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Ashland Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new Natrosol™ hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) production facility in Nanjing, China.

The Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates (SOCMA) has awarded LANXESS Corp.’s operations in Baytown, TX, with a 2010 Silver Award for implementing a recognized environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) program.

BASF and PETRONAS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to undertake a joint feasibility study to produce specialty chemicals in Malaysia.

Evonik Industries intends to construct a new production plant for isophorone and isophorone diamine.

Arkema Emulsion Systems’ EnVia™ certification program, first introduced in 2009, now includes 10 products that meet specific standards set by the company related to regulatory compliance in finished products.

The Buhler Technology Group has acquired Draiswerke Inc., Mahwah, NJ.

Encapsys®, the microencapsulation division of Appleton Papers, has entered into an exclusive strategic partnership with Troy Corp., Florham Park, NJ, to develop and supply a microencapsulated biocide to select marketplaces worldwide.

Clariant is planning to expand its global research and development activities at its site in Frankfurt, Germany.

Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to sell its global Ink & Adhesive Resins (IAR) business to Harima Chemicals Inc.

Archway Sales Inc., St. Louis, MO, has acquired D.H. Litter Co., Elmsford, NY.