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FOCUS (corrosion). A global chemical company and France’s leading chemicals producer, Arkema is building the future of the chemical industry every day. Deploying a responsible, innovation-based approach, it produces state-of-theart speciality chemicals that provide customers with practical solutions to such challenges as climate change, access to drinking water, the future of energy, fossil fuel preservation and the need for lighter materials. With operations in more than 40 countries, 15,700 employees and 9 research centers, Arkema generates annual revenue of €5.9 bn and holds leadership positions in all its markets with a portfolio of internationally recognized brands. Press release from: Arkema, 420, rue d’Estienne d’Orves, F-92705 Colombes, France, tel: +33 1 4900 8080, fax: +33 1 4900 8396, website: http://www.arkema.com (5 Mar 2012)
Dubai buildings will have to pass health tests Advanced tests will be conducted on paints and coatings utilized in Dubai’s buildings to make sure they are safe for human health and meet green building standards. Only those paints and coatings that are non-toxic and are free of heavy metal and volatile organic materials will be certified. Original Source: PPCJ, Polymers, Paint, Colour Journal, Mar 2012, 202 (4570), 4 (Website: http://www.polymerspaintcolourjournal.com/) © Quartz Business Media Ltd 2012.
AkzoNobel forms partnership with the University of Manchester AkzoNobel, one of the major producers of corrosion protection coatings in the world, has entered into a partnership with University of Manchester’s Corrosion and Protection Centre (CPC) to conduct further research on the dynamics of corrosion formation and improve its ability to develop corrosion protection solutions. The five-year project is scheduled to start on Apr 2012 and will aim to 4
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address the problem of corrosion, which costs $2.2 trillion/y. Under the partnership, Professor Stuart Lyon will be designated as the AkzoNobel Professor of Corrosion Control to supervise the research program. The deal will also allow postdoctoral researchers and PhD students to participate in projects with active technical involvement by the company. It will also provide the company with access to advanced specialist measurement technology developed by CPC. The company, which posts sales of over €1.5 bn/y in the anticorrosion segment, is a major supplier of corrosion inhibition coatings and speciality chemicals to the transport, construction and oilfield markets. Original Source: Coatings World, Mar 2012, 17 (3), 12 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com/) © Rodman Publishing 2012
DSM-AGI and Eternal announce strategic cooperation for UV resins On 29 Mar 2012, DSM-AGI Corp (Taiwan) and Eternal Chemical Corp Ltd (Taiwan) jointly announce a strategic cooperation for UV resins whereby Eternal Chemical Corp will produce AGISYN branded monomers and epoxy oligomers for DSM-AGI. The production will be managed by Eternal Specialty Chemical Corp Ltd (China), a joint venture of Eternal and BASF Group. DSM Resins, headquartered in The Netherlands, obtained a majority share in DSM-AGI Corp in Jul 2011. DSM Resins and Eternal have for many years enjoyed a successful joint venture for powder coating resins with production facilities in Taiwan and China. Eternal Chemical Co Ltd is an International corporation that has focused on the technical development and customer service in field of resins, electronic chemical materials and speciality chemicals with headquarters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Nowadays, the Synthetic resins, Photoresist materials and UV materials company is a leading supplier in
C O AT I N G S the world. More information can be found at www.eternalgroup.com. About DSM-AGI Corp: DSMAGI is focusing on the development, production and sales of UV resins worldwide. DSM-AGI is selling UV resins under the brands AGISYN and NEORAD. DSM-AGI is serving the coatings and graphic arts markets using the route to market channels of DSM Coating Resins, a business unit of DSM Resins. DSM Resins obtained a majority share in DSM-AGI Corporation in Jul 2011. For more information please visit www.dsm-agi.com. Press release from: DSM, PO Box 6500, 6401 JH Heerlen, The Netherlands, tel: +31 45 578 2422, fax: +31 45 574 0680, website: http://www.dsm.com (29 Mar 2012)
NEW PRODUCTS Oxford Advanced Surfaces unveils its new technology Oxford Advanced Surfaces Group Plc has formulated a solventresistant oleo-phobic and hydrophobic coating with its proprietary technology. The technology, which is called Onto XL Highly Reactive Chemistry, has been utilized to change the wetting and surface energy properties of glass and plastic substrates. Wet chemical processing techniques are used to apply the coating in two layers from non-fluorinated solvents. The use of Onto XL technology with fluoro-polymers helps form an oleo-phobic/hydrophobic surface that is stable when exposed to solvents. The company is expecting its proprietary technologies, which include the Onto highly reactive chemistry and VISARC anti-reflective coatings, to be utilized in several applications. Targeted applications for the proprietary technologies include surface treatment, adhesion strength and formulation of anti-reflective coatings as well MAY 2012
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conductive substrates. The firm was assigned US Patent No 7,862,851 B2 for the process.
production; via a coating on the packaging; and via an edible coating on the food itself.
Original Source: Coatings World, Mar 2012, 17 (3), 18-19 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com/) © Rodman Publishing 2012
Original Source: Coatings World, Feb 2012, 17 (2), 20 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com/. © Rodman Publishing 2012
Original Source: Revista de Plasticos Modernos, Feb 2012, 103 (665), 125-126 (Website: http://www.revistaplasticosmodernos.es/) (in Spanish) © Institute of Polymer Science and Technology 2012
BASF patents colour effect materials BASF Corp has obtained a US patent for a colour effect material that contained an encapsulated and platelet-shaped substrate. The first layer of the material has been chosen from a group of metals, including platinum, palladium, silver, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium, iridium and alloys. The spacer layer has also been chosen from a set of metals comprising zinc oxide, chromium oxide, zinc hydroxide, zirconium oxide, zirconium hydroxide, zirconium nitrite and titanium nitride. Original Source: Coatings World, Mar 2012, 17 (3), 16 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com/) © Rodman Publishing 2012
Dupont-Mitsui Fluorochemicals patents non-stick coating Dupont-Mitsui Fluorochemicals Co Ltd has earned US Patent No 7,858,188 B2 for a structure consisting of a substrate and a non-stick coating applied to the substrate. The coating comprises an undercoat and an overcoat wherein the undercoat has a primer layer, consisting of a nonfluoropolymer containing polymer binder, and a midcoat layer, containing diamond particles. Original Source: Coatings World, Feb 2012, 17 (2), 20 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com/) © Rodman Publishing 2012
BASF Coatings patents process for coating electrically conductive substrates BASF Coatings AG has patented a method of coating electrically MAY 2012
PPG commercializes Aerocron electrocoat PPG Industries’ aerospace coatings group has revealed the commercialization of Aerocron, the first electrocoat-application primer for worldwide airframe makers and subcontractors. Aerocron can be applied on commercial, military and generalaviation aircraft components. The primer offers almost 100% product utilization, cuts primer weight for enhanced aircraft fuel economy and eliminates worker overspray exposure. It offers better corrosion resistance compared with traditional primers since electrocoating improves part coverage. Original Source: PPCJ, Polymers, Paint, Colour Journal, Feb 2012, 202 (4569), 40 (Website: http://www.polymerspaintcolourjournal.com/) © Quartz Business Media Ltd 2012
Packaging and active coatings for perishable foods In Spain, NOVAPAN is heading a project to develop packaging and active coatings to lengthen the shelf life and improve the quality of processed cheeses and bakery goods. Other participants in project Innpact include Spain’s Plastic Technology Institute, AIMPLAS; the research organisations CNTA and TECNALIA; and two other companies, Industrias Lacteas Asturianas (ILA) and General de Manipulados Plasticos (GMP). The research will focus on the development of a new active protection system for the food, while identifying natural antifungal compounds and their use with these foods. They will investigate the addition of these antifungal agents in three ways: their inclusion in the plastic during its
DSM and Ebrabiotech develop biobased concrete coatings The Functional Materials Division in the US of the speciality chemicals group DSM plans to develop new bio-based materials together with the Brazilian company Empresa Brasileira de Biotechnologia (Ebrabiotech). The companies recently signed a corresponding contract. According to DSM the partnership will focus on the start of a new DSM production line of bio-based materials for the coating of concrete floors. The initiative is concentrating on the development of biobased castor oil which is not suitable for human consumption. In 2009 DSM Functional Materials launched the UVolve Instant Floor Coatings range, the first environment-friendly, UV-cure coatings for concrete floors. DSM aims to fill more than 80% of its innovations pipeline with Eco+ products by 2015, ie products which offer significant ecological advantages over their entire lifespan compared to rival conventional solutions. Original Source: Chemie Plus Chemische Rundschau, Mar 2011, (3), 9 (Website: http://www.chemische-rundschau.ch/) (in German) © AZ Medien 2012
MARKETS Dow Corning Coatings plans further business growth in Middle EastAfrica region (MEA) through Univar distribution agreement expansion As a global leader in silicone and silicon-based innovation, technologies and expertise, Dow Corning is focused on developing coatings solutions to help customers improve performance, 5
Dubai buildings will have to pass health tests Advanced tests will be conducted on paints and coatings utilized in Dubai’s buildings to make sure they are safe for human health and meet green building standards. Only those paints and coatings that are non-toxic and are free of heavy metal and volatile organic materials will be certified. Original Source: PPCJ, Polymers, Paint, Colour Journal, Mar 2012, 202 (4570), 4 (Website: http://www.polymerspaintcolourjournal.com/) © Quartz Business Media Ltd 2012.
AkzoNobel forms partnership with the University of Manchester AkzoNobel, one of the major producers of corrosion protection coatings in the world, has entered into a partnership with University of Manchester’s Corrosion and Protection Centre (CPC) to conduct further research on the dynamics of corrosion formation and improve its ability to develop corrosion protection solutions. The five-year project is scheduled to start on Apr 2012 and will aim to 4
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address the problem of corrosion, which costs $2.2 trillion/y. Under the partnership, Professor Stuart Lyon will be designated as the AkzoNobel Professor of Corrosion Control to supervise the research program. The deal will also allow postdoctoral researchers and PhD students to participate in projects with active technical involvement by the company. It will also provide the company with access to advanced specialist measurement technology developed by CPC. The company, which posts sales of over €1.5 bn/y in the anticorrosion segment, is a major supplier of corrosion inhibition coatings and speciality chemicals to the transport, construction and oilfield markets. Original Source: Coatings World, Mar 2012, 17 (3), 12 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com/) © Rodman Publishing 2012
DSM-AGI and Eternal announce strategic cooperation for UV resins On 29 Mar 2012, DSM-AGI Corp (Taiwan) and Eternal Chemical Corp Ltd (Taiwan) jointly announce a strategic cooperation for UV resins whereby Eternal Chemical Corp will produce AGISYN branded monomers and epoxy oligomers for DSM-AGI. The production will be managed by Eternal Specialty Chemical Corp Ltd (China), a joint venture of Eternal and BASF Group. DSM Resins, headquartered in The Netherlands, obtained a majority share in DSM-AGI Corp in Jul 2011. DSM Resins and Eternal have for many years enjoyed a successful joint venture for powder coating resins with production facilities in Taiwan and China. Eternal Chemical Co Ltd is an International corporation that has focused on the technical development and customer service in field of resins, electronic chemical materials and speciality chemicals with headquarters in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Nowadays, the Synthetic resins, Photoresist materials and UV materials company is a leading supplier in
C O AT I N G S the world. More information can be found at www.eternalgroup.com. About DSM-AGI Corp: DSMAGI is focusing on the development, production and sales of UV resins worldwide. DSM-AGI is selling UV resins under the brands AGISYN and NEORAD. DSM-AGI is serving the coatings and graphic arts markets using the route to market channels of DSM Coating Resins, a business unit of DSM Resins. DSM Resins obtained a majority share in DSM-AGI Corporation in Jul 2011. For more information please visit www.dsm-agi.com. Press release from: DSM, PO Box 6500, 6401 JH Heerlen, The Netherlands, tel: +31 45 578 2422, fax: +31 45 574 0680, website: http://www.dsm.com (29 Mar 2012)
NEW PRODUCTS Oxford Advanced Surfaces unveils its new technology Oxford Advanced Surfaces Group Plc has formulated a solventresistant oleo-phobic and hydrophobic coating with its proprietary technology. The technology, which is called Onto XL Highly Reactive Chemistry, has been utilized to change the wetting and surface energy properties of glass and plastic substrates. Wet chemical processing techniques are used to apply the coating in two layers from non-fluorinated solvents. The use of Onto XL technology with fluoro-polymers helps form an oleo-phobic/hydrophobic surface that is stable when exposed to solvents. The company is expecting its proprietary technologies, which include the Onto highly reactive chemistry and VISARC anti-reflective coatings, to be utilized in several applications. Targeted applications for the proprietary technologies include surface treatment, adhesion strength and formulation of anti-reflective coatings as well MAY 2012
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C O AT I N G S
as in markets, such as optics, displays, green energy and electronics.
conductive substrates. The firm was assigned US Patent No 7,862,851 B2 for the process.
production; via a coating on the packaging; and via an edible coating on the food itself.
Original Source: Coatings World, Mar 2012, 17 (3), 18-19 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com/) © Rodman Publishing 2012
Original Source: Coatings World, Feb 2012, 17 (2), 20 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com/. © Rodman Publishing 2012
Original Source: Revista de Plasticos Modernos, Feb 2012, 103 (665), 125-126 (Website: http://www.revistaplasticosmodernos.es/) (in Spanish) © Institute of Polymer Science and Technology 2012
BASF patents colour effect materials BASF Corp has obtained a US patent for a colour effect material that contained an encapsulated and platelet-shaped substrate. The first layer of the material has been chosen from a group of metals, including platinum, palladium, silver, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium, iridium and alloys. The spacer layer has also been chosen from a set of metals comprising zinc oxide, chromium oxide, zinc hydroxide, zirconium oxide, zirconium hydroxide, zirconium nitrite and titanium nitride. Original Source: Coatings World, Mar 2012, 17 (3), 16 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com/) © Rodman Publishing 2012
Dupont-Mitsui Fluorochemicals patents non-stick coating Dupont-Mitsui Fluorochemicals Co Ltd has earned US Patent No 7,858,188 B2 for a structure consisting of a substrate and a non-stick coating applied to the substrate. The coating comprises an undercoat and an overcoat wherein the undercoat has a primer layer, consisting of a nonfluoropolymer containing polymer binder, and a midcoat layer, containing diamond particles. Original Source: Coatings World, Feb 2012, 17 (2), 20 (Website: http://www.coatingsworld.com/) © Rodman Publishing 2012
BASF Coatings patents process for coating electrically conductive substrates BASF Coatings AG has patented a method of coating electrically MAY 2012
PPG commercializes Aerocron electrocoat PPG Industries’ aerospace coatings group has revealed the commercialization of Aerocron, the first electrocoat-application primer for worldwide airframe makers and subcontractors. Aerocron can be applied on commercial, military and generalaviation aircraft components. The primer offers almost 100% product utilization, cuts primer weight for enhanced aircraft fuel economy and eliminates worker overspray exposure. It offers better corrosion resistance compared with traditional primers since electrocoating improves part coverage. Original Source: PPCJ, Polymers, Paint, Colour Journal, Feb 2012, 202 (4569), 40 (Website: http://www.polymerspaintcolourjournal.com/) © Quartz Business Media Ltd 2012
Packaging and active coatings for perishable foods In Spain, NOVAPAN is heading a project to develop packaging and active coatings to lengthen the shelf life and improve the quality of processed cheeses and bakery goods. Other participants in project Innpact include Spain’s Plastic Technology Institute, AIMPLAS; the research organisations CNTA and TECNALIA; and two other companies, Industrias Lacteas Asturianas (ILA) and General de Manipulados Plasticos (GMP). The research will focus on the development of a new active protection system for the food, while identifying natural antifungal compounds and their use with these foods. They will investigate the addition of these antifungal agents in three ways: their inclusion in the plastic during its
DSM and Ebrabiotech develop biobased concrete coatings The Functional Materials Division in the US of the speciality chemicals group DSM plans to develop new bio-based materials together with the Brazilian company Empresa Brasileira de Biotechnologia (Ebrabiotech). The companies recently signed a corresponding contract. According to DSM the partnership will focus on the start of a new DSM production line of bio-based materials for the coating of concrete floors. The initiative is concentrating on the development of biobased castor oil which is not suitable for human consumption. In 2009 DSM Functional Materials launched the UVolve Instant Floor Coatings range, the first environment-friendly, UV-cure coatings for concrete floors. DSM aims to fill more than 80% of its innovations pipeline with Eco+ products by 2015, ie products which offer significant ecological advantages over their entire lifespan compared to rival conventional solutions. Original Source: Chemie Plus Chemische Rundschau, Mar 2011, (3), 9 (Website: http://www.chemische-rundschau.ch/) (in German) © AZ Medien 2012
MARKETS Dow Corning Coatings plans further business growth in Middle EastAfrica region (MEA) through Univar distribution agreement expansion As a global leader in silicone and silicon-based innovation, technologies and expertise, Dow Corning is focused on developing coatings solutions to help customers improve performance, 5