ICIS - Search Articles by Date : February 12 2007 - February 18 2007

Chemical industry invests in green R&D
In a bid to shake off its reputation for causing pollution, the chemicals industry is investing millions of dollars in environmental research for.... more
(12 February 2007 14:21)

Chemical industry looks to best practice in environmental health and safety
Environmental health and safety has improved in recent years, but plant accident numbers are still too high. And there is concern that newer players,.... more
(12 February 2007 14:14)

Akzo Nobel will accelerate growth
Akzo Nobel is poised to accelerate growth, going ­forwards, as a focused coatings and chemicals business, says board member for chemicals Leif.... more
(16 February 2007 17:43)

Arnold Schwarzenegger tackles California's greenhouse gas environment issues head-on
Arnold Schwarzenegger is tackling greenhouse gas emissions. Will the country and the rest of the world follow in the fight against global warming? more
(12 February 2007 14:25)

Green living for the US Democrats
US Democrats put green living back on the table more
(12 February 2007 14:26)

It started with a green living dream
Love Canal was supposed to be a green living dream in which energy and the environment, environment and nature would happily co-exist and flourish,.... more
(12 February 2007 14:36)

Responsible Care set for improvements
Responsible Care is set for improvements in environment, health and safety, while the American Chemistry Council sets its sights on further gains more
(12 February 2007 14:29)

How much can chemicals reduce water pollution?
Specialty chemical products help reduce water pollution but will the skeptical environmentalist believe that? more
(12 February 2007 14:33)

A sunny outlook in the energy and environmental debate
Generating renewable energy sources is a key initiative for countries around the world. Solar energy is quickly becoming one of the most promising.... more
(12 February 2007 14:34)

The Brazilian ethanol model
Brazil leads the pack in environment-friendly ethanol production, and aims to achieve energy independence. more
(12 February 2007 14:35)

Face up to corn for environmental impact
Cosmetics and personal care products look to corn for green living more
(12 February 2007 14:34)

Biodiesel: Boom or bust
The US, Europe and Asia rush to boost biodiesel production. Will new developments in green technology lead to success? more
(12 February 2007 14:30)

Ethanol and biodiesel sustainable energy for the future
Billions are being spent to more than double production capacity of ethanol in the US. Is the big biofuels gamble worth the risk? more
(12 February 2007 14:26)

The great ethanol debate
Will Uncle Sam's billions of dollars in subsidies lead to overcapacity in the US ethanol market? more
(12 February 2007 14:29)

Bio-based chemicals sales climb with environmental issues
Bio-based chemicals take a steadily increasing portion of the chemical market as environmental issues come to the fore more
(12 February 2007 14:32)

What's green at ICIS Americas: Just how green is your magazine?
ICIS Chemical Business Americas makes strenuous efforts to cut its carbon footprint and environmental impact more
(12 February 2007 14:35)

US debate hots up over environmental issues
Politicians square off over green issues and environmental impact, igniting national dispute more
(12 February 2007 14:36)

The green endpoint Americas: It's easy being Green
FRED SEELING/NEW YORK When our Editor, Joe Chang, gave me the assignment to go green for a week and write about my personal experiences for.... more
(12 February 2007 14:37)

Ethanol growth boosts demand for enzymes
THE ENZYMES market is enjoying strong growth and sales driven by rising demand for ethanol, according to a Novozymes official. The company.... more
(12 February 2007 14:23)

COMMENT: Green machine
Like it or not, the environment is taking center stage more
(12 February 2007 14:23)

COMMENT: The charge of the green brigade
The environment debate has certainly gone global. Far from being a specific concern of industry, and the chemical sector in particular, green issues.... more
(12 February 2007 14:24)

CHEMICAL PROFILE: Butene-1
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(12 February 2007 18:56)

Glycerin gears up for new uses
GLYCERIN DEMAND is expected to rise in the next 12-24 months as development of glycerin-based chemicals and products heats up. more
(12 February 2007 18:52)

DoE seeks cellulosic ethanol funds
US ENERGY Secretary Samuel Bodman is seeking a 20% boost in spending to nearly $180m in fiscal year 2008 to support development of cellulosic ethanol.... more
(12 February 2007 14:36)

Adapt ...or die
Specialty chemical distributor Charkit Chemical evolves with the changing times. As it celebrates its 25th anniversary, can it maintain its record of.... more
(12 February 2007 14:36)

Flame retardants fight back
GREATER DEMANDS than ever are being placed on electronic products and, as a result, the effectiveness of flame retardants in these high-tech devices.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Polyolefin producers should go into rehab
POLYOLEFINS PRODUCERS should join their local gyms, begin taking vitamin tablets and quit the booze and the cigarettes, metaphorically speaking, if.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Think tank global warming will affect crackers
Global warming will affect crackers more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Fertilizers helping biofuels - and vice versa
AMERICA'S NEW love affair with biofuels - especially corn-based ethanol - is proving to be beneficial not only to alternative energy proponents but.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Symrise: An F&F giant wakens
AFTER THREE years of restructuring, Symrise AG is back in fighting form, having successfully launched its initial public offering (IPO) in the.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Tall oil shortages to ease off
AFTER MORE than a year of tightened supply, the markets for crude tall oil (CTO) and derivatives are expected to slide into balance in 2007. .... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Late spot prices
Crude vegetable oils Coconut oil, t.l. N.Y. lb. 36c Corn oil, Midwest lb. 28.50c Linseed oil,.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

DSM shares take plunge on weak Q4
DSM SHARES dropped sharply last Wednesday after the company reported earnings for the fourth quarter. Shares fell 8.3% to €35.30 ($46.17) in.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Oman delivers a blow to unified currency scheme
Oman has backed out of an agreement to launch a unified currency among the Middle East's Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states by 2010. But.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Saudi non-oil exports to soar
Saudi Arabia's non-oil exports could hit Saudi riyal (SR) 79bn ($21bn, €16bn) in 2007, up by SR8bn from last year, according to reports. A.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Pekim to be fully privatized
Turkey has launched a full privatization of petrochemical company Petkim by preparing to sell a majority 51% in the company, leaving the government.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

ENOC signs motor deal
EPPCO Lubricants, a subsidiary of the Dubai-based Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), has signed a seven-year lubricant supply agreement with.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

IN BRIEFAsia watch
New president for Mitsubishi Chemical Mitsubishi Chemical will appoint a new president and CEO in April to succeed ­incumbent Ryuichi.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Taiwan finds trouble
Taiwan's polymer producers are entering troubled times as a triple threat from falling Chinese imports (see table), certainty of additional.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Ciba beats down losses
Ciba specialty Chemicals has narrowed its 2006 net loss to Swfr41m ($33m) from Swfr256m a year ago, reporting a rise in operating income for 2006 to.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

No progress in German dispute
National talks on a new contract for Germany's 550,000 chemical industry employees were adjourned on February 8, until March 8 - without indication.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Global growth fuels Total profits
Strong economic growth of 5% over the last three years, combined with a reduction in supply from project delays in the Middle East and production.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Le Fur stays mum on merger
Sanofi-Aventis CEO Gérard Le Fur has declined to answer any questions on a possible merger of his group with Bristol-Myers Squib. "We never.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

EU INSIDER No place to hide for environmental crime
Plant operators and company managers across the EU had better look out. The European Commission is strengthening environmental regulatory powers by.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

IN BRIEF Environment watch
PFBA detected in Minnesota water The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has said that low levels of perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA) have been.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Greenpeace calls for GMO labels
Environmental campaign group Greenpeace has delivered a petition to Markos Kyprianou, the European commissioner for health, calling for the labeling.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

50 years ago/100 years ago
ICIS Chemical Business Americas, formerly CMR, traces its roots back to 1871 when the publication was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter .... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

QUOTES OF THE WEEK
"Environmental crimes can have devastating effects on people" Stavros Dimas, European Commission See page 13 "We are looking at small,.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

Commentary - Innovation brings rewards, not prizes
Will Sir Richard's prize prove much ado about nothing? ?? Do you agree or disagree? Email the editor, joseph.chang@icis.com   THE.... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)

5-minute News watch
AKZO to IPO Organon Akzo Nobel plans to hold an IPO for 20-30% of Organon BioSciences on the Euronext exchange within the next few weeks..... more
(16 February 2007 17:26)