The three-dimensional structures of hyperbranched materials have made them attractive in many important applications. However, the preparation of hyperbranched materials remains challenging. The ...

TOKYO, June 26 (Reuters) - Japanese chemical maker Tosoh Corp said on Tuesday it is preparing to restart its No.3 vinyl chloride monomer plant in western Japan from Wednesday, marking the first ...

FRANKFURT, GERMANY (Jan. 9, 11:15 a.m. ET) — Styrolution Group GmbH has created a new business unit devoted to its styrene monomer business. This leaves its regional business units to focus ...

The creation of plastics from polymers is now an old industry. So, there are many methods, sub-methods, and specific synthetic variations now used by academics and industry scientists to create ...

The use of plastics materials has increased dramatically throughout the world over the past 50 years, and now stands at roughly 100 billion pounds. Commercial plastics are known as resins in North ...

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PPG Industries (NYS: PPG) today announced that it has declared force majeure for vinyl chloride monomer manufactured at the company's Lake Charles, La., chemicals complex ...

Recent strategic moves by resin makers could change the look of the global materials market, especially in Europe. Earlier this month, LyondellBasell Industries of Houston launched a strategic review ...

TOKYO, May 9 (Reuters) - Tosoh Corp restarted one of its three vinyl chloride monomer plants in western Japan on Tuesday, the Japanese chemicals maker said on Wednesday, marking the first restart at ...