Chemie.DE Newsletter No. 49/2009, 12/09/2009

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Get more slip, leveling and abrasion resistance out of your coatings
Get high-performance coatings without compromise with the NEW Dow Corning^® 55N Additive
Formulators looking to enhance their coatings without having to make compromises between performance, aesthetics or recoatablility will find Dow Corning^® 55N Additive is the right choice for improving performance in water-based, solvent-based and UV-curable paints and coatings...

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Rapid Separation LC Systems: Fast separations and high resolution without high cost
The Ultimate 3000 Rapid Separation LC (RSLC) system offers excellent resolving power and fast separations. With a very wide flow rate range, the system provides the highest application flexibility. Its minimal gradient delay and extracolumn volume provide sharp gradient steps, rapid response to changing gradients, and optimal separation efficiency...

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High-Resolution Continuum Source AAS - redefining AAS
contrAA^® - Innovation in AAS: Just one light source for all elements (Xenon), sequential multi-element analysis, unique simultaneous background correction, rapid readiness for measurement, new information content, improved analytical performance...

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Eliminate ICP guesswork with TruFlo
Continuous real-time sample flow measurement
The TruFlo Sample Monitor measures and displays the sample flow to an ICP-OES or ICP-MS. This enhances the day-to-day reproducibility of the results and reduces the need to repeat measurements due to a blocked nebulizer, worn pump tubing or incorrect clamping of the pump tube...

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Protection for antibodies and antigens coated on plates!
For long-term stability of antibodies coated on ELISA-plates, affinity columns and other surfaces
Long-term stability at 4°C. Industrial stabilizer solutions are now affordable for any laboratory. Even moist storage is possible, but with shorter shelf life....

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883 Basic IC plus - Small but powefull
Metrohm present the 883 Basic IC plus, their new entry level model to intelligent ion chromatography. The 883 Basic IC plus is Metrohm's smallest ion chromatograph and has been designed to meet the requirements of schools and universities as well as routine applications in particular...

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Save up to 90% of the cost of analytically pure acids
Acid Purification Apparatus distillacid BSB-939-IR
This unique subboiling apparatus is employed to produce high-purity acids for use in trace analysis. The acid is always fresh and is therefore guaranteed to be of the desired purity. Contaminated acids can be re-cleaned...

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Leak detector for extremely toxic gases
Even very small leakages in manufacturing plants are most unwanted. Whenever a flange, tube or valve is suspected to be leaking, it must be checked with a leak detector, and the potential leak must be located...

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Remote Sensing - measuring flora or monitoring Earth and stone artefacts
Portable VIS/NIR Spectrometers in Remote Sensing Applications- the FieldSpec(TM) 3 Series!
The portable, rapid and hybrid post-dispersive VISNIR Analyzer from ASD Inc. offers high valuable data collected from any kind of material. Specialized accessory for data collection on plant leaves, minerals or soils available...

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FRITSCH Planetary Mills - Worldwide Standard in the Lab
For wet and dry comminution of a few milligrams up to several kilograms down to fineness levels below 1 µm - absolutely reliable, especially easy to operate and clean...

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Unique Raman-AFM Microscope Combination for Automated 3-D Chemical Imaging and Surface Inspection
WITec introduces the alpha500 and alpha700 series for automated Confocal Raman Imaging and Atomic Force Microscopy
The new alpha500 and alpha700 series allows for the automated chemical and structural characterization of large samples for the most comprehensive and rapid surface inspection on the sub-micron scale...

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Bearing grease selection
Rolling-element bearings are used for the precise guidance of moving parts. Frictional losses are extremely small because the bearings rest on rolling elements, enabling very heavy loads to be adsorbed. Rolling-element bearings may be lubricated with greases or oils depending on the point of use. Lubrication is necessary to prevent direct metallic contact between rolling elements and bearing rings, thereby preventing wear due to welding, friction, material fatigue or corrosion...
http://www.chemie.de/articles/e/105845/

Characterization of micelles and liposomes using the Eclipse 3+ AF4 separation system coupled to a DAWN HELEOS II MALS detector
Micelles and liposomes can serve as vehicles used to solubilize and carry bioactive compounds to their site of action, thus increasing their bioavailability. First experience has been made using vitamins and enzymes as functional food additives. Moreover, micelles could be useful to deliver drugs to a defined site of action, thus reducing frequently occurring side effects of systemic drug administration. Micelles are true nano-materials with a size range of 10 to 30 nm in diameter. Ideally, they should have a narrow size distribution. Furthermore, they have to be stable and should release their active compound only in the target region. Characterization of the micelle suspensions is vital to guarantee these properties and has to cover several aspects. One important point is size distribution, which has to be determined with high resolution...
http://www.chemie.de/articles/e/110385/

Polyether-Modified Silicones for Cosmetic Applications
Polyether-modified silicones have a long history of use in the personal care industry as emulsifiers and dispersants, as well as stabilizers for water-in-oil systems. However, because of their external phase type, water-in-oil systems tend to display poor aesthetics, such as greasiness, tackiness and slow absorption. A new polyether-modified silicone, PEG/PPG-19/19 dimethicone (and) C13-16 isoparaffin (and) C10-13 isoparaffin, was evaluated for its potential to aid in the production of stable water-in-silicone and water-in-oil formulations with unique textures and enhanced aesthetics. Various oil phases were studied, including silicone oils, organic oils, and a combination of both. Results of the evaluations demonstrate the versatility of the new material, and prototype formulations illustrate its broad utility...
http://www.chemie.de/articles/e/103547/

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Latest News from Chemistry, Analysis and Chemical Engineering from 12/02/2009 to 12/08/2009

Munich lab demonstrates diesel truck engine with barely measurable emissions
12/08/2009 - Just three months after the Euro 5 Norm for exhaust emissions went into force for all new car models, researchers at the Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) have demonstrated an engine that is alre...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110503/

IFF Opens New Moscow Facility for Flavors and Fragrances Businesses
12/08/2009 - International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. announced the opening of a new facility in Russia, a 460-square-meter building that provides the environment and tools to support the company’s creative, techni...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110501/

Symyx Appoints New President of High Productivity Research
12/08/2009 - Symyx Technologies, Inc. has announced the appointment of John Senaldi as senior vice president of Symyx and president of its High Productivity Research (HPR) business unit. Symyx HPR delivers microsc...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110505/

A window that washes itself?
Tel Aviv University's new nano-material may revolutionize solar panels and batteries too
12/08/2009 - A coating on windows or solar panels that repels grime and dirt? Expanded battery storage capacities for the next electric car? New Tel Aviv University research details a breakthrough in assembling pe...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110499/

Air Liquide: Two new hydrogen filling stations in Korea
12/08/2009 - Air Liquide has just been chosen to supply two new hydrogen filling stations in Korea, designed and developed by the Group's Advanced Technologies teams.
The first station, which will supply hydrog...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110500/

A greener way to get electricity from natural gas
System uses solid-oxide fuel cells to produce power without emitting greenhouse gases
12/07/2009 - A new type of natural-gas electric power plant proposed by MIT researchers could provide electricity with zero carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere, at costs comparable to or less than conventio...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110475/

Mosaic Announces Sale of Thailand Business
12/07/2009 - The Mosaic Company announced the sale of its Thailand distribution business to I C P Fertilizer Co., Ltd. The sale of this business is another step toward increasing Mosaic's alignment of its global d...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110473/

Sasol to invest R 8,4 billion in wax production in South Africa
12/07/2009 - Sasol has approved an investment of R 8,4 billion which will double the Sasol Wax production of hard wax in South Africa. The investment will be done in two phases.
Phase one will come into operati...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110496/

Honeywell and Pro-Lab sign distribution agreement for laboratory chemicals in Turkey
12/07/2009 - Honeywell announced a multi-year distribution agreement with Pro-Lab Laboratuar Teknolojileri, which will distribute Honeywell’s Burdick & Jackson® high-purity solvents in Turkey.
"The annual grow...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110464/

Turbulence around heat transport
12/07/2009 - Not only in the Earth's mantle, in the atmosphere and in the outer layers of the Sun, but also in a chemical reactor, the exchange of heat may not be as effective as originally thought. There, because...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110476/

Pfeiffer Vacuum acquires vacuum component manufacturer
Acquisition to be financed in cas
12/04/2009 - Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG announces the signing of a contract to acquire Trinos Vakuum-Systeme GmbH of Göttingen, Germany. Under the terms of the agreement, Pfeiffer Vacuum will acquire 100 percen...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110426/

Chemical sector: partial recovery in 2009, uncertainty about 2010
Zuidam (VNCI): ‘Sector plays an important role in reduction of CO2 emissions’
12/04/2009 - With a drop in production volume of 5% and a loss in turnover of 25% compared to 2008 (provisional figures), 2009 can be characterised as a ‘difficult’ year for the chemical industry in the Netherland...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110373/

AkzoNobel Science Award launched in China
12/04/2009 - AkzoNobel has reinforced its commitment to encouraging sustainable growth through technical innovation by launching its Science Award in China. Established in partnership with the Chinese Chemical Soc...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110346/

DuPont Fluoroproducts increases price of HFC-134a
12/04/2009 - DuPont Fluoroproducts announced a 10 percent global price increase for its bulk R-134a refrigerant, effective with shipments on or after December 1st, 2009, as contracts allow. Increasing raw material...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110366/

Univar steps up business in the Middle East and Africa
12/04/2009 - Univar is set to expand its business in the Middle East and Africa. With the opening shortly of the company’s new facility in Dubai’s Jebel Ali Free Zone (pending final formalities), Univar aims at be...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110345/

Air Products Completes Sale of Polyurethane Pre-Polymers Business to COIM USA
12/03/2009 - Air Products said it has completed the previously announced sale of the assets of its polyurethane pre-polymers business, marketed under the Airthane® and Versathane® tradenames to COIM USA Inc., a fu...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110325/

Solvay inaugurates production unit in Korea for a new additive for Lithium ion batteries
Solvay inaugurates production unit in Korea for a new additive for Lithium ion batteries
12/03/2009 - Solvay announced that its Korean subsidiary Solvay Fluor Korea has inaugurated its new Monofluoroethylene Carbonate (F1EC) production plant at its industrial site in Onsan, South Korea. F1EC is an ele...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110328/

LyondellBasell to Shut Down One PP Production Line at Wesseling Plant in Germany
12/03/2009 - LyondellBasell announced that it will shut down one polypropylene (PP) line in Wesseling, Germany, by the end of 2009. As a result, PP capacity at the site will be reduced by 110KT.
"We have concl...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110327/

Air Liquide: Changes in the management team from January 1, 2010
12/03/2009 - The composition and responsibilities within the Air Liquide management team will be modified from January 1, 2010, Klaus Schmieder, Senior Executive Vice-President of Air Liquide, having decided to re...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110324/

Eastman Increases Piccotac Hydrocarbon Resins Prices
12/03/2009 - Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective January 1, or as contracts allow. The primary drivers for this increase are the sustained increase in hyrdrocarbon fee...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110326/

First metallic nanoparticles resistant to extreme heat
Just as a gecko sheds its tail, metal-alloy particles endure 850 degrees Celsius by ditching weaker components, researchers report in Nature Materials
12/02/2009 - A University of Pittsburgh team overcame a major hurdle plaguing the development of nanomaterials such as those that could lead to more efficient catalysts used to produce hydrogen and render car exha...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110321/

Air Products Signs Long-Term Hydrogen Contract for Shell's New Unit at Its Pernis Refinery
Company Will Expand Leading Hydrogen Pipeline Supply Network in Region
12/02/2009 - Air Products announced it has signed a long-term agreement to supply hydrogen to Shell for one of the new units at its refinery complex near Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Air Products will supply Shell...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110322/

Strategic collaboration between Buhler and Micronisers Australasia Pty Ltd
12/02/2009 - Buhler Group has entered into a strategic collaboration in the field of nano-sized performance additives with the Australian company Micronisers Australasia Pty Ltd.
The collaboration is based upo...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110232/

Waste expert locate microorganisms capable of degrading phytosanitary waste
12/02/2009 - A team of experts in waste recycling and composting at Almeria University, led by Joaquín Moreno Casco, is defining the characteristics of the composting process from a biological perspective. The aim...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110233/

NRL's Ion Tiger sets 26-hour flight endurance record
12/02/2009 - The Naval Research Laboratory's Ion Tiger, a hydrogen-powered fuel cell unmanned air vehicle (UAV), has flown 26 hours and 1 minute carrying a 5-pound payload, setting another unofficial flight endura...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/110274/

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