Altuglas International

Materials

Foam Formulations with Transcend-® PUR Blends Offer Excellent Overall Performance as an Alternative to HCFC-22

Philadelphia, PA, April 5, 2007 - As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formally announced that the use of HCFC-22 will be phased out across North America in pour foam applications on March 1, 2008 (this does not include marine foam applications), a major issue for remaining HCFC-22 users is which alternative to choose. Tests conducted by Arkema technologists have shown that...

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Adhesives & Sealants

Arkema Awarded Patent for Key Innovation Behind Plexiglas-® Frosted Acrylic Sheet and Resin Products

Patent provides Altuglas International with exclusive commercial rights to technology that imparts frosted and textured surface appearance PHILADELPHIA, PA, August 16, 2006-Altuglas International, a business of Arkema and maker of the innovative Plexiglas-® brand of acrylic sheet and resin products, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted U.S. Patent...

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Glass Coatings reduce home energy consumption.
Paints & Coatings

Glass Coatings reduce home energy consumption.

CertincoatÂ-® Low E flat glass coatings, for window manufacterers, are pyrolytic hard coatings for cold climates. They carry high solar heat gain coefficient to utilize sun's energy. Solar Selective SunE(TM) glass coatings, developed for hot climates, are hard ceramic coatings that cut energy costs by combining solar selectivity with low emissivity. Specialty glass coatings provide...

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Adhesives & Sealants

Acrylic Resin improves PVC substrate appearance.

SolarkoteÂ-® PB, when blended with PVC and coextruded over PVC as capstock, upgrades PVC properties for exterior building products. It blends to share weathering performance in medium-dark colors where chalking can be a concern. It exhibits color hold in whites, and can be blended in PVC high-shear blending equipment. Applications include PVC siding, window profiles, fencing, and decking.

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Materials

Foam Formulations with Transcend-® PUR Blends Offer Excellent Overall Performance as an Alternative to HCFC-22

Philadelphia, PA, April 5, 2007 - As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formally announced that the use of HCFC-22 will be phased out across North America in pour foam applications on March 1, 2008 (this does not include marine foam applications), a major issue for remaining HCFC-22 users is which alternative to choose. Tests conducted by Arkema technologists have shown that...

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Company News

Arkema Receives EPA Award For Environmental Stewardship

Arkema Receives EPA Award For Environmental Stewardship Philadelphia, PA, May 14, 2007 - Arkema has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2007 Climate Protection Award for its continued leadership, innovation and achievement in improving the energy efficiency of its manufacturing sites and for developing products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, specifically Fluorochemicals'...

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Adhesives & Sealants

Arkema Awarded Patent for Key Innovation Behind Plexiglas-® Frosted Acrylic Sheet and Resin Products

Patent provides Altuglas International with exclusive commercial rights to technology that imparts frosted and textured surface appearance PHILADELPHIA, PA, August 16, 2006-Altuglas International, a business of Arkema and maker of the innovative Plexiglas-® brand of acrylic sheet and resin products, today announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted U.S. Patent...

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Glass Coatings reduce home energy consumption.
Paints & Coatings

Glass Coatings reduce home energy consumption.

CertincoatÂ-® Low E flat glass coatings, for window manufacterers, are pyrolytic hard coatings for cold climates. They carry high solar heat gain coefficient to utilize sun's energy. Solar Selective SunE(TM) glass coatings, developed for hot climates, are hard ceramic coatings that cut energy costs by combining solar selectivity with low emissivity. Specialty glass coatings provide...

Read More »
Adhesives & Sealants

Acrylic Resin improves PVC substrate appearance.

SolarkoteÂ-® PB, when blended with PVC and coextruded over PVC as capstock, upgrades PVC properties for exterior building products. It blends to share weathering performance in medium-dark colors where chalking can be a concern. It exhibits color hold in whites, and can be blended in PVC high-shear blending equipment. Applications include PVC siding, window profiles, fencing, and decking.

Read More »

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