DSM launches Uralac® Ultra website to mark new stage of powder coating solutions for heat-sensitive substrates

DSM launches Uralac® Ultra website to mark new stage of powder coating solutions for heat-sensitive substrates. 
(Photos: DSM Engineering Plastics: DSMREPR005)Royal DSM, a global science company active in health, nutrition and materials, has today launched a dedicated Uralac® Ultra website www.dsm.com/ultra to mark a new chapter for this breakthrough technology, which enables first-time-right powder coating of heat-sensitive substrates such as medium-density fiberboard (MDF).

SONGWON begins large scale manufacture of functional monomers in Ulsan, South Korea

SONGWON’s Ulsan team after successful startup of the new DCPD phenol monomer production line.
(Photo: SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.)Having started to develop functional monomers about two years ago, SONGWON has now begun bulk manufacture at its production site in Ulsan, South Korea. These monomers provide resins and polymers with special functions, one of the most important being improvement of the physical and chemical properties of the final product. Applications include resins, sealants, adhesives and engineering plastics designed for use in coatings, the automotive sector and electronic packaging.

Clariant introduces HYDEX® E: Next-generation diesel dewaxing catalyst for superior cold flow improvement 

Clariant’s new HYDEX® E diesel dewaxing catalyst. (Photos: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the launch of its latest diesel dewaxing catalyst, HYDEX E. The new catalyst is an extension of Clariant’s well-established HYDEX series, designed for selective hydrocracking of long chain normal paraffins to improve the cold flow properties of middle distillates. HYDEX E maintains its predecessors’ exceptional robustness and flexible application, yet considerably increases diesel yield while reducing by-product formation. Consequently, producers not only benefit from higher cost-efficiency, but also improved sustainability.

Clariant dedicates personal care solutions to millennials at ICI exhibition in Indonesia 

Bluemidin – the Blue light fatigue breaker. 
(Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world-leader in specialty chemicals, will take part again in the Indonesia Cosmetics Ingredients (ICI) 2018 exhibition, this year under the special theme "Care for the Millennials." A host of personal care ingredients with an exellent functionality profile will be exhibited focusing on the special needs of those who fall within the age group of 18 – 34, whoare constantly exposed to various types of skin hazards. The leading personal care ingredient trade show will be held on April 3-5, 2018 at the JIExpo Kemayoran in Jakarta.

Clariant’s shareholders approve all agenda items 

Rudolf Wehrli, Chairman of the Board of Directors, opens the 23rd Annual General Meeting of Clariant AG. 
(Photo: Clariant)At today’s Annual General Meeting in Basel, the shareholders of Clariant AG, a world leader in specialty chemicals, approved all agenda items and resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors. The meeting was attended by 494 shareholders and shareholder representatives accounting for 150 829 734 shares or around 45.44 % of the share capital of Clariant.

Milliken’s joint efforts with ITC Packaging and Verstraete IML to be clearly on display at Hispack 2018

In addition to eye-popping clarity, containers of NX™ UltraClear polypropylene made using Millad® NX 8000 clarifier are lightweight, microwaveable, can be hot-filled, and are recyclable.
(Photos © 2018 Milliken & Company, all rights reserved, MKPR177)At this spring’s Hispack 2018 trade fair in Spain, Milliken Chemical will be showcasing containers of NX™ UltraClear polypropylene made using its Millad® NX 8000 clarifier, and highlighting why that material is the preferred solution for packaging.

Top product: TMS-SCE military grade heat shrink sleeves for aerospace and defense, oil and gas

Top product: TMS-SCE military grade heat shrink sleeves for aerospace and defense, oil and gas. (Source: TE Connectivity, PR253)TE Connectivity (TE), a world leader in connectivity and sensors, has announced its featured identification solution for February as the TMS-SCE military grade heat shrink sleeves. TMS-SCE marker sleeves are TE’s most popular product, particularly for aviation and defense applications, and are designed to meet wire and cable identification needs with high performance requirements.

Clariant launches EcoTain® in Personal Care at PCHi 

Clariant launches EcoTain® in Personal Care at PCHi. (Photo: Clariant)Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today unveils its new “EcoTain in Personal Care” concept to support formulators in easily identifying ingredients that answer the general trend towards greater naturalness, eco-friendliness and social responsibility.