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Fire resistant workwear for petchem plants - BA film
This trailer was running on the on-demand film system on a recent flight.
Companies phase out flame retardant
Chemical companies Albemarle, Chemtura and ICL just announced today that they will phase out their flame retardant Deca-BDE even though it has been deemed safe for years by scientific studies The companies have committed to end production, importation, and sales...
Wood or plastic?
The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association put out a press release yesterday about the possible toxic hazards of plastic pallets because they contain the flame retardant deca-bromine.
Wood or plastic?
The National Wooden Pallet and Container Association put out a press release yesterday about the possible toxic hazards of plastic pallets because they contain the flame retardant deca-bromine. Non-fire retardant plastic pallets, meanwhile, can pose fire hazards according to...
Showing green muscles at trade shows
Another year starts for chemical companies to strut their green stuff at numerous trade shows. At this month alone, Rohm and Haas is gearing up for the incoming Sustainable Package Design Expo in Florida. The company says its focus is...
Green chemicals for the month
Here are some of the new green chemicals introduced in November. I'm predicting a lot more of these new
October green chems
I'm having a little difficulty finding newly launched green chemicals from last month. Could it be that some of the laboratories are taking a break? Or maybe companies are a little bit prudent these days in launching new products. We'll...
Fire retardant ban rose from the ashes
After being dismissed in California's legislation floor last year, the bill AB 706 was again revived although slightly amended in August 4 by its sponsor, Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco).
Fire retardant ban rose from the ashes
After being dismissed in California's legislation floor last year, the bill AB 706 was again revived although slightly amended in August 4 by its sponsor, Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco). This time, AB 706 does not outrightly proposed a ban...
Talk green with Samsung
Electronic giant Samsung officially launched its new bioplastic-based cellular phone in Korea today.
