SABO is very pleased to announce the acquisition of the personal care business unit of Domus Chemicals and the brand DOMUSCARE, high quality specialty esters and emollients. This acquisition will reinforce the personal care position of SABO in the cosmetics market and allows both parties to leverage their strengths and innovative capabilities in the development, manufacturing and distribution […]
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Univar opens new technical centre in Milan
Univar SpA, a subsidiary of Univar Inc, a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, has opened a new Technical Excellence Center in Milan that focuses on personal care naturals and colour cosmetics – two growing segments within personal care. This addition is the latest expansion of Univar’s global technical support offering […]
SABIC expands fast-growing additive manufacturing materials portfolio
– SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, announced at NPE 2018 the third expansion of its additive manufacturing materials offering within 12 months. Specifically, SABIC is launching three new filaments for fused deposition modeling: ULTEM AM1010F filament for general high-temperature applications, including tooling; and ULTEM AMHU1010F and LEXAN AMHC620F filaments for healthcare applications. […]
Clariant delivered performance boost for ecolabel paints at ACS 2018
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, supports North America’s architectural paints market in creating a healthier indoors for US households with innovative formulation ingredients now launched to the region. New renewable-based and hazard label-free multifunctional neutralizer Genamin Gluco 50 and new advanced stabilizer system Dispersogen SPS/SPV for “breathable” biocide-free paints offer a step-change to […]
SABIC debuts at NPE 2018 new portfolio of PP compounds
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, unveiled yesterday at NPE 2018, a new and growing portfolio of SABIC polypropylene (PP) compounds that deliver a soft feel combined with excellent scratch performance in unpainted, low gloss automotive interior components. The new SABIC PP compounds offer the luxurious haptics and finishes that today’s consumers demand […]
Clariant showcases support for North America’s plastics industry growth
Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, turns the spotlight on its increasing on-the-ground support and innovation focus for North America’s four key plastics application segments at NPE 2018, which is taking place this week from May 7-11, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Clariant is pushing forward with plans for growth […]
Hawaii becomes first state in the US to ban chlorpyrifos
Last week, Hawaii became the first state in the US to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos. The pesticide’s detrimental health effects led the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Obama administration to propose banning all of its agricultural uses, but the Pruitt-led EPA under the current administration reversed this pledge. The bill, SB3095, is a […]
WuXi STA Changzhou site passes first US FDA inspection
STA Pharmaceutical Co (WuXi STA), a subsidiary of WuXi AppTec, announces that its active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) R&D and manufacturing facility located in Changzhou, China has secured Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) for two APIs from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) – with no Form 483s issued. This is the first time that WuXi STA’s […]
No single market without transport, say European associations
On 27 April a coalition of 45 European associations representing the transport sector and shippers, including Cefic, have launched the Ljubljana Declaration calling on EU decision-makers to renew their support for financing sustainable transport projects. Recognising there can be no Single Market without transport and that transport is an enabler of economic growth and jobs, the signatories […]
Airgas makes 500th acquisition
Airgas, an Air Liquide company and US supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding technologies, and safety products, recently acquired the assets and operations of Weiler Welding Company. This transaction marks the 500th acquisition in Airgas’ 36-year company history. Weiler Welding Company is a full-service industrial gas, beverage gas and welding supply business. Headquartered […]