exteriors according to NTC 1335...
Arkema The launch of Arkema's new range of bioattributed acrylic monomers and special acrylic resins and additives, certified by mass balance within the framework of the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification-PLUS (ISCC) framework.