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Dow to Build Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Ethylene and Derivatives Complex

Subject to approval by Dow’s board of directors and various regulatory agencies, the investment would decarbonize approximately 20% of Dow’s global ethylene capacity while growing polyethylene supply by about 15%.

October 12, 2021

Dow recently announced its plan to build what it calls the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site, with respect to scope 1 and 2 carbon dioxide emissions.

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Massive Interest in Kraton Acquisition Continues

Kraton’s planned acquisition by DL Chemical continued to hold readers’ interest last week.

Susan Sutton

October 11, 2021

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Davidson Kempner Becomes Largest Nynas Shareholder

Before the transaction, Davidson Kempner was a major financier of Nynas.

October 8, 2021

Nynas AB recently announced the completion of a transaction involving the sale of a 49.9% shareholding in Nynas between Bitumina Industries Limited (in administration) and an investment vehicle managed by Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP.

Optimizing Hydrogenated Styrenic Block Copolymers for Adhesives and Sealants

Highly compatible with additives, specialty hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers enable product and process optimization for adhesives, sealants, and coatings formulators.

Wayne Sheu

Bear Wang

October 8, 2021

Hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers (HSBCs) are suitable for elastomeric adhesive applications. They are used in hot-melt adhesives (HMAs) and solvent-based adhesives, as well as in plastics modification for consumer and industrial applications

Brenntag to Distribute Evonik Silane Products in 16 Eastern European Countries

The distribution agreement is effective immediately and includes Evonik’s Dynasylan® product line.

October 7, 2021

Evonik recently announced that it has extended its distribution agreement with Brenntag for its Dynasylan® product line to 16 countries in Eastern Europe.

The ribbon cutting ceremony at DuPont's Healthcare Industries Materials Site in Hemlock, Mich.

DuPont Expands Medical Elastomer Capacity in Michigan

The 8,000-sq-ft site expansion will help alleviate supply chain pressure.

October 6, 2021

DuPont recently celebrated the inauguration of new medical elastomers mixers at its Healthcare Industries Materials Site (HIMS) in Hemlock, Mich., with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Ashland Provides Fiscal 2021 Financial Update

Due to supply chain and logistics factors, the company is adjusting its earnings outlook.

October 5, 2021

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. recently provided an update for its preliminary fiscal 2021 financial results.

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DL Chemical’s Acquisition of Kraton Leads the News

Last week, readers were most drawn to the planned acquisition of Kraton by DL Chemical.

Susan Sutton

October 4, 2021

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Cargill to Acquire Arkema’s Epoxides Business

The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2021.

October 4, 2021

Arkema recently announced the proposed divestment of its epoxides business to Cargill.

Naphthenic Specialty Oils Offer Advantages for Sealants

Naphthenic specialty oils provide benefits in terms of their suitability as a replacement for silicone fluids in formulations and their ability to reduce microbial growth in silicone sealant joints.

Emma Öberg

October 4, 2021

A recent study finds that naphthenic oils can offer a viable alternative to silicones in construction sealants. A newly developed range of specialty oils also provides formulators with the right balance between viscosity, color stability, and volatility.