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The EPA’s proposed action is based, in part, on concerns that additional uses of these 14 chemicals in consumer products could lead to harmful reproductive and developmental health effects.

Green chemistry represents a market opportunity that will grow from $2.8 billion in 2011 to $98.5 billion by 2020, according to a new report.

Reports find continued growth in manufacturing and deployment of wind energy, advanced vehicles and fuel cell technology.

PPG Industries recently began operations at a new facility in the Zhangjiagang Yangtze International Chemical Industrial Park, Jiangsu Province, which is its first resin production plant in mainland China.

Rapid Cure Technologies Inc. recently announced its launch as a custom formulator of 100%-solids adhesives, resins, coatings and inks.

Dow Corning recently announced it has accepted an invitation to join the Regenerative Network, a private consortium of leading green building product and service providers.

The global biodegradable polymer market is estimated at £932 million (~ $1,518 billion) in 2011 and is expected to increase at a 22% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach £2.5 billion (~ $4 billion) in 2016.

Compliance with REACH regulation requires companies to have up-to-date information on chemical substances.

Tremco Inc. recently announced it has completed the renovation of its 40-year-old headquarters, which achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification from the US Green Building Council.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently recognized the publication of ISO 50001, a new global energy efficiency and energy management standard that can help organizations worldwide save money in their buildings and industrial facilities.