DuPont Powder Coatings has transitioned the DuPont™ Alesta® RAL product line from the standard triglycidyl isocyanurate (TGIC) to hydroxyalkylamide (HAA), TGIC-free chemistry.
Specialty chemicals distributor DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials is now a distributor for Tagra’s range of encapsulated actives, oils and pigments.
Ashland Specialty Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., will introduce Natrosol Performax hydroxyethylcellulose, a break-through paint thickening technology, at the ChinaCoat 2012 trade show in November.
The Valspar Corp. announced plans to expand its research and development campus and renovate its former headquarters building, located in downtown Minneapolis.
The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) has raised concerns with the California Department of Toxic Substance Control’s (DTSC) “Safer Consumer Products” proposed regulation, saying that it could lead companies to leave California markets or relocate manufacturing facilities to other states.