Sustainability

Momentive Announces Green Partnership

April 9, 2014

Momentive recently announced a partnership with Beyond Benign and its Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC).

Troy to Exhibit at American Coatings Show

April 8, 2014

Troy Corp. recently announced it will present a range of advanced products and services developed to assist formulators at the American Coatings Show.

STEPAN CO.: Surfactant

March 28, 2014

STEPOSOL^®MET-10U is a new surfactant derived from natural oils intended to displace the use of solvents.

Sartomer Products Receive Certified Biobased Product Designation

March 28, 2014

Sartomer Americas has earned the Certified Biobased Product designation from the USDA for its entire Sarbio® line of specialty acrylates and methacrylates.

Myriant Supplies Bio-Succinic Acid to Oxea

March 5, 2014

Myriant Corp. recently announced it has supplied commercial quantities of bio-succinic acid to Oxea for use in the production of bio-based, phthalate-free plasticizers.

Lignin in the Laboratory

The use of lignin could bring about a green, cost-effective way to develop adhesives and sealants.

Dale Mitchell

March 1, 2014

A new source of lignin has been developed that produces a consistent quality for commercial quantities.

Editor's Memo: Focusing on Innovation

People who are involved in R&D must be incredibly determined and continually optimistic.

Susan Sutton

March 1, 2014

"What is defeat? Nothing but education, nothing but the first step toward something better.” – Wendell Phillips, Abolitionist

Study Measures Satisfaction of Green Homeowners

February 25, 2014

The study was commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and presented at the annual International Builders’ Show.

SOCMA Welcomes Multi-Year CFATS Authorization Bill

February 20, 2014

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced it applauds the introduction of bipartisan legislation to authorize the CFATS for multiple years.