Clay coating works as a fire retardant
United States. Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed a new fire retardant based on a clay coating for polyurethane foams.
United States. Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed a new fire retardant based on a clay coating for polyurethane foams.
International. According to a report by GBI Research, developed countries are focused on promoting their polymer application technology, while countries such as China and India continue to produce more of this input than their richer counterparts.
United States. PPG Industries has signed a licensing agreement with Chinese company Henan Billions Chemicals, in which PPG will license certain chloride-based technologies for implementation at the Asian company's titanium dioxide refining facilities. Additionally, PPG sealed with this same company a long-term purchase agreement for titanium dioxide (TiO2).
Great Britain/Brazil. The global chemicals company, Elementis, announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire, through its subsidiary Elementis Holdings Limited, the Brazilian additive firm Watercryl Quimica Ltda ('Watercryl').
United States. A new line of paints that features smart particle technology allows the paint to remain unchanged for much longer.