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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.
June 25, 2020
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.
June 23, 2020
Huntsman Corp. recently announced the appointment of Cynthia L. Egan and Sonia Dulá to its board of directors.
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NYNAS: Napthenic Oils

Nynas reports that its naphthenic oils act as viscosity modifiers in sealant formulations, reducing the cost for producers as a partial replacement of silicone fluids.
June 19, 2020
Nynas recently announced that it has added NYFLEX 201B and NYFLEX 2005 to its silicone fluid replacement portfolio.
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BASF: E-Commerce Portal

The digital distribution channel reportedly enables customers located in the U.S. to place orders, track status, and make payments through an intuitive, easy-to-use, secure online interface.
June 17, 2020
BASF recently announced that it has introduced a digital sales platform for its OPPANOL polyisobutene product family.
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Kraton Joins Together for Sustainability Initiative

Together with Kraton, the Together for Sustainability initiative will continue to foster and drive sustainability practices and processes along the chemical industry’s supplying companies.
June 15, 2020
Together for Sustainability (TfS) recently announced that Kraton has joined the TfS initiative.
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EPA Finalizes Amendments to Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

The amendments are expected to reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants from the source category by 107 tons per year, which includes reductions in ethylene oxide emission of approximately 0.76 tons per year.
June 15, 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced final amendments to the Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants to reduce hazardous air pollutants.
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