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Applied Graphene Materials (LSE:AGM), the producer of specialty graphene nanoplatelet dispersions, is pleased to announce the implementation of a key component of its technology roadmap following a successful grant application supported by the Tees Valley Business Growth Fund (TVBGF), which supports SMEs in the Tees Valley to grow their business, improve productivity and stimulate local... Read more »
New range empowers paints, coatings and composites manufacturers to improve the sustainability of their products without compromising on performance Applied Graphene Materials, the producer of specialty graphene nanoplatelet dispersions, has launched a ground-breaking new range of eco-friendly graphene nanoplatelet dispersions that will enable paints, coatings and composite materials customers to improve the sustainability of their... Read more »
The next J A Woollam Spectrosopic Ellipsometry workshop is scheduled for Monday 13 September at the MTIF Facility at Nottingham Trent University. We are very excited to announce the line up of speakers: CompleteEase Course 2019 User Talks Chris Mellor Associate Professor and Reader, School of Physics and Astronomy University of Nottingham Dr Chris Mellor... Read more »
Coating Thickness and Elemental Composition Analysis of Multilayer-Coatings Bathroom fittings are commonly finished with decorative chromium plating. But what may appear to be a solid metal shower head, for example, is often just a multi-layered metal coating on top of a plastic substrate. To guarantee that the showerhead not only looks pretty when delivered but... Read more »
The ACURE™ technology is based on Real Michael Addition (RMA) chemistry and was developed as a high solids 2K coatings system suitable for a broad range of applications on metal, primer, concrete, wood and plastic substrates. ACURE™ is a base-catalysed system, in which polyester RMA donor resins having activated C-H functionalities are reacted with... Read more »
Quantum Design UK and Ireland (QDUKI), in collaboration with the Medical Technologies Innovation Facility (MTIF) and Nottingham Trent University are proud to present this case study from the iSMART (innovation in Surfaces, Materials and Related Technologies) research group, led by Dr. Nikolaos Kalfagiannis and co-workers from Université de Poitiers, Sheffield Hallam University and the University... Read more »
The coatings industry, which includes decorative paints, industrial coatings, printing inks and wallcoverings, has seen business confidence continue to improve as the economy recovers, according to the British Coatings Federation’s latest survey results. The BCF business confidence index figure is now 70.4, compared to 63.5 when this survey was conducted in Autumn last year, and 61.6... Read more »
Our members are part of an international community of chemists who are striving for excellence and driving innovation. The support available through their membership aids in addressing challenges and achieving their goals. Our members’ stories take you on a journey to every corner of the chemical sciences, and through careers that are as varied and unique... Read more »
The British Coatings Federation (BCF) are pleased to announce the shortlisted entries for the 2021 Awards. Despite a difficult year for many we received a huge number of high-quality Awards entries which made shortlisting decisions really difficult. The winners will be announced at the Awards dinner on October 14th in Manchester. Sustainable Innovation Award shortlist: PPG... Read more »
AGM showcases graphene technology at two major coatings conferences in the U.S.A Applied Graphene Materials (LSE:AGM), the producer of specialty graphene nanoplatelet dispersions, is pleased to announce that it will be taking part in two key events over the coming months focused on technical trends and advancements within the US coatings market. AGM plans to... Read more »
Event Dates: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - 14:00 to 15:30 Event Venue: Online event This NanoHarmony (project in which NIA is a partner) workshop will follow the journey of a Guidance Document (GD) or Test Guideline (TG) through the OECD process from the standard project submission form (SPSF), through to its adoption and use. At... Read more »
One of the most important functions of language is the ability to describe reality in increasing degrees of precision. For example, what many of us would simply call “red” can be vermilion, carmine, crimson or scarlet to a painter. Similar levels of accuracy also exist for what most people would still simply call “nanomaterials”. To... Read more »
The latest survey of British Coatings Federation (BCF) members reveals UK coatings manufacturers are increasingly concerned about the effects of the new UK chemical regulations. Almost 80% of respondents believe UK REACH will impact negatively on their businesses, with the fear that there will be a significant reduction in the portfolio of available chemical substances... Read more »
allnex, a global leader in industrial coating resins, today announces the launch of DAOTAN® 7061/35WA, a new, universal, premium polyurethane dispersion developed for the Automotive OEM and Vehicle Refinish coating markets. The 7061 adds significant value to the allnex polyurethane dispersion portfolio coming from its remarkable versatility and high performance in multiple application areas including... Read more »
Zurich, Switzerland (June 17, 2021) – Datacolor®, a global leader in color management solutions, announced today two new models of close-tolerance benchtop spectrophotometers designed for high efficiency and confidence in color formulation and quality control. The economical Spectro 700V vertical configuration enables customers to measure greater variety of samples. The Spectro 1000X with its upward-facing... Read more »
The BASF ChemCycling™ initiative aims to manufacture products based on chemically recycled plastic waste. Working with selected partners they use a process called pyrolysis to transform plastic waste into a secondary raw material. The resultant oil is then fed into BASF's integrated production plants and allocated to selected sales products, which subsequently become 'sustainability enablers,' third-party certified according to a mass-balance... Read more »
Event Dates: Thursday, July 15, 2021 - 15:00 to 16:30 Event Venue: Online event This Nano in Action webinar will discuss the objectives and findings of a cluster of EU-funded projects (OASIS, LightMe, LeeBed, and LightCoCe) exploring nano-based applications for light-weighting. It will also present some interesting funding opportunities managed in the context of those... Read more »
Our members are part of an international community of chemists who are striving for excellence and driving innovation. The support available through their membership aids in addressing challenges and achieving their goals. Our members’ stories take you on a journey to every corner of the chemical sciences, and through careers that are as varied and unique... Read more »
Next generation cobalt free driers ADDITOL® dry CF 103 series and the revolution of hardness determination Allnex is launching a new cobalt-free drier ADDITOL dry CF 103 to our existing innovative range of driers for solvent borne and water based oxidatively drying paint and ink systems. This portfolio of ‘next-generation’ driers are highly efficient for... Read more »
For automotive manufacturers, it is of increasing importance to control the quality of the paint processes in order to ensure effective corrosion protection while reducing costs. Especially in EDP (electrophoretic deposition) processes, this requires adherence to tight tolerance limits, which in turn, requires careful monitoring. But the measurement task itself should also be fast and... Read more »
By Dr Kenan Handzic THE WEAKEST LINK - THE HUMAN HAND Countries and economic regions have developed standards in order to maintain high product quality and secure the best return on product investment. Wasteful processes can be significantly improved by removing measurement errors introduced by the instrument operator. A dry film thickness (DFT) gauge such... Read more »
If you’re based in Great Britain and manufacture, import, sell or distribute chemical substances or mixtures you’ll need to follow the UK REACH regulation and comply with a number of new obligations. What's next? You can now create an account on the new IT system 'Comply with UK REACH' in order to begin the 'grandfathering'... Read more »
[REDCAR, UK, 18th May 2021] — Applied Graphene Materials (LSE:AGM) is delighted to announce that its partnership with a leading innovator in the cycling market, Tru-Tension, has resulted in the launch of a brand new detailing spray enhanced with AGM's graphene nanoplatelet technology. UK-based Tru-Tension designs and manufactures products for biking enthusiasts, from tools and... Read more »
BTC UK have a NEW mandate to distribute the BASF aromatic isocyanates and polyols for polyurethane (PUR) and CASE applications. Products include monomeric & polymeric methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI), toluene diisocyanate (TDI), specialized blends, modified MDI, and MDI prepolymers. The well-known Lupranat® Lupraphen® and Lupranol® types are widely used in molded and slab-stock flexible & rigid foam production and to formulate products for... Read more »
The British Coatings Federation’s (BCF) recent member survey showed record satisfaction scores for BCF services, with an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 across 12 categories. The highest satisfaction rating related to BCF support in helping members prepare for Brexit, followed by member communications, response during the Covid crisis and staff service. Overall, 94%... Read more »
Applied Graphene Materials (LSE:AGM), the producer of specialty graphene nanoplatelet dispersions, is pleased to announce that it will be taking part in two events over the coming months across its key market sectors. AGM plans to showcase the Company’s latest technological developments in graphene dispersion capabilities at two events: JEC Composites Connect and CoatingsTech Conference.... Read more »
Lack of availability of key raw materials and packaging, and significant price increases are causing significant disruption to the coatings and printing ink industries in the UK and across Europe. There are four significant trends affecting raw material prices: Strong global market demand has led to shortages on many raw materials The oil price has... Read more »
/// IKA is launching a new device class, with the RC 2 lite Staufen, April 12, 2021 - IKA is adding a new device class to its portfolio of recirculating chillers. The RC 2 lite is elegant, compact and powerful and is a perfect addition to rotary evaporators, reflux coolers and cold traps. The RC 2... Read more »
Applied Graphene Materials (LSE:AGM), the producer of specialty graphene nanoplatelet dispersions, announces that its customer, Constellation Chemicals, has launched two new sealants in its car detailing product range enhanced with AGM’s graphene nanoplatelet technology. The two products, Parallax, a graphene-enhanced ceramic sealant and Gravity, a graphene-enhanced snow sealant, launch following a programme of research and... Read more »
Q-Lab Corporation, a global leader in accelerated weathering test equipment and test services, is excited to announce the launch of their newest QUV tester model — the QUV/uvc accelerated weathering tester. UV light is used widely in ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI), a technique used to eliminate harmful viruses and bacteria. UVC light can cause... Read more »
The EU Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability includes the objective of developing criteria on safe- and sustainable-by-design to support the shift towards inherently safe and sustainable chemicals, materials and products, throughout the entire life cycle. As part of the process, the Commission organized a stakeholder workshop in March, to illustrate its intended approach and to gather initial feedback.... Read more »
At the annual meeting of the World Coatings Council in March 2021, Tom Bowtell, Chief Executive of the British Coatings Federation, was elected Vice President. The World Coatings Council is made up of members representing associations from the United States, China, European Union, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, Japan, Canada, South Africa, New Zealand, Turkey, France, Germany,... Read more »
Durable and environmentally friendly, silicate paints are growing in popularity with forward-looking manufacturers and it’s not hard to see why. The multiple benefits offered by silicate coating technology make silicate systems ideal to meet challenging modern demands. In particular, they offer significant environmental benefits as they are solvent free and not based on petrochemical raw... Read more »
Lack of availability of key raw materials and packaging, and significant price increases are causing significant disruption to the coatings and printing ink industries in the UK and across Europe. There are four significant trends affecting raw material prices: Strong global market demand has led to shortages on many raw materials The oil price has... Read more »
The use of ORDISOL SWT-27 and ORDISOL SWT-45 for water-based industrial paints Concentrol is a family-owned chemical company, with over 200 products within their portfolio, providing solutions to your additive needs in a wide range of applications including coatings, inks, adhesives, textiles, water treatment and construction. Ordisol SWT-27 and Ordisol SWT-45 were evaluated in aqueous... Read more »
Siltech: One Evolutionary Path of Organofunctional Silanes: Alkoxysilane Functional Silicones and their Applications For many decades now, organofunctional silanes have been used as surface treatments, adhesion promoters, dispersants or for cross linking in condensation cured systems. These monomeric materials are generically represented by (R1O)3Si-R2. The R1 alkoxy groups are often methyl but ethyl, propyl, and... Read more »
Since the discovery of the ambient curing epoxides and amines and the commercialisation of bisphenol-A based epoxy resins, two component epoxy amine systems have conquered a large part of the coatings, composites and adhesives market. This success is largely attributable to the excellent intrinsic properties of these systems, which are: Anti-corrosion Broad adhesion Mechanical properties... Read more »
J A Woollam alpha SE Spectroscopic Ellipsometer – for spectral range of 380-900 nm For routine measurements of thin film thickness and refractive index, this ellipsometer allows you to mount a sample, choose the model that matches your film, and press “measure”. You have results within seconds. With fast measurement speed and push-button operation, the... Read more »
Xfast® from BASF Colors & Effects is an innovative pigment preparation supplied in a novel granule form for solid-dosing of in-plant and point-of-sale coatings. Used in conjunction with the latest dispensing machinery XF200 from our partners at Hero , a customized formulation of colorant can now be dosed directly into the base paint for easy... Read more »
Ellipsometry measures a change in polarisation as light reflects or transmits from a material structure. The polarisation change is represented as an amplitude ratio, Ψ, and the phase difference, Δ. The measured response depends on optical properties and thickness of individual materials. Thus, ellipsometry is primarily used to determine film thickness and optical constants. However,... Read more »
Virtual Distillery Tour & Whisky Tasting - Thursday 25th Feb 2021 Owing to the ongoing pandemic, it has not been possible to arrange the usual OCCA Burns Supper at the Erskine Bridge Hotel for February 2021. However, owing to the success of our virtual gin distillery tour and tasting that we ran as a social... Read more »
Blagden invests in CRM platform to reach new levels in customer service excellence Blagden Specialty Chemicals Ltd has chosen Creatio as its new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform to streamline its service and further develop excellent customer relationships. The new CRM system will underpin interactions with customers and potential customers to accelerate sales and... Read more »
For almost twenty years, DMT Marine Equipment have designed, manufactured and supplied marine winches and naval equipment across Europe and Asia. As a specialised supplier of Towing Winches and Mooring Systems, robustness and reliability are the key elements in all of its equipment. Working towards International Standards Strict guidelines and onsite supervisors oversee production... Read more »
Situated in Halifax, West Yorkshire, Brenntag Colours is a global supplier of speciality pigments and performance products for the variety of applications worldwide. Established over 60 years ago, Brenntag Colours have built a reputation of a renowned supplier of organic synthetic pigments, solvent dyes, and colourants for many industry applications such as coatings, plastics, polymers,... Read more »
BASF 2,4,7,9-Tetramethyl-5-decindiol aka TMDD - A versatile diol for water-borne formulations TMDD is an acetylenic diol that performs as a speciality wetting agent and defoamer in a broad range of water-based coatings, inks and adhesives applications. TMDD can enhance the dynamic wetting performance of coatings on numerous substrates improving their appearance by minimizing surface defects.... Read more »
Applied Graphene Materials (LSE:AGM) is pleased to announce that its customer, Infinity Wax, a major manufacturer of car care products in Europe, has launched a second car care product enhanced with the Company's graphene technology. Using AGM's industry leading Genable® graphene nanoplatelet dispersions, Infinity Wax has launched Graphene Wax, a new generation of high-performance car... Read more »
Do your product coatings meet specification? Have you been supplied the right material? Using the latest instruments and techniques, Fischer will test your samples for free and quickly report the results*. We are a German original equipment manufacturer and we help customers control their processes, reduce scrap and cut costs. So, you can: Prove your... Read more »
IMCD presents Building Tomorrow: new insights on the future of coatings and construction, from the technical experts leading the way IMCD, the leading global speciality chemicals and ingredients distributor, has released Building Tomorrow, a new trends commentary for the coatings and construction industry that is the second in a series of commentaries exploring the markets... Read more »
Regulatory changes in relation to Irgacure® 369 and similar photo-initiators, as well as the reclassification of a phosphoric acid ester have led to the launch of new and adapted ranges from our key supply partner ECKART. Rotostar UV 166 Flexo Ink This is a series of entirely new UV flexographic inks covering a broad palette... Read more »
Devine Chemicals are a leading UK-based speciality chemicals distributor and manufacturer with over three decades of experience. Our DeCAL 1200 Series of Liquid Dispersion Polymers are a range of synthetic thickeners for water-based systems, providing rheological control in a wide range of uses including: • Building and construction • Wood coatings • Adhesives • Agrochemicals... Read more »
Cornelius understands the key needs of the industrial sector offering comprehensive technical support and supply chain excellence for a wide range of product and market needs. Cornelius offers a market leading portfolio of specialty coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE chemicals) to support our customers’ new innovation and business growth objectives. There is real user-led... Read more »
Applied Graphene Materials (LSE:AGM), is delighted to announce that approval has been granted by ECHA, the European Chemical Agency, for a volume threshold of 1 to 10 tonnes of powder usage per annum of graphene products supplied by individual members of the Graphene REACH registration consortium, of which AGM is a founding member. Following rigorous... Read more »
OCCA continues to use its Weekly Webinars platform to provide an opportunity to engage more directly with members and industry associates; to enable our industry partners, advertisers and Corporate Sponsors to share their business and product developments; and to encourage participation from a broader audience. Our Winter 2021 Series, comprising 10 webinars, will run weekly... Read more »
Synthron is expanding its Modarez® range of levelling agents for coatings with products for high hardness, low haze, and easy handling. High molecular weight polyacrylate levelling agents can cause haze in some systems, while low molecular weight additives can adversely affect hardness. As a solution, Synthron has developed Modarez® MFA-HR to provide effective levelling without... Read more »
UK Coatings industry faces significant challenges as result of the new Free Trade Agreement with the EU A recent survey of British Coatings Federation (BCF) members demonstrates how Brexit has impacted negatively on the coatings sector in the form of new customs red-tape and higher costs since 1st January. The survey reported higher shipping costs,... Read more »
Blagden Specialty Chemicals Ltd has been appointed the exclusive UK and Irish distributor for the Novares range of hydrocarbon resins from Rain Carbon Company (formerly known as Rütgers) from 1st January 2021. “The Novares range of hydrocarbon resins is a valuable addition to the high-performance products we already offer,” said Blagden CEO Graham Turton. “They... Read more »
Most people on the planet were glad to see the back of 2020. The authors of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle might have glossed over the sheer awfulness with something like ‘2020 was a terrible year,’ and left it at that. Tempted as I might be to do the same, it is worth noting again just how... Read more »
Datacolor® Introduces High-Efficiency Benchtop Spectrophotometer Series, Spectro 1000/700 Zurich, Switzerland, January 19, 2021 – Datacolor®, a global leader in color management solutions, announced today the launch of the Spectro 1000/700 series, a family of close-tolerance benchtop spectrophotometers designed for high efficiency and confidence in color formulation and quality control in a wide range of industries.... Read more »
BASF introduces the Joncryl® 953X portfolio for protective woodgrain enhancement Natural materials like wood are enjoying growing popularity in the furniture & flooring sector. They are an obvious choice for enhancing the look and feel of our living and working spaces, with an particular emphasis on displaying the beauty of visible and contrasting wood grains.... Read more »
As the electronics industry makes use of ever thinner coatings, manufacturers increase their demands on measuring technologies to provide reliable parameters for product monitoring. One example is the Au/Pd/Ni/Cu/printed circuit board system with coating thicknesses for Au and Pd of just a few nm. For monitoring the quality of these coating systems, X-ray fluorescence instruments... Read more »
British Coatings Federation welcomes FTA but calls for more significant changes to UK REACH The British Coatings Federation has welcomed the news of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the UK and EU. Despite the lateness of the decision, an FTA will mean, among other things, that BCF members will be able to benefit from... Read more »
Sharp price increases for epoxy resins and supply bottlenecks are now adding to the difficulties of paint and coatings manufacturers in the UK and across Europe, and further compounding the already existing pressures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting disruption. On top of this some manufacturers are also reporting additional friction being caused by... Read more »
