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 »
ChemCeed is proud to announce the successful completion of a third-party site verification audit as a part of our commitment to Responsible Distribution®. In partnership with the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), ChemCeed developed and put into place a system to monitor and improve the health, safety, and security of our employees, customers, communities,... 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 »
DUP is a linear phthalate ester plasticizer which is produced from a mostly linear C11 alcohol. Due to its excellent high temperature properties, DUP is a good choice when high temperature stability is required. DUP boasts strong outdoor weathering capabilities and good low temperature flexibility properties, making it a prime plasticizer for long-life outdoor products... 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 »
Dioctyl Maleate is a maleic acid that can act as a plasticizer and is used in resins to provide elasticity and flexibility. Dioctyl Maleate is a co-monomer which can be polymerized with vinyl acetate, vinyl chloride (PVC), acrylates as well as stearates. These types of polymerizations with dioctyl maleate can be used in the production... 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 »
