Lygos Inc., a producer of petroleum-free specialty chemicals, recently announced a new partnership with the Center for University of Massachusetts-Industry Research on Polymers.
The partnership aims to develop novel high-value applications for the company’s Bio-Malonic™ acid product line.
The Chapter 11 process will reportedly allow the filing companies the time and protection to negotiate a global agreement with creditors, primarily representatives of current and future claimants in cosmetic talc-related litigation, while defining a path forward for the impacted talc businesses.
Imerys Talc America Inc., along with Imerys Talc Vermont Inc. and Imerys Talc Canada Inc., recently announced that they have made a determination to initiate voluntary Chapter 11 cases in Delaware.