The 870 version is billed as a general-purpose resin designed for use in one-component high-performance coatings and is reported to offer rapid dry, strong weatherability, a balance of hardness and toughness, chemical resistance, and adhesion to various substrates. Air Products and Chemicals Inc., Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, announced several product introductions, including the 'Hybridur 870 'and 'Hybridur 878' waterborne urethane-acrylic hybrid dispersion resin technologies. Fluoropolymer-based coatings are characterized by long-term durability in demanding applications. of Japan, said recommended applications include coatings for automobile parts, window frames, patio furniture, and bicycles. AGA Chemicals, a subsidiary of Asahi Glass Co. AGA Chemicals Inc., Charlotte, North Carolina, focused attention on the recently introduced 'Lumiflon LF-710 Vincentz Network +++ Schiffgraben 43 +++ D-30175 Hannover +++ Tel.:+49(511)9910-000 F'100% solid fluropolymer for powder coatings. The following is a review of some of the product and company news at ICE 2003. The company also said it is exploring opportunities in the marketplace and looking for potential development partners. Dow said the experimental materials are viewed as the basis for the development of a group of new materials made from renewable resources. In Philadelphia, Dow reported on its investigation of a new class of amine-cure epoxy coatings resins based on oleochemicals derived from sunflower, castor and other seed oils. The growing interest in things green - literally, as in products derived from plants - is brewing in the laboratories of some very sizable companies, including Cargill Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Co. But beyond the old standbys of minimal VOC or HAP content looms an emerging hotbed of R&D that is focused on 'renewable' sources of raw materials for coatings and related products. Not surprisingly, technologies promising environmental and economic benefits were given plenty of play. 'Green' technologies, continue to germinate While the ICE may not measure up to the shows of yesteryear in terms of blockbuster technology introductions, a number of key suppliers rolled out significant news announcements at ICE 2003. Adding to the air of economic uncertainty are anxieties about the impact of rapid industrial and economic expansion in Asia, particularly in China, and apprehension in some political quarters about alleged trade inequities and imbalances.

economy expanded by a robust 7.2% in the third quarter. Most observers are taking a wait-and-see stance on economic directions in North America and Europe despite the recent report that the U.S. On the other hand, major themes sounded by many show participants reflected a cautious attitude regarding business prospects. The dancing in the aisles may have concluded with the opening-night hoopla, but show business was far from slow business, judging from the upbeat reports on traffic quantity and quality heard from exhibitors and visitors. Perhaps size does matter, but the slightly slimmed-down ICE 2003 hit the right notes in the view of many participants. The FSCT said this year's show featured 53 new exhibitors. Total exhibition space for the 2003 ICE, however, declined slightly from 2002, with a total of 48,800 square feet. The total number of exhibitors at this year's ICE was 279, a gain of 18 from the 2002 show. The FSCT said attendance at this year's ICE totaled 6,237, down slightly from approximately 6,400 for the 2002 show in New Orleans, Louisiana. The FSCT says it will plan smaller, regional shows and conferences for the intervening years, although no details have not been announced. 27-29, will initiate another new tradition, as the ICE will then begin a semi-annual schedule and will be anchored in Chicago. Times are a-changing, indeed, for the FSCT and the ICE as the show marked its 68th year in 2003 and headed toward number 69 in Chicago in 2004. Quelle/Publication: European Coatings Journal Ausgabe/Issue: 12/2003 Seite/Page: 16 Heating up the ICE floor Review of some of the product news at ICE 2003, Philadephia.

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