One of two research and development projects singled out for recognition by Ciba this year is Ciba® XYMARA™ CarboProtect, a new light stabilizer that greatly extends the application scope for carbon-fiber-reinforced materials (CFRMs).
The first stage of the European chemicals policy REACH is now complete with the end of the preregistration phase on Dec. 1, 2008. BASF submitted some 40,000 preregistrations with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) in Helsinki by the deadline.
The American Filtration and Separations Society will hold its 22nd Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition on May 4-7, 2009, at the Sheraton Hotel in Bloomington, MN.
Pittcon has announced the recipients of 11 awards recognizing the contributions of leaders in the fields of analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy.
Alcro-Beckers AB, part of the Finnish Tikkurila that is responsible for Kemira’s paint and coatings business, has signed an agreement to acquire a 100-percent stake of the shares in the paint store Färgglädje Måleributiken AB (Måleributiken) in Alvik, Stockholm, Sweden, from its owner Lars Andersson.