Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

AMAI to host Annual Alkali Conference 2026 on February 11-12 in New Delhi

The theme for this year’s conference is “Shaping the future – Markets, Technology, and Sustainability”

Chemical
Chemical | 07 January 2026

Westlake acquires ACI’s compounding businesses to expand global footprint

The move also broadens Westlake Global Compounds’ manufacturing presence to Portugal, Romania, and Tunisia, complementing its existing operations in Mexico

Chemical
Chemical | 06 January 2026

Moeve and Pretium Renovables are partnering to develop a potential six new biomethane plants in Spain

Each plant is expected to cut CO₂ emissions by roughly 14,600 tons annually

Chemical
Chemical | 06 January 2026

ECHA takes charge of EU’s new chemical safety overhaul

ECHA will spearhead the development of a common data platform on chemicals, streamline assessments, and strengthen collaboration to better protect human health and the environment

Chemical
Chemical | 06 January 2026

Chemfab Alkalis commissions latest generation INEOS electrolyser

The capex invested on this project is Rs. 57 crore approximately funded through internal accruals

Chemical
Chemical | 04 January 2026

Berkshire Hathaway seals $9.7 billion deal for chemical powerhouse OxyChem

The deal brings OxyChem’s extensive US, Canadian, and Latin American operations under the Berkshire umbrella

Chemical
Chemical | 04 January 2026

FMC India launches insecticide Tirracto for sugarcane

This combination provides a broad-spectrum defense, targeting pests through both systemic and contact action

Chemical
Chemical | 03 January 2026

LG Chem & ZEISS forge strategic alliance to power next-gen holographic windshields

LG Chem will supply photopolymer films within the ZEISS Microoptics Enabling Ecosystem, supporting integration into automotive windshields and enabling HWD functionality

Chemical
Chemical | 03 January 2026

Kiri Industries secures $689 million in landmark DyStar stake sale

Kiri incurred substantial legal expenses due to the case’s complexity and multi-jurisdictional nature

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Henkel launches next-gene Loctite adhesive for demanding automotive applications

Loctite MS 9650 cures through moisture reaction to form a soft, elastic yet high-strength bond

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Avient launches Non-PFAS Hiformer Process Aid with antioxidants in Latin America

The launch responds to growing demand for non-PFAS solutions amid evolving government regulations on certain PFAS substances

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

Master Bond unveils heat-cured epoxy built for extreme fonditions

Supreme 10HTLV also packs high mechanical performance, with tensile shear strengths over 3,600 psi and T-peel strengths up to 30 pli

Chemical
Chemical | 02 January 2026

BRB International unveils New BRB Sipostab Silicone Stabiliser range for polyurethane foam

The BRB Sipostab portfolio offers a comprehensive line of silicone surfactants for a wide array of PU foam applications

Chemical
Chemical | 31 December 2025

German subsidiaries of DOMO Chemicals file for insolvency

The subsidiaries have suffered from years of "persistently weak demand" within the European chemical sector, affecting order volumes

Chemical
Chemical | 29 December 2025

Corteva, Hexagon Bio launch multi-million-dollar JV to fast-track nature-inspired crop protection

The collaboration combines Corteva’s billion-dollar, nature-inspired crop protection franchises and its expertise in bacterial natural products with Hexagon Bio’s advanced discovery platform

Chemical
Chemical | 29 December 2025

Bayer launches new insecticide promising fast, extended flea beetle control in canola

The product combines two active ingredients — deltamethrin and flupyradifurone — delivering dual modes of action designed to provide rapid knockdown and extended protection

Chemical
Chemical | 27 December 2025

Kuraray spotlights SentryGlas as key growth driver

SentryGlas, an ionomer sheet for laminated glass, delivers five times the tear resistance and 100 times the stiffness of conventional PVB film

Chemical
Chemical | 26 December 2025

India’s $9.6 billion paints industry heads for $16.5 billion but FY25 exposes margin stress: Rubix Data Sciences

Major paint makers grappled with compressed margins, softer urban demand and fierce price-based competition as consumers increasingly traded down to value offerings in FY2025

Chemical
Chemical | 24 December 2025

Eurofragance maps winter’s fragrance future with bold colors, rich textures, gourmand depth

Drawing inspiration from winter light, lacquered reds and toasted brown hues, the fragrance house identifies three macro-trends — Winter Sunset, Statement Red and Dust Brown

Chemical
Chemical | 24 December 2025

Arkema to divest PVC additives businesses to India's Praana Group

As part of the deal, Arkema would sell its production facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, which employs around 50 people

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