http://www.1888pressrelease.com Free Chemical / Dye Industry RSS. Subscribe to latest Chemical / Dye Industry News and press releases @ 1888 PressRelease.Com. (c) 2005-2009, 1888 Press Release.com. All rights reserved. http://www.1888pressrelease.com/cleaners-extend-reach-into-accessories-market-pr-166299.html Cleaning Products Manufacturer Adds a Polishing Ball to Extensive Line of Products. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/neopor-now-also-for-back-ventilated-curtain-facades-pr-166211.html Back-ventilated curtain facades extending to the high-rise building limit can now be efficiently thermally insulated with expandable polystyrene (EPS). Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-announces-new-brand-polyurethane-solutions-pr-164540.html The BASF brand is about to become more visible now for BASF's polyurethane customers all over the world. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-launches-starch-based-allergen-free-lycopene-for-bever-pr-163472.html Tomatoes, water melons, papayas and pink grapefruits: Responsible for their bright red color is the carotenoid lycopene. Apart from its coloring qualities lycopene is a potent antioxidant, which reduces the damaging effect of reactive oxygen species in human cells and helps promote cell protection. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/dow-and-basf-win-icheme-award-2009-for-jointly-developed-hpp-pr-163178.html The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and BASF announced today that they have received the Institution of Chemical Engineers’ Innovation and Excellence Award in Core Engineering for the ir jointly developed Hydrogen Peroxide to Propylene Oxide (HPPO) production technology. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/environmental-challenges-drive-research-in-catalysis-pr-163179.html Scientists are not usually known by their nicknames. Melanie Sanford, Professor at the University of Michigan, is an exception to that rule. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-to-realign-fuel-cell-business-pr-163183.html BASF is realigning its business for the fuel cell market. In the future, competencies for the production of high-temperature membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) will be concentrated in Somerset, New Jersey. Operational activities at the BASF Fuel Cell GmbH site in Frankfurt, Germany, will be discontinued effective December 31, 2009. BASF plans to close the Frankfurt site in the course of 2010. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/biodegradable-packaging-for-interceptor-mosquito-nets-pr-162671.html BASF has developed a fully biodegradable packaging system for its Interceptor® insecticide-treated mosquito nets. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/new-cordless-hammer-drill-from-bosch-made-of-ultramid-pr-161400.html For its new model GBH 36 V-LI Compact Professional especially lightweight and almost vibration-free cordless hammer drill, Bosch selected the resin Ultramid® B3EG7, a particularly rigid and impact-resistant glass fiber-reinforced grade of polyamide 6 from BASF, that meets the demanding requirements for durability. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/syngenta-ventures-invests-in-u-s-biotech-company-metabolon-pr-160181.html Syngenta Ventures announced today that it has made an equity investment in Metabolon, a privately-held U.S. biotechnology company focused on the use of metabolomics in research and diagnostics. This is the first direct investment by Syngenta Ventures, Syngenta’s newly-established corporate venture capital subsidiary. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/yash-launches-inreach-a-saas-solution-for-effective-managem-pr-159549.html YASH Launches inREACH, an on demand Web-based Solution based on SaaS for management of all REACH Compliance activities at low risk and in a cost effective manner. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-announces-its-intention-to-cease-activities-in-feluy-b-pr-158661.html BASF Antwerpen N.V. today announced its intention to close its 115,000 annual tons maleic anhydride (MA) production facility by the end of 2009 and to withdraw all BASF activities from its site in Feluy, Belgium. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/phenylephrine-from-basf-relieves-runny-noses-coughs-and-sor-pr-157229.html The BASF portfolio has a new addition: phenylephrine hydrochloride. The well-established substance provides fast, effective relief for runny noses. In nasal sprays, phenylephrine helps nasal membranes to decongest. They secrete less mucus as a result, and the blocked nose clears. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-expands-epoxy-resin-systems-lab-pr-157234.html BASF has expanded its application lab for epoxy resin systems at the Ludwigshafen site in which the company develops new systems and adapts their processing parameters to the specific processes of its customers. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-sales-and-earnings-better-than-expected-pr-157008.html BASF today announced first figures for the third quarter of 2009. Sales were €12.8 billion and thus 19% less than in the same period of 2008 and 2.4% more than in the second quarter of 2009. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/sri-venkateswara-chemicals-the-launch-of-their-new-business-pr-155044.html Sri Venkateswara Chemicals, Salem, is glad to announce the launch of our official business website www.indiamart.com/venkateswara/ which will surely enhance the search experience and will be of tremendous value to our customers. Sri Venkateswara Chemicals is one of the renowned name in the global arena for manufacturing and exporting qualitative Agricultural And Industrial Chemicals. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/soldering-rosin-flux-core-has-been-launched-onto-market-for-pr-154287.html The new product of Soldering Rosin Flux Core chemical materials has been launched onto the market for the lead free solder wire for electronic industries. Chemical soldering rosin flux core is a low residue rosin core designed specific for soldering application and the lead free solder wire manufacturing fully meeting Bellcore specification requirement. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/multi-stage-pedestrian-protection-concept-for-bmw-made-of-ul-pr-154709.html Of the plastic automobile components honored with an SPE Automotive Division Award 2009 (Europe), the Powertrain category included an innovative design for which BASF not only supplied the Ultramid® (polyamide) resin, but also assisted through provision of complex development methods. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/gvk-biosciences-shortlisted-for-the-european-outsourcing-awa-pr-153885.html GVK Biosciences Private Limited (GVK BIO), Asia’s leading research services company has been shortlisted for two European Outsourcing Awards 2009. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-specialty-foam-in-solar-collectors-from-the-heating-tec-pr-153784.html The international heating systems manufacturer Viessmann, Germany, now uses Basotect® to insulate its solar collectors. Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-and-csm-announce-joint-production-development-of-biobas-pr-153557.html BASF SE and CSM nv today announced the cooperation between their respective subsidiaries BASF Future Business GmbH and PURAC for the development of the production of biobased succinic acid. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/repela-tm-repellency-times-three-pr-152168.html Aversion Technologies introduces a new product named Repela (tm), which is a combination of Denatonium Benzoate and Natural Capsaicin. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/lightweight-stabilizer-from-contitech-made-of-basf-polyamide-pr-152573.html Sustainable solutions for lightweight vehicles that also fulfill aesthetic requirements: this is what today’s automakers are looking for. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/fully-automatic-husqvarna-mower-for-large-lawns-made-from-lu-pr-152133.html The new Automower® 260 ACX automatic lawnmower from the Swedish lawn and garden equipment manufacturer Husqvarna makes the tedious job of mowing large lawns a thing of the past. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/team-of-fraunhofer-ise-and-basf-nominated-for-the-german-fut-pr-151968.html On September 22, 2009, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and BASF were nominated for the German Future Prize for the joint development of Micronal® PCM, a microencapsulated latent heat storage material for construction materials. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/solderingrosinfluxcore-web-site-has-been-launched-on-sept-23-pr-151183.html This web site is the introduction of the Soldering Rosin Flux Core chemical materials for the lead free solder wire and soldering application for electronic industries.This is an important message to the lead free Telecore Plus specification solder wire suppliers and manufactures. And, green product for the EMS electronic assembly manufacturers. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-coatings-opens-state-of-the-art-training-center-for-spr-pr-150834.html BASF Coatings has opened its new Refinish Competence Centre (RCC) at the Münster-Hiltrup site, which means the company has one of the world’s most advanced information and training facilities for spraypainters. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-makes-it-to-top-flight-of-carbon-disclosure-leadership-pr-150837.html The international investor group Carbon Disclosure Project has again included BASF in the prestigious Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI). Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-raises-prices-for-certain-polyalcohols-pr-150419.html BASF is raising the prices for its polyalcohols. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-podcast-chemistry-makes-solar-energy-more-economical-pr-149813.html As a part of the future energy mix with other energy sources solar energy can make a sustainable contribution towards a low carbon society. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/styrenics-restructuring-makes-progress-pr-149817.html BASF is progressing with steps to restructure its styrenics business and has made another divestiture in its styrene value chain. BASF has signed an agreement to sell its Brazilian polystyrene business, including a production plant, to the petrochemical company Companhia Brasileira de Estireno (CBE), a Unigel subsidiary. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/line-x-celebrates-fifteen-years-as-industry-leader-pr-149160.html Over 500 Franchisees Spray Over 2.5 Million Trucks with LINE-X since 1993. LINE-X® Franchise Development Corporation (LINE-X), widely-known for being the industry leader in truck bed protection, is proud to announce its fifteen year anniversary. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-s-expanded-polyethylene-for-durable-sports-mats-pr-148292.html For durable, hard-wearing and safe sports mats, BASF offers Neopolen® E, an expanded polyethylene (EPE). The lightweight foam can be used as core material for gym mats because it keeps its resilience and has an optimal energy absorption behavior even after heavy use. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-catalysts-receives-european-regional-quality-award-from-pr-147631.html BASF’s Catalysts division has been awarded the European Regional Quality Award for powertrain systems from Nissan International S.A. The award recognizes outstanding achievement in delivering quality parts, responding quickly to quality issues and improving quality performance over the past year. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-restructures-polyamide-6-production-in-europe-pr-147634.html BASF is restructuring its production of polyamide 6 in Europe. In the future, production will be bundled at BASF’s two Verbund sites in Antwerp, Belgium, and Ludwigshafen, Germany. The production of polyamide 6 at a third European production site in Rudolstadt in the German state of Thuringia will be discontinued at the end of 2010. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-presents-innovative-products-for-the-solar-industry-in-pr-147281.html From September 21 - 24, BASF will be presenting its range of innovative products for the solar industry at the European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC) in Hamburg, Germany. The conference and exhibition, which is one of the most important worldwide for the solar and photovoltaic sector, will be taking place for the 24th time. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-increases-prices-for-isopropanolamines-in-europe-pr-146222.html With immediate effect , BASF is increasing the sales prices for isopropanolamines (IPOA) in Europe as follows. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-to-increase-prices-for-glues-pr-146226.html BASF has increased prices for glues from September. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-increases-prices-for-ethanolamines-in-europe-pr-145220.html With immediate effect , BASF is increasing the sales prices for ethanolamines (EOA) in Europe. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/syngenta-ceo-expresses-commitment-to-bringing-technology-and-pr-144453.html At the opening session of the Pan Africa Chemistry Network (PACN) Sustainable Water Conference in Nairobi, Kenya, Syngenta CEO, Mike Mack, emphasized the important role of technology and agronomic knowledge for the development of productive agriculture in Africa. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/syngenta-foundation-for-sustainable-agriculture-launches-syn-pr-144454.html Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture (SFSA) today announced a two-year public-private partnership between Syngenta, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and SFSA to rapidly identify and map genetic markers for use in wheat resistance breeding against Ug99 stem rust, a fungal disease which can cause devastating crop losses. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-increases-prices-for-carbonates-worldwide-pr-143811.html With immediate effect or as contracts allow , BASF is increasing the sales price for the carbonates. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/marketsandmarkets-global-renewable-chemicals-market-worth-u-pr-142052.html The renewable chemicals market includes all the chemicals obtained from renewable feedstock such as agricultural raw materials, agricultural waste products or biomass, microorganisms etc. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/line-x-industrial-coatings-to-launch-new-flame-retardant-mi-pr-141880.html LINE-X Industrial Coatings Division (LICD), a strategic business unit of LINE-X Protective Coatings (LINE-X), is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2008 in Las Vegas, Nev., September 22-24, 2008 (booth #02343). During the exposition, LICD will be launching their new mine-specific, flame retardant product XS-252. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-launches-magnetorheological-fluids-mrf-under-the-name-pr-140458.html BASF is launching magnetorheological fluids (MRF) which will now be available under the brand name Basonetic®. MRF have a remarkable, adjustable flow behavior that makes them suitable for applications in which power has to be controlled and transmitted on a continuous, variable basis. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/only-playing-the-game-is-better-pr-139734.html The Hans Walter Wild Stadium belonging to the German regional soccer team Spielvereinigung Bayreuth has the first soccer pitch in Germany to feature artificial turf from the Swiss company XL Turf. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/syngenta-to-acquire-monsanto-s-hybrid-sunflower-seeds-activi-pr-139414.html Syngenta announced today the signing of an agreement to acquire from Monsanto its global hybrid sunflower seeds activities for a consideration of $160 million, on a cash and debt-free basis. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/ctc-centro-de-tecnologia-canavieira-and-basf-enter-techn-pr-139168.html CTC – Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira and BASF announced today a cooperation agreement in plant biotechnology. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-sells-styrene-monomer-site-in-korea-pr-138819.html BASF has announced that it will sell its styrene monomer site in Ulsan, Korea, to SK Energy, a South Korean refining company. The contract comprises the plant with a capacity of 320,000 metric tons of styrene monomer per year and the 50,000 square meter site, which is situated within SK’s production complex . The two companies have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.1888pressrelease.com/basf-improves-earnings-after-weak-start-to-the-year-pr-137783.html BASF’s sales and earnings were again negatively impacted by the ongoing global economic crisis in the second quarter of 2009. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT