SCC

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...

Chemical Management

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. | March 07, 2022

Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. working to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, announces that it has obtained ISCC PLUS certification from the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification system (ISCC) (*1) for superabsorbent polymers (SAP) made by its subsidiary Nippon Shokubai Europe N.V. (hereinafter NSE) from caustic soda produced using electricity generated from renewable energy. SAP, commonly used in disposable diapers, is mainly made from acrylic acid produced from ...

Market Outlook

PRNewswire | June 20, 2023

Kraton Corporation, a leading global sustainable producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products, is pleased to announce the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities in Berre, France, to produce up to 100% ISCC PLUS certified renewable Styrenic Block Copolymers (SBC) as part of the CirKular+™ ReNew Series via mass balance approach. CirKular+ ReNew Series enables up to 85% cradle-to-gate carbon footprint reduction* (including biogenic carbon) compared to fossil-base...

Nasdaq | January 15, 2020

Atotech, a Carlyle-backed specialty chemicals company carved out of Total, filed on Wednesday with the SEC to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering.However, the deal size is likely a placeholder for an IPO that we estimate could raise $1 billion. The Berlin, Germany-based company was founded in 1993 and booked $1.2 billion in revenue for the 12 months ended September 30, 2019. It plans to list on the NYSE under the symbol ATC. Atotech filed confidentially on June 7, 2019. ...