According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) slipped 0.3 percent in August, following an upwardly revised 0.2 percent gain in July. Year-over-year production remains positive.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a web-based tool, called ChemView, to improve access to chemical-specific regulatory information developed by EPA and data submitted under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
In an effort to improve access and usability, Dixie Chemical, a manufacturer of high-performance specialty chemicals and life science intermediates, has updated the look of its website.
After reporting a decline in earnings for the second quarter, chemical company DuPont is considering the sale of its Performance Chemical segment, which includes its Titanium Technologies business
According to the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the U.S. Chemical Production Regional Index (U.S. CPRI) rose by 0.7 percent in January, following a revised 0.9 percent gain in December.
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has issued its 2012 edition of the Guide to the Business of Chemistry, a detailed economic profile of the chemicals industry and its contributions to the U.S. and world economies.
Following a strong fourth quarter in 2011, the U.S. economy started 2012 on firm ground with gains in consumer spending, manufacturing output and housing. Those positive gains appear to be eroding, according to the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Mid-Year 2012 Situation and Outlook.
