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Huber Specialty Hydrates LLC, a subsidiary of J.M. Huber Corp., recently announced it has acquired the specialty hydrate flame retardant business of Almatis Inc.

New SMA® 9000 series pellet masterbatches are formulated concentrates that are reportedly optimized to improve polyamide performance.

Kraton Performance Polymers Inc. recently announced it is advancing its Asian expansion strategy to support new and existing customers.

Gabrosa cellulose ethers are delivered as an off-white, non-toxic, almost odorless product.

MED-6219 is an optically clear, high-durometer elastomer designed to cure at a range of temperatures.

Kyowa Hakko Chemical Americas Inc. recently announced it will be renamed KH Neochem Americas Inc., effective April 1.

BASF Venture Capital GmbH recently announced it has invested $13.5 million in Allylix Inc., a U.S.-based renewable chemicals company.

The world market for kaolin is projected to grow 3.7% per year through 2015 to 28.4 million metric tons, valued at nearly $4 billion, according to a new study.

Wacker Chemie AG recently announced it is expanding its Chinese polymer activities by investing approximately €40 million (~ $52.8 million) in building two new production facilities at its Nanjing site.