US-based specialty chemicals provider Eastman Chemical has expanded its non-phthalate plasticizer portfolio with the launch of new Eastman Versafix plasticizer. Eastman Versafix is claimed to provide required viscosity control and ...
Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) are a family of fluorine-containing chemicals with special properties to make materials oil, stain and water resistant. These fluoro-organic compounds are widely used as textile finishes on outdoor clothing, ...
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DuPont advanced its transformation to a higher growth, higher value company as its Board of Directors authorized management to execute a full separation of its Performance Chemicals segment, which includes the Titanium Technologies and ...
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Following the filing of Chlorovinyls joint venture plan for EU clearance, Solvay is presenting the associated activities in discontinued operations as from Q3 2013. Accordingly all financials have been restated. -Group net sales down (8)% ...
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Tech Mesh Apparel and Mossy Oak have partnered to offer moisture wicking, breathable garments featuring the Break-Up Infinity camo pattern. Tech Mesh Apparel is one of the most unique moisture management garments on the market. ...
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Transparency Market Research (TMR) has released a report on acrylic acid. Acrylic acid is a colorless organic compound derived by the oxidation of propylene. It is the simplest carboxylic acid that exists in a polymerized form and has a ...
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High production costs associated with petroleum based succinic acid is a key challenge for industry participants leading to enhanced focus on the development and commercialization of bio-based succinic acid. However, with the advent of ...
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Coatex S.A.S. has been awarded a patent for a method comprised of blending a polymer comprised of, in polymerized form: (meth)acrylic acid, a (meth)acrylic ester, and at least one hydrophobic monomer, with at least one alkyd resin and water ...
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Elevance Renewable Sciences, Inc., a high-growth specialty chemicals company, announced that it has authorized the next significant stage of its second world-scale biorefinery in Natchez, Miss., in order to expand production of its Inherent ...
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Each year in the United States, tens of thousands of workers are made sick or die from occupational exposures to hazardous chemicals. Yet, the workplace exposure standards set by the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health ...
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The European Union has started implementing a tough new safety regulation on biocides in coatings and other applications that is likely to result in the withdrawal from the European market of large numbers of coatings chemicals for dealing ...
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Epoxy resin, also known as polyepoxides, has excellent insulation properties for the adhesiveness of materials and thermosetting plastics as well. Due to its excellent adhesiveness, they are widely used for construction, maintenance, home ...
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Dow Corning Corp of Midland, MI, USA, which provides silicones and silicon-based technology, has appointed Tang Yong Ang ('TY') as vice president of Dow Corning's Compound Semiconductor Solutions business, a provider of silicon carbide ...
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US propane and propylene stocks fell 533,000 barrels to 65.97 million barrels for the reporting week ended October 18, data from the Energy Information Administration showed Wednesday. The change in stocks was in line with market ...
The production margins for styrene monomer in Asia have shrunk to its lowest level in over six months as SM prices have tumbled globally since early September, Platts data shows. The SM price in Asia fell $34.50/mt, or 2.1%, day on day ...