Tetraphase Pharmaceuticals

PhillyVoice | February 13, 2020

Philadelphia City Council plans to propose a ban that would prevent any future refineries in the city from using the toxic chemical hydrofluoric acid. More than 5,000 pounds of hydrofluoric acid were released into the atmosphere following last summer's explosion at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia. The chemical has a wide range of research and industrial uses, from refrigerants to Teflon, but is used by refineries in the alkylation process. Dangers of hydroflu...

Chemical Technology

LBB Specialties ,GREAF | July 07, 2021

LBB Specialties (LBBS), a pioneer in distributing specialty chemicals and ingredients in North America, announced the signing of an agreement with GREAF, a global provider of responsibly sourced, plant-derived innovative active ingredients. The deal expands LBBS' portfolio, especially in the areas of anti-aging and skin brightening ingredients. GREAF predicts market trends and offers Innovative Active Ingredients with natural and plant-derived solutions, including products wit...

Chemical Management

Oberon Fuels | July 01, 2022

Oberon Fuels a maker of products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions of major energy sectors, has joined both the World Biogas Association and Liquid Gas Europe as Oberon continues to build upon its work in Europe and around the world. Oberon has developed a straightforward ‘here-now’ way to slash the CO2 emissions of the global Liquefied Petroleum Gas industry through the production of renewable dimethyl ether. Because rDME can be stored, transported and dispensed us...

Chemical Technology, Science and Research

Polyscience | January 04, 2023

Polysciences, Inc., which makes specialized chemicals for research, IVD, and medical devices, plans to create a new brand called Kyfora Bio to represent its bioprocessing product line. With the development of more-advanced biotherapies and other vital products, bioprocessing (a crucial component of manufacturing and delivering these therapies and products to people) is becoming more critical than ever. Bioprocessing is a process of producing valuable goods from live...