Elementis, Booth 1630, is introducing a wide range of additives that continue to address formulating needs in zero-VOC and high-solids coating formulas.
Hexion welcomes visitors to Booth 2348 to visit with the Versatics business team and learn about the latest developments in Versatic™ acid derivatives for industrial and architectural applications.
At Booth 1962, Micro Powders, Inc. (MPI) is introducing PropylMatte 500, the company’s finest grade of high-melting micronized polypropylene for uniform gloss reduction with clarity, in-can stability and a smooth surface feel.
Arkema is showcasing its coatings market offerings at Booth 1031, including new technologies, research initiatives and ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability.
Clariant is featuring sustainable and innovative products for a wide range of applications in the automotive, decorative and industrial coatings industries at Booth 1367.
At the opening session of the American Coatings Conference on Monday, attendees were invited to participate in a live survey on coatings markets and technologies.
Dr. Erin Vogel and her team from The Dow Chemical Company won the 2016 American Coatings Award at the opening session of the American Coatings Conference on Monday.
Dr. Sharon Feng, Senior Associate Dean of the Institute for Molecular Engineering at The University of Chicago, was the Keynote Speaker at the opening session of the American Coatings Conference on Monday. Dr. Feng’s presentation was titled Interdisciplinary Approach: An Imperative for New Material Discovery. Although an old topic, Dr. Feng noted that cross-disciplinary collaboration is still a very hot topic, and one that can be successful at impacting material discovery.
In order to manufacture chemical products, a high-energy input is required, which consumes fossil resources. At Germany’s Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), two scientists are researching a resource-efficient and sustainable approach.