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An industrial-grade wax with a 35% lower carbon footprint is helping packaging-adhesive formulators reduce their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.

The Arkema - Académie des sciences Grand Prize has been awarded to Markus Antonietti, professor at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interface Science in Potsdam, Germany. 

Locus Fermentation Solutions, a domestic bio-manufacturing leader, announced expansion of TSCA registration from the EPA for its biosurfactants. 

Mitsui Chemicals Inc. announced that affiliate Kumho Mitsui Chemicals Inc. began operations in late September at additional production facilities for methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI).

In adding new spherical powders to its product mix, Momentive anticipates growth opportunities within the EV market and other markets facing significant power electronics performance challenges.

The enhanced center demonstrates the company’s commitment to accelerating innovation and services while contributing to the long-term success of its customers and the community both in Asia and globally.

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS recently signed a contract to sell its Urethane Systems business to Japanese UBE Corp. 

The continued collaboration highlights the commitment of both companies to providing products with a reduced product carbon footprint. 

Lubrizol Corp. is enhancing its Additives leadership team with strategic appointments of veteran leaders within the company.

The various supply chain disruptions of the past several years brought into sharp focus the need to identify alternative sources for key products, including adhesives used in assembly operations.