Perstorp’s Ymer range is to include two new grades to increase the formulation window. The new Ymer products increase formulation height, reaching out to new applications and reduces harmful amines and solvents for low VOC PUDs, better for health and the environment. Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market, has announced the extension […]
Read MoreEvonik plans to increase its capacity for sodium methylate at its Rosario, Santa Fe facility from 60,000 metric tons up to 90,000 metric tons until 2021. The expansion is driven by the growing demand for biodiesel in South America, mainly Argentina and Brazil. Sodium methylate is an important catalyst for large-scale biodiesel production. “Confirmed higher […]
Read MoreThe Mannheim-based Rochling Group is exploring new horizons in manufacturing. On 1st August of this year, the specialist in high-performance plastics established Röchling Direct Manufacturing GmbH, headquartered in Waldachtal in the German state of Baden-Württemberg (district of Freudenstadt). In doing so, the company has reinforced its commitment to additive manufacturing technology (3D printing). “Additive manufacturing […]
Read MorePilot Chemical Corporation announced that it has purchased the Mexican chemical manufacturer for the personal care, disinfection, sanitizing, cleaning, oil and gas, and water treatment industries, ÓrganoSíntesis S.A. de C.V. (OSSA). OSSA’s technology, testing/research plant facility, certification under the FDA’s Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulations, and R&D capabilities give Pilot Chemical new ways to […]
Read MoreRoyal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, and METEX NØØVISTA, a subsidiary of biological chemistry company METABOLIC EXPLORER, have announced an exclusive, global strategic collaboration to deliver a 100% bio-sourced ingredient for skincare products. The ingredient will be sustainably produced in Carling Saint Avoid, France. It is the first time […]
Read MoreAs part of its 2020 strategy to expand the capabilities of its Active Beauty business, Givaudan has reached an agreement to acquire the cosmetics business of Indena Headquartered in Milan Italy, Indena is dedicated to the identification, development and production of active ingredients derived from plants, for use in the pharmaceutical, health food and personal […]
Read MoreSolvay and Anthea have concluded an agreement to establish a joint venture dedicated to the production of catechol derivatives, named CATàSYNTH Speciality Chemicals Through this joint venture, the two companies will work together to meet customers’ needs for additional, reliable supply for a range of products including methylenedioxybenzene, heliotropin (piperonal) and helional which are key […]
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