Chemicals & Materials Q1 2019

May 22, 2019

There continues to be strong momentum in the chemicals sector, with levels of interest consistent across investor populations. A number of more general PE funds are entering the specialty chemicals space, particularly as they consider the sector’s ability to weather potential market volatility. Certain chemicals tend to display less cyclicality. The amount of debt available is also enabling a competitive position among PE firms in auctions that might otherwise see a strategic prevail.

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AMMONIUM NITRATE EXPLOSIONS

whitePaper | June 20, 2022

The catastrophic explosion in Beirut was one of the worst accidents caused by ammonium nitrate (AN) in history. Since the explosion, there has been a dramatic increase in interest concerning the safety aspects of AN.

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Chemical Safety and Biosafety

whitePaper | November 29, 2019

The Hazard Assessment Programme is concerned with the hazard assessment of industrial chemicals. The current focus of the programme is on the development and application of Integrated Approaches to Testing and Assessment (IATA) and the exchange of experience on new hazard assessment methodologies.

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Why U.S. Climate Policy Must Focus on AddressingGlobal Emissions

whitePaper | February 24, 2022

This briefing paper is part of CRES Forum’s Understanding the Facts Series, providing substantive background information on why and how conservatives should lead on

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Green Chemistry and Contract Synthesis – a Contradiction?

whitePaper | June 17, 2021

The topic of green chemistry is now also a challenge for contract synthesis suppliers. This is because more and more manufacturers of shampoos, detergents, paints, packaging and other consumer products are becoming increasingly concerned about the ecological footprint of their products. The trend is being fueled by consumers, who are increasingly prepared to spend more money on products that are better for the environment. But the political environment is also exerting major pressure on companies.

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White Paper on the Low-carbon Development of the Petrochemical Industry

whitePaper | April 22, 2022

As the impacts of climate change increase, China announced the goal of "striving to peak CO2 emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060".

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Employee Scheduling for Manufacturing: A Best Practices Guide

whitePaper | June 16, 2021

As demand continues to surge for many chemical manufacturers, ensuring adequate staffing to meet daily volume targets is a top-of-mind issue for plant managers. Read the guide to discover the best practices of employee scheduling you can leverage to improve the overall effectiveness of labor resources

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