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November 26, 2010
Roquette (Lestrem, France), the world’s fourth largest producer of starch, says it plans to start producing commercial volumes of a range of bioplasticisers and biopolymers...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/Roquette-Develops-Low-Toxicity-Bio-Alternatives-to-Phthalates-Bisphenol-A_31207.html November 19, 2010
An amendment seeking to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in baby products such as bottles and sippy cups has been blocked, says the measure’s sponsor Senator Dianne Feinstein...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/Federal-Ban-on-Bisphenol-A-in-Baby-Products-Fails-in-U-S-Senate_31083.html October 27, 2010
 Styron has assumed ownership of Dow Chemical's 50% stake in the Sumitomo Dow Ltd. (Tokyo) polycarbonate (PC) joint venture. Sumitomo Chemical holds the other 50% of the jv. The deal...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/K2010-Styron-Takes-Dows-Stake-in-PC-Venture-with-Sumitomo_30478.html October 7, 2010
Dow Chemical says it has closed the sale of its 50% stake in the LG Dow Polycarbonate joint venture to LG Chem, for an undisclosed price. LG Dow Polycarbonate, a 50-50 joint venture of...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/Dow-Sells-Stake-in-LG-Dow-Joint-Venture-to-LG-Chem_29953.html October 1, 2010
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA; Brussels) has concluded it could not identify any new evidence that would lead it to revise the current Tolerable Daily Intake (TDI) for...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/European-Authorities-Will-Not-Revise-Bisphenol-A-Regulations_29910.html September 20, 2010
Bayer says it has developed “extensive” technology know-how and a wide range of polymeric films used for printing electronics. The company, in particular, is targeting...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/Bayer-Rolls-Out-Printed-Polymer-Films-for-Electronics_29637.html August 26, 2010
Research led by scientists from the Peninsula Medical School (Plymouth, U.K.) and the University of Exeter (Exeter, U.K.), in a study of 715 adults, has shown that exposure to...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/Study-Shows-BPA-Affects-Testosterone-Concentrations-in-Men_29039.html July 29, 2010
The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has awarded a combined total of $106 million to six separate projects to convert captured CO2 emissions into useful materials including cement...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/Unleashing-the-American-Innovation-Machine-DoE-Awards-$106-Million-to-Develop-Materials-from-CO2_28426.html July 12, 2010
Sabic Innovative Plastics (Sabic IP; Pittsfield, MA) is counting on expanded application development, including a renewed focus on the automotive sector, rapid expansion in emerging...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/Sabic-Innovative-Plastics_27952.html June 30, 2010
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC; Washington) has filed a lawsuit to compel the U.S. FDA to act on NRDC’s October 2008 petition seeking to compel FDA to restrict...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/U-S-Group-Sues-FDA-Over-Bisphenol-A_27757.html June 23, 2010
Ube says its Ube Chemical Europe (Castellon, Spain) subsidiary will open a second production line for polycarbonate diol (PCD) in response to rising global demand. The second...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/Ube-to-Expand-Polycarbonate-Diol-Production-in-Spain_27604.html June 1, 2010
DSM says its DSM Engineering Plastics business has completed the previously announced acquisition of Mitsubishi Chemical’s polyamide business in exchange for DSM’s...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/DSM-and-Mitsubishi-Complete-Exchange-of-Polycarbonate-and-Polyamide-businesses_27096.html May 11, 2010
Yanbu National Petrochemical Co. (YanSab), a Sabic affiliate, reported a net profit of SR259.3 million ($69.2 million) for the first quarter of 2010 ending March 31, against a net loss...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/YanSab-Swings-to-Profit-while-Kayan-Still-Reports-a-Net-Loss_26641.html April 27, 2010
An amendment by Senator Diane Feinstein (D., CA) that would ban bisphenol A (BPA) in food and beverage containers has caused industry groups to reconsider support for the food safety...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/Business-Groups-Urge-Senators-to-Reject-Proposed-BPA-Ban_26330.html April 5, 2010
FDA today announced availability of five research documents on the health effects of bisphenol A (BPA), part of its ongoing efforts to clear up questions about the safety of BPA in...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/FDA-Posts-BPA-Documents-for-Comment-Includes-Unpublished-Study-Commissioned-by-ACC_25809.html March 17, 2010
DSM says it expects to be in a position to announce plans for the commercialization of specific products derived from CO2 feedstocks in the next 12-24 months. “We have sufficient...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/DSM-on-Track-to-Commercialize-Production-of-Resins-Adhesives-and-Coatings-from-CO2_25457.html February 26, 2010
DSM says its DSM Engineering Plastics business has today signed contracts with Mitsubishi Chemical to enable DSM to acquire Mitsubishi’s polyamide business in exchange for...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/DSM-and-Mitsubishi-Chemical-Sign-Contracts-for-Exchanging-Businesses_25003.html February 26, 2010
Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC; Tokyo), the international wing of Japan Finance Corporation (Tokyo), says it has signed a loan agreement totaling $30 million, with...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/JBIC-Loans-$30-Million-for-Polycarbonate-Facility-in-China_25002.html February 23, 2010
Bayer MaterialScience says it has agreed to a close technical cooperation with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Plastic Technology (Nagoya, Japan) and Kyowa Industrial (Sanjo, Japan) in the...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/Bayer-MaterialScience-Forms-Alliance-with-Japanese-Firms-for-Polycarbonate-Automotive-Glazing_24931.html February 18, 2010
Lawmakers in the Oregon state senate have voted down a bill that would have barred certain products containing bisphenol A (BPA) from state commerce. The proposal would have restricted...http://www.chemweek.com/markets/engineering_plastics/polycarbonate/Oregon-Senate-Votes-Down-BPA-Ban-Industry-Says-Study-Affirms-Products-Safety_24867.html |
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