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In our Knowledge centre, you can find the articles that out Technical Sales Team have written about common topics from across our markets.

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An artistic impression of cogs and lots of thick orange grease

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Grease Thickeners and Additives - Smooth Operating with AEROSIL® Fumed Silica

AEROSIL Fumed Silica from Evonik can be used in greases as a thickener offering a higher dropping point and a wider temperature range.

A mould of a thermoplastic material on a production run

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An Introduction into the Fundamentals of Thermoplastics

A brief introduction into the world of thermoplastics and the additives that can be used to adjust and specialise them.

Metal being painted onto for corrosion inhibition

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Asconium® 500 - Easy to introduce water-based corrosion inhibition and adhesion promotion

The NEW Asconium® 500 from ASCOTEC can be added at any time during manufacture, even post-addition without loss of performance.

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Gone in a flash – What is Flash-Rusting and how can it be prevented?

Flash-rust inhibitors from ASCOTEC can be used to prevent corrosion and flash-rusting in waterborne coatings. This article explains how they work and the benefits of them.

Carmine free pink and purple powder on black background

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Embracing Vibrancy with Carmine-Free Pigments: The Geopearl® C Crystal Super Deep Collection

In the ever-evolving world of cosmetics, the quest for vibrant, eye-catching colours that are both ethically sourced and environmentally friendly has led to significant innovations in pigment technology. GEOTECH’s latest offer, the Geopearl® C Crystal Super Deep Pink and Purple pigments, represents a leap forward in combining high-impact colour with a commitment to cruelty-free and vegan product formulations.

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How are 3M Glass Bubbles used to achieve high levels of Total Solar Reflectance (TSR) in coatings?

How the spherical nature of glass bubbles can be used to produce high Total Solar Radiance to achieve cooler, more energy efficient buildings.