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EcoWaste Coalition seeks stricter rules to prevent lead paint imports in the...

02 July 2024

The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has released a list of 15 more imported paint products containing lead above the maximum limit of 90 parts per million (ppm), the strictest regulatory standard for lead in paint that is enforce...

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Evonik commissions new plant for silicas at Rheinfelden site

02 July 2024

Evonik has commissioned a plant for an innovative dispersion technology for fumed silica at its Rheinfelden, Switzerland site. This strengthens the speciality chemicals company’s position as a leading supplier of high-quality silicas fr...

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‘Global demand for emulsion polymers to exceed 13Mt in 2016’ report reveals

15 October 2012

Global demand for emulsion polymers is forecast to rise over 5%/yr to 13.3Mt (dry basis) in 2016. Advances will be fuelled by increased production of water-based paints, coatings and adhesives, which ...