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Chemical
Chemical | 20 May 2020

Sika starts production of respiratory masks

The masks incorporate polyester-based protective layers normally inserted between base and membrane in roof waterproofing as well as silicone-based sealants used for glazing and jointing in construction facilities.

Chemical
Chemical | 19 May 2020

India may impose anti-dumping duty on titanium dioxide from China

The probe is initiated after a complaint by domestic manufacturer Sudarshan Chemical Industries, which claimed that it is the sole producer of 'natural mica based pearl industrial pigments excluding cosmetic grade' in India.

Chemical
Chemical | 19 May 2020

IIT Delhi develops advanced version of PPE

The department has developed technology for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Coverall (Integrated Body Suit and Shoe Cover), for the protection of the doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and others, who are involved in the treatment of coronavirus infected patients.

Chemical
Chemical | 19 May 2020

Clariant India extends support to local communities during COVID-19 times

Clariant’s sites across Roha, Maharashtra; Bonthapally, Telangana; Rania, Vadodara and Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu have been supplying the necessary products that are required for the healthcare facilities.

Chemical
Chemical | 18 May 2020

Dow collaborates with multiple partners to develop and donate medical isolation gowns

In response to this critical need, Dow collaborated with nine key partners across a myriad of industries to develop and donate 100,000 isolation gowns to help frontline workers in Texas, Louisiana and Mexico.

Chemical
Chemical | 18 May 2020

Praj joins hands with Sekab

Praj Industries and Sekab E-Technology have signed a cooperation agreement to upgrade and commercialize base technology to produce advanced biofuels and biochemicals from forest residue as feedstock.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 May 2020

Zuari Agro shuts down production at NPK-A plant

The company said that its NPK - A plant is shut down due to non-availability of bagging material.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 May 2020

Tata Chemicals Q4 revenue at Rs. 2,378 cr

The company reported fourth quarter consolidated income from operations at Rs. 2,378 crore and standalone income from operations at Rs. 734 crore.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 May 2020

Honeywell to build new PPE production line in Scotland

The company has announced that it will build a new production line capable of producing up to 4.5 million FFP2 and FFP3 disposable face masks per month at its Newhouse site in Scotland, U.K.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 May 2020

Godrej acquires balance stake in Canon Chemicals

The company had earlier acquired 75% stake in Canon Chemicals Limited, Kenya through Godrej East Africa Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary in 2016.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 May 2020

India Potash to cut price of Muriate of Potash

India Potash has said that this cut in price for farmers has been done despite substantial weakening of Indian rupee against the US dollar in the last one year and reduction in the government subsidy on MOP by Rs. 604 per MT with effect from 1st April 2020.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 May 2020

Milliken and Contec collaborate on disinfectant production

Compatible with plastics, wood, glass and metals, alcohol-free Sporicidin brand disinfectant is non-staining, non-abrasive and non-corrosive.

Chemical
Chemical | 16 May 2020

Kemira to expand capacity for sodium chlorate and hydrogen peroxide production in Uruguay

The company has signed a long-term agreement with UPM-Kymmene Corp. extending and expanding its current bleaching chemicals supply contract in Uruguay, pending required environmental permitting.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 May 2020

Honeywell launches AI-led non-invasive personal temperature monitoring solution

Honeywell has launched a new temperature monitoring solution supported by artificial intelligence (AI) that incorporates advanced, infrared imaging technology and artificial intelligence algorithms to conduct non-invasive, preliminary screening of personnel entering a facility.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 May 2020

DuPont starts hand sanitizer production at its technology centre in Canada

To date, more than 4,000 L of hand sanitizer has been produced and is being donated to support area hospitals, clinics, and small businesses. An additional 2500 L of hand sanitizer will be produced and distributed later this month.

Chemical
Chemical | 15 May 2020

Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals CFO resigns

VB Gopal Krishnan will be relieved by the company on 16th May, 2020.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 May 2020

Metso-Outotec merger cleared by European Commission

Metso and Outotec Oyj received on Wednesday an unconditional merger control clearance from the European Commission for the combination of Metso’s Minerals business with Outotec.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 May 2020

P&G collaborates with Cargill for commercializing biobased acrylic acid technology

The use of bio-based acrylic acid is estimated to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and contribute to greener products for years to come – something that is important to a range of stakeholders, including consumers and business leaders.

Chemical
Chemical | 14 May 2020

INEOS Styrolution donates ABS for PPE production to University Erlangen-Nuremberg

The company has donated over 1,300 kg of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) to Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), to help produce protective glasses for frontline healthcare workers at the university clinic and other healthcare institutions in the Erlangen, Germany area.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 May 2020

Evonik commissions advanced biomaterials production facility in Birmingham

The adjacent CDMO site, which has been successfully inspected by U.S.-FDA and E.U.-health authorities, also offers a range of formulation development and GMP manufacturing services for parenteral drug products, and application development and scale-up services for implantable medical devices.

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