Polymers
Syensqo pioneers innovative recycling technology for circular sulfone polymers
The new technology builds on Syensqo’s sustainable ECHO sulfone polymers portfolio and relies on proprietary chemical recycling processes to break down formulated polyarylethersulfone (PAES) content in post-industrial production scrap (PIR) and post-consumer parts (PCR) into monomer feedstock for reuse in new polymer products.
Occidental Petroleum in talks to sell OxyChem chemical unit for at least $10 billion
Occidental Petroleum has announced that it is in advanced talks to sell its chemical division, OxyChem, for at least $10 billion.
BASF Intermediates to produce amines at the Geismar site using 100% renewable electricity
BASF’s Intermediates division has announced that its standard grade amine portfolio will soon be produced by 100% renewable electricity credited to the Geismar, Louisiana Verbund site.
Shell Polymers, ISOFlex collaborate to produce ISCC PLUS certified circular polyethylene packaging
Shell Polymers and ISOFlex, a division of Sigma Plastics Group, have entered a commercial collaboration that enables the use of ISCC PLUS certified circular polyethylene for food-grade flexible packaging.
Clariant SynDane™ catalyst achieves performance milestones at Wanhua maleic anhydride plant
Clariant announced the solid performance of its SynDane 3142 LA catalyst at Wanhua Chemical's maleic anhydride plant in Yantai, Shandong province, China.
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