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Purging
Purge solvents are used to
clear paint lines between color blocks in
automotive finishing operations. However, once the
solvents have been flushed through the paint
system, they must be disposed of as hazardous
waste. For some plants, these used solvents
account for 50 to 70% or more of their hazardous
waste stream. The solvents also create air
emissions, forcing some facilities to limit
production or purchase control equipment to remain
compliant with increasingly stringent emission
rules. In today’s environmentally conscious
society, all finishing operations are searching
for ways to minimize their environmental impact
while also reducing their costs. One solution that
achieves both goals is a closed-loop recycling
program pioneered by Gage Products Co.,
headquartered in Ferndale, MI. The program allows
solvents to be reclaimed and reused instead of
wasted, thereby allowing more efficient use of
natural and company resources….
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Powder
“Is it possible to powder coat
plastics? If so, what are the limitations? I have
a part that I am trying to have molded, but
getting the different colors I need will mean a
separate molding operation, more assembly, more
inventory, etc. My hope is to have this part
molded from polyethylene, and then do either a
coating or some other process. Any help would be
appreciated.”
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New Nanowire Coating Improves Bone
Implants and Stents
 University of Arkansas researchers
have found a simple, inexpensive way to create a
nanowire coating on the surface of biocompatible
titanium that can be used to create more effective
surfaces for hip replacement, dental
reconstruction and vascular stenting. Further, the
material can easily be sterilized using
ultraviolet light and water or using ethanol,
making it useful in hospital settings and
meat-processing plants.
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Jinhong Rohm and Haas Begins
Operation in China
Rohm and Haas Co. and Weihai
Jinhong Polymer Co. Ltd have begun formal operation of a joint venture
company, Jinhong
Rohm and Haas Chemical Co. (JinHaas) , following the announcement of the
agreement in December 2006. Headquartered in
Weihai, Shandong Province, JinHaas will produce
methacrylate butadiene styrene (MBS), acrylic
impact modifiers (AIMs), and acrylic processing
aids for distribution in China, as well as in
other emerging markets.
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NETZSCH Develops Outsourced
Engineering Service
Responding to a need for
improved process and energy efficiency for
companies that use wet grinding processes, NETZSCH
Fine Particle Technology, LLC, has begun offering
a turnkey, outsourced engineering service called
Total System Solutions. Companies can use the new
service for engineering and project management of
new and expanding plants.
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Ciba to Raise Pigment and Additive
Prices
Ciba’s Coating Effects Segment will
implement price increases for most pigments and
additives of 5 to 30% for some specific products.
Price increases will be effective immediately or
as contracts allow.
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