May 08, 2019 | Chlor-Alkali, Membranes for Chemical Separation, Specialty Chemicals
Our chlor-alkali experts recently participated in the Chlorine Institute’s annual technology symposium and expo. We had the opportunity to learn from professionals about the industry’s latest advances and challenges. We also discussed the unique advantages of our line of FORBLUE® FLEMION fluorinated ion exchange membranes in high-quality caustic soda and caustic potash production. The Chlorine…
Sep 29, 2017 | Specialty Chemicals, Products for Buildings, Structures and Architecture
Setting Guinness World Records isn’t easy, and neither is protecting a massive structure from nature’s elements. The Alem Cultural and Entertainment Center, located in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, is home to the world’s tallest indoor Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel named Alem, which translates to “The Universe,” stands at an incredible 368 feet and houses 24 six-seat…
Aug 15, 2017 | Specialty Chemicals
AGC has exhibited its latest specialty materials at the Specialty & Agro Chemicals America exhibition for many years. The event has always proven to be a productive and rewarding experience that has helped advance our products. But more importantly, it advances the industry’s innovation overall. The Specialty & Agro Chemicals event is an excellent opportunity…
Oct 13, 2017 | Specialty Chemicals
Specialty Intermediates Most formulators associate AGC with product brands like Lumiflon, AFLAS and AsahiGuard that are based on fluorochemicals and perfluorohexyl chemistry. But AGC also develops and manufactures specialty materials. These “specialty intermediates” are the large and small fluorinated molecules that serve as building blocks for pharmaceutical and agrochemical products. There aren’t many compounds found…
Oct 26, 2017 | Fluoropolymer Adhesives, Specialty Chemicals
We’re excited to once again exhibit at the Chem Show, the largest event in North America for the chemical processing industry. This year, we will feature functionalized adhesive fluoropolymer resins and compounds. Our Fluon® AH-ETFE, Fluon ETFE LH-8000 and Fluon EA-2000 PFA help chemical processors improve equipment uptime and productivity by enhancing the performance of…
Nov 28, 2017 | Fluorochemical repellents, Automotive products, Specialty Chemicals
Our AsahiGuard line of fluorochemical-based coatings make any fabric, paper and nonwoven fabric repel water, oil and other fluids. With the increasing use of repellent nonwovens for automotive and medical products, we recently published two new eBooks to aid product selection. These eBooks provide helpful information for both nonwoven fabric mills and manufactures of nonwoven…
Mar 09, 2018 | Specialty Chemicals
Every year, AGC participates in the MD&M West, East and Minneapolis expos, which bring together medical device design and manufacturing professionals, medtech suppliers, industry engineers and executives. The event gives attendees a chance to get a firsthand look at new technologies that can make their jobs easier and safer. That’s why it’s a great platform…