27 January 2005 - Yale University A toxic chemical painted on the bottom of large vessels to protect against barnacles may cause hearing difficulties in whales and other mammals, according to a study by Yale researchers published in the Biophysical Journal.
20 October 2004 - Eastman Coatings, Adhesives, Specialty Plastics and Inks Eastman Chemical Company has released Optifilm Enhancer 300, a low odour, zero VOC coalescent for the European architectural coatings market.
12 February 2003 - Akzo Nobel Toyota Motor Corporation has authorized all three of Akzo Nobel’s new Sikkens Plus paint products – Autocryl Plus, Autobase Plus and Autoclear Plus.
25 November 2002 - Akzo Nobel Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes has signed a new supply agreement with Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd to appoint Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes as an approved paint supplier.
