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China's dual-use export controls: where things stand — the November 10 suspension deadline is Q4's procurement variable
Controls on gallium, tungsten, and heavy rare earths are in force, while the October 2025 expansion is suspended only until November 10, 2026. Whether it is extended will decide Q4 lead times for China-sourced materials.
Read more2,4,6-Trimethylbenzophenone market brief — UV-cure conversion lifts photoinitiator demand
Demand for 2,4,6-trimethylbenzophenone, a key Type II photoinitiator for UV-curable inks and coatings, is rising on low-VOC regulation and UV-LED adoption. The global photoinitiator market is projected to grow 6.9% annually through 2035.
Read moreAtomized iron powder market brief — powder metallurgy's backbone through the EV transition
The market for atomized iron powder, the base material of sintered PM parts, is projected to grow 5.9% annually to US$2.05 billion by 2034. Demand for soft magnetic composites (SMC) in EV motors is offsetting the decline in internal-combustion parts.
Read moreAlkaline powder degreaser market brief — the water-based shift opened by solvent phase-outs
Alkaline powder degreasers — an essential consumable for plating and paint pretreatment — are widening their demand base as chlorinated solvents exit, led by the US EPA's TCE ban. The industrial degreaser market is projected to grow 4.3% annually to US$6.1 billion by 2033.
Read moreTrixylyl phosphate (TXP) market brief — driven by the shift to halogen-free flame retardants
The market for trixylyl phosphate — a plasticizer that doubles as a non-halogen flame retardant — is projected to reach US$95.99 million by 2034, on tightening fire-safety regulations in construction, wire & cable, and electronics.
Read moreBenzotriazole (BTA) market brief — electronic-grade purity is the new growth axis
The market for benzotriazole, a copper corrosion inhibitor, passed US$500 million in 2026. While commodity grades face intensifying price competition, electronic grades for semiconductors and AI infrastructure are being re-rated as the high-margin segment.
Read moreCobalt price trend, July 2026 — battery demand on the mend
LME cobalt prices edged up from the previous month. Recovering EV battery demand and supply-side issues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are the main drivers.
Read moreNew supply line secured for spherical Ti-6Al-4V (Grade 23) powder
A new supply line for spherical Ti-6Al-4V powder for metal 3D printing (AM) and MIM, D10–D90 15–53 μm. ELI (Grade 23) availability, specifications, and application suitability are confirmed on inquiry (corrected 2026-09-30).
Read moreTKNCO launches its renewed website
We have launched a new website with a full product catalog, technical data sheets (TDS), and trilingual support (Korean, English, Chinese). Sourcing inquiries just got faster and easier.
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