Wednesday 28 November 2012
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Dear reader,
The nanoparticle industry is expected to become a trillion dollar business in the near future. Therefore, the unintentional introduction
of nanoparticles into the environment is increasingly likely. However, currently applied risk-assessment practices require further
adaptation to accommodate the intrinsic nature of engineered nanoparticles. A study on nanoparticles shows weaknesses of
standardised testing protocols.
Read this and more interesting news from the coatings industry in this edition of our weekly newsletter.
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Damir Gagro
Editor Europen Coatings Journal
damir.gagro@vincentz.net
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Study on nanoparticles shows weaknesses of standardised testing protocols
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Scientists say that standardised testing protocols comprising
the foundation of the current environmental risk-assessment
approaches for nanoparticles underestimate risks and require
modification.
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Fraunhofer IST and Indian institute start cooperation
The Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin
Films and the Indian Institute of Technology have laid the
foundations for joint research work on automotive applications.
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Improved substrate wetting and anti-cratering
Universal wetting and leveling agent improves substrate
wetting in aqueous, solventborne, and solvent-free
formulations. more
Electrochemical, UV-weathering and mechanical resistant hydrophobic coating developed
Researchers developed polyester-based silane modified
waterborne coatings on copper substrate. more
Chinese researchers study fabrication of superhydrophobic and superparamagnetic coatings
Superhydrophobic and superparamagnetic magnetite/silica
coatings were fabricated and their properties analyzed. The
coatings had good superhydrophobic property in the pH range
from 2 to 12.
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Perstorp to strengthen distribution in Brazil
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The collaboration with Grupo M.Cassab will complement
Perstorp’s own sales force in serving small and mid-sized
customers in Brazil. more
Wacker expands technical centre in Dubai
The center now also includes a dedicated laboratory for
interior and exterior paints and coatings applications. more
DKSH acquires specialty chemicals distributor Staerkle & Nagler
Through this transaction, DKSH gains access to customers in
Switzerland, Germany and Austria. more
Valspar Paint signs distribution deal for United Kingdom and Ireland
The Valspar Corporation announced an agreement with B&Q,
an operating company of Kingfisher plc, a DIY retail
conglomerate, to supply a full selection of Valspar’s premium
paint to all 350 of its locations in the United Kingdom and
Ireland.
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Tiero - Fotolia.com
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