Fine and speciality chemicals – Page 5
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Opinion
Putting combustion into reverse
Unburning carbon dioxide economically and at scale is a tough problem, but potentially world-changing
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Business
Industry tightens emissions reduction targets
As COP26 approaches, many firms are announcing ambitious climate goals. But are they achievable?
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Business
Non-animal test for skin sensitisation gets OECD approval
Combination strategy developed by BASF and Givaudan is the first complete replacement for animal testing
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Business
Eight dead in apparent methyl formate leak at Chinese chemical plant
Three others injured at facility in Guizhou after accidental release during unloading
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Business
Deadly fire in Indian chemical factory
Blaze killed 18 workers, mainly women, who were trapped inside SVS Aqua Technologies plant
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Business
Searching for more sustainable resin materials
Paul Jones of Bitrez is the 2021 Chemistry World Entrepreneur of the Year
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Business
Coca-Cola chemist convicted of trade secret theft
Xiaorong You stole files detailing BPA-free can coatings from seven major chemicals firms
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Business
Fatal explosion at US paint and polymers plant
One dead and nine others injured as building partially collapsed after explosion and fire
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Business
Government clears merger of SinoChem and ChemChina
China’s chemicals giants will unite under a state-run holding company
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Business
Making supercritical fluid extraction affordable with Nova Extraction
London-based duo wants this powerful technique to be cheaper and more widely accessible
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Business
Industry expects problems ahead after initial relief over Brexit deal
Uncertainty still looms over regulation and logistics
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Business
Chemicals industry roundup 2020
Pandemic provides impetus to re-tune supply chains for resilience and sustainability
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Business
Fatal explosion at US chemical plant
Blast at Optima facility killed one and injured three others
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Business
Oxford Biotrans makes its grapefruit compound out of oranges
Using their patented enzymes, Oxford Biotrans’ mission is to create new routes to useful chemicals – starting with their natural-grade food and fragrance products
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Business
Brexit may put some chemicals out of GB’s Reach
Industry fears divergence of UK and EU regulations could spell disaster for trade
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Business
Taking plastic out of performance paper coatings
SGMA’s silicate sol-gel is a sustainable alternative for packaging such as coffee cups
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Business
Innovation is a fragile transition state
Brexit and Covid-19 will likely stifle interactions, but could also stimulate new ones
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Business
Stepping towards diversity in industry
Companies are re-affirming their commitment to inclusivity, even as the US government obstructs education efforts
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Opinion
Improving executive diversity is a priority
A few hiring decisions could make a big difference at leadership level
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Business
EU commits to overhaul of chemicals legislation
The Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability promises the biggest reform since Reach