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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is advancing its review of a widely used solvent, 1,1,2-trichloroethane, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) by releasing its draft risk evaluation.

Mark Andy has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with Sun Chemical in which Mark Andy Print Products will serve as the North American distributor for certain Sun Chemical products.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has succeeded in its attempt to keep German multinational Henkel, manufacturer of Loctite construction adhesives, from acquiring Liquid Nails.

Braskem and Lallemand Biofuels & Distilled Spirits have developed a technology that enables corn ethanol plants to produce bioacetone as a high-value co-product.

BASF recently announced that it is increasing prices for certain intermediates in the United States and Europe. 

Survey respondents say a faster, more predictable TSCA Section 5 review process for new chemicals will make them more likely to reshore manufacturing to the United States.

BYK held an inauguration ceremony in mid-July for its new laboratory facilities at the South China New Material Industrial Park in Guangzhou, China.

Avery Dennison Corp. recently appointed Dave Collins vice president, sales and customer service, Label and Packaging Materials, North America.

H.B. Fuller has received an unsolicited proposal from Ancora Holdings to acquire its Building Adhesives Solutions (BAS) business, as it proceeds with the acquisition of Advanced Medical Solutions Group (AMS).

A supramolecular approach using chitosan-pectin hybrid polymers creates a dual-function material that retains strength in wet conditions and bonds plywood.