Hurricane Ida Wreaks Havoc on US Chemical Supply Chains
The havoc brought about by Hurricane Ida across the Eastern U.S. is having a major impact on chemical production and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
White Phosphorus Price Surge Presents Major Implications
Prices are surging for white phosphorus (WP), a material used in a wide range of products that span electronic components…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsubishi Chemical Considers PMMA Chemical Recycling Operations for Thailand
Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. is looking to launch chemical recycling operations for polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) in Thailand, where its corporate group…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toray Adapts PET Films to Automotive and Other Next-Gen Uses
Toray Industries Inc. (TYO:3402) is finding good results for its polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films in the areas of multilayer ceramic…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Surfactant Demand Continues to Recover in Japan
Japanese demand for surfactants appears set to continue running strong throughout 2021. In addition to a more general rebound in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Push for Material Recycling of Drink Bottles Expands to Include Labels
The drink industry is starting to see a new phase arise within the “3Rs” of reduce, reuse, recycle. While Japan…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Investment Funds Take up Increasing Role in Chemical M&A Deals – Part 2: Interview with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer Partner Barbara Keil
The Chemical Daily recently spoke with Barbara Keil, a partner at U.K. law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, to get…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Interview: Keidanren Chairman Masakazu Tokura Advocates a Social Perspective for Solving Global Challenges
The world is facing a wide range of challenges at present as COVID-19, international division, opposing ideologies and changes in…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Japan Polypropylene Looks to Improve Food Packaging Barrier Performance With Metallocene PP
Japan Polypropylene Corp. is developing a new application for polypropylene (PP) manufactured with a metallocene catalyst. Japan Polypropylene has already…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Asahi Kasei to Become Tier 0.5 Supplier; Will Utilize CAE Technology to Develop Automotive Materials
Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is aiming to increase its presence in the automotive industry, working closely with customers from the…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
