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Nouryon Completes Acquisition of J.M. Huber Carboxymethyl Cellulose Business

The transaction will reportedly significantly broaden Nouryon’s portfolio of products in carboxymethyl cellulose, a sustainable, bio-based water-soluble polymer used as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, and film former.

July 7, 2020

Nouryon has completed its previously announced acquisition of the carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) business of J.M. Huber Corp.

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Readers Most Drawn to Henkel Collaboration on 3D-Printed COVID-19 Swabs

A collaboration between Henkel and Origin to use additive manufacturing in the production of nasopharyngeal swabs drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

July 6, 2020

What steps is your company taking against the pandemic? Please contact me at (248) 786-1704 or suttons@bnpmedia.com to share your story.

Dow Leaders Achieve Top Recognition on 2020 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model Lists

Honorees have achieved success in their own careers and actively use their platform to advance inclusion in the workplace.

July 3, 2020

Dow recently announced that five leaders earned recognition on three 2020 EMpower Ethnic Minority Role Model lists, including Top 20 Advocates, 100 Ethnic Minority Executives, and 100 Ethnic Minority Future Leaders.

FEICA Summary Report Addresses Risk of Cyclic Esters in Polyester Adhesives

The report is intended to outline the main findings of the risk assessment and explain that human exposure to cyclic esters from polyester pre-polymers in food packaging adhesives is not relevant from a toxicological point of view.

July 3, 2020

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive and Sealant Industry, recently announced that it has published a Summary Report of a FEICA risk assessment carried out on cyclic esters potentially present in polyester adhesives intended to be used in food contact materials.

Huntsman Provides Updated 2020 Second Quarter Outlook

Huntsman noted that the sales trends showed improvement from April to May, and it expects to see this continued improvement through June.

July 2, 2020

Huntsman Corp. recently reaffirmed its general outlook for the 2020 second quarter and announced that overall sales for the quarter are expected to be down between approximately 30-35% compared to last year’s quarter.

NIST Adds New “Fingerprints” to Chemical Identification Database

The update includes more than 14,000 human and plant metabolites, as well as pesticides and environmental contaminants, chemicals used in manufacturing such as lubricants and surfactants, pharmaceutical drugs, and illicit drugs.

June 30, 2020

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has updated its database of chemical fingerprints, called mass spectra, that are used to identify unknown chemical compounds.

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New H.B. Fuller Office Leads the News

Last week, readers were most interested in H.B. Fuller’s expansion in South Africa.

Susan Sutton

June 29, 2020

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Kraton Highlights Sustainability Integration in New Report

Kraton reports that it now has the advanced sustainability management systems in place to receive the EcoVadis gold-level sustainability rating.

June 29, 2020

Kraton Corp. recently announced the release of its “2019 Sustainability Report,” which highlights its successes and approach to driving the integration of sustainability throughout the company.

EVONIK: Low-VOC Additive for Coatings

In addition to lower VOC content and improved product labeling, SURFYNOL 104 Z defoams, wets, improves leveling, and has no negative impact on the formulation.

June 25, 2020

Evonik’s Coating Additives business line recently announced a new-generation SURFYNOL 104 Z additive that contains virtually no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Nouryon Completes Organic Peroxides Expansion in Brazil

The Brazil expansion is the latest in a series of investments Nouryon has made to strengthen its Polymer Catalysts business, which includes organic peroxides and metal alkyls.

June 25, 2020

Nouryon recently announced that it has completed a project to more than double capacity for organic peroxides at its plant in Itupeva, Brazil.