ICIS - Search Articles by Date : February 27 2006 - March 05 2006

Innospec investigated
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is investigating fine chemicals firm Innospec and its indirect subsidiary Alcor Chemie over the.... more
(28 February 2006 09:26)

The European angle
European gas consumers can take comfort in the increasing cooperation between Russian energy giant Gazprom and BASF’s oil and gas subsidiary,.... more
(28 February 2006 09:32)

Wang quits after spillage
Wang Zengzhan, the general manager of Shaanxi Jintai Chlor-alkali Chemical, a chlor-alkali and PVC producer in Yulin, Shaanxi, China, resigned two.... more
(27 February 2006 00:00)

Chemical Profile: 2-Ethylhexanol
February 6–12, 2006 more
(28 February 2006 14:08)

Chemical Commodities Monthly
BTX more
(28 February 2006 14:13)

M&A heats up into 2006
Outlook robust as larger and now hostile deals emerge. Joseph Chang reports more
(27 February 2006 18:51)

China pushing water treatment
PUSHED BY China’s need for power, the global market for water and wastewater treatment chemicals is projected to grow to $22 billion by 2010, up from.... more
(28 February 2006 13:56)

Concrete grabs respect
The concrete industry has an image problem. The general public literally has no idea of all the things concrete can do; and college-bound students.... more
(27 February 2006 18:57)

Chemical Profile Sodium hydrosulfide
DEMAND 2004: 92,000 tons; 2005: 92,000 tons; 2009: 88,000 tons, projected. Demand equals production plus imports (negligible) less exports.... more
(28 February 2006 14:19)

European oleo buckles to pressures
SEVERE COMPETITIVE pressure is driving the European oleochemical industry to trim down its fatty acid and glycerine refining capacities. more
(27 February 2006 18:59)

Huntsman halts takeover talks
LESS THAN a week after acknowledging it had been in talks to sell the company, Huntsman Corp. said it has terminated such discussions as it concluded.... more
(27 February 2006 18:46)

Lubrizol sees strong 2006
LUBRIZOL POSTED a 6% gain in adjusted fourth quarter profits, to $34.9 million, on 12% higher sales of $1 billion, driven by strength in lubricant.... more
(27 February 2006 18:50)

Chemical Profile Propionic Acid
February 20–27, 2006 DEMAND 2004: 216 million pounds; 2005: 222 million pounds; 2009: 238 million pounds, projected. Demand equals production plus.... more
(28 February 2006 12:57)

Active growth for C&T delivery systems
DELIVERY SYSTEMS for cosmetic and toiletries continue to show above-average growth rates led by constant innovation, especially in the skin care.... more
(28 February 2006 11:07)

White oils supply on a slippery slope
THE NORTH American white mineral oil market is facing a one-two punch of production stoppages and feedstock availability issues. Major producers have.... more
(27 February 2006 18:35)

BMS targets NPE
WHILE THE chemical industry’s reputation is often considered boring or old economy, growth and innovation remain a big part of the equation for.... more
(27 February 2006 16:05)

Chemical Profile: Sodium hypochlorite
February 27–March 5, 2006 more
(28 February 2006 11:14)

Street hails Huntsman acquisition
Huntsman agrees to buy Ciba Specialty Chemicals’ global textile effects business for just 2.9x EBITDA. more
(27 February 2006 18:43)

TEXTILE EFFECTS SOLD TOO CHEAPLY?
While Wall Street reacted favorably to Huntsman on the deal, the response to Ciba was far more muted as the investment community viewed the sale as.... more
(27 February 2006 18:33)

Ciba to streamline following sale
CIBA SPECIALTY Chemicals will streamline its organizational and geographical structure to focus on its core businesses, following the sale of its.... more
(28 February 2006 10:27)

Coatings firms slammed on lead paint verdict
A RHODE ISLAND jury delivered a guilty verdict against paint and coatings companies Sherwin-Williams, NL Industries, and Millennium Holdings in the.... more
(27 February 2006 18:23)

Industry’s fuel shortage vision confirmed
THE CHEMICAL industry can rightfully claim “I told you so,” now that the Department of Energy (DoE) has said the rapid decline of MTBE as a gasoline.... more
(27 February 2006 16:07)

Huntsman to buy Ciba textile effects for $253M
HUNTSMAN HAS agreed to acquire Ciba Specialty Chemicals’ global textile effects business for CHF332 million ($253 million), boosting its exposure to.... more
(28 February 2006 10:22)

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central 3 March 2006
ICIS radio: Chemical News Central 3 March 2006 more
(03 March 2006 17:28)