The proposal bans the chemical from all consumer use but allows for critical military and some manufacturing and processing uses with strict workplace safety requirements.

Both organizations applauded the passage of legislation in the Senate to avoid what would have been a catastrophic shutdown of nation’s rail network.

Röhm and OQ Chemicals announced plans for a new methyl methacrylate (MMA) plant to be constructed in Bay City, Texas.

A new restriction on diisocyanates adopted by the European authorities under REACH on August 4, 2020, specifies the need for training and labelling requirements for industrial or professional users of diisocyanates with a monomeric concentration greater than 0.1 % by weight.

According to the 2022 Specialty Chemicals Industry Census+, SOCMA members and industry colleagues are placing particular emphasis on supporting their current customers while simultaneously dealing with supply chain disruption and logistics challenges.

A new technology from Covestro makes it possible to weaken the bond strength of polyurethane (PU) adhesives.

Covestro now offers polyether polyols using bio-circular feedstock.

Release control additives (RCAs) are used across multiple release coating chemistries and delivery options, from solventless thermal (platinum-catalyzed addition cure), emulsion, solvent, and UV curable technologies.

Cimbar Resources Inc. recently completed its acquisition of the calcium carbonates manufacturing assets in Sahuarita, Arizona, from Imerys Carbonates USA Inc.

With POLYVEST eCO, Evonik’s Coating & Adhesive Resins business line has launched a new range of sustainable liquid polybutadienes.