Akzo Nobel research team wins scientific award in surface chemistry.ARNHEM, The Netherlands--Jan. 30, 1995--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A research team from the Akzo Nobel (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :AKZOY) Research Center in Duren, Germany, has won an award for the most innovative use of the glycerine glycerine see glycerin. molecule. The prize was presented during the SDA SDA abbr. specific dynamic action Serotonin dopamine antagonist (SDA) The newer second-generation antipsychotic drugs, also called atypical antipsychotics. Annual Industry Convention held in Boca Raton, Fla., United States on Jan. 28. Some 15 teams of scientists from all over the world compete annually for the "Recognition Award for Innovative Uses of Glycerine." The trophy is awarded by the Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of ; it is one of the most distinguished awards in the field of detergent and surfactants research. The prizewinning prize·win·ning also prize-win·ning adj. Having won or worthy of winning a prize: the prizewinning entry. Adj. 1. work proposes a new generation of softeners whose central component is glycerine in a range of completely new molecular compounds, for which a patent application has been filed. "This is a truly `green' family of products," explains inventor Hans-Joachim WeiBen, "and has the potential to be a big success in this high-volume market." Akzo Nobel's business unit Surface Chemistry has been targeting for new softener actives to replace traditional quaternary ammonium compounds. The key features looked for were biodegradability and biocompatibility biocompatibility the quality of not having toxic or injurious effects on biological systems. biocompatibility 1. The extent to which a foreign, usually implanted, material elicits an immune or other response in a recipient 2. . The new glycerine based products more than fulfill their environmental promise. Akzo Nobel, headquartered in the Netherlands, is one of the world's leading companies in selected areas of chemicals, coatings, healthcare products, and fibers. More than 70,000 people in over 50 countries make up the Akzo Nobel work force. CONTACT: Akzo Nobel Inc., Chicago Nick Sommers, 312/906-7612 |
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