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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.
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.
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NIST mass spectrometer

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.
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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sustainability

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.
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.
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Evonik low VOC additive

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.

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


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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.
Nouryon recently announced that it has completed a project to more than double capacity for organic peroxides at its plant in Itupeva, Brazil.
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Egan and Dulá Join Huntsman Board of Directors

Cynthia L. Egan and Sonia Dulá both reportedly bring to Huntsman long and distinguished professional careers in global financial services, investment management, and international operations.
Huntsman Corp. recently announced the appointment of Cynthia L. Egan and Sonia Dulá to its board of directors.
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