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Chemical Management

Styrenics Circular Solutions | February 08, 2022

Styrenics Circular Solutions, the value chain initiative to realise the circular economy for styrenic polymers, has filed its second application for EU authorisation of mechanically recycled polystyrene (rPS) as food contact material. SCS has now already two submissions to be assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). Both cover the same multiple end-consumer applications, including yoghurt pots, hot and cold beverage containers and food trays. However, they are based on two differen...

Chemical Technology

Vertellus | February 01, 2022

Vertellus, a manufacturer of specialty materials for various personal care, performance coatings, polymer additives, healthcare and food & beverage markets, today announced it has acquired Polyscope Polymers B.V. a global leader in specialty additives for coatings, electronics applications and engineering polymers. With the addition of Polyscope’s complementary product portfolio and advanced manufacturing capabilities, Vertellus expands its European production capabilities and ex...

Policy and Perspectives, Commodities

OQ Chemicals | March 08, 2023

On March 7, 2023, OQ Chemicals, launched 'OxBalance Isononanoic Acid,' the world's first commercially available isononanoic acid produced from bio-based and circular feedstocks and ISCC PLUS certified. With a bio-based content of over 70%, the new product provides an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to conventional isononanoic acid. OQ Chemicals has also invested in a capacity expansion project in Germany to meet the increasing demand for carboxylic acids. Isononanoic a...

Consultancy | January 21, 2020

The global reach of the chemicals industry value chain has made it susceptible to a number of factors prevalent in the international business environment, according to report by Intueri Consulting. The $214 billion industry is facing challenges from trade tensions as well as sluggish economic growth, among other factors. Intueri’s report examines the entire complex chemicals value chain, which stretches across various chemicals and elements and extends across borders. Individual components...