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UV specialist IST Metz concludes the 10th edition of its online in-house exhibition UV Days with a positive result

Perstorp will substantially expand its production capacity of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid (2-EHA) from 2022, to meet increasing market needs.

BYK has transformed its well-known Additive Guide into an even more user-friendly and informative Additive Guide app. The fresh design comes with new technology and enhanced functionalities for users.

Leading specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp is pioneering in the PVC market with the introduction of a general-purpose plasticizer partly based on renewable raw material using a traceable mass balance concept. Emoltene™ 100 Pro is a dipropylheptyl phthalate (DPHP) designed to support sustainable sourcing of renewable and recycled raw materials and reduction of carbon dioxide emission throughout the value chain.

The UV Days have been more than just an in-house exhibition for a long time now – they have become a guaranteed source for first-hand expert knowledge, a varied programme, important industry contacts, award-winning print products and a coherent concept. One new innovation: The latest developments in UV, LED and excimer technology will be streamed directly to your screen.

ALTANA has acquired Henkel's closure materials business. As a result, the specialty chemicals group is strengthening its range of PVC-free solutions for the packaging industry in particular.

Vaccines are currently a great source of hope for many people, as it is believed they will help to protect society against COVID-19 and pave the way back to a normal life. The current focus is clearly on coronavirus — but vaccines are also fundamental to combating other pathogens.

With ambitions to become the number one sustainable solutions provider within prioritized markets, Perstorp Group has already committed to becoming Finite Material Neutral. Now, the global chemical company has announced its commitment to emission reduction targets in line with Paris Climate Agreement and the Science Based Targets initiative.