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Evonik Aligning Two Business Lines with New Growth Strategy

by in Industrial News October 12, 2024

Coating & Adhesive Resins and Health Care to be extensively reorganized, while businesses out-side core areas are to be sold or discontinued. Evonik is reorganizing two business lines to strengthen their growth prospects. Coating & Adhesive Resins and Health Care will focus on and concentrate future investments in their respective core businesses. The remaining businesses outside […]

The multiple functions of cellulose ether in dry mixed mortar

by in Industrial News October 11, 2024

Cellulose ether, derived from natural cellulose, is a synthetic polymer obtained through chemical modification. The basic material is natural cellulose, which is a natural polymer compound. Due to the unique structure of natural cellulose, it lacks the ability to react with etherification agents. However, under the treatment of swelling agents, the strong hydrogen bonds inside […]

Water retaining and thickening material for mortar: Cellulose Ether

by in Industrial News October 9, 2024

Cellulose ether is generated from natural cellulose as the basic raw material through alkalization and etherification reactions. Cellulose has a highly crystalline structure that only swells and does not dissolve in water, so it does not react with etherification agents. However, through the swelling agent, the hydrogen bonds between cellulose molecules are broken, and the […]

Analysis of the causes of Calcium Formate agglomeration and solutions

by in Industrial News September 29, 2024

Calcium formate is a common chemical substance widely used in fields such as food, agriculture, and industry. However, during storage and use, calcium formate may sometimes clump, which not only affects its effectiveness but may also cause certain economic losses. In order to better understand the causes of calcium formate agglomeration and find solutions, this […]

Sherwin-Williams Interior Paint Earns Top Honors from J.D. Power

by in Industrial News September 27, 2024

Customers name Sherwin-Williams brand no. 1 in customer satisfaction with interior paint. According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Paint Satisfaction Study, Sherwin-Williams achieved the highest ranking in the interior paint segment. Complementing this top ranking, HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams—available exclusively at Lowe’s—brings together HGTV’s design expertise with the renowned quality of Sherwin-Williams paints. “HGTV Home by […]

New Acrylic Resin for Architectural Coatings Without Fluorosurfactants from EPS

by in Industrial News September 25, 2024

EPS 2746 is a versatile polymer for architectural DIY and professional paint formulations. Engineered Polymer Solutions (EPS®) launched a new all-acrylic polymer for cutting-edge flat through semi-gloss interior and exterior architectural coatings. “EPS 2746 is a versatile polymer for architectural DIY and professional paint formulations,” said Robert Sandoval, Ph.D. EPS R&D Director. “It sets itself apart by […]

September 25~27丨sincerely invite to visit China International Cleanser Ingredients Machinery&Packaging Expo(CIMP) – join hands with industry elites to seek common development

by in Company News September 24, 2024

In order to further enhance communication and exchange between the upstream and downstream of the domestic and international daily chemical industry, and promote high-quality development of the industry, the China Washing Agreement will hold the “2024 (16th) China International Daily Chemical Product Raw Materials and Equipment Packaging Exhibition” in Qingdao from September 25-27, 2024. This […]