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Okayama | October 07, 2020

In a recent study published in Scientific Reports researchers at Okayama University use stem cell models to show how certain chemical compounds can induce cancer. Stem cells have the unique ability to grow into any kind of cell within the body. A subtype of these, cancer stem cells (CSCs), reside within tumors enabling the aggressive growth of cancer. Researchers at Okayama University have previously converted ordinary stem cells into CSCs by growing them in tumor milieu. Now, for the first time...

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

Amcor | April 12, 2022

Amcor a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced it is the first company to purchase certified circular polyethylene material using ExxonMobil's Exxtend™ technology for advanced recycling. Amcor will leverage this new material across its global portfolio, providing customers in healthcare and food industries with more recycled content in a variety of solutions and applications. Increasing the use of advance recycling materials,...

CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

PTT | July 13, 2021

Thailand's PTT Global Chemical PCL will pay 4 billion euros (US$4.75 billion) to buy Allnex Holding GmbH, a European specialty chemicals producer, to expand its presence in high-value chemicals products. PTT Global stated in an exchange statement yesterday that it will buy all of Allnex Holding's common shares for 132.6 billion baht (US$4.1 billion) and assume 426 million euros in debts.According to the company, the acquisition would be financed with its cash and help from...

ICIS | March 17, 2020

US chemical companies can apply measures to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus (Corvid-19), but it is essential that they are able to maintain operations, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) said. “Many ACC member companies have instituted telework policies to reduce the number of employees travelling to work and interacting with co-workers," the US-based industry group said in a Tuesday letter to US President Donald Trump and state governors. “However, the opera...