The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has announced the findings of a new study revealing that for every unit of greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted by the chemical industry, society saves more than two units of GHGs through use of chemistry products and technologies.
Renewable content, regulatory compliance and improved materials performance are among the issues that global producers of polyurethane-based coatings and elastomers will find covered during 20 technical presentations and special-issue sessions at the Polyurethanes 2009 Technical Conference, Oct. 5–7, 2008, at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center near Washington, D.C.
International Paint’s ongoing program of investment in R&D continues with the building of a new, worldwide product development laboratory in Singapore.
H&S Chemical Co. Inc., a subsidiary of Syrgis Performance Products, has completed requirements for certification and compliance with the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) ChemStewards® program.
CISILE 2010, an exhibition for analytical and testing instrumentation, optical instrumentation, electronic optical instrumentation, laboratory furniture and equipment, and biotechnology and instrumentation, will take place April 8-10, 2010, in Beijing, China.
SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc. (SWeNT), a developer and manufacturer of single-wall carbon nanotubes and specialty multiwall nanotubes, will receive up to a $3 million equity infusion from the Insight Technology Capital Partners, LP (Insight), a growth capital fund based in Troy, MI.