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The article presents the profile of the chemical company Ingevity, which is a former specialty chemical business of the paper company MeadWestvaco and includes information on its net income, employees and sales. Topics include the business stated to have increased sales at a double-digit annual rate from 2010 to 2014, and low performance of its chemicals business largely because of slow sales of drilling additives to the slumping oil and gas industry.

The article discusses the efforts to develop and use environmentally friendly products in response to calls for sustainability. The Catholic Church encouraged an ecological conversion of Catholics while the United Nations introduced a set of sustainable development goals. According to market research firm Packaged Facts, sales of cleaning products marketed as green or environmentally friendly dropped from 2010 to 2014 despite the efforts.

The article talks about pharmaceutical chemical manufacturers exhibiting at the CPhI North America exhibition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania have reported another year of record growth and investment. Topics discussed include active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) Contract Manufacturing Company PCI Synthesis having completed its sixth year of double digit growth.

The article focuses on the laundry products like the Tide Plus Bleach Alternative HE Liquid from multi-national consumer goods corporation Procter and Gamble. It discusses the liquid detergent's use of temperamental and reactive bleach, use of encapsulation for fragrance on the fabrics, and technology of cleaning. It also discusses the working of the beaches and microencapsulation on the cleaning of the fabric which includes coacervation, interfacial polymerization, and in situ polymerization.

The article offers brief profile of P2 Science which is making ozonolysis safe for manufacturing founded by Paul Anastas and Patrick Foley. Topics discussed include company wants to use continuous-flow technology to make ozonolysis safe for chemical manufacturing, company is targeting aldehyde and ketone fragrance chemicals made by reacting ozone with renewable fatty acids and terpenes and Azelaic acid is used in acne and skin-whitening products.

The article discusses efforts of U.S. chemical makers to develop new solvents for cleaning products for home and industry. Topics include harmful effects of the solvent ethylene glycol monobutyl ether (EGBE), the use of cellulosic ethanol as a solvent in the detergent Tide Coldwater Clean by Procter & Gamble and DuPont, the use of Segetis' solvent ethyl levulinate glycerol ketal in cleaners by Method and Seventh Generation, and efforts of Eastman Chemical to launch a safe and effective solvent.

The article discusses the move of the paper industry in the U.S. to recover ubiquitous tree biopolymer. It states that paper companies use improved separation technology to recover the burned lignin. It mentions that the paper companies remove lignin from cellulose in two ways, the sulfite pulping process and acid precipitation.

The article focuses on the development of the Intuvo 9000 gas chromatograph by scientific instrument maker Agilent Technologies under the leadership of chromatographer Joseph L. Hedrick. Topics covered include the improvement in the instrument's ease of use and speed, the priority given by lab managers on leak prevention and the incorporation of the Guard Chip between injection port and column.

The article discusses the introduction of consumer product guidelines related to safety issues formulated by industrial regulators for consumers. It mentions that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the Design for the Environment (DfE) program for creating safer consumer products. It highlights the online service entitled GoodGuide launched in 2007 which provides information related to safety including health, environmental and social data of products.

The article explores the introduction of single-load laundry detergent capsules into the U.S. market. Chemical industry experts believe that the products will be successful despite previous failures of similar ideas, pointing to the improved formulation of the polyvinyl alcohol films encapsulating the detergents, the success of these products in Great Britain since 2000, and U.S. consumer acceptance of capsule formulations in other products such as dishwasher detergents and stain removers.

The article features Kurt Bock, the new chairman of German chemical company Badische Anilin und Soda Fabrik (BASF) as of June 2011. It notes that BASF has 400 production sites and subsidiaries in more than 80 countries. After finishing a business administration degree at university followed by a doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in economics, Bock joined BASF in 1985. It also discusses the complex range of businesses managed under BASF, at which Bock claims they are successful.

The article offers a look at the efforts of automatic dishwasher detergent (ADW) manufacturers in the U.S. to seek the help of the chemical industry to make their products phosphate free. It cites the response of consumers to the initiative of Procter & Gamble to lessen the phosphate content of its Cascade ADW. The alternative products being promoted by the chemical industry to address the phosphate gap in the ADW industry are also mentioned. The role of protease and amylase enzymes in phosphate-free ADW is also explained.

The article presents a case study of Cytokinetics Inc., which has worked with the pharmaceutical chemical manufacturer, Irix Pharmaceuticals Inc., to develop a synthetic small-molecule drugs to treat diseases. It states that Irix has used the medicinal chemistry process in manufacturing ispinesib, and create new approach of introducing ispinesib's chiral center with a D-amino acid. It mentions that Irix was awarded the patent for using amino acid to introduce chirality into an ispinesib.

The article discusses the innovations done by laundry detergent makers and the suppliers of their raw materials to come up with environment friendly and efficient cleaning ingredients. It states on the impact of global recession for laundry product makers to be challenged in adjusting its product to meet the needs of the consumers. Furthermore, innovations done by various laundry detergent makers such as Procter & Gamble (P&G) and Henkel are also given.

The article reports on the chemical plants including DuPont which are about to close due to global economic downturn. In May 2009, DuPont informed their customers that they would close the Hypalon plant which is the only U.S. plant of its kind. Edward Pruitt, chief procurement officer of Sun Chemical states that this closure exposes manufacturers and their clients to additional cost risks. Moreover, the Dow and Nova Chemicals Corp. are also shutting down without local production in the U.S.

The article focuses on the recycling issues in the use of polypropylene plastic. Scott Saunders, general manager of KW Plastics, has innovated ways on how to recycle polypropylene. It states that the KW plant in Alaska has already initiated the conversion of polypropylene in to pellets that are further processed into paint containers and molded products. It also discusses how Saunders, with his company, takes responsibility on the recycling process in the community they operate in.

The article reports on detergent and cleaning products manufacturers' increased focus on developing greener products. The author reports that Clorox's launch of its Green Works brand had changed the market for hardsurface cleaners. Clorox expanded the line to include hand dishwashing liquids and cleaning wipes. Other manufacturers that launched environmentally-friendly cleaning products are reported.

The article reports that the chemical manufacturers in Europe have been trying to end the production of mercury-based chlor-alkali. It states that the companies are racing to meet an end-of-2017 deadline to move to free method of manufacturing chlorine and caustic soda. It mentions that some of the chemical companies have not embraced the deadline on December 11, 2017.

The article discusses how several chemists downsized out from big pharmaceutical companies are finding new careers with contract research organizations in the U.S. Many Western chemical companies are reconsidering the way they conduct research. Many are closing down their research and development laboratories and are employing contract research organizations. Some of chemists who are finding work with contract research organizations are Yanping Chen, John Perumattam and Bill Smith.

The article provides information related to sustainability in business enterprises. Chemical companies see sustainability as an opportunity both for a cleaner, greener world and for bigger sales and profits. Neil C. Hawkins, Dow Chemical's vice president for sustainability, view sustainability as a business opportunity. He added that every product his company produces is used because it is needed and safe to the environment if used correctly.

Information about the topics discussed at the Semicon West and Intersolar North America trade shows at Moscone Center in San Francisco, California in July 2008 is presented. The trade shows showed the efforts of chemical companies to sell chemical and gases to the semiconductor sector to supply the photovoltaic industry. The event featured several executives in the chemical market including Corning F. Painter of Air Products & Chemicals Inc. and Christophe Fontaine of Air Liquide America Corp.

The article reports on CVC Capital Partners' payment of more than $3.5 billion for a 25.01 percent ownership stake in Evonik Industries. It reveals that company executives are looking forward to finally shifting the focus away from the political and financial machinations behind the creation of Evonik and toward the growth and profit potential of the businesses they are running.

The article focuses on how chemical firms which supply the cleaning products industry are responding to increasing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products in the U.S. It is stated that consumer product companies like Clorox should venture into the market for the so-called green cleaning products. In addition, chemical companies are reducing packaging and avoiding certain ingredients at the behest of retailers.

The article reports on the increase in demand for industrial-strength bleach in the U.S. The largest commercial use of bleach is treating water, either municipal drinking water or wastewater from cities and factories. A report by the Center for American Progress in 2006 found that 174 wastewater facilities and drinking-water plants across the country had shifted from chlorine gas to bleach as a water treatment chemical since 1999, when a federal risk-management planning program went into effect.

The article discusses the efforts of several chemical companies to upgrade cleaners for next-generation computer chips. DuPont EKC Technology has developed CuSolve EKC520, an aqueous cleaner designed to remove photoresist ash as well as trace copper oxide and organometallic copper compounds. ATMI Inc. has developed Ideal Clean 815, a fluoride-based formula for aluminum post-etch residue removal. General Chemical has developed photoresist removers and other cleaning and stripping formulas.

The article focuses on the effect of electronics industry's move to next-generation computer chips to the ingenuity of chemical suppliers. Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) revealed its new circuit-line lithography and insulating techniques. However, TI changed its strategy to use high-k dielectrics in some of its logic chips due to the uncertainty penetrating the semiconductor world as chip architecture evolves to smaller dimensions. New materials offer patent protection for their manufacturers.

The article reports on the decision of cleaning products industry to embrace sustainability due to the insistence of Wal-Mart, legislators and the public in the U.S. A plan to measure its 60,000 worldwide suppliers on their ability to reduce packaging by Wal-Mart. Huntsman launched a business unit charged with enhancing its practice of green chemistry that reduces the use or generation of hazardous products.

The article discusses the development of carpet recycling industries in the U.S. The recycling industries largely attribute the success of their businesses to development of carpet codes and higher prices for crude oil which driven up the cost of nylon fiber and other feedstock for synthetic carpet. According to Steve Bradfield, director for environmental affairs for Shaw Carpets Ltd., ingredients other than fiber are converted into a hard coproduct which is sold as a high-energy fuel.

The article focuses on the life and career of former scientists at E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. after the company closed most of its businesses. In 1995, the company was considered as one of the world's largest companies employing 105,000 people worldwide. When du Pont sold its large business, many of its employees ended at new firms. These firms are providing opportunities for these employees in an entrepreneurial environment. Stories of former scientists of the company are offered.

The article discusses the contention of Japanese fine chemicals makers to further their business through outsourcing. Though outsourcing of drug ingredients rises, still its drug companies have kept to their conservative ways. Another is the restructuring at some drug companies that creates separate manufacturing subsidiaries. These can be attributed to the regulation of Japan's Pharmaceutical Affairs Law to market and manufacture new drugs just like U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

The article reports that several consumer product manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble Co. and Henkel Corp., have launched innovative detergents with fabric-softener in the U.S. Such innovation spurred many laboratories of special chemical companies to develop ingredients that these companies could used. These companies have developed patent protected formulas for their softergents. The types of ingredients used by these companies for their laundry products are described in this article. INSET: Technology At Heart Of New Product..

The article presents the third set of vignettes of recipients of awards administered by the American Chemical Society for 2006 at the 231st American Chemical Society national meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. Award recipients include Ralph F. Hirschmann, F. Fleming Crim Jr., Alan Davison, Donald H. Levy and Edward I. Solomon.

Reports that chemistry services industry in the U.S. struggles to adapt to new global outsourcing environment. Demands for chemistry services from drug companies; Challenges faced by pure contract research organizations; Assertion of most chemistry services executives that the business they are in today is much different and much more difficult than it was just a few years ago INSET: France's Cytomics Goes Offshore‗To U.S.…..

Reports on the acceleration in research and development (R&D) in surface modification among specialty chemical makers serving consumer product companies. Efforts of home and fabric care companies to keep their competitive edge; Active research in controlled delivery of fragrance and active ingredients for heavy-duty laundry detergents; Efforts of firms to adopt their cleaning chemistry to lower priced products sold in the developing world; R&D strategies of Procter & Gamble, Clorox, Henkel and BASF.

Highlights the Semicon West Semiconductor equipment and materials trade show in San Francisco, California. Intention of the chemical makers to enter in the chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) slurries; Introduction of CMP tool by Applied Materials and Novellus; Financial performance of the chemical companies.

Focuses on the electronic chemicals sector in the U.S. Market expectations of chemical suppliers following the growth in semiconductor sales in 2004; Annual growth of the semiconductor materials business; Challenges faced by companies that provide next-generation photoresist and dielectric materials to electronics customers.

Discusses the reevaluation of strategies by suppliers for active ingredient development due to the success of midtier brands. Innovative effects of the development on cost; Introduction of premium brand innovations; Efforts of companies in developing quality ingredients that are cost-effective; Significance of the encapsulation technology used in the fragrance of soaps and detergents for other developments.

Examines the impact of the brain drain trend for U.S. Chemists in the labor sector of drug discovery chemists. Recognition by the U.S. of the importance of activities with high economic value; Concern on the quality of output if research and development follow the trend of marketing to outsource; Consideration of the rise of research efforts in Russia and other Southeast countries; Absence of data on the impact of outsourcing.

Focuses on the challenges faced by electronic chemical companies. Research and development of materials for smaller and faster computer chips; Cost-cutting programs implemented by semiconductor manufacturers; Changes in photolithography and metal used by the semiconductor industry; Joint development agreement with semiconductor companies.

Focuses on pharmaceutical outsourcing in the United States. List of top contract manufacturers; Emphasis on commercial-scale manufacturing; Development agreement between DSM and GelTex Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Focuses on the collaboration in the chemical industry for research and development. Growth in the use of development partnership by Henkel; Reason for the increase in partnership; Focus of the projects on consumer-driven benefits. INSETS: Diverging Trends Drive Percarbonate.;Wrinkle Reduction Evades Detergent Researchers..

Focuses on the participation of drug manufacturers on the contract manufacturing market. Growth in the sales of custom synthesis of Merck; Concentration of Boehringer Ingelheim Chemicals on active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing; Participation of GlaxoSmithKline in chemical synthesis plant selling.