Coating Polymer for Extreme Conditions

Posted on May 12th, 2016 by Christina Valimaki in Chemical R&D

Off-shore oil rigs are in constant need of re-coating due to the corrosive effects of the salty sea. It’s a significant problem, but one that chemicals innovation is uniquely positioned to resolve. All it takes is the dedication to get to Alpha.

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