Can "green" solvents be on a par with their conventional toxic counterparts?
July 1, 2015
The average person comes into contact with solvents - toxic substances that dissolve other substances - thousands of times each day without even thinking about them.
Huntsman Corp. recently announced that the European Commission has approved its previously announced acquisition of the Performance Additives and TiO2 businesses of Rockwood Holdings Inc.
Energy is a significant cost of production. As energy costs rise, it becomes more difficult to pass on the increases to customers in the price of products and services. Regardless of current energy costs and trends, however, an energy-efficient process is more competitive.
As in previous years, this year’s handbook has been updated with many new products and definitions. The listings are divided into five major categories: Additives and Chemical Specialties; Oils and Fatty Acids; Resins and Base Polymers; Pigments and Dyes, Dry/Dispersions and Extenders; and Solvents.