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   Dioxins usually refer to a group of highly toxic chlorinated compounds  The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) does not have an acceptable level for exposure, but has an “Action Level” of 1000 parts per trillion (ppt) for the most toxic dioxin (2,3,7,8- tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin)....

Look to businesses Dow is keeping and upstream and downstream raw materials, intermediates and products.

The energy value of a molecule is generally at a discount to the chemical value. The octane value of ethanol places it at a premium to energy value, but still at a discount to chemical value. Glycerol is as readily made into chemical intermediates as into ethanol 

Motorola has long suffered from a lack of strategic vision, the absence of a clear articulation of who they are and what business they're in, and an inability to capture their full measure of value from the technology they create. The company has arguably some of the most brilliant engineers and technologists...

The profitability of Chemical Giants rests on plastics growth. Will overseas demand for plastics continue to support the U.S. petrol-chemical producers?

The world demand on energy continues to surpass supply. Climate change because of emissions adds to the complexity of the problem. First we should address ways to reduce energy consumption. One way is to invest in technologies for efficient use of energy. Current technologies generally use 7 to 9% of...

While ICI remains a very good option for Akzo, they do have other acquisition options for growing their coatings business and maintaining their global market share lead.  These options include Sherwin Williams, PPG, Valspar and DuPont Performance Coatings (carve-out). Each of these target brings...

If we are speaking of recycled tire rubber the answer is absolutely YES its worth the effort. If we are discussing recycled polyolefins or condensation polymers its YES and NO depending on the end use application. However, recent developments in molecular and supramolecular technology has allow new...

U.S. just won't give up driving, despite high gasoline prices. Refiners still adding capacity to meet demand. The new gasoline formula keeps refiners adjusting their units.

Ethanol in the U.S. will be costly.Ethanol producers will get squeezed.U.S. consumers will feel the pich of ethanol across many products.