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WEST PATERSON, NJ | Cytec Industries has launched Gelva multipolymer radiation (GMR) 8020-02 UV curable PSA said to offer exceptional adhesive characteristics to both low-energy and high-energy surfaces. Target usage [...]

Byline: David Ziemer Manufacturers of lead pigment can't be sued under strict liability or negligent defective design theories, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals held on Oct. 16. Ruben Baez Godoy, [...]

THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Agency's (EPA) Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) recently handed out its annual round of awards recognizing landfills, businesses and governments that have demonstrated 'superior achievement' in [...]

The article announces the 20th anniversary of the magazine "High-Performance Composites" (HPC) in September 2013 and reflects on its developments. It says that the periodical was founded by Ray Publishing Inc. in 1993 for the composites manufacturing industry. It explores several articles which showed the changes in the industry within 20 years which include the design of composite structures, Cytec Industries Inc.'s acquisition deal, and the diversification in aerospace and composites markets. INSETS: HPC's senior technical editor looks back;HPC: Not just a magazine, but a mission.

Reports on chemical industries' expansion and environmental improvements in New Orleans, Louisiana. Cytec Industries' investment of $90 million in converting an ammonia facility into a methanol plant; Union Carbide's spending of $100 million on polyethylene resin production; Impact of expansions on employment.

Byline: Deon Roberts Issac White knows what it means to take his work home with him. These days, his work and his home are the same place. Since Hurricane Katrina [...]

The Jefferson Parish Sanitary Landfill has installed millions of dollars' worth of equipment over the past 10 years to cut the stink of decomposing garbage. Now, they've found a new [...]

The article discusses the use of matrix switching systems which offer a solution for signal switching in test systems. Nick Turner, president of instrument maker Cytec, pointed out size limitations for matrices and multiplexers. He said that signals which connect to a large number of relay contacts in parallel, such as in a big matrix, the overall capacitance of the contacts limits high-frequency performance.

The article presents chemical industry news briefs as of June 4, 2012. Taminco is expanding its methylamine plant in Pace, Florida by an additional 100,000 tonnes/year. Surfactants producer Oxiteno acquired specialty chemical assets from Cytec Industries in Suzano, Brazil. Chemical producer Dyno Nobel International has almost completed a feasibility study for a possible ammonia production facility in Waggaman, Louisiana.

The article offers news briefs related to the coatings industry. Cytec Industries Inc. has formalized the sale of its coating resins business through J.P.Morgan Securities LLC. Lanxess Corp. has globally launched the Bayferrox 912 LOM yellow iron oxide pigments. Nubiola has received the Ringier Technology Innovation Award for the coatings industry.

The article offers information on several coating products to be showcased at the American Coatings Show 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana including the RESYDROL AY 6705 resin from Cytec Industries Inc., the Celocor polymer from Arkema and the Lignocure 2010 hydrosol primer from Alberdingk Boley GmbH.

The article offers information on several coatings industry suppliers for raw materials, production equipment, and testing equipment in the U.S. Cytec Industries Inc. supplies raw materials including adhesion promoters, alkyd resins, and dispersing agents and surfactants. BWAY Corp. offers production equipment such as disperser blades, film applicators, and grinding/milling machines. Cortec Corp. provides analytical services, surface preparation/cleaning pretreatment, and turnkey processes.

The article explores an evaluation of surfactant during the preparation of acrylic ultrafine latexes. The authors used four types of surfactants in their investigation, with the DowFax 2A1 (DPOS) selected as the control while the other three are AEROSOL surfactants from Cytec Industries. A preparation of acrylic seed batches of 2% solids was used to test the surfactants. They conclude that paints prepared using the AEROSOL 22 and AEROSOL 18P produced excellent block resistance properties.

The article lists the suppliers of various raw materials in the raw materials market including Cytic Industries Inc. for adhesion promoters, Chemguard for anti-blocking agents, and Eckart America LP for bronze powders and flakes.

The article offers news briefs related to the coatings industry in China. It notes the partnership of Akzo Nobel NV with Quanxi CAVA Titanium Industry Co. Ltd. to secure titanium oxide supply. Cytec Industries Inc. announces the set up of its new line of products for Cyabsorb Cynnergy Solutions in Fengxhian, Shanghai, China. It also highlights the Ringier Technology Innovation Awards received by Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients of Ashland Inc.

The article highlights the Top 50 U.S. chemical companies, which is a result of the survey conducted by "Chemical & Engineering News " for 2010. The survey reveals a 19.4% increase in the combined revenues of the top 50 companies in 2010. Out of the 50 firms surveyed, 41 reported an increase in sales, with Dow Chemical posting the highest increase at 19.6%. However, there were eight companies who saw chemical sales fall, which includes Cytec Industries, W. R. Grace and ISP.

The article offers world news briefs related to the coatings industry. Heucotech Ltd. has completed the construction of its plant in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania which will produce universal colorants. Bayer MaterialScience AG has inaugurated its polyisocyanates plant for the production of polyurethane coatings in India. Cytec Industries Inc. sold its building block chemicals business to an affiliate of HIG Capital LLC.

The article offers information on the U.S. top 50 chemical producers ranking, conducted by the Chemical and Engineering News (C&EN) and based on the 2009 chemical company revenues. It states that the industry was manifestly affected by the recession which includes the panicked buying and stopped purchasing raw materials and choosing alternatives instead of working off their inventories. It also features several chemical firms including Dow Chemical, New Market Corp., and Cytec Industries Inc.

The article reports that aerospace company Cytec Industries has developed a hybrid woven fabric that can be used for resin-transfer moulding (RTM) processes.

The article offers information on the eight-channel Model 7446 interrupt switch from switching systems provider Cytec Industries Inc.

This section presents information on several mining products and services providers at the 2009 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit & CMA 111th National Western Mining Conference held in Denver, Colorado on February 26 to 29, 2009. These include Abresist Corp., ACZ Laboratories Inc., AdEdge Technologies Inc., Advanced Fiberglass Technologies Inc., Applied Spectrometry Associates Inc., Baroid Industrial Drilling Products, Barr Engineering Co., Casualty & Surety Inc., Cytec Industries Inc., and Dayton Superior Corp.

The article offers information on the focus of Cytec Industries Inc. to stay in Asia, adjust to the situation, and remain committed as it decides to do business in Asia. The goal of Cytec to leverage its acquisitions in North America to grow its business in Asia further is mentioned. According to president Martin Laudenbach, Asia represents over 50% of global chemical demand, and Asian per capita consumption of chemicals is still well below Europe and North America.

The article reviews several adhesives products including 102-32 from Creative Materials Inc., CONAP CONAPOXY FR-1800 from Cytec Industries Inc., and Ultra Light-Weld GA-111 from Dymax Corp.

Features several additives for polyolefins introduced at the SPE Polyolefin 2005 conference in Houston, Texas. Hydrocarbon-based block copolymers from Dyneon; Fusabond coupling agent for polyethylene/wood composites from DuPont Industrial Polymers; Hindered hydroxybenzoate light stabilizers from Cytec Industries.

Presents news briefs on the chemical industry in Europe as of July 2005. Launch of an initial public offering by Gaz de France; Plan of Cytec Industries to sell its surface specialties amino resins to Ineos; Terms of a pay deal signed by employees of chemical and related industries in Germany.

Reports on Cytec Industries' agreement to acquire UCB Group's Surface Specialties business. Expected increase in annual sales of Cytec upon completion of the deal by the end of 204; Projected sales growth overseas; Deal to position Cytec a force in the coatings business.

Lists companies offering pheromones and fumigants in the United States available as of May 2004. Arbico Organics; Atlantic Paste & Glue; B&G Equipment Co.; BioSensory; Cytec Industries; Degesch America; Dow AgroSciences; Farnam Companies Inc.

Provides information on several chemical companies participating at the 2004 Informex exhibition. Amoli Organics Ltd.; Cytec Industries Inc.; Deepwater Chemicals Inc.

CHEMICAL products manufacturer Cytec Industries UK has installed a TG600-L vertical bag maker from Sandiacre Packaging Machinery, of Beeston, as part of an expansion programme at its Bradford plant and [...]

Focuses on the success of Cytec Industries in both the specialty chemical and aerospace industries as of October 2003. Business growth; Products supplied by the company in its specialty materials business; Composition of the remainder of its portfolio.

Discusses issues related to budget setting for research and development (R&D) in the chemicals industry. Expenditures for R&D in 2000; Chemical companies with significant spending changes; Details on the R&D spending of BASF, Cytec Industries and Dow Chemical.