NACD Urges Quick Resolution To West Coast Port Issues

Posted on January 22, 2015 - Industry News

Although a federal mediator has been sent to help with disagreements, West Coast ports are still continuing to experience delays.   International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) both sent out press releases earlier this month blaming each other for the delays and disagreements.   On Jan. 16th, an industry coalition, including the National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD), sent a letter to ILWU and PMA to encourage a quick resolution between the two parties.

These port delays affect the economy deeply, and ports throughout the country are feeling the backlog as traffic is diverted on alternate routes.

 

Boy Scouts Visit ChemCeed Headquarters

Posted on January 20, 2015 - Community Outreach

Last week, a group of local Boy Scouts visited ChemCeed’s facility to learn about chemistry in order to earn their science badge.  ChemCeed’s vice president, Rolly Enderes, showed them lab equipment and taught them about exothermic reactions.

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Product Focus: High-Molecular Weight Polyethylene Glycols

Posted on January 19, 2015 - Product News

Polyethylene Glycols (PEGs) are a versatile chemical for formulating in a wide variety of manufacturing industries, from cosmetics to plastics. The properties of PEGs make them useful for enhancing solvency, lubricity, and hygroscopicity. While useful in production processes as mold release agents, lubricants, and anti-static process aids, PEGs are also chemical intermediates in the production of anti-foaming agents, thickeners, and resins. In particular, high-molecular weight PEGs (such as PEG 8000), can be used in agriculture as part of insecticides and herbicides; as a plasticizer, binder, carrier, and lubricant in ceramics; drilling fluid intermediate and ingredient in mining; as a mold release agent for rubber and elastomers; and in formulations for soaps, detergents, and toilet bowl cleaners.

View PEG 8000 Sales Specifications.

 

3D-Printed Music Scores Help The Blind Feel Every Note

Posted on January 15, 2015 - Industry News

The University of Wisconsin’s Mechanical Engineering department has found a way to use 3D printers to make 3D music scores for the blind. The 3D music scores are in its early stages and the engineers have to overcome some hurdles like how to mass-produce them.

For more information:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/3d-printed-music-scores-help-the-blind-feel-every-note/ar-AA85MqO?ocid=UP97DHP

 

NYC Bans Expanded Polystyrene Food Containers And Opens Market To Alternatives

Posted on January 14, 2015 - Industry News

Despite the chemical industry’s heavy protesting and lobbying, NYC finalized its ban on polystyrene food and beverage containers. The city’s Dept. of Sanitation claims that the polystyrene foam is not recyclable or reusable. Chemical manufacturers of these products are arguing that polystyrene is indeed recyclable. Other cities that also has banned the use of polystyrene foam include Seattle, Portland, and San Francisco. Washington DC has also banned the use of this material.

For More Information See:  http://cen.acs.org/articles/93/web/2015/01/New-York-City-Bans-Expanded.html