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Ultrapure Synthetic Polyurethane Dispersions from Bayer Meet Green Chemistry Requirements

The Baycusan C product line satisfies the key requirements that the cosmetics industry places on "green" raw materials. For example, these ultrapure synthetic polyurethane dispersions, developed by Bayer Materi...

17 Mar 2010

BASF Develop Low Warpage Grade of PBT

Product developers at BASF have augmented the PBT range (PBT: polybutylene terephthalate) by a particularly new low-warpage type. The latest addition to this already low-warpage Ultradur® S4090 family is the plastic Ultradur S4090 GM11.

From BASF Corporation 17 Mar 2010

Researchers Develop Sensor to Measure Small Magnetic Fields

Researchers of Aalto University and Scuola Normale Superiore develop a novel sensor to measure small magnetic fields. The results of the research conducted at the Low Temperature Laboratory of the Aalto University Sc...

17 Mar 2010

NLMK Steel Commence Final Stage of Project Aimed at Reducing Emissions

Novolipetsk Steel has embarked on the final stage of reconstructing the gas exhaust ducts at BOF Shop No.1 - one of the key ecological projects at its main production site in Lipetsk. This is aimed at improving operation...

17 Mar 2010

Benefits of Using Polyurethane Raw Material in Sunscreens

At the In-Cosmetics 2010 trade show in Paris from April 13 to 15 Bayer MaterialScience will be presenting new and extensive test results giving proof of the benefits of the polyurethane raw material Baycusan C 1000 also ...

17 Mar 2010

Radical New Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer

Pancreatic cancer--known as the most fatal cancer with no known effective treatment--requires a radical new therapy. A promising approach may come in the form of tiny gold nanoparticles--loaded with a therapeutic agent t...

16 Mar 2010

Eco Friendly Laundry Soap gets Compostable Packaging

Umbria Olii International introduces a worldwide first - compostable soap wrapping. This bio-film is based on FKuR’s Bio-Flex® and is used for the packaging of “Ecolive“ laundry soap.

16 Mar 2010

Michelman Introduce Water-Based Extrusion Primers for Flexible Packaging

Michelman's Michem Flex Primers are water-based extrusion primers designed specifically for converters of flexible packaging substrates including paper, film and foil. The new Michem Flex P1852 grade produces strong ...

From Michelman Inc 16 Mar 2010

iSmithers Rapra Publishing Release Report on Polymers in Aerospace Applications

iSmithers Rapra Publishing has announced the release of Polymers in Aerospace Applications, the final report in the acclaimed series of Rapra Review Reports.

From Smithers Rapra Technology Ltd 16 Mar 2010

HEXPOL Acquire Leading European Manufacturer of Thermoplastic Elastomers

HEXPOL has come to an agreement with the VITA Group to acquire VTC TPE Group. VTC TPE Group is a leading developer and manufacturer of thermoplastic elastomer compounds (TPE Compounding) and has production units in G...

16 Mar 2010

Corning Show Off Their Generation 10 LCD Glass Substrate Facility

Investors got a first look today inside Corning Incorporated's (NYSE:GLW) new Generation 10 LCD glass substrate facility in Sakai City, Japan, and heard good news about worldwide LCD TV retail sales. During the f...

From Corning Incorporated 16 Mar 2010

ArcelorMittal to Build a Steel Mini Mill in Northern Iraq

ArcelorMittal announces it has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint venture with Turkish partner Dayen to build a steel mini-mill with electric furnace in Sulaimaniyah in Northern Iraq. The mill ...

16 Mar 2010

NLMK Steel Resume Upgrades to provide a Further 200000 tpy Hot Rolling Capacity

NLMK Steel resumed upgrading activities at Continuous Reheating Furnace No.3 used for bringing billets to forging temperature before hot-rolling. The capacity of the furnace is 320 ton of slab per hour. The project was l...

16 Mar 2010

Open Access Chinese Nano Research Journal Makes it into Science Citation Index

Thomson ISI has announced that Nano Research, an English-language journal jointly published by Springer and Tsinghua University Press, is now listed in the Science Citation Index-Expanded (SCI-E). The academic journal, f...

From Springer - Science and Technology Publishers 16 Mar 2010

MICROSCIENCE 2010 to Receive Increased Support and Host European Society's General Assembly

MICROSCIENCE 2010 has been designated an EMS Extension by the European Microscopy Society. This means that it will receive increased support, and it will host the European Society's General Assembly - when up to 60 r...

16 Mar 2010