Pfizer is planning to invest $600 million in biotechnology and other emerging growth companies through its venture investment group. Initial areas of interest include neuro-degeneration, neuro-inflammation and neuro-metabolic disorders, and other areas where rapidly advancing science could lead to breakthroughs for patients. Pfizer Ventures will dedicate 25% of the funds to neuroscience, seeking out promising […]
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Omyapharm for enhanced ODTs
In a recent study,1 scientists confirmed the ability of Omyapharm to formulate orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) with enhanced mouthfeel and examined their acceptability among healthy volunteers. The multifunctional excipient from Omya is a highly structured mineral based on calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate. The study found that the tablets were well accepted by the volunteers […]
Hailir launches new herbicide Daoju
Hailir’s wholly-owned subsidiary Qingdao Xiannong Resistant Weed Control has launched its new product Daoju (penoxsulam +cyhalofop-butyl). Daoju uses 98% penoxsulam technical Tejie from Dow AgroSciences, mixed with cyhalofop-butyl using patented technology, and with a patented soluble waxing agent.It is applicable in various cultivation methods, including water direct sowing, dry direct sowing, rice nursery and throwing […]
FMC Corporation issues Annual Sustainability Report
FMC Corporation has released its 2017 report on the company’s global sustainability performance, including progress toward multi-year goals and the future of sustainable agriculture. The report, “Powering Progress, Growing Results,” is FMC’s seventh annual update, and is aligned with GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) Standards. The report details the company’s sustainable product development, environmental goals, product […]
Roquette wins Best Pharma Supplier Quality Award in Brazil for 6th Consecutive Year
Roquette, a global leader in innovative plant-based ingredients and a key player in the pharmaceutical excipients market in Latin America, received the Sindusfarma Quality Award for Best Raw Materials Supplier at a ceremony held on May 21st at the Tom Brasil show house in São Paulo. Blanver, whose excipients division was acquired by Roquette in […]
Family-owned LUZI hands management to third generation
The Swiss family-owned company LUZI fragrance compounds, producer of fragrance compounds for perfumes, cosmetics, room care and home care is handing the management of the Swiss business to the third generation. After 20 years, a member of the owner family is returning to the Executive Management in the person of Roland Altenburger. Jürg Koller, former […]
Clariant launches Playing with Beauty!
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, today announced the introduction of its innovative and unique beauty care range, Playing with Beauty!, developed specially to generate a more interactive and engaging emotional experience as part of everyday beauty routines. Playing with Beauty! is a new beauty care concept created specifically to initiate a greater positive […]
Univar and Colonial Chemical establish personal care and home care distribution agreement
Univar, a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Univar B.V., has reached a new distribution agreement with Colonial Chemical’s beauty, personal care and household divisions. The agreement will expand Univar’s surfactant portfolio as well as its ability to offer products derived from renewable ingredients. […]
Clariant completes REACH registrations
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has completed Phase 3 of the EU regulation REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals). The regulation was introduced by the European Union to ensure a high level of protection for human health and the environment, to improve the communication of information on handling chemical products, and […]
Clariant’s Deepak Parikh to join American Chemistry Council Board of Directors
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, has announced that Deepak Parikh, Clariant’s Region President of North America, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Parikh was approved to serve on the Board of Directors during the ACC Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs (CO), for a term from […]