Graphene nanotubes producer OCSiAl is promoting the use of its products in conductive electrical heating paints. 

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Nouryon plans to expand production capacity at its Levasil colloidal silica manufacturing facility in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to meet increasing demand from the Construction and Packaging end markets. The facility expansion is planned to be finalized in the second half of 2022.

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Clariant has expanded its contribution to sustainability with the launch of its new product line, Licosperse, eco-friendlier pigment preparations for polish applications.

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The new TRU TEMP 2^nd GEN mid-temperature black oxide is a re-engineered and improved finish based on the original Tru Temp XL introduced in 2001.

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Clariant has developed two new, reactive emulsifiers for polymeric binders – Emulsogen CPA 100 XS and Emulsogen CPN 100 XS – to help paint makers achieve architectural coatings offering outstanding water-resistance and greater resistance to dirt pick-up and snail trails.

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PPG announced that the company has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registration for its PPG COPPER ARMOR antimicrobial paint containing Corning Guardiant technology, proven to kill 99.9% of bacteria and viruses on the painted surface, including SARS-CoV-2, in two hours.

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Sun Chemical has launched a new Two-Wheeler Color Presentation that outlines trends and colors for formulations that will be developed in 2022-2025.

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Erie Powder Coatings has developed a variety of powder coatings using OCSiAl’s TUBALL graphene nanotubes. The new products demonstrate both conductive and static dissipative properties with resistance ranging from 10³ Ω/sq to 10⁹ Ω/sq., Erie says.

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Calling it fast and robust, Yaskawa Motoman has added the six-axis MPX1400 robot to its MPX-series paint robot line. The model is suited for a variety of dispensing and coating applications.

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Sun Chemical has launched a package to support the replacement of lead components in coatings formulations with its new lead-free Paliotan VIU portfolio and technical service offering.

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