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Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2025

Syensqo launches high-performance polyamide Kalix LD-4850

A next-generation low-density structural polymer for consumer electronics

Chemical
Chemical | 16 October 2025

BASF celebrates 10th anniversary of DMAPA, PEA production in China

With the expansion, BASF Nanjing site’s DMAPA annual capacity nearly doubled, while PEA capacity increased by around 25%

Chemical
Chemical | 14 October 2025

DCM Shriram Chemicals commissions Epichlorohydrin plant at Jhagadia

The balance capacity of 17,000 TPA will be commissioned shortly

Chemical
Chemical | 13 October 2025

BRB launches low carbon footprint viscosity modifiers for the lubricant industry

Viscotech Upcycled solutions reducing carbon footprint by 60% using re-refined base oils, supporting circular economy

Chemical
Chemical | 11 October 2025

Threats to jobs and growth in Europe’s chemical sector: Oxford Economics

Between 2019 and 2025 Q2, the European chemical sector’s output declined by 30% in the UK, 18% in Germany, 12% in France, and 7% in Belgium

Chemical
Chemical | 10 October 2025

Borealis expands cross-linked polyethylene production in Sweden

The expansion adds new capacity for medium-, high- and extra-high voltage (MV, HV, and EHV) applications;

Chemical
Chemical | 10 October 2025

Corteva refines insecticide ‘Delegate’ to advance precise pest control for corn, cotton, and chilli farmers in India

By integrating Delegate into modern IPM practices farmers gain reliable, sustainable and profitable solution that minimize spraying, saving farmers time, labor, and resources

Chemical
Chemical | 09 October 2025

Clariant launches titanium catalyst for polyester production at K 2025

Clariant's innovative AddWorks titanium-based catalyst solutions set to transform polyester polymerization with enhanced sustainability and performance

Chemical
Chemical | 09 October 2025

Clariant expands capacity of halogen-free flame-retardant at Daya Bay facility, China

Halogen-free solutions offer manufacturers an alternative to antimony trioxide-based flame retardants which face volatile market conditions

Chemical
Chemical | 09 October 2025

Bhageria Industries commences commercial production of new plasticizers, ethoxylates

The newly launched plasticizers are engineered to enhance flexibility and durability in PVC

Chemical
Chemical | 08 October 2025

Syensqo expands non-fluorosurfactant perfluoroelastomer portfolio

New high-temperature FFKM NFS grades reinforcing commitment to performance and sustainability

Chemical
Chemical | 08 October 2025

Sasol commercializes first insect oil-based nonionic surfactant for care chemicals

LIVINEX IO 7 provides a drop-in replacement for traditional oleochemicals

Chemical
Chemical | 08 October 2025

Givaudan breaks ground on $215 million liquids production facility in Ohio

Construction on the site is underway and partial operations scheduled to begin as early as 2027

Chemical
Chemical | 08 October 2025

Songwon to build additive blends production facility in Saudi Arabia

Local OPS plant to support KSA's polyolefin market and the Saudi Vision 2030

Chemical
Chemical | 07 October 2025

Trinseo to permanently close Rho MMA, planning closure of Schkopau polystyrene

Trinseo will continue its polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) operations along with its recently opened depolymerization pilot facility in Rho

Chemical
Chemical | 07 October 2025

Tanfac commissions phase II of 5,000 TPA high purity solar grade DHF plant

Tanfac had already commissioned the first phase of the project in June 2025

Chemical
Chemical | 07 October 2025

BASF expands production capacity for dispersions for architectural coatings in Turkiye

The new production line manufactures low-VOC and low-CO₂ dispersions designed to meet local customer needs and drive innovation in the region

Chemical
Chemical | 07 October 2025

Peroxidos do Brasil begins construction of H2O2 plant in Brazil

The new unit will be installed directly on-site at Arauco’s mill and will produce 25,000 tons of hydrogen peroxide per year

Chemical
Chemical | 06 October 2025

INEOS confirms closure of two essential chemicals plants at Rheinberg site

Unlike the US, which has imposed strong tariffs to block the flood of cheap chemicals from Asia, many made using discounted Russian oil & gas, Europe continues to leave its markets wide open

Chemical
Chemical | 03 October 2025

Dow extends ethylene supply agreement with MEGlobal

Agreement locks an additional equivalent to 100 KTA of ethylene supply at attractive economics for both parties

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