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Steel, glass and concrete are the dominant materials of modern architecture. As the pace of construction activity quickens, safety requirements for new buildings (especially fireproofing regulations) are attracting greater interest. Steel structures in particular are critical in terms of safety. Although steel does not burn, it rapidly loses strength above a temperature of 500° C. Special intumescent coatings based on the low-emission VAE copolymer dispersions of the VINNAPAS^® line envelop the oversized steel skeletons of skyscrapers and high-rise residential buildings, enhancing their fire resistance …

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Uncompromisingly high standards have placed VINNAPAS^® products at the cutting edge of the binder market for decades. From April 1, 2011, there will be a new product class: VINNAPAS^® E. The E stands for “enhanced properties,” and the name is defining: enhanced properties, greater possibilities and specific services is what the E class products are all about ...

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VOCs remain a hot topic in the media. The acronym “VOC” first appeared in the 1970s in association with photochemical smog (also called summer smog). VOCs contained in solvents in interior paints and coatings also influence indoor air quality. How do VOCs act? And how can the paint industry meet the challenging requirements imposed by international Ecolabels? Interesting data and facts …

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