ICIS - Search Articles by Date : May 18 2009 - May 24 2009

Silent Spring's effects on the chemical industry
The rise of green consciousness really kicked off during the 1960s in the US. Now it is a global force with which the industry has gradually.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

History of plastics show chemical industry innovation through the ages
The story of plastic is a fascinating one. The spirit of innovation saw new uses for by-product streams and the birth of the chemical industry as.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

CHF plans for International Year of Chemistry
Donors help the Chemical Heritage Foundation meet the challenge of preserving -- and sharing -- chemistry's history Sarah Reisert/Chemical.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Fats and oils aim for industrial comeback
After decades of stale developments, can fats and oils make a comeback as a renewable chemical feedstock? IN THE beginning, there were fats and.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Think tank: Be wary of over-confidence in recovery signs
The timing of when to strike the ball is everything in the wonderful sport of cricket. An Australian banker I know is fond of reminding the English.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Market intelligence: Victory in the US Supreme Court for Shell
The US Supreme Court has delivered a major victory for Shell Oil Company , chemical producers and a broad array of other... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
anne grethe dalane will take up the role of regional director for Latin America and country manager for Argentina at Yara International's.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Long-time readers of ICIS Chemical Business and industry stalwarts share their recollections
We profile four of our distinguished long-term readers. See how they started in the industry and what keeps them ticking today more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Readers' letters
Should politicians determine the best solutions to scientific problems? One reader says no. Another offers spirited support for the views of.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

New Projects: May 6-12, 2009
  Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status BASF/Corn Products .... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

News bites: 50 and 20 years ago
ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter 50.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Endpoint: GE's new technology may impact Blu-ray discs
GE's new tech may help movie fans save money, says Ivan Lerner MOVIE BUFFS have been talking up the Blu-ray home viewing format, and it does.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb .... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news & data
Isabel Save/London Companies included in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the first US cap-and-trade scheme off the mark, are.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Markets mainly see uptrend
Crude oil values rally. Asian PS sees gains and European spot EDC leaps.Benzene dips after $200/tonne surge. Tire producers in Asia resist SBR.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Chemical profile: Polycarbonate
Uses Polycarbonate (PC) resins are tough thermo-­ plastics with major uses in optical media, the electrical/electronic and car industries,.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

This week's world news
SABIC, Sipchem sign MoU for $4bn projects Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) and Saudi International Petrochemical Company have signed a.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Why the smell of cow gum brings back memories
You smell that? Do you smell that? Two things immediately leap to mind when I recall the heyday of this magazine's production process - a.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Commentary: History of Chemicals provides fascinating insights
WE LIKE history at ICIS Chemical Business . For each issue, we go back into our archives 25, 50, even 100 years or more, and find interesting.... more
(18 May 2009 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: PAUL HENDERSON has been appointed as country leader Switzerland for chemical distribution company Univar, based in Antwerp,.... more
(21 May 2009 22:09)

Mega trucks do not help environment
Germany ’s Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research has issued results of a study looking at the long-term impacts of.... more
(22 May 2009 11:08)

Risky Rotterdam Rules for freight
The European Shippers Council is warning about the inherent dangers from the proposed ‘Rotterdam Rules’ , the new international convention on.... more
(22 May 2009 11:09)

IMO adopts new ship breaking rules
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has adopted a new international convention on ship recycling . The treaty will be open for.... more
(22 May 2009 11:12)

ICIS chemical podcast, May 18, 2009
FEED ICIS chemical podcast, May 18, 2009 The current issue of ICIS Chemical Business takes a look at the history of chemicals: the lessons.... more
(18 May 2009 20:20)

ICIS Chemical Podcast May 25, 2009
FEED ICIS Chemical Podcast May 25, 2009 This week features coverage of ICIS Chemical Business ' food ingredients issue. Specialties editor.... more
(22 May 2009 20:13)