ICIS - Search Articles by Date : April 21 2008 - April 27 2008

BASF's carbon balance claims come under scrutiny
BASF claims using its environmentally friendly products more than makes up for its  emissions. The green lobby is not so sure. David.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

ICIS Chemical Business and Dow Corning launch 2008 ICIS Innovation Awards
ICIS Chemical Business is pleased to partner once again with Dow Corning to launch this year's ICIS Innovation Awards. With two new categories to.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

SABIC puts plans in place to make ready for Reach
Saudi Arabia's SABIC has a big job on its hands to ready itself for this important legislation. It says cooperation across the industry will help.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

EPA's Champ emphasizes efficiency
The US EPA's new chemical assessment and management program, Champ, reflects an American approach to regulation Clay Boswell/New York THE.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigations Board chairman John Bresland takes aim at dust explosions
The new head of the  US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB)  is taking aim at preventing a frequent and deadly.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

North American firms need to prepare for EU Reach chemical regulations
A new survey shows that North American companies lack awareness of Europe's new rules on chemicals and their safe use more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Legislation complexities of EU's Reach pose challenges for industry
Companies must strive to find a sensible solution to comply with the EU's Reach legislation. But where can they turn? more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Endpoint: long-range weather forecasts are not effective
Warning the public about a storm that's months or years away may not be that helpful - especially if that storm never appears Ivan Lerner/New.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

News bites: 125 and 25 years ago
THIS WEEK 125 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
A chemical engineer proposes a new nuclear solution to the relentless escalation of energy prices. Can the industry develop better nuclear fuel.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: a motorcyclist's view on risk
A motorcyclist's VIEW OF RISK I've just been reading in my local paper about yet another horrendous death of a motorcyclist in a road accident in.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
DAK is frontrunnerfor Wellman buyout DAK Americas is the favored buyer for bankrupt US polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester staple.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Market intelligence: US public opinion turns against biofuels
US NEWS reports have begun to challenge popular wisdom about global warming. But the reports were significant more for their venue than content -.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Think tank: Perstorp pusues specialty chemical acquisitions
Sold in 2005 to French private equity firm PAI Partners , Perstorp ... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Commentary: the perils of ignoring hazard warning signs
There's an old saying: if you think safety is expensive, try an accident. The cost is not only measured in dollars, but in the loss of the company's.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: alpha olefins
DEMAND 2006: 3.33bn lbs (1.51m tonnes) 2007: 3.37bn lbs 2011: 3.59bn lbs, projected. Demand equals production plus imports (2006: 408m lbs 2007:.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

New projects, April 9-15, 2008
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, april 9-15, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status .... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Market trends & data: record-breaking week
Asian propylene leaps to a 16-year high, while ABS also climbs to levels not seen for more than a decade. Global markets still bear the brunt of.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne .... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Thomas Bates vice president and site manager of specialty chemicals giant Evonik Degussa Mobile, Alabama, US, facility, has been appointed.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Industry to gather at 5th ICIS World Phenol/Acetone Conference
BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS from the world of phenol and acetone will gather in Hungary for the 5th ICIS World Phenol/Acetone Conference, organized by.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

How to prepare for the chemical market slowdown
The fourth feature in our credit crunch series looks at how CEOs can navigate the downturn by optimizing supply chains, research and development.... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

Plant safety jeopardized by misunderstanding of risk
The former chairwoman of the US chemical safety watchdog says firms focus too much on personal injury at the expense of catastrophic accident risk .... more
(21 April 2008 00:00)

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 25 April 2008
FEED ICIS radio Chemical News Central 25 April 2008   First quarter results from DuPont BASF Dow Eastman Merck Sibur’s.... more
(25 April 2008 16:21)