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Lanxess new prepolymer degrades in aqueous and hot applications for oil and gas

LANXESS is adding to its extensive range of polyurethane (PU) systems for the oil and gas industry with a new prepolymer: Adiprene® Degrade 80C AQ90A. It can be used to manufacture elastomer components that can be deployed in temporary challenging applications and break down by themselves in warm (from 50 to 93ºC) and wet environments after a defined period of time

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Falken Tires returns to Monster Energy AMA Supercross as an official sponsor with Dunlop motorcycle tires

Falken Tires, one tire brand housed under Sumitomo Rubber North America, will return to the 2022 Monster Energy AMA Supercross series as an official sponsor joining sister brand Dunlop Motorcycle Tires. The two brands will work together on a dual-branded activation at nine rounds of the exciting stadium and in-field racetrack series

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Magna Tyres acquires Polish tire dealer Industra

With this acquisition, together with existing structures of Magna Tyres Poland Sp. z o.o., Magna Tyres Group appears to be the strongest player on the market of Industrial and OTR tires in the region of Central and Eastern Europe. The expansion in this part of Europe supports business growth and meet the needs of the company’s diverse customer database. It also enables Magna Tyres to further expand into regions such as the Baltic Countries, Balkans and Eastern European countries.

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Global RTV silicone market forecast at $1.6 billion by 2028

A report from EmergenResearch of the global RTV silicon market size shows the market is expected to reach USD 1.61 Billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period. Growing demand for electric vehicles, innovation and advancements in electronic components, and increasing demand for medical devices are key factors boosting revenue growth of market. RTV silicone, also known as room-temperature-vulcanizing silicone, has physical properties such as high resistance to water, temperature, and chemicals. These remarkable physical properties of RTV silicone have boosted its demand and application in various end-use industries over the recent years. It is also widely used in molding and production casting of resins, plaster, and low melt metal alloys such as zinc, pewter, and tin, among others

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Eagle Elastomer now offers AFLAS compound EE32375R

Eagle Elastomer now offers a new AFLAS® compound EE32375R 75 Durometer, White, Low Compression SetAFLAS® Fluoroelastomer Compound. EE32375R is ideal for Oil and Gas, Wire and Cable, Automotive, and Chemical Processing Industries (CPI). The (TFE/P) AFLAS® polymer gives this compound excellent base and amine resistance that is unmatched by any FKM type fluoroelastomer. Along with chemical resistance, this compound also has outstanding steam resistance. The fully cured compound offers resilient physical properties with low compression set.

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Denka’s Omi plant celebrates 100th anniversary

The Omi Plant (Itoigawa, Niigata) of Denka Company Limited celebrated the 100th anniversary of its establishment in December this year.
The Omi Plant began manufacturing carbide in 1921, effectively using limestone from Mt. Kurohime, which is close to the plant, privately generated power, and other resources. The plant utilizes its unique “carbide-chain” to produce a wide range of products from inorganic chemicals, including calcium cyanamide fertilizers and special cement admixtures, to organic chemicals, including special synthetic rubbers and polymer hyaluronic acid preparations. It has been one of the main plants of Denka. In 2018, the Omi Innovation Hub, a new general office, was completed. The Omi Innovation Hub facilitates the integrated and efficient management of different divisions at the plant and functions as a hub for interactions with local communities. Also, the plant is developing an employee-friendly
environment.

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Yokohama Geolandar X-CV now factory-equipped on Mitsubishi Outlander

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced that it is now supplying its GEOLANDAR X-CV (Pattern No. G99B) as original equipment (OE) for Mitsubishi Motors Corporation’s new Outlander SUVs. Yokohama Rubber began supplying the GEOLANDAR X-CV tires used on Outlander gasoline models sold overseas in July 2021, and shipments of the tires for PHEV models to be introduced in Japan, Australia and other countries began in November this year. The SUVs are being fitted with 235/60R18 103H size tires.

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