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U.S. Board Tells Chevron to Check Refineries for Damage

16.04.2013 - The U.S. Chemical Safety Board on Monday recommended that Chevron check for ongoing damage to pipes and equipment at its U.S. refineries to prevent another explosion like the Aug...

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BASF Steps Up Measures Against Patent Infringements

15.04.2013 - BASF is taking firm steps to stop the distribution of counterfeit versions of its Irgacure 819 photoinitiator product. After repeatedly issuing notifications, BASF has contacted...

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Cefic: Shale gas presents opportunity for Europe

15.04.2013 - Developing shale gas has the potential to strengthen industry's competitiveness and create jobs in Europe, according to a position paper released by Cefic. The paper concludes that...

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Solvay to Build Specialty Surfactant Plant in Germany

12.04.2013 - Solvay announces today that it will build a specialty surfactant plant at an industrial park in Genthin, Germany, close to Berlin. The unit will develop and produce surfactant...

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Arkema Partners with Jayant Agro in India

11.04.2013 - Arkema and Jayant Agro have signed a joint venture agreement whereby Arkema will acquire a stake of some 25% in Ihsedu Agrochem, a subsidiary of Jayant Agro, specializing in the...

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Brenntag Schweizerhall Teaming with Bayer CropScience and Swiss Infrapark Baselland

08.04.2013 - Brenntag Schweizerhall, the chemical distributor's Swiss subsidiary, is pleased to announce a co-operation with Bayer CropScience and Infrapark Baselland. Brenntag will invest into...

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Gelest Announces New Appointments

08.04.2013 - Gelest is pleased to announce a number of new appointments and promotions it has recently made to drive and support its growth as a manufacturer and supplier of silane, silicone...

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Lanxess Acquires Asian Biocide Specialist PCTS

05.04.2013 - The German specialty chemicals group Lanxess has acquired Singapore-based PCTS Specialty Chemicals for an undisclosed amount. The transaction closes with immediate effect. PCTS...