Month: August 2023

Sumitomo Chemical Mulls New PDH Facility in Singapore to Combat Propylene Shortage

Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005) is exploring the construction of a propane dehydrogenation (PDH) facility worth tens of billions of…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

JCIA Looks for Japan to Handle 2.5M Tons of Chemical Recycling in 2050

The Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) has released a report detailing aims for Japan’s chemical industry to expand its chemical…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Just How Effective Will Vaccines Be in Combating the COVID-19 Pandemic?

Vaccine development efforts for COVID-19 have reached a critical juncture. A handful of countries, including the U.S., have given emergency…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Business Results Divided in Chlor-Alkali Industry – Part 4: PVC Gel Shows Potential in Artificial Muscles, COVID Countermeasures

The durability of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) makes the material a frequent choice for use in products with a long life…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

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Interview: Namasindo Plas CEO Yanto Widodo Discusses Rise Around, Future With Recycled PET

PT Namasindo Plas is expanding its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling business. The Indonesian PET preform and container manufacturer is currently…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Business Results Divided in Chlor-Alkali Industry – Part 3: Caustic Soda Market Struggles to Escape Rut

While the overseas polyvinyl chloride (PVC) market is booming, business for caustic soda is sluggish. Domestic demand – always prone…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Fujifilm Develops New Privacy Film Able to Limit Specific Viewing Angles

Fujifilm Corp. has developed a novel viewing angle control film for privacy protection. The new privacy film is extremely thin,…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Business Results Divided in Chlor-Alkali Industry – Part 2: International PVC Prices Show Notable Rise

Japanese chemical companies with electrolysis businesses are quite divided in terms of their financial results, with most of this being…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Adeka Launches New Brand of Eco-Friendly Resin Additives

Adeka Corp. (TYO:4401) is starting to roll out ADK CycloAid, a new brand of environmentally friendly resin additives. The brand…… Please subscribe to read the full story.

Japanese Chemical Giants Employ MI in Joint Effort to Develop the Ultimate Polyolefins Database

The National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Mitsubishi Chemical Corp., Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. (TYO:4005), Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) and……