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Plastics Breakdown - One World One Ocean

January 25, 2019

We've been posting on plastic ocean pollution all week in advance of International Coastal Cleanup Day, happening tomorrow. It's an amazing event that removes literally tons of plastic from coastlines and waterways around the world every year.

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Monument Chemical

Monument Chemical is a privately held, family owned business, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. With over 100 years of combined history, the families have invested extensively in the development of technical expertise and high-productivity solutions for the specialty hydrocarbons business. Monument Chemical was founded in 2008 with the Johann Haltermann acquisition. In 2010, expanded its global footprint into Europe with the acquisition of a facility in Antwerp, Belgium. In 2012 further expanded its US presence with the acquisition of Advanced Aromatics in Baytown, Texas and the acquisition of a facility in Brandenburg, Kentucky. Monument Chemical offer lines of solvents and specialty products to the broader chemical industry. With production sites in Europe and US, we serve the global market. Responding quickly to customer's needs and meeting their highest quality standards are very important to us.

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PFAS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Infographic | December 28, 2019

WHAT ARE PFAS CHEMICALS? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of man-made chemicals that includes PFOA, PFOS and GenX chemicals. Since the 1940s, PFAS have been manufactured and used in a variety of industries around the globe, including in the United States. PFOA and PFOS have been the most extensively produced and studied of these chemicals. Both are very persistent in the environment and in the human body. Exposure to certain PFAS can lead to adverse human health effects.

One-Day Recycling Depot

Infographic | June 1, 2022

Foam packaging (white and coloured) such as foam containers for meat and produce, foam egg cartons, foam clamshells, cups and bowls for takeout food, firm foam cushion packaging to protect electronics, small appliances, etc.

Global Petrochemical Market

Infographic | January 17, 2020

Global petrochemical market was valued at around USD 621.1 billion in 2018 and is expected to grow with a GAGS of over 8.0% during the forecast period 2019-2025. Increasing use of polymers In the packaging and automotive industries Extensive use of methanol in various end-use industries Increasing paints &coatings demand Easy aye/lability of raw material from the addle East.

U.S. Chemical Weapons Elimination Program's Key Successes

Infographic | February 28, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) oversees the U.S. chemical weapons elimination program. We've worked for over 30 years to keep Americans safe from dangerous chemicals in warfare materials by monitoring the process for safely destroying them and making sure workers and nearby communities stay safe and healthy.

Hazardous Waste Site Health Assessment Team

Infographic | March 9, 2020

We look into whether hazardous waste sites cause health risks. A hazardous waste site can be any place where chemicals have gotten into the air, water and soil. Former landfills and industrial plants, even areas where crops have been grown, can be hazardous waste sites.

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Plastics Breakdown - One World One Ocean