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Solvay Casts Off PVC Unit with Ineos Deal

07.05.2013 - Belgium's Solvay took a first step towards casting off its PVC business by agreeing a joint venture with privately-hold Ineos, which will ultimately take full control of the unit...

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FDA to Consider Revamping Food Additive Rules

07.05.2013 - Amid growing public concern over the safety of additives in products ranging from caffeinated energy drinks to industrial chemicals in food containers and water bottles, the U.S...

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Protests in Chinese City Over Planned Chemical Plant

04.05.2013 - Hundreds of people took to the streets of the Chinese city of Kunming on Saturday to protest against the planned production of a chemical at a refinery, in the latest show of...

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Chemtura Completes Sale of Antioxidant and UV Stabilizers Business to SK Capital Partners

02.05.2013 - Chemtura today announced it has completed the sale of its Antioxidant and UV Stabilizers business, including dedicated manufacturing plants in the U.S., France, and Germany, to...

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Kemira Sees Oil, Gas Regulations Boosting Water Treatment Market

02.05.2013 - Finnish chemicals group Kemira believes stricter environmental regulation of its customers in the oil and gas industry will create a big new market for its water treatment...

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Clariant, SK Capital Report on Progress of the Textile, Paper and Emulsions Activities Divestment

30.04.2013 - Clariant and SK Capital, a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors, provided an update on the separation...

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Brenntag Specialties Europe, Evonik Further Expand Cooperation in Europe

30.04.2013 - Brenntag Specialties Europe is pleased to announce the extension of its current cooperation with Evonik for the distribution of the product groups Vestamid, Vestamid HT Plus...

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Wacker Reports Steady Start to the New Fiscal Year in Q1 2013

30.04.2013 - After last year's weak fourth quarter, Wacker Chemie is experiencing noticeably higher customer demand. Wacker posted higher volumes in Q1 2013, especially in polysilicon, but in...