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Painting the Future of Education in Utah

One of the “greenest” schools in Utah uses high-performance coatings.

March 1, 2017

As part of a much-needed educational expansion for the Davis School District in Farmington, Utah, two new schools were recently commissioned to better serve the local student body, including Odyssey Elementary School. Designed by VCBO Architecture, plans for the new school called for 84,785-sq-ft of total environmentally conscious construction.

Q&A About Polyurethanes

What type of raw materials should be considered in formulating products with a bio-based focus?

A definition of “bio-based” is a good starting point for this discussion.

Dr. Jeffrey F. Dormish

March 1, 2017

A definition of “bio-based” is a good starting point for this discussion. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines bio-based products as those derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and forestry materials. Standardized tests have been developed (ASTM D 6866) to quantify the bio-based content of a product or a raw material.

Green Biologics, Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg Announce Bio-Based Materials Collaborate

Green Biologics Inc. recently announced a collaborative project with Jungbunzlauer Ladenburg GmbH.

February 16, 2017

Jungbunzlauer received its first shipment of 100%-renewable BioPure™ n-butanol from Green Biologics this month.

Pilot Chemical Receives Responsible Care Certification

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced it has earned its certification under the ACC Responsible Care program.

February 6, 2017

The Responsible Care program is a voluntary environmental, health, safety and security initiative led by the ACC.

Editor's Memo

Welcome to 2017!

The start of a new year is an optimal time to look to the past and make plans for the next 12 months.

Teresa McPherson

January 2, 2017

The start of a new year is an optimal time to look to the past and make plans for the next 12 months. Here at ASI, we are constantly looking for new and more efficient ways to bring you the content you rely on.

DuPont, ADM Receive Energy Breakthrough Solution of the Year Award

DuPont Industrial Biosciences and Archer Daniels Midland Co. recently announced they have received the Breakthrough Solution of the Year Award from Platts Global Energy.

December 16, 2016

The award was presented for their platform technology to produce a bio-based monomer, furan dicarboxylic methyl ester (FDME).

Recycled Shingle Solutions Appoints RE Carroll Distributor

Recycled Shingle Solutions recently announced the appointment of RE Carroll Inc. to distribute its Harmonite powders.

December 14, 2016

Harmonite is a multi-functional product that can be used as a base compound for building new product formulations.

Dow Chemical Named to Forbes’ Best Corporate Citizens List

The Dow Chemical Co. has been named to Forbes’ “JUST 100: America’s Best Corporate Citizens in 2016” list.

December 9, 2016

The list recognizes companys' strategic vision and actions to deliver long-term value to society as a whole while earning the right to operate.

Accella Recognized for EHS&S Efforts

Accella Performance Materials™ recently announced that it has been recognized for exemplary efforts in improving environmental protection, health, safety and security.

December 8, 2016

Its facility in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., by the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA).