Articles Tagged with ''bio-based materials''

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Ashland to Increase Production Capacity for Hydroxyethylcellulose in Nanjing

The thickening agent is used as a non-ionic rheology modifier in a range of industries, including paints and coatings, construction, oil and gas, personal care, and pharmaceutical.
March 22, 2021
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently announced that it plans to increase production capacity of Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) at its site in Nanjing, China.
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Exploring Renewable Carbon-Based Raw Materials for Adhesives and Sealants

Producers of adhesives and sealants can reduce their carbon footprints by turning to materials based on renewable carbon sources, but obstacles remain.
Susan Sutton
Susan Sutton
March 18, 2021

As consumers around the world increasingly focus on ways they can help alleviate climate change, manufacturers (and their suppliers) are exploring myriad options for making their processes and products more sustainable—and thus more attractive to these eco-conscious end users.


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WACKER CHEMIE AG: Bio-Based Silicone Sealant

With its ELASTOSIL eco brand now launched in Europe, WACKER is able to offer products manufactured using bio-based methanol to silicone sealant suppliers.
February 25, 2021
WACKER is extending its silicone portfolio to include silicone sealants based on renewable raw materials, introducing a new brand based on the REDcert2 standard.
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Arkema and Partners Publish Results for Sustainable Castor Bean Program

The project goal is to enable sustainable castor production through good agricultural practices, efficient use of water and soil, adoption of waste management practices, and respect for human rights.
February 5, 2021
The founding members of the Pragati project for sustainable castor crops—Arkema, BASF, and Jayant Agro-Organics, along with implementation partner Solidaridad—recently finalized and published the final audited and certified results of the fourth year of their program.
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Mainstream Pine Products to Build New Crude Tall Oil Biorefinery in South Carolina

The facility will serve as the centerpiece of Mainstream's strategy to become the highest quality, lowest cost producer of crude tall oil derivatives in North America.
February 3, 2021
Mainstream Pine Products, LLC, recently announced plans for an estimated $90 million crude tall oil biorefinery at the Charleston International Manufacturing Center in Berkeley County, S.C.
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