Chemical
Chemical | 17 March 2026

BASF to showcase next-gen plastic additives at Chinaplas 2026

The additive works in synergy with BASF light stabilizers to dramatically increase the resistance of PVC, PVC alloys, and polyolefin-based plastics to UV radiation and heat

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2026

German chemical industry in the red as war risks and weak economy deepen pressure: VCI

The war in Iran is creating fresh risks for global supply chains

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2026

BASF sells Softex business to GOVI CAST in strategic portfolio move

The Softex portfolio includes calcium and ammonium stearate dispersions used primarily as anti-tack and mould-release agents in glove manufacturing

Chemical
Chemical | 16 March 2026

Arkema boosts China Kynar PVDF capacity by 20% to meet surging battery demand

This significant investment reflects the Group’s strategy to increase its Kynar PVDF footprint

Chemical
Chemical | 15 March 2026

LANXESS raises prices for Trimethylolpropane

This decision reflects the ongoing, cumulative cost increases

Chemical
Chemical | 15 March 2026

Orion increase prices, introduce variable surcharge for specialty carbon black

This action is required because of rising costs, supply chain disruptions and feedstock cost volatility related primarily to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

Chemical
Chemical | 14 March 2026

Emirates Biotech joins EU-funded CIRCLE Project to turn food waste into high-value biopolymers

The four-year project, funded with €27 million, unites 17 partners across the full value chain to build the first industrial biorefinery capable of converting organic food waste into high-value bio-based chemicals, including polylactic acid

Chemical
Chemical | 14 March 2026

Balaji Amines halts plants due to ammonia shortage from Middle East war

Key ammonia suppliers invoked force majeure due to liquefied natural gas (LNG) shortages

Chemical
Chemical | 14 March 2026

DCM Shriram secures $90 million from IFC via sustainability-linked NCDs

The investment is expected to fund expansion in DCM Shriram’s downstream chemicals operations while supporting capital expenditure for its agri businesses

Chemical
Chemical | 13 March 2026

dsm-firmenich bets on consumer-focused strategy as it targets growth in 2026–27

The company told institutional analysts and investors it is entering a new phase following the divestment of its Animal Nutrition & Health unit

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

ICC Outlook Conference 2026: Navigating geopolitics and boosting competitiveness to shape the future of chemical industry

The first day discussions centered on navigating global supply chain shifts, enhancing competitiveness, and driving sustainability within the Indian chemical industry

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

ADAMA launches Ateka insecticide to tackle tough sucking pests

The product’s high-load formulation delivers a higher concentration of active ingredient per droplet

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

Vive Crop Protection launches new fungicide for Canadian growers

The product is powered by the company’s Allosperse Delivery Technology and contains the active ingredient prothioconazole, a Group 3 fungicide

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

ICC Outlook Conference 2026: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis pitches new policy to turn state into global chemicals hub

I invite the Indian Chemical Council to work with the Government of Maharashtra to formulate a policy for the chemical industry that defines the sector’s future in the state, the Chief Minister said

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

Syngenta exits Paraquat business, closing UK plant

Syngenta will continue to assess future investment opportunities at the site to enable the production of advanced solutions

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

Hyspec Chemicals inks MoU with Gujarat Govt to manufacture specialty chip chemicals

This milestone reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening India’s capabilities in ultra-high-purity process chemicals for semiconductor and advanced electronics manufacturing

Chemical
Chemical | 12 March 2026

Aarti Industries lands $150 million supply deal with agrochemical major

AIL has adequate capacities to meet this requirement and thus this contract supports AIL to attain higher capacity utilisation and volumes without incremental capex

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

PPG unveils fast-curing, low-VOC waterborne primer for structural steel

The company announced the debut of PPG Aquacron Waterborne Shop Primers

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

hubergroup Chemicals launches high-reactivity oligomer to boost UV-curing performance

UHVPI-222200 acts as a highly efficient amine synergist for Norrish Type II photoinitiators

Chemical
Chemical | 11 March 2026

Syensqo unveils game-changing innovation in crop protection formulations

The new product promises to tackle long-standing challenges in the industry by delivering superior crystal growth inhibition

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