Axiall Corporation and Lotte Chemical of the Republic of Korea announced that they have signed a Heads of Agreement to pursue a 50/50 joint venture arrangement for the design, construction and operation of a proposed 1 million metric ...
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Salmonella contamination of shell eggs and subsequent recalls in 2010 resulted in economic losses to the egg industry and increased consumer concerns about the safety of eggs. In addition, HACCP regulations for egg processing are probable ...
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Scientists studying the atmosphere above Barrow, Alaska, have discovered unprecedented levels of molecular chlorine in the air, a new study reports. Molecular chlorine, from sea salt released by melting sea ice, reacts with sunlight to ...
What is Cryptosporidium parvum and where is it found? Cryptosporidium parvum is one of the most common enteropathogens to affect humans in the world. The protozoan parasite causes a gut infection referred to as cryptosporidiosis. The ...
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Water is the basis requirement of every living being living in the society. Water is required for our day-today requirements such as drinking, bathing, and washing clothes. It is very important to know that if the water we are consuming is ...
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With the initiation of lactation and continued milk production by the dairy cow, tremendous adaptations occur to support the increased need for nutrients to support milk synthesis. Besides the increased need for energy and amino acids for ...
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Water is an essential element for the body as it provides hydration, energy, and an improved appearance. When homeowners add filtered water to their home, they’ll have water that is free of impurities and pleasant to drink. Types ...
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US ethylene dichloride prices were assessed Thursday at$325-335/mt FOB US Gulf,a spike of$30/mt week on week,amid tight availability,strong demand from Asia and an increase in feedstock costs,said sources. The price is at its highest ...
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Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading provider of innovative products, solutions and services, has today announced that its Wärtsilä AQUARIUS®EC (Electro-Chlorination) Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) has ...
Dow Chemical is looking to separate about 40 manufacturing plants from its business as it continues to concentrate on moving away from cyclical commodity products. The company said it is considering joint ventures, spinoffs or sales. It ...
US chlor-alkali facilities operated at 85% of capacity in November, data from the Chlorine Institute showed Tuesday. The operating rates were up six percentage points from October's 79%. The trade association said US chlor-alkali ...
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Dow Chzemical will shut the equivalent of about 800,000 mt/year of chlorine and caustic soda capacity in Texas and divest chlorine derivatives assets with a value of up to $5 billion, it said Monday. The divestment includes about 40 ...
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The Dow Chemical Company detailed the scope of a separation of a significant portion of its chlorine value chain. These assets are being carved out for future transactions, and represent up to $5 billion of total annual revenue, inclusive ...
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Japan’s Tottori University has produced blue-green light-emitting diode (LED) structures using zinc sulfide telluride (ZnSTe) material [Kunio Ichino et al, Appl. Phys. Express, vol6, p112102, 2013]. The researchers see their work as ...
Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) President Werner Braun has announced that he will retire from the carpet industry trade group at the end of March, 2014. Braun made the announcement at the CRI's annual meeting held Nov.13 in Dalton. ...
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