Metalworking Fluids

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New Twists on Metalworking Fluids

Lubes'n'Greases - November 16, 2017

Neutralizers and twist compression tests are putting an unexpected spin on fluid development.

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EU Gives Leaded Alloys Another Reprieve

Lube Report - October 18, 2017

Suppliers of metal alloys and metal removal fluids can breathe a sigh of relief – for now. The European Commission ...

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Ingevity Absorbs Georgia-Pacifics Pine Chemicals

Lube Report - August 30, 2017

Ingevity Corp. will acquire Georgia-Pacifics pine chemicals business – including tall oil fatty acids used in meta ...

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Milling Over Rolling Oils

Lubes'n'Greases - August 24, 2017

Getting the most out of aluminum rolling coolant means optimizing application in addition to selecting the right lube.

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Indian, German MWF Firms Form JV

Lube Report Asia - August 1, 2017

Zavenir Daubert India Pvt. and Chemische Werke Kluthe GmbH formed a joint venture to strengthen their reach in markets f ...

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Industrial Lube Demand Upbeat in India

Lube Report Asia - July 25, 2017

The outlook for industrial lube demand in India is positive, thanks to government initiatives aimed at boosting manufact ...

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Publishers Letter

Lubes'n'Greases - July 21, 2017

Metalworking fluid formulators have been waiting for the curtain to rise and reveal the United States Environmental Prot ...

EPA Shifts Course on Chlorinated Paraffins

EPA Shifts Course on Chlorinated Paraffins

Lube Report - July 5, 2017

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency entered into consent orders that allow three companies to manufacture and impor ...

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Molding A New Metalworking Fluid

Lubes'n'Greases - June 20, 2017

Gelatin has found a niche outside its usual gummy bears and aspics: sweetening the performance of metalworking lubes.

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Yushiro, Moresco Set Sights Overseas

Lube Report Asia - June 6, 2017

Two of Japans top metalworking fluid providers said recently that with domestic automobile production and die-casting in ...

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Canadian Biocide Labeling Change Debated

Lube Report - May 17, 2017

A Canadian proposal to lower application rates for a formaldehyde-free biocide based on a mixture known as CMIT/MIT has ...

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Research Advised for MWF Suppliers

Lube Report Asia - May 16, 2017

Chinese metalworking fluid suppliers face threats and opportunities due to trends such as closings of aluminum producers ...

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Study Disputes Formaldehyde Cancer Findings

Lube Report - May 3, 2017

A newly published reanalysis of a 2010 study widely used to assess the hazards of formaldehyde found no link between exp ...

Quaker Chemical to Acquire Houghton

Quaker Chemical to Acquire Houghton

Lube Report - April 12, 2017

Quaker Chemical announced last week an agreement to acquire Houghton International, a deal that will combine two of the ...

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EPA Expected to Switch Course on CPs

Lube Report - April 5, 2017

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will reconsider its use of Toxic Substances Control Act Section 5 to review med ...

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Metalworkings Utility Knife

Lubes'n'Greases - March 17, 2017

The versatility of pine chemicals can allow formulators to clean out the toolbox in favor of a multipurpose additive.

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Metalworking Fluids in Flux

Lubes'n'Greases - March 17, 2017

With new alloys, processes and regulations, one industry expert thinks the future looks neat.

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Q4 Earnings Wrap-up

Lube Report - March 8, 2017

Heritage-Crystal Cleans oil business segment posted higher sales revenue, and Quaker Chemical reported higher net income ...