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Polyolefin polymers have been an important part of daily life for variety of applications since the reported lab-scale process by Carothers in the 1930s1 and commercial process introduction by ICI in the 1940s.

Flipping the calendar to June 2015 has provided the kind of dread that can only be rivaled by scheduled root canal work or an IRS audit - especially for those who deal with dual Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) and shipping responsibilities within their company.

Solvents have traditionally been derived from petroleum. These petroleum-based solvents are now being replaced by bio-based solvents, derived from renewable feedstocks such as corn, soybeans and orange peels.

This issue of ASI features our annual Distributor Directory, a year-long reference tool designed to help you quickly locate a distributor that best suits your needs.* Beginning on p. 16, distributor listings are organized by region and include company contact information such as address, phone, fax, email, website, and key personnel.

ALTANA recently announced its Supervisory Board has appointed Martin Babilas to the position of chief executive officer.

Evonik Corp. recently announced that its Coating and Adhesive Resins business line has appointed Van Horn, Metz & Co. as distributor.

AJ Adhesives Inc. recently announced it has received the Modern Distribution Management (MDM) 2015 Market Movers award.

The House recently approved H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act of 2015, by a vote of 398 in favor and one dissenting.

Huntsman Corp. recently announced it has completed its acquisition of Tecnoelastomeri.

This company, a business unit of Arkema Inc., has introduced ENCOR^® 662 acrylic latex.