Join ChemCeed at the 71st STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition which will take place on May 16-18, 2016 at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, NV. Stop by ChemCeed booth #512 for a chance to test your luck and spin our prize wheel! The Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (STLE) Annual Meeting is... Read more »
Bisphenol A, commonly known as BPA, is a building block chemical used primarily in polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. The chemical raised health concerns due to the possibility of the chemical leaching from plastic or epoxy lined food containers. The state of California ended a six-year long battle over listing BPA as a toxic chemical... Read more »
Traditionally, the plastics industry and the lubrication & grease industry haven’t had the best rap in terms of sustainability and “going green”. Both industries, largely driven by petroleum-based feedstocks, are often viewed negatively in terms of environmental impact, but we would like to take a moment to highlight how innovations in the industry are changing... Read more »
The resins market was hit hard by the economic crisis of 2008. Since then, there has been a consistent recovery in the market that is expected to continue through 2020. This growth includes a rise in acrylic, adhesive, and UV-curable resins specifically in the Asia-Pacific region. In this area, adhesives and sealants are in high... Read more »
Scientists may have discovered an innovative new way to recycle seashell waste. Increased consumption of seafood has lead to a large volume of seashell waste which is typically disposed of in landfills or coastal waters. Seashells are composed primarily of calcium carbonate, which is also a commonly used inorganic filler in plastics. Now scientists may... Read more »
Many sectors of manufacturing are reacting to the decline in oil prices. Chemical prices from oil-based feedstocks have consistently fallen, leading to lower material costs and higher profit margins in some sectors. Other industries, such as rubber manufacturing, whose materials serve the oil and gas field are feeling the effects of waning demand as oil... Read more »
On February 8th, 2016 the state of California’s Office of Administrative Law approved the amendment to adopt the proposed No Significant Risk Level (NSRL) of 146 micrograms per day for DINP. This regulation will go into effect on April 1, 2016. While Prop 65 does not prohibit the use of DINP in the state of... Read more »
With many reports indicating that the automotive and new car production will continue with a solid performance in 2016, the demand for metalworking fluids and lubricant demand should also continue to be strong this year as well. From the metal grinding fluids to the coolants used in the an actual vehicle production, MWF will play... Read more »
The North American PVC market had a rocky year in 2015. The construction market, PVC’s biggest domestic sector, did not rebound as expected which caused sales to be down 3 percent for the first 10 months of the year. Export sales saw fewer losses. The areas of PVC flooring, decking, and automotive each saw some... Read more »
Synthetic diamonds are typically created by subjecting graphite to immense pressure and high temperatures, which makes production in the industry low and costly. Things may be about to change due to new research performed at North Carolina State University. Researchers have found a new phase for carbon called “Q-carbon” which is produced at ambient temperatures... Read more »
