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Huntsman to increase global polyetheramines capacity

Expansion is currently underway in the Americas, Europe and Asia

Elevance appoints Robert Kumpf as CTO

New position to focus on company's continued growth and commercialisation efforts

BASF realigns paper chemicals business to strengthen Performance Products segment

To reduce 250 positions globally by end of 2015 and explore strategic options for its alkyl ketene dimer (AKD) business in Europe and North America

BASF and Sinopec start work on isononanol plant in China

First isononanol plant in China will provide important feedstock for next-generation plasticisers

Sabero Organics to merge with Coromandel

The merger will not only enable the agrochemical business realise economies of scale but also enable Coromandel to leverage its distribution network

Arkema forms JV with Jurong Chemical for acrylics in China

The deal provides Arkema with a highly competitive acrylic monomer industrial footprint in Asia

Transchem's biofilter offers eco-friendly solution for wastewater treatment

Biofilter can be cost-effective, easy-to-use, decentralised option for treating wastewater from domestic as well as industrial sources

Diversey is trying to upgrade hygiene standards in India: Himanshu Jain

In this interview, Himanshu Jain, MD & VP - Indian Subcontinent, Sealed Air, elaborates on company's strategy to grow the business by raising hygiene standards in the country

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw to receive Chemical Heritage Foundation award

Biocon's Chairperson will be the 20th recipient of the Othmer Gold Medal, which honours outstanding individuals who have made multifaceted contributions to chemical and scientific heritage

Biocon to market Advaxis' cancer drug in India and EMs

Bangalore based company to have access to Advaxis' innovative and proprietary immunotherapy technology

Suven's Pashamylaram unit receives US FDA nod

The company has so far filed 29 DMFs and 1 ANDA from this facility

Alstom T&D awarded Rs 106 crore contract by Reliance Industries

The company to supply transformer package for RIL's Jamnagar refinery

Robust HSE strategy, the safety key to success

Adherence to globally-accepted Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards can not only mitigate risks but also increase productivity

Refinish coatings, a new ray of hope for auto paints manufacturers?

Although the OEM coatings segment accounts for 75% of the total market, the refinish coatings segment is expected to witness higher growth rates with rise in used car sales

CSR fostered-innovation can lead a change for the public good

Besides improving the image of the chemical industry, chemical companies can nurture efficiency and innovations - which can benefit the society - by committing to CSR

Pigments industry: Need to change colours from commodity to premium product

With demand for high-performance pigments rising in India, domestic producers have an opportunity to become serious players here in the next few years

Reducing silica dust risk by adopting right workplace safety measures

Breathing silica dust can be fatal. Adoption of right workplace safety measures can prevent/reduce hazards of silica dust exposure

Bio based chemicals gaining ground to reduce carbon footprint

Bio based chemicals, which have been used for niche applications such as personal care and food additives, are now finding their ways into other areas such as lubricants, surfactants, etc

Chlor alkali industry volunteers to handle chlorine emergency

All-India Chlorine Emergency Network, established by Alkali Manufacturers' Association of India (AMAI), aims to reduce losses due to accidental release of chlorine

Six barriers to implementation of green chemistry in India

It is a myth that green chemistry involves huge investments and can only be adopted by large-scale companies. Truth is even SMEs can adopt it at miniscule cost