ICIS - Search Articles by Date : June 23 2008 - June 29 2008

Ciba defends antibacterial triclosan in soap
Some antibacterial soaps provide lasting protection from a wide range of bacteria. But there are concerns they are unnecessary, and could even harm.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

$200/bbl oil will stimulate chemical industry innovation
Campaigning journalist David Strahan does not see the prospect of $200/bbl oil as a disaster for the chemical industry, as it could stimulate.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Is phasing out phosphates the answer for detergents sector?
The use of phosphates in detergents continues to come under scrutiny because of their ecological impact. But is a ban really the answer? Let us.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Dow Polyurethanes makes a step change with price hikes
With a step change in feedstock price volatility, Dow Polyurethanes is responding with a series of aggressive price hikes. Will this soften the.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

US cleaners demand unified green standards
The US cleaning industry is looking for more guidance as green marketing claims - and the controversy over what constitutes "green" - continue to.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

The laundry market grows globally
Developing and industrialized nations present diverse opportunities for innovation and growth in laundry products Do you agree? Let us know.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Distinguish between myths and realities in chemical M&A, stock performance and finance
When it comes to chemical industry mergers and acquisitions, strategic and financial trends, listening to the conventional wisdom can lead you.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Cleaning products are getting greener
Eco-friendliness has become a fundamental consideration throughout the cleaning products value chain. And companies must take account of it Do.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Fatty alcohols prices rise in the US despite additional Asian supply
A slew of new capacity means lower prices, right? Not always. The US fatty alcohols market has seen prices run up despite new supply emerging in.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Endpoint: Humor doesn't translate, but that doesn't matter for Evonik
Jokes and puns are a great way to break the ice at a party. But you know something is up when a German chemical company starts using them more
(23 June 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
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
Soaring crude oil prices is the hot topic this week. Two readers comment on what's causing it and what must be done. And a consultant makes some.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: A roadmap to US Homeland Security
a road map for covering US homeland security The job of reporting on activities at the US Department of... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Commentary: Overturn the ban on US offshore drilling
With oil fetching over $130/bbl, natural gas pushing $13/m Btu and gasoline at $4/gal, US... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
HEXION TRIES TO BREAK HUNTSMAN DEAL Hexion has filed suit to break its $10.6bn (€6.8bn) merger deal with Huntsman, saying the combined.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Market Intelligence: Efforts to open up areas in the US outer continental shelf shot down
Joe Kamalick/Washington, D.C. What's your opinion on offshore drilling? Discuss through ICIS connect AT A time when $140/bbl oil.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Think Tank: Chemical distribution has become a dynamic growth business
Will Beacham/London Chemical distribution has grown into a dynamic, lucrative and fairly recession-proof business and is now attracting the sort.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
jorge nogueira has been appointed head of the functional chemicals business at Germany's LANXESS beginning August 1. Argentinian-born Nogueira,.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

New projects, June 12-17, 2008
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, JUNE 12-17, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost .... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

What's on: Innovation Awards deadline approaches fast
THE DEADLINE for entries to this year's ICIS Innovation Awards, sponsored by Dow Corning, is fast approaching. Companies have until July 4 to.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

What's on: China Base Oils & Lubricants Summit considers prices
THIS YEAR'S China Base Oils & Lubricants Summit will take place from September 4-5 at the The Shangri-La Hotel, Guangzhou. The key theme of the.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Market trends & data: price hikes are relentless
A raft of increases are proposed, as sellers try to counter escalating energy and feedstock costs. US DAP exports leap, while Europe's.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

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

What's on: Heren Energy rebrands as ICIS Heren
HEREN ENERGY, the leading publisher of gas, power and carbon market information, is pleased to announce that after the recent acquisition of the.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

What's on: Keep abreast of soda ash prices in Asia
ICIS PRICING, the world's leading price reporting service for the global chemical industry, has launched a Soda Ash Asia report in response to the.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news & data: Poland pushes for delay to ETS permit auctions
THE POLISH government is looking at ways to prevent the full auctioning of carbon dioxide emission permits, which are due to be introduced in.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news & data: roundup
RADICAL LEGISLATION EDGES CLOSER The European Parliament voted last week in favor of full-ownership unbundling in the power.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Air Products focuses on industrial gases for growth, but still sees potential in chemicals
Air Products' sharper focus on its less cyclical industrial gases business is driving growth, but it does not mean chemicals have been sidelined.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: ethylene oxide
USES Ethylene oxide (EO) is primarily used as an intermediate. About 64.5% of global output is converted to monoethylene glycol (MEG) for.... more
(23 June 2008 00:00)

ICIS radio: Special Report: Silicones and sustainability
FEED ICIS’ Anna Jagger talks with Peter Cartwright, executive director for environment, health and safety at Dow Corning about how his company .... more
(27 June 2008 16:34)