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Evonik recently announced that it has joined with other manufacturers in the High Phthalates Panel (HPP), a sector group of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), in a voluntary manufacturer request to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct a broad-based risk evaluation of the uses of diisononyl phthalate (DINP).

Beginning in the second quarter of its 2020 fiscal year, Ashland will change the manner in which it manages its business, moving from a functionally led organization to one that is focused on business units.

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that 13 companies have joined the community of specialty and fine chemical manufacturers, distributors, and service providers in the second half of 2019.

Chromaflo Technologies recently announced that Sergio Duenas has been promoted to the position of country manager for Mexico.

Global demand for fluoroelastomers reached over 26,000 tons valued at $1 billion in 2018.

Below are the year’s most-viewed news stories on the Adhesives & Sealants Industry website.

Palmer Holland recently announced that it has increased its presence in Canada by adding Vino Balakrishnan to its sales team.

Addipel recently announced that it has opened a new headquarters and production facility in Elyria, Ohio.

BASF recently launched a new high-molecular-weight dispersing agent, Dispex Ultra PX 4290, which reportedly features excellent performance in pigment stabilization, outstanding color strength, and brilliant viscosity reduction.

Sun Chemical recently released its 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report, which focuses on how the company’s commitment to sustainability has led to new products and services that help customers improve their eco-efficiency goals.