WACKER reports that the conflict in the Middle East has led to significant disruption in global supply chains, resulting in increased costs for raw materials and logistics.
Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) senior manager of regulatory affairs, Nicholas Breslin, testified on behalf of ACD and its members as part of an informal public hearing held by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the Risk Management Program (RMP).
With the official relaunch of OXEA in April 2025, the company has taken decisive steps to redefine its strategic direction, sharpen its market focus, and strengthen its global presence.
Synthomer recently announced a new partnership with Godavari Biorefineries Limited (GBL) to develop bio‑based alternatives to existing fossil‑based monomers.
At the end of 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed a review of 1,3-butadiene, finding potential unreasonable health risks for workers who breathe in this chemical at their jobs in 11 specific industrial settings.