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Evonik acquires PU additives business of BYK-ChemieEvonik Industries is strengthening its position in the market for additives required in polyurethane foam production. Today, the group has acquired the Silbyk PU foam additives business from BYK-Chemie GmbH, Wesel, Germany, a division of Altana AG. |
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BMS expands capabilities for medical coatings developmentBayer MaterialScience (BMS) has recently made improvements to its Medical Coatings Development Centre in Sheffield, UK, extending its capacity for feasibility studies and customer development support. The R&D facility is solely dedicated to the Baymedix C portfolio of coatings for medical devices. |
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PU systems for concrete form linersDow Formulated Systems has launched new additions to its Duramould polyurethane systems range for mould making, rapid prototyping, pattern-making and tooling. The recently introduced Duramould ETM hand mixable grades have been developed for the manufacture of form liners and stamping pads for pre-cast and decorative concrete forms. Low viscosity room temperature processing, extended gel times and optimised demould times allow fine detail to be transferred from master to mould. The finished moulds offer a high resistance to abrasion, and improved cut and tear resistance. |
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BASF raises prices for IPDA in EuropeBASF is raising its prices for isophorone diamine (IPDA) in Europe by EUR 200 per tonne, or by the corresponding amount in local currency, effective immediately or as existing contracts permit. |
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Lubricious coatings improve performance of medical devicesBayer MaterialScience has introduced Baymedix CL 100, a lubricious surface treatment for medical devices which gives a durable coating with an especially low coefficient of wet friction. BMS says that the exceptional lubricity of this product complements the company's existing portfolio of hemocompatible polyurethane-based hydrophilic coatings. |
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Mondi Coatings acquires US coating plantMondi Akrosil LLC has entered into an asset agreement with Nitto Americas regarding their recently discontinued facility (to be named Mondi Kenosha) in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. Financial details were not disclosed. |
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BBG launches two new mould carrier systemsIn the past few months, BBG developed two new mould carrier systems, the hydraulic BFT-U 26x20 and the electrically driven BFT-P V4 16x11. Both systems were delivered and put into operation by customers. |
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Ashland raising prices of foam control productsAshland is increasing the price of its foam control product lines by up to 10 % effective 28 July 2010, or as contracts allow. The product lines affected by the increase include Drewplus and Advantage foam control agents. |
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Technical failure in BorsodChem’s TDI plantA technical failure occurred in the TDI plant of BorsodChem Zrt. on July 12. The company has immediately shut down the plant. |
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Lanxess phthalate-free plasticiser deemed innocuousThe phthalate-free plasticiser Mesamoll II manufactured by Lanxess has taken its final step toward gaining European approval for use in food contact applications. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) published its scientific opinion on the additive at the end of 2009. These findings concluded that alkyl(C10-C21)sulfonic acid phenyl ester, the chemical component of the plasticiser Mesamoll II, does not pose a risk to humans when used to manufacture toys or in dry and water-based food packaging applications. |
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