Covestro has decided to pause the investment project for its new world-scale MDI plant, due to the European energy crisis and a global economy that continues to weaken.
Researcher have developed a process that obtains high-purity ethyl acetate from whey.
November 9, 2022
In collaboration with TU Dresden, Fraunhofer researchers have developed a process for obtaining high-purity ethyl acetate from whey, which can be used, for example, to produce environmentally friendly adhesives.
Clariant, a sustainable specialty chemical company, announced that it has completed the acquisition of BASF’s U.S.-based Attapulgite business assets for $60 million.
Orion Engineered Carbons announced it has become the first to achieve International Sustainability and Carbon Certifications (ISCC Plus) for multiple carbon black grades made from different feedstocks at plants in two regions of the world.
The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) submitted comments to the EPA urging the agency to reconsider its proposed changes to the Risk Management Plan rule.
As the advantages of structural epoxy adhesives become more apparent, new curing agent technologies can help facilitate a more sustainable adhesive product.