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Pilot Chemical to Partner with Kao Corp. on Sustainable Surfactant Technology

January 30, 2025

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced an exclusive partnership with Kao Corp. to bring a new sustainable surfactant technology to the North American market.

Nouryon Announces ISCC PLUS Certification for Green MCA

December 14, 2023

Nouryon is now certified to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification standard ISCC PLUS for the production of green monochloroacetic acid (MCA) at its site in Delfzijl, the Netherlands.

Stepan to Acquire U.S. Surfactants Producer

September 21, 2022

Stepan Co. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the surfactant business and associated assets of PerformanX Specialty Chemicals, LLC.

ADEKA Reactive Surfactants Receive New FDA Approval for Food-Contact Adhesives

ADEKA recently received FDA approval to increase usage levels up to 3% by weight (dry), reportedly allowing adhesive manufacturers to achieve optimal polymerization stability.

December 3, 2020

ADEKA Corp. recently announced that its REASOAP series has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to increase maximum usage levels in accordance with FDA 21 CFR 175.105 (Adhesives) and 175.125 (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives).

Ask Dr. Dave

Surfactants and Sustainability

We hear that some surfactants have been banned. Is it a problem in the adhesives and sealants that we manufacture?

Dave Dunn Ph.D.

August 28, 2020

Surfactants are widely used in a range of adhesives and sealants, primarily to promote the wetting of surfaces to promote adhesion. Unfortunately, some of them have been found to have suspect toxicity profiles or environmental issues.

EVONIK: Low-VOC Additive for Coatings

In addition to lower VOC content and improved product labeling, SURFYNOL 104 Z defoams, wets, improves leveling, and has no negative impact on the formulation.

June 25, 2020

Evonik’s Coating Additives business line recently announced a new-generation SURFYNOL 104 Z additive that contains virtually no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Huntsman Completes Sale of Chemical Intermediates and Surfactants Businesses to Indorama Ventures for $2 Billion

The transaction comprises a cash purchase price of approximately $1.93 billion, which includes estimated adjustments to the purchase price for working capital, plus the transfer of up to approximately $76 million in net underfunded pension and other post-employment benefit liabilities.

January 7, 2020

Huntsman Corp. has completed the previously announced sale of its chemical intermediates businesses, which includes PO/MTBE, and its surfactants businesses to Indorama Ventures for approximately $2 billion.

Pilot Chemical Expands Distribution Sales Team

Chris Urban, Patrick Conover, Cathi Mowery, and Hannah Davis have joined Pilot Chemical to support the growth of the company’s surfactant and biocide product lines.

August 15, 2019

Pilot Chemical Co. recently announced several additions to its sales team.

Huntsman to Sell Chemical Intermediates and Surfactants Businesses to Indorama Ventures for $2.1 Billion

Under the terms of the agreement, Indorama Ventures would acquire Huntsman’s manufacturing facilities located in Port Neches, Texas; Dayton, Texas; Chocolate Bayou, Texas; Ankleshwar, India; and Botany, Australia.

August 14, 2019

Huntsman Corp. recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its chemical intermediates businesses, which includes PO/MTBE, and its surfactants businesses to Indorama Ventures in a transaction valued at $2.076 billion.

Top 5 News that Sticks

H.B. Fuller First-Quarter Income Makes Top News

Readers were most drawn to news about H.B. Fuller’s first-quarter income last week.

Teresa McPherson

April 16, 2018

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.