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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.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 May 2020

COVID-19: Self-reliant India is the only way forward

Narendra Modi's Rs. 20 lakh crore announcement for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' needs to be quickly followed with announcement of supply chain reforms, rational tax system, transparent laws, zero corruption regime and strong financial and technology backing for building the manufacturing and services ecosystem

Chemical
Chemical | 13 May 2020

Mitsui Chemicals and Nagoya University starts developing New 3D-Printed Mask

The new mask’s key feature is the fact that it not only filters out viral particles but also can be reused. The mask consists of a reusable body and a disposable filter.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 May 2020

PM calls for Atmanirbhar Bharat; Announces Rs. 20 Lakh Cr package

This economic package taken together with earlier announcements by the government during COVID crisis and decisions taken by RBI is to the tune of Rs. 20 lakh crore, which is equivalent to almost 10% of India’s GDP.

Chemical
Chemical | 13 May 2020

HIL (India) eying big orders from African countries

HIL has written a letter to 10 southern African Development Community (SADC) for supply of DDT in view of a warning issued by the World Health Organisation about an increase in Malaria cases in the region in coming months.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 May 2020

Valmet to supply ash crystallizer plant to L.D. Celulose in Brazil

The order was included in Valmet's orders received of the first quarter 2020. The value of the order is not disclosed. The value of a delivery of this size and scope is typically around EUR 10-15 million.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 May 2020

Tata Chemicals resumes operations

While resuming operations, Tata Chemicals is ensuring compliance with the directives issued by the authorities in this regard and is continuing to take various measures to ensure the safety and well being of all its employees and stakeholders.

Chemical
Chemical | 12 May 2020

Godrej Agrovet Agrochemical Q4 grows 48%

For FY 2019-20, the growth was 3.3% and its overall revenue was Rs. 567.7 crore whereas segment result was down by 3.9% and reached Rs. 153.8 crore.

Chemical
Chemical | 11 May 2020

Tecnimont awarded $550 mn contract for a new ammonia plant in Egypt

The scope of work includes full Engineering, Procurement and Construction activities.

Chemical
Chemical | 11 May 2020

National Fertilizers sales jumped 71% in April 2020

Despite the stringent restrictions in the country due to COVID-19 lockdown, the company recorded fertilizer sales of 3.62 lakh MT in April' 20 compared to 2.12 lakh MT in the same period last year.

Chemical
Chemical | 09 May 2020

India to finalise new chemical accidents rules & regulations soon

The objective of MSIHC Rules is to prevent major chemical accidents arising from industrial activities and limit the effects of chemical (industrial) accidents.

Chemical
Chemical | 09 May 2020

RCF registers 35.5% increase in NPK fertilizers Suphala sale

The company has registered an increase of 35.5 percent in NPK fertilizers SUPHALA sale in the month of April 2020 as compared to April 2019.

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