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Evonik and LIKAT Rostock Partner in Carbonylation Chemistry Development

With this new process, Evonik reports that the participating project partners are laying the foundation for a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective large-scale method of synthesis.
January 8, 2020
Evonik Industries recently announced that a research team led by Matthias Beller, Ph.D., director of the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis at the University of Rostock (LIKAT Rostock), and Robert Franke, Ph.D., of Evonik Performance Materials GmbH, has succeeded in double carbonylating 1,3-butadiene directly to produce adipates (salts of adipic acid).
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Chemours Sells Methylamines Business Unit to Belle Chemical

Chemours’ methylamines business reportedly supplies methylamines products such as MMA, TMA, and DMA to partners in various industries.
January 8, 2020
The Chemours Co. recently announced that it has sold its methylamines business unit to Belle Chemical Co., an affiliate of Cornerstone Chemical Co.
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Huntsman Completes Sale of Chemical Intermediates and Surfactants Businesses to Indorama Ventures for $2 Billion

The transaction comprises a cash purchase price of approximately $1.93 billion, which includes estimated adjustments to the purchase price for working capital, plus the transfer of up to approximately $76 million in net underfunded pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities.
January 7, 2020

Huntsman Corp. has completed the previously announced sale of its chemical intermediates businesses, which includes PO/MTBE, and its surfactants businesses to Indorama Ventures for approximately $2 billion.


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CHROMAFLO TECHNOLOGIES: Quart Package

Chromaflo reports that it has conducted robust testing to ensure the reliability of this new package, including individual container and case tests.
January 7, 2020
Chromaflo Technologies recently announced the release of its new quart package.
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Thomas to Assume Additional Duties at RSS as Daley Retires

With Pearce Daley’s departure, Ken Thomas, director of Innovation and Marketing for The Dupps Co., will assume additional responsibilities at RSS.
January 6, 2020
After seven years with RSS, Pearce Daley, sales director, has decided to retire, effective January 31, 2020.
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Polythioether Advances Provide New Formulating Options for Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings

A colorless, toughening, and chemically resistive polythioether has been developed for the formulation of adhesives, sealants, and coatings.
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Christian Probst
January 2, 2020

Liquid polysulfide polymers are aliphatic resins that provide beneficial chemical resistivity, weatherability, gasoline and jet fuel resistance, and gas barrier properties, as well as easy processability. In the cured state, these polysulfides feature plasto-elastomeric properties in which polysulfides can undergo self-healing.


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PALMER HOLLAND: Updated Website

In addition to an updated look and feel, the updated Palmer Holland website reportedly presents a more intuitive interface and robust functionality that caters to users of all backgrounds and stages of the buyers’ journey.
January 2, 2020
Palmer Holland recently announced that it has launched its newly designed website focused on enhanced user experience and content quality.
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