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ADEKA Reactive Surfactants Receive New FDA Approval for Food-Contact Adhesives

ADEKA recently received FDA approval to increase usage levels up to 3% by weight (dry), reportedly allowing adhesive manufacturers to achieve optimal polymerization stability.

December 3, 2020

ADEKA Corp. recently announced that its REASOAP series has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to increase maximum usage levels in accordance with FDA 21 CFR 175.105 (Adhesives) and 175.125 (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives).

Nynas Successfully Exits Reorganization

Nynas reports that it is coming out of reorganization as a stronger company, with five‐year secured financing and a strong balance sheet.

December 2, 2020

The District Court of Södertörn in Sweden has decided that the Nynas company reorganization is complete, following a creditors meeting where the previously submitted composition proposal was accepted.

Maroon Group to Distribute Elementis Coating Additives Nationwide

Effective January 1, 2021, Maroon Group will bring its technical sales team, customer service, formulary support, and laboratory facilities to Elementis customers across the U.S.

December 2, 2020

Maroon Group recently announced an extended, nationwide distribution agreement with Elementis.

ChemPoint to Distribute DuPont Specialty Solutions Products in Mexico

The agreement will extend DuPont’s footprint in Mexico’s industrial market to meet the demand for cellulosic and poly (ethylene oxide) ingredients.

December 1, 2020

ChemPoint.com Inc., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc., recently announced that DuPont has expanded its agreement with ChemPoint for the sale and distribution of DuPont’s cellulosic and poly (ethylene oxide) offerings in industrial applications throughout Mexico.

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Readers Most Interested in Henkel Supplier Awards

Last week, Henkel’s announcement regarding its annual Supplier Awards drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

November 30, 2020

Has your company recently received an award or honor? I’d love to hear about it! Please send your news to me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

R.E. Carroll Passes Responsible Distribution Verification

The Responsible Distribution program requires on-site, third-party verification of facilities against a set of guiding principles.

November 30, 2020

R.E. Carroll Inc. recently announced that it has successfully passed its NACD Responsible Distribution verification for the current three-year cycle.

MALLARD CREEK POLYMERS: APEO-Free Acrylic Polymer Emulsion

Its mechanical stability allows Rovene 6592 to be formulated for use in adhesives applications such as labels, thin packaging, lamination, and a variety of construction adhesives.

November 25, 2020

Mallard Creek Polymers has developed Rovene 6592, an alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEO)-free emulsion polymer for pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) applications.

Dow Listed to 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Dow reports that this is the 21st year it has achieved this ranking as one of the top companies in the global chemical industry in terms of sustainability performance.

November 24, 2020

Dow recently announced that it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Global, the investment specialist focused exclusively on sustainability investing.