BASF, Ludwigshafen, Germany, has expressed interest in acquiring Degussa's construction chemicals division to expand its own portfolio in a high-growth market through forward integration.
Dow Corning, Midland, MI, has announced the appointment of DoveChemCentral as its distributor in China for its branded lines of high-quality Antifoams. DoveChemCentral is a joint venture between CHEMCENTRAL and Dovechem Holdings.