Keyword: HBCD

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Lanxess Expands Chemtura Flame Retardant Output

23.05.2017 - Shortly after acquiring US flame retardant specialist Chemtura, in April, Lanxess has announced it will expand capacity of the Emerald Innovation 3000 flame retardant production...

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US EPA to Fast-Track Five PBT Chemicals

14.10.2016 - After the recently passed reform of the Toxic Substances Control Act, (TSCA), the US Environmental Protection Agency said it is proceeding swiftly with the fast-tracking of certain...

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Albemarle Discontinues HBCD Production

09.05.2016 - US specialty chemical company Albemarle has announced it will discontinue production of the flame retardant hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) and focus on supplying its polymeric...