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Articles Tagged with ''COVID-19''

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Pandemic Accelerates Digital Pace

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Kristin Johansson
March 23, 2021
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PCI is excited to launch our new e-Magazine platform and design with this March issue. Rather than reading like a page-turning magazine, each department, column or feature article reads like a web page.
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2021 Chemical Industry Outlook

2021 Chemical Industry Outlook

Exploring Chemical Market Trends and the Continued Impact of COVID-19
Duane Dickson
February 12, 2021
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Explore five trends companies in the chemical goods industry could see emerging as they deal with disruption in 2021.
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COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Tests

COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Tests from ChemDirect

February 1, 2021
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The Cellex qSARS-COV-2 Antigen Rapid Test is a lateral flow testing cassette used to detect active COVID-19 infection.
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ChemDirect Provides COVID-19 Diagnostic Tests

January 15, 2021
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ChemDirect has developed a relationship with Cellex Inc., the manufacturer of rapid antigen tests, to provide access to diagnostic tests for COVID-19 to organizations.
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2020

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Kristin Johansson
December 8, 2020
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Yes, 2020 has been a difficult year. But let’s choose to celebrate the things we have learned, the new skills we have developed, the new ways business and learning can take place, and the people we have come to appreciate more this year.
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Corning Antimicrobial Particles Enable Coatings Demonstrated to Kill SARS-CoV-2

November 13, 2020
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Corning Inc. announced a new breakthrough in glass-ceramic technology, Corning® Guardiant®, and under test methods approved by the EPA, paint and coatings containing Corning Guardiant were shown to kill more than 99.9% of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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COVID-19 Impacts May Echo Beyond 2020

November 4, 2020
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While chemical companies have been helping government and health authorities fight the COVID-19 pandemic by providing a strong supply of critical care supplies, demand and prices for critical materials, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, have slumped as automotive, construction, and consumer markets have weakened, according to a report released by Deloitte.
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Taking Luxury Surfaces to The Next Level With Antimicrobial Protection

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October 16, 2020
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As the hospitality industry slowly begins to return to business following the ease of restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased demand for Versital surfaces with SteriTouch antimicrobial protection within bars, restaurants, public washrooms and other public areas.
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Lux Research Releases Report on Antimicrobial Coatings Innovations

October 13, 2020
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COVID-19 has drastically changed the perception of hygiene and cleanliness, spurring interest in antimicrobial coatings, according to a new report from Lux Research.
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The Pains of Increased Disinfection Protocols on Wall Coatings in Healthcare

Steven Reinstadtler
October 7, 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has escalated the aggressiveness and frequency of cleaning in higher-risk healthcare environments. This, coupled with existing guidelines, has created a need for more durable and chemical-resistant solutions in the healthcare built environment.
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