BASF has added a transparent, water-based polyurethane topcoat for decorative flooring solutions with enhanced hygienic and optical properties. This complements the BASF product portfolio of chemical solutions for construction, which is bundled under the Master Builders Solutions(r) brand. The main advantages of the new product are antibacterial activity in accordance with ISO 22196:2011 and lower…
A purification unit was put ®n stream with the purpose to withdraw aldehydes from the highest grade of Ethylene Glycol. This event took place in the MEG-1 Facility of the Ethylene Oxide Plant at PJSC Nizhnekamskneftekhim. Pilot-scale tests have shown that the quality of Ethylene Glycol meets requirements of synthetic fibers and polyethylene terephthalate manufacturers.…
Uralkali (the Company; MICEX: URKA), one of the world’s largest potash producers, announces its production results for January-March 2016. Uralkali produced 2.6 million tonnes of potassium chloride (KCI) in 1Q 2016. Uralkali (www.uralkali.com) is one of the world’s largest potash producers and exporters. The Company’s assets consist of 5 mines and 7 ore-treatment mills situated…
Chemtura Corporation (NYSE: CHMT) (EURONEXT: CHMT) announces the expansion of the Low Free (LF) MDI polyurethane elastomers production capacity at its Latina, Italy facility. The expansion, due for completion by the end of 2016, will complement Chemtura’s existing LF MDI production capability in Gastonia, North Carolina, USA, and ensure a flexible, reliable supply of LF…
Государственная служба по вопросам безопасности пищевых продуктов и защиты потребителей Украины (Госпродпотребслужба) осуществляет проверку качества нефтепродуктов на АЗС во всех регионах Украины. Об этом говорится в сообщении Минагропрода.
Первый танкер со сжиженным природным газом (СПГ) из Катара 11 декабря зашел в новый LNG-терминал (газопорт) в Свиноустье. Партия газа объемом около 210 тыс. куб. м будет использована для технического пуска терминала. Февральские поставки также будут носить технологический характер.