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The article focuses on the efforts of chemical firms to produce a chemical that will improve paper quality considering the scarcities in recyclable high-quality papers. It cites the Hercobond chemical developed by Ashland Hercules Water Technologies to strengthen fiber bonds in papers. It says that Kemira also develops deinking chemicals to address stain removal in wastepaper. Meanwhile, it adds that companies also consider modification to produce longer life fibers.

Reports on the launch of a major restructuring campaign that includes the potential sale or spin-off of International Paper Co.'s chemical business in Arizona.

The article reports on the issuance of calls for papers for the spring 2008 American Chemical Society national meeting to be held April 6 to 10, 2008. It discusses the publication of the preliminary program for the meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana in the February 11, 2008 issue of "C&EN." The article presents the society by-law governing presentation of papers.

Announces the calls for papers of the five American Chemical Society regional meetings in the United States on October 2003. Sponsors of the individual event; Venue; Attendees; Keynote speakers; Program highlights; Topics to be discussed in the conference sessions; Contact information; Submission mechanics.

Lists regional meetings of the American Chemical Society scheduled for May and June 2001 that have issued calls for papers. 34th Middle Atlantic Regional Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland; 30th Northeast Regional Meeting; 56th Northwest Regional Meeting.

The article reports that Akzo Nobel’s pulp and paper chemicals business Eka Chemicals AB has invested about $67 million in a deal with a Brazilian papermaker. The company has signed a 15-year agreement to supply, store and handle chemicals for a novel eucalyptus-based pulp mill being constructed in Tres Lagoas by Votorantim Celulose e Papel SA.

The article presents an interview with German chemist Peter Gölitz about his career as editor in chief of the German journal "Angewandte Chemie." Topics include how the process of his introduction of innovations to the journal started, his goals for the journal and how they changed over time and the biggest changes to science publishing in the past 30 years. Also mentioned are the changes in chemistry since the 1980s and his favorite paper published at Angewand during his tenure.

Calls for papers for the 36th Central Regional Meeting and the Joint Northwest/Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society on June 2004 in the U.S. Schedule and venue of the meeting; Activities and programs; Theme of the meeting; Keynote speakers; Contact information.

Reports on the call for papers for the 8th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference on Juner 28-30, 2004 in Washington, D.C. Emphasis on the business imperative for green chemistry and chemical engineering; Focus on the design, development and implementation of chemical processes and products that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances in a feasible and economically viable way.

Reports on the imposition of a moratorium by the American Chemical Society on publishing journal articles that are written by authors in Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya or Sudan. Publication of the papers from the nations only if no editorial services are provided, which are deemed to violate U.S. trade sanctions against the said countries.

Highlights the 60th ACS Northwest Regional Meeting & Small Chemical Businesses Conference to be hosted by the ACS Alaska Section to be held on June 15-18 in Fairbanks, Alaska. Activities and programs; Topics discussed in the symposium’s sessions; Attendees.

Reports on the investment of Kemira Inc. to expand the production of specialty anatase titanium dioxide pigments in Pori, Finland.

Reports on chemical company Lanxess' plan for strategic partnerships for its paper chemicals business unit. Company's retention of the Swiss investment bank UBS group to evaluate the business; Preliminary talks between the company and Kemira for the purchase of the unit.

Reports on the protest of five members of the Paper, Allied-Industrial, Chemical ↦ Energy Workers International Union against China Synthetic Rubber Corp. and Taiwan Cement Corp.

Reports on the efforts of the European chemical industry's to remain competitive in the world market. Reports from the Union of Industrial & Employers' Confederations of Europe and the European Round Table; White paper to be released by the European Commission; White paper calling for specific growth targets for the economy and for the need for stability in economic and regulatory policies; More.

The article comments on issues related to the chemical industry compiled as of January 2007. Xerox Corp. and Palo Alto Research Center Inc. have developed "erasable paper," a paper that erases the content of its pages within 16 to 24 hours of initial printing or by immediately running the paper through the printer again. One reader said that his son requested for the "C&EN" during his toilet training.

The article provides an overview of the 233rd American Chemical Society (ACS) national meeting in Chicago, Illinois, from March 25 to 29, 2007. Over 9,400 papers will be presented which will revolve around the theme "Sustainability of energy, food and water". Several symposia and events include the presentation of Student Affiliates ACS Chapter Awards, professional development programming and exhibitor workshops.

The article discusses the outlook of the chemical industry in Asia-Pacific in 2009. Growth stalls throughout the region after several years of strong performance. The paper provides information about chemical prices, international trade performance, supply and demand, production capacity and production efficiency in the region.

The article discusses the outlook of the chemical industry in Europe in 2009. The author sees a bleak midwinter outlooke pointing to a long year ahead for European chemical companies. The paper provides information about chemical prices, international trade performance, supply and demand, production capacity and production efficiency in the region.

The article discusses the outlook of the chemical industry in the U.S. for 2009. The author believes that the industry mirrors the larger economy and a rebound will require home values to stabilize. The paper provides information about chemical prices, international trade performance, supply and demand, production capacity and production efficiency in the country.

Reports on the European Parliament vote on white paper paving for the new chemical regulations. Effect on the entire European chemical industry; Innovations from the European Chemical Industry Council; Methodology of the policy-writing process.

Reports on the pine chemical industry in the United States. Sale of Hercules Inc.'s pine chemical business; Acquisition of Union Camp by International Paper to form Arizona Chemical; Expansion of Georgia Pacific's tall oil fractionator in Crossett, Arkansas; Profitability of Westvaco. INSET: Pine chemicals: Among the oldest of industries..

The article reports on the admission by Japanese chemicals and advanced materials maker Toray Industries that its subsidiary Toray Hybrid Cord falsified quality control measurements before shipping products to customers. Topics include the subsidiary's shipment of out-of-spec industrial fiber to 13 customers producing tires, car parts and felt used in paper making between 2008 and 2016, the move by the firm to issue an apology, and other Japanese firms that commit the same mistakes.

Presents information on the chemical industry highlighting titanium dioxide (TiO2). Details on the use of the chemical to opacify United States paper currency; Background information on the industry; What an analysis from DuPont company noted; Comments from Sam Severance, global business director for white pigments and mineral products at DuPont; Statistical information on the industry in 1997 compared to 1996. INSET: Collaborative process to decide mining plans.

Reports on the failure of chemical firm Dupont to address exposure to fluorochemical used to coat food containers migrated from paper at unsafe levels in the U.S. Details on the issue surrounding the production of Zonyl RP, a mixture of short fluorinated polymers, by the firm; Application of Zonyl RP to repel grease on paper and paperboard products in contact with food; Safety of Zonyl RP product for use by consumers.

The article focuses on the move of Japanese chemical companies to consider investing in facilities to supply raw materials for the baby and adult care products following the rising sales of disposable diapers in Asia. Several firms being mentioned include Zeon Corp., Toray Industries Inc., and Mitsui Chemicals Industries.

Presents news briefs on the chemical industry in the United States. Decline in the chemical trade surplus in September 1998; Completion of the Monsanto company's tender offer for agricultural genetics and seed producer DeKalb Genetics; Acquisition of the Union Camp company by International Paper.

The article presents information that a water chemical manufacturer Kemira is cutting cost due to tough market conditions for increasing profit in Europe and North America. It mentions that the profit percentage of the company dropped to 6.3 percent from 8.1 percent in 2011, and a sharp drop in the selling of some chemicals to wastewater industry is also considered as reason for cost-cutting. It informs that the company plans to cut cost on oil and gas used, and pulp and paper utilized.

The article discusses the outlook of the chemical industry in Latin America in 2009. The author believes that the region may avoid the worst of the petrochemical downgrowth but growth will slow. The paper provides information about chemical prices, international trade performance, supply and demand, production capacity and production efficiency in the region.

The article discusses the outlook of the chemical industry in Canada in 2009. The author believes that Canadian producers are not eager about the beginning of 2009 because of an unhappy ending in 2008. The paper provides information about chemical prices, international trade performance, supply and demand, production capacity and production efficiency in the country.

The article looks at the financial performance of Europe's chemical companies in the third quarter of 2006. Akzo Nobel CEO Hans Wijers expects 2006 to be a successful year with revenue growth and increased operational results at all segments. Lanxess experienced a slight decline in sales following divestments of its fibers and paper chemicals businesses.

Reports on the conduction of the 229th American Chemical Society's spring national meeting from March 13 to 17, 2005 in San Diego, California. Offer of the event of over 900 technical sessions and 9000 presentation papers; Exhibition of books, services, instrumentation and safety equipment; Availability of workshops for continuing education and professional development; Focus of the symposia on evolution of the chemical industry until 2015, chemistry academics and public outreach programs.

Reports the Environmental Protection Agency's data-storage plan for the chemical industry in the United States. Establishment of a standard for electronic records; Criteria for electronic record-keeping; Selection between paper or electronic formats.

Reports global developments in the chemical industry as of May 2001. Acquisition of paper chemicals plants by BASF; Divestiture of Eastman Chemical into two separate companies; Decline of chemical employment.

The article offers chemical and engineering industry news briefs in the U.S. as of January 12, 2015. Topics discussed include research on new polymer nanoparticles to prevent malaria parasites from infecting red blood cells, research on a paper-based device that determine the concentration of an acid or base in less than a minute and research on air pollutants released by passenger vehicles.

The article offers business news briefs related to chemical industry as of October 2014 including acquisition of Independence Oilfield Chemicals by Innospec, retirement of James L. Gallogly of LyondellBasell Industries and restructuring of paper chemicals business by BASF.

The article presents chemical industry news briefs as of August 2014. Researchers Dolores Bozovic and Jinwoo Cheon stimulated hair cells to help better understanding of cells function by magnetic nanoparticles. Taiwanese researchers Ying-Chih Liao, Si-Chen Lee, and Jr-Hau used ink-jet technology to print working memory on a piece of paper. Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) combined to allow chemists to identify compounds without full separation.

This section offers news briefs related to the chemical and engineering industry. Pacific University organic chemistry assistant professor David B. Cordes uses nitrile gloves to create chemistry-themed paintings. Celebrities attending the 2012 Golden Globa Awards ceremony received a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) collection kit in their giveaway bags. High school students from St. Mark's School in Massachusetts have folded a toilet tissue back on itself 13 times, achieving a paper-folding record.

The article discusses the highlights of 34th annual meeting of the Brazilian Chemical Society that was held on May 23-26, 2010 at the convention center of the Costão do Santinho Resort in Florianópolis, Brazil. The event, which embraces the theme "Chemistry for a Better World," served as a central focus for the country's celebrations of the International Year of Chemistry (IYC). Papers presented primarily zero in on natural product chemistry, chemical education, and analytical, environmental, inorganic, and organic materials.

The article discusses various papers published within the issue including one on green supply chain, an article on the relationships between consumer brand companies and raw material suppliers, and another on Doctor Bronner's Magic Soaps.

This section offers news briefs on the chemical industry as of June 28, 2010, including the sale of the fluorescent whitening agents for paper business of Kemira, the completion of the sale of the Styron styrenic polymer business of Dow Chemical, and the 50 million U.S. dollar funding received by Pacific Biosciences.

The article reports on the economic recovery of specialty chemical industry in 2010. Frederick M. Peterson, president of chemical industry consulting company Probe Economics Inc., states that the recovery in 2010 indicates an increase in demand for specialty chemicals including plastic additives and other durable products. According to Ray Will, senior consultant at SRI Consulting, the future demand for paper additives will become lower because of technological trends in the printing market.

The article reports that Coatex, a subsidiary of Arkema Inc., plans to build acrylic polymer production facilities in Changshu, China. The article notes that Changshu is poised to become the third-largest manufacturing site of Arkema. It states that the company is one of the producers of acrylic-based polymers used in various materials such as paper, paint, and cosmetics.

The article offers the best practices white paper for chemical inventory management in the U.S. It includes quantification of inventory management costs, development of an accurate cost awareness and management of chemical costs. It is stated that the inventory costs involve more than just the cost of the materials and include activities associated with management of the inventory.

The article reports on the European Commission's decision to levy price-fixing fines totaling roughly $120 million on producers of sodium chlorate, a paper-bleaching chemical. It notes that the penalized companies include Finnish Chemicals now owned by Kemira; Arkemia and its former parent Elf Aquitane; Aragonesas Industries y Energia; and Uralita. The companies were charged with fixing markets and allocating markets through meetings and other illicit contacts between late-1994 and 2000.

The article reports on the plans for research and development investments (R&D) by three European chemical makers in Shanghai, China. Kemira Oyj has opened an Asian Technology Center that will focus on the pulp and paper industries and has made cooperative agreements with Chinese universities. A foundation stone for an R&D facility that will target automotive, electronics and personal care industries was laid by Rhodia. Danisco has opened the Danisco Shanghai Center.

The article reports on the American Chemical Society's inventory management Webinar or Online Seminar. The Webinar features best practices techniques that could help ensure adoption of chemical inventory system and successful incorporation into laboratory practices. The paper provides contact information for interested parties.

The article reports that Dow Chemical has developed low-viscosity waterborne dispersions for a variety of applications, including paper, packaging and textiles. The company plans to produce commercial quantities of the propylene and ethylene-based resin dispersions by the middle of 2007. Dow Performance Plastics business development manager Bob Ranger explains the polyolefin performance properties of the resin dispersions, including water and chemical resistance.

The article reports that Canada has restricted the imports of four fluorochemicals used to impart stain or grease-resistance to paper, fabrics, and other materials. The Environment Canada and Health Canada issued the advisory to prevent the further increase of perfluorocarboxylic acids comprising nine or more carbons in the environment.

The article provides information on the actions taken by the American Chemical Society in 2005 in response to the following agenda: the examination of the future of the chemistry enterprise, secondary education, and the public's perception of chemistry. A final paper on the future of the industry is offered at the organization's website. To help address the shortage of chemistry-trained high school teachers in the U.S., resources for chemists or early retirees who want to transition into a second career as a teacher was created. In order to inform the public about chemical developments, the organization used the media during the National Chemistry Week to reach millions of people.