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In particular, the ASC questioned the practicality of a new material resource credit that would measure U.S. products sold in North America by their ability to meet the qualifications set up by the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH program.

A new biobased label adhesive, DaniMer 92721, can reportedly eliminate the problems associated with polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container recycling.

GraalBio Investimentos S.A. and Beta Renewables recently announced that GraalBio will build Brazil’s first commercial cellulosic ethanol plant.

This company, a business unit of The Dow Chemical Co., introduced a new cavity sealing solution made with 25% renewable-based materials

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced that three definitions related to sustainability the organization submitted were approved by the full ASTM D 14 Adhesives Committee at its recent meeting.

Michem Wood Coating 75 is a new water-based additive that can penetrate wood surfaces and produce water beading and anti-swell properties.

Eastman Chemical Co. announced it is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Eastman Texanol™ ester alcohol this year.

This company’s Pigments division recently introduced its ALTIRIS® infrared (IR) reflecting pigment, which reportedly gives coatings and polymer products in any color the power to reflect solar energy.

Bayer MaterialScience recently announced plans to establish a global wind energy competence and development center at its existing site in Otterup, Denmark.

Sikasil® one- and two-component silicones have been engineered for optimized assembly operations, field construction, and field installation of solar panels and systems.