The new technology makes it possible to manufacture fluoropolymers having the same type of high-performance properties as those produced by conventional methods with an extremely low generation of fluorinated byproducts, without using any surfactants.
BASF’s bio-based EA is produced in Ludwigshafen using bio-ethanol exclusively as alcohol source. The chemical and technical specifications of the new bio-based product are identical with the traditional fossil-based version.
"Understanding and Control of Automotive Effect Colors" will be held on October 2-3, 2024 at the VistaTech Center at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan.
June 2024 saw a rise in metalworking machinery orders, boosting U.S. manufacturing technology investments. However, year-to-date figures show a decline compared to 2023, as the sector faces mixed signals.