Chemicals & Plastics News
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EPA Extends Approvals for Biomaster in Paper
Addmaster are pleased to announce its Biomaster TD series antimicrobial additive, which is based on the natural antimicrobial properties of silver, now has received United States Environmental Protection Agency approval for use in paper and paper board applications. This EPA approval covers non... - July 31, 2009 - Addmaster (UK) Ltd.
EPA Extends Approvals for Biomaster in Coatings
Addmaster are pleased to announce its Biomaster antimicrobial additive now has EPA approval for use in paints and coatings. This EPA approval covers non food contact applications such as paints, inks and lacquers. Antimicrobial coatings incorporating Biomaster TD100 have been widely used in the... - July 31, 2009 - Addmaster (UK) Ltd.
Cleaner Phosphoric Recycling Systems (CPR Systems™), Upgrades Koontz-Wagner Metal Cleaning System to Meet New EPA Requirements
CPR Systems™ partners with Koontz-Wagner and develops solution to recycle wash water and phosphate chemicals. As their five-year permit of operation to discharge into the city’s sewer system expires, Koontz-Wagner forges a partnership with CPR Systems™ and updates their metal cleaning systems, meeting new EPA requirements. - July 29, 2009 - Cleaner Phosphoric Recycling Systems
Look to Developing Regions for Polyethylene Consumption Growth
As the global plastic industry struggles, Middle East, Africa, India, Eastern Europe & South America are thriving. - July 28, 2009 - Townsend Solutions
Simple, Rapid Detection of Biodiesel in Diesel and Oil in Water for the Nuclear Industry
A2 Technologies announced today that its iPAL FTIR analyzer is now available with sampling technology and pre-loaded methods specifically designed for measurement of chemical species of significant importance to the nuclear power industry. Battery powdered, portable iPAL analyzers are rapidly being... - July 23, 2009 - A2 Technologies
New Capabilities for A2 Technologies Exoscan™ -the FTIR System for Lab and Field Use
A2 Technologies announces increased sampling and usability capabilities for its compact Exoscan FTIR spectrometer system. These enhancements extend the capability of this spectrometer to cover an array of applications and make the Exoscan the ideal system for the scientist who requires optimum... - July 23, 2009 - A2 Technologies
New Line of Epoxies for the Automobile and Trucking Industry to Repair Antique Cars and Truck Parts
Dynamis, manufacturer of epoxies, has launched a full line of metal coatings, protective and epoxy adhesives to repair, reinforce, and protect body parts of cars and trunks as well as antique automobiles. Specially designed for automobile floor, trunk panels, metal tank, fiberglass, machinery mounting, casting, bumpers, radiator, crankcase, and pipe repair, this line offers many unique agents. - July 18, 2009 - Dc Dynamis
EPA Extends Approvals for Biomaster in Plastics
Addmaster are pleased to announce its Biomaster TD100 antimicrobial additive now has EPA approval for use in plastic. This EPA approval covers non food contact end applications such as mouldings, fibre, films and extruded sheets. The Biomaster range already includes a wide selection of EPA and FDA... - July 17, 2009 - Addmaster (UK) Ltd.
G8: Chemical Industry Proposes Effective Tools for Climate Protection
With climate change topping the agenda of the G8 summit in L’Aquila, the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), hosted in Rome this week by the Italian Parliament and the Italian Government, has published a global report on the carbon life cycle analysis of chemical products. Cefic, as the European chemical trade association, contributed to ICCA work jointly with the US counterpart (ACC) and the Japanese one (JCIA) - July 17, 2009 - Cefic
New Patent Opens New Avenues for Petroleum Hydrocarbon Remediation
Current research firmly overrides previous scientific belief that petroleum and other aromatic hydrocarbons do not respond to anaerobic decontamination. A recent patent license agreement between EOS Remediation and the full-service global consulting firm Delta Consultants adds a highly effective approach to EOS Remediation’s stable of anaerobic bioremediation products, providing customers an innovative, cost-effective solution for petroleum hydrocarbon remediation. - July 16, 2009 - EOS Remediation, LLC
New Whitford Coating Extends Release Life of Coated Components as Much as 50 Times
Release coatings are crucial to many industries, such as commercial bakeware, reprographics, molding, etc. and release coatings have been around for some time. Their chief problem is that the release characteristic tends to wear off quickly, requiring expensive recoating of parts, costs of shipping... - July 15, 2009 - Whitford Worldwide
DuBois Joins EPA's Climate Leaders
As a part of its continued commitment to environmental improvement and providing sustainable cleaning solutions, DuBois Chemicals announces its participation in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Climate Leaders program. - June 29, 2009 - DuBois Chemicals
GCMS Testing from Innovatech Labs Aids in Detecting Residual Solvents and Organics for Manufacturing Engineers
Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry identifies trace elements of substances in a given sample - June 25, 2009 - Innovatech Labs
Crest Pumps Doubles the Warranty Period on All New Chemical Pumps
Crest Pumps, the specialist manufacturer of chemical resistant centrifugal pumps has increased the warranty period on all pumps to two years. - June 19, 2009 - Crest Pumps Ltd
Bioplastics Are Flourishing: New Study from Ceresana Research
Despite the economic crisis, manufacturers of biodegradable plastics demonstrate moderate growth. - June 17, 2009 - Ceresana
Electronic Temperature Instruments Ltd Set to Increase Output Throughout 2009
ETI has also recently incorporated Biomaster into part of its range of thermometers for the catering industry - June 17, 2009 - Addmaster (UK) Ltd.
Cleaner Phosphoric Recycling Systems (CPR Systems) Announces a Second Metal Pretreatment Installation at Interstate 1 Manufacturing Inc.
-CPR Systems has install its second Cleaner Phosphoric Recycling System (CPR System) at Interstate 1 Manufacturing Inc. Located in Mottville, Michigan, Interstate 1 Manufacturing Inc. fabricates enclosed and open trailers for commercial, racing, and recreational use. They added their first CPR... - June 16, 2009 - Cleaner Phosphoric Recycling Systems
Cleaner Phosphoric Recycling Systems (CPR Systems) Announces 20 Years of Metal Pretreatment Innovation
CPR Systems celebrates its 20th year as the leader in metal pretreatment systems. Utilizing its high-pressure spray wand phosphate cleaning with recycling method CPR Systems has provided forward thinking, environmentally conscious products to metal fabricators and powder coaters since 1989. CPR... - June 06, 2009 - Cleaner Phosphoric Recycling Systems
Market Report "World Surfactant Market" Released
Acmite market intelligence updated and released a new market research report: "World Surfactant Market." - June 04, 2009 - Acmite Market Intelligence
Biomaster Now Available for All Medical Device Classifications
Addmaster has signed a European licensing agreement to allow it to cite a FDA data pack for specific grades of Biomaster in all medical device classifications. Paul Morris, Managing Director of Addmaster comments: “We already have good penetration into the medical device market in Europe... - June 03, 2009 - Addmaster (UK) Ltd.
IOL Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals All Set to Emerge as India’s Largest Ibuprofen Manufacturer
Commences production of Ibuprofen’s raw material at its new plants – - Becomes the second largest manufacturer of Mono-chloro Acetic Acid (MCA). - May 28, 2009 - IOL Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Limited
Large-Scale Viral Protective Treatment Available Through H&H Environmental Construction and Consulting
H&H Environmental Construction and Consulting announces a large-scale viral protective treatment process designed to treat both porous and non-porous surfaces for large buildings and institutions. H&H Environmental uses AnaSphere, a chemically balanced disinfectant/virucide that is... - May 28, 2009 - H&H Environmental Construction and Consulting
Good Luck Gamblers Launches New iPhone / iPod Touch Application
Good Luck Gamblers, one of the world’s fastest growing gambling entertainment companies, formally announced today the introduction of its new iPhone / iPod touch Application, Lucky Gambling Days 2009, which is now available on the iPhone App Store. - May 23, 2009 - Good Luck Gamblers, LLC
Ultrex Plus PBB: Sustainable Water Treatment for Cooling Towers
DuBois Chemicals of Cincinnati, Ohio has just introduced Ultrex Plus PBB, an innovative drum-free water treatment program for cooling tower systems. - May 23, 2009 - DuBois Chemicals
Market Study: "World Biocide Market" Released
Acmite Market Intelligence released market study "World Biocide Market" on 18.05.2009. - May 21, 2009 - Acmite Market Intelligence
LABTrack Introduces New Version of Electronic Lab Notebook
LABTrack leads the way for scientists, researchers and engineers in all fields to replace paper with a collaborative, searchable and flexible database. - May 19, 2009 - LABTrack, LLC
Engineer Uses Creative Talent to Build New Photography Business
With the economic downturn and subsequent loss of jobs, professionals are turning to their hobbies to support them. Passion for photography leads to new opportunity for John MacPherson of JomacPhotos - May 14, 2009 - Green Roof Blocks
Whitford Announces a Breakthrough in Nonstick Technology, Sets New High in Nonstick Performance
The holy grail in the world of nonstick coatings — outstanding nonstick (release) that lasts — has finally been achieved with new Eterna Whitford. The past few years have led to remarkable advances in the durability of nonstick coatings. The use of sophisticated reinforcing elements... - May 06, 2009 - Whitford Worldwide
Special Materials Company Appoints New Volatile Organic Compounds Compliance Solvents Product Manager
Special Materials Company, the largest global marketer of Volatile Organic Compounds exempt solvents, has appointed Diane Tramontana as Product Manager, VOC Compliance Solvents. - April 26, 2009 - Special Materials Company
DeCara, Inc., dba. Dynamis Announces the Launch of Its New Online Store Website: dcdynamis.com
Manufacturer of Epoxy Solutions, Dynamis is Pleased to Offer Online Shopping Solutions of Epoxy Systems on Its New Website at www.dcdynamis.com. Potential and Current Customers and Distributors Can Now Create an Online Account and Shop Among Over 100 Epoxy Products to Fix Fiberglass, Metal, Wood, Decks, Driveways, Electrical Motors, Concrete and Much More. - April 23, 2009 - Dc Dynamis
A2 Technologies PAL Series Analyzers Now Capable of Measuring Low Levels of Biodiesel Contamination in Diesel Fuel
The PAL series analyzers, when equipped with A2’s innovative TumblIR biodiesel sample interface, are now capable of measuring biodiesel concentrations in petrodiesel from as low as 0.025%, as required in certain applications such as the nuclear power industry, up to 20% (B20). - April 16, 2009 - A2 Technologies
The Largest Collection of Expert Evaluated Organic Synthetic Methods in the World Available Online
Thieme is pleased to announce that Science of Synthesis Version 3.7 is now available. Science of Synthesis provides a comprehensive critical treatment of synthetic organic chemistry and is one of the most authoritative, in-depth information resources available on synthetic methodology. This... - April 01, 2009 - Thieme Publishers
Software Company Helps Manufacturers Stay COOL Under New Law
Vicinity Manufacturing™ Addresses National Country of Origin Labeling Requirements - March 31, 2009 - Vicinity Manufacturing
Trellchem Partners with Radiation Shield Technologies (RST) on CBRN Protective Suits
Trellchem has partnered with RST to bring their innovative protective suit protects into the Fire Service market. - March 31, 2009 - Trellchem
Changda International Holdings, Inc. (Symbol: OTC BB:CIHI) Announces That It Has Engaged the New York Law Firm of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP
The Board of Changda International Holdings, Inc, the Chinese based fertilizers company quoted on the OTC-BB in the United States is pleased to announce the nomination as Counsels of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP, the New York based securities law firm with an extensive Asian practice. - March 25, 2009 - Changda International Holdings, Inc.
DuBois Earns Recognition as a John Deere “Partner-Level Supplier” for 3rd Year in a Row
For the third consecutive year, DuBois has earned recognition as a Partner-Level Supplier in the 2008 John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. - March 17, 2009 - DuBois Chemicals
New Information Portal for the Industry
Access to the most important information with just one click: the new "!nsight" database from Ceresana Research offers useful, fundamental information on plastics, chemicals, and additives. - February 23, 2009 - Ceresana
A2 Technologies Receives Research Contract from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
A2 Technologies announces today that it has received a three year research contract from the Federal Aviation Administration to study the effectiveness of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for determining damage to composite materials used in civilian aircraft applications. The... - February 19, 2009 - A2 Technologies
The Plaza Group Adds Two New Executives
Leading international petrochemical marketing firm, The Plaza Group, has expanded with the addition of two new executives. - February 18, 2009 - The Plaza Group
Polimeri Europa Selects The Plaza Group as North American Distributor
International petrochemical company Polimeri Europa has selected The Plaza Group, a leading international petrochemical marketing firm, as North American distributor of its elastomers, styrenics, polyolefins and some intermediates. - February 18, 2009 - The Plaza Group
Online Scientific Auction Expands to Include Chemical and Pharmaceutical Processing Equipment
Laboratory equipment marketplace LabX broadens its reach with its new Process Equipment portal www.processX.com. Moving beyond just bench top research equipment and analytical instruments typically found on LabX, the process equipment portal serves large industrial machinery buyers and sellers. Pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment such as capsule fillers and high shear granulators as well as food processing equipment such as industrial-sized wrapping machines are featured. - February 11, 2009 - LabX
AOG Group Introduces AquaShield Grease
AOG Aviation Spares, Inc. is proud to introduce AquaShield marine grease, which provides long-term lubrication, and corrosion prevention. It is designed to seal out water and contaminants and is ideally suited for use on Seaplanes, Ground Support Equipment, Boats and Ships. AquaShield is ideal for... - February 07, 2009 - aog aviation group
M3V Data Management Releases Chemical Management Navigator Version 3.0… Just in Time for SARA 312 Reporting
Indianapolis, IN: M3V Data Management, LLC is pleased to release the latest version of the popular web based software application Chemical Management Navigator. Not only will this new release allow clients to conduct easy MSDS Management it will also record purchase and usage information to... - February 03, 2009 - M3V Data Management, LLC
IonSense Announces the Expansion of DART® Ion Source Product Line to Include TOF Mass Spectrometers
The Popular Direct Analysis Technique is Now Available for Time-of-Flight Instruments, Expanding the Range of Applications. - January 27, 2009 - IonSense, Inc.
Whitford Acquires Akzo Nobel Non Stick Coatings LLC on a Worldwide Basis
Whitford Worldwide and Akzo Nobel today announced that the Akzo Nobel Non Stick Coatings LLC division (ANNS) has been purchased by Whitford and the two companies have already begun to integrate, a process that is expected to take a few months to complete. Whitford and ANNS have had remarkably... - January 22, 2009 - Whitford Worldwide
Ingenious Awarded Process Simulation and Safety Management (PSM) Project from Global Engineering and Automation Company
Ingenious Inc is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a new project with a renowned engineering and automation company. The project work will include PSM work and process simulation related work such as relief system analysis, risk analysis, material and energy balances, and PSV... - January 21, 2009 - Ingenious Inc.
Ingenious Inc Awarded PSM Project from Lion Co-Polymer, Louisiana
Ingenious Inc. is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Process Safety Management (PSM) project with Lion Copolymer of Baton Rouge, LA. Lion Copolymer was one of the world’s first producers of commercial synthetic rubber. The project consists of conducting PHAs and PSV sizing for... - January 21, 2009 - Ingenious Inc.
Local Fire Departments and Industry Coordinate Live Anhydrous Ammonia Release Exercises
Tanner Industries, Inc., PM HazMat Inc and Atlanta based Nordic Cold Storage, LLC, culminated 3 days of ammonia safety and emergency response training with live release anhydrous ammonia exercises across from the Atlanta Motor Speedway in McDonough, GA area. This is the 6th year that this growing... - January 17, 2009 - Tanner Industries
Haas TCM Inc. Forms PCM Solutions, LLC, a Joint Venture with NALCO Company, to Provide Chemical Management Services (CMS) to the Process Industries
Haas TCM Inc. of West Chester, PA. announces today that it has formed a joint venture named PCM Solutions, LLC, with Nalco Company to provide chemical management services (CMS) to customers in the process industries, such as chemical and petrochemical manufacturing, petroleum refining and energy... - January 09, 2009 - Haas TCM
E.N.G. to Host the 4th Annual Summit on Innovation and New Product Development in the Chemical Industry 2009
This senior executive summit will focus on developing sustainable, value-added innovation and high growth markets to combat increasing competition, rising costs and uncertain economic growth. - January 08, 2009 - E.N.G.