Mineral fillers are fine particles added to paints, varnishes, or coatings to improve their physical and functional properties. Unlike color pigments, fillers primarily affect mechanical performance, surface smoothness, opacity, viscosity, and thermal or chemical stability. The right filler can improve application, reduce material costs, extend the lifespan of coatings, and even contribute to a lower carbon footprint. They are used in a wide variety of applications, from interior wall paints to protective coatings for industrial surfaces, magnetic paints for whiteboards, and fire-resistant coatings.
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Stahl’s acquisition of Weilburger Coatings’ graphics coatings business in Brazil marks the next milestone in the company’s regional growth strategy for packaging coatings.
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BASF introduces a new high-performance binder for the next generation of electric vehicle batteries, utilizing its proven polyisobutene (PIB) technology.
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Azelis has expanded its partnership with Arxada to distribute their industrial biocides and coating additives for the CASE and Chemicals market segments in France.
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Lummus Technology, a global leader in process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, announced the commercial launch of Thermacrack™ C5. The new technology will help producers increase production efficiency and reduce capital investment for specialty chemicals.
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Honeywell has announced a new collaboration with the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki, Nigeria, providing connected services, advanced digital performance monitoring and operator training solutions to support operations at the world’s largest single-train petroleum refinery.
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PETRONAS has reached an agreement to acquire Aramco’s equity stake in PRefChem through its subsidiary PRPC, strengthening its position at the Pengerang Integrated Complex, one of Southeast Asia’s key refining and petrochemical hubs.
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Re Sustainability has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Oil Corporation Limited to launch India’s first structured national initiative for the collection and recycling of used lubricating oil.
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bp, as operator of the Azeri–Chirag–Gunashli (ACG) field development, announced on behalf of the ACG co venturers – SOCAR, MOL, INPEX, ExxonMobil, TPAO and ONGC Videsh – the commencement of non associated gas (NAG) production operations on the ACG field in the Azerbaijan sector of the Caspian Sea.
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ABSTRACTAccurate measurement of fluids such as polyurethane, epoxy, resin, paint, solvent-based coatings, and heavy oils in the chemical and petrochemical industries directly impacts product quality,...
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Modern building envelopes are increasingly required to satisfy conflicting demands: high thermal resistance, near-zero air leakage, effective moisture control, and structural integrity, all within a limited thickness and budget. Historically, these functions have been disaggregated into separate material layers—insulation boards, vapor barriers, sealants, and mechanical fasteners—each applied in a distinct step. This fragmented approach inevitably introduces thermal bridges at fastener points, interfacial gaps between dissimilar materials, and long-term durability risks due to differential movement and lack of chemical compatibility between layers.
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The composites industry is increasingly looking toward UV curing as a transformative technology for automated, efficient production. Recent research conducted by IGM Resins demonstrates that through the use of next-generation photoinitiators and sensitizer combinations, UV-cured composites can match the mechanical performance of traditional cold-cure systems while offering significant process advantages.
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