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Sirrus Synthesizes New Bio-Based Monomer

Sirrus has successfully synthesized its ChemilianTM 1,1 di-substituted alkenes using Lygos’ “bio-DEM”.

May 13, 2016

This marks the first known synthesis and purification of this class of monomers using bio-based malonate esters at laboratory scale.

Pryor Joins Chidley & Peto

The Chidley and Peto Co. recently announced it has hired Brian Pryor as an account executive.

May 12, 2016

Pryor reportedly will be responsible for customers in the inks, coatings, adhesives, and plastics industries.

Increasing Demand in Asia-Pacific Driving Adhesion Promoter Market

The global market for adhesion promoters was valued at $ 2.51 billion in 2015.

May 12, 2016

The silane type segment reportedly held the largest share in the adhesion promoters market.

Air Products to Sell Performance Materials Division to Evonik

The sale is expected to close before the end of 2016.

May 11, 2016

Air Products recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell the Performance Materials Division (PMD) of its Materials Technologies segment to Evonik Industries AG for $3.8 billion in cash.

Builder Confidence Holds Firm in April

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes remained unchanged in April.

May 11, 2016

The HMI components that measure sales expectations in the next six months rose one point to 62.

PPG Announces $2 Million Expansion at UK Site

PPG recently announced it has expanded capabilities for aerospace and military coatings at its Shildon, England, facility.

May 10, 2016

The investment reportedly supports the installation of advanced-technology equipment for evaluating paint characteristics.

Demand Is Rising for Hot Melt Adhesives

The global hot melt adhesives market is valued at $5.4 billion in 2015 in terms of value.

May 10, 2016

The global hot melt adhesives market is anticipated to expand at a moderate compound annual growth rate.

Emerald to Sell Specialties and Polymer Additives and Nitriles Business Groups

The sale reportedly involves five of the company’s nine plants.

May 9, 2016

Emerald Performance Materials LLC recently announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Emerald Specialties and Polymer Additives and Nitriles business groups to DyStar LP.

Study Finds Discrepancies in Chemical Hazard Evaluation Tools

A comparative analysis of leading chemical assessment tools found that, when evaluating the same chemical, individual tools come to different conclusions regarding the hazard categorization of each chemical.

May 9, 2016

Such discrepancies may call into question the extent to which such tools can provide definitive and actionable information about chemical substances in consumer products without further analysis and contextual information.