The Polyurethane Division of the Society of the Plastics Industry announced that it left SPI to affiliate with the American Plastics Council (APC).

The Synthetic Organic Chemical Manufacturers Association (SOCMA) has released a guide called Addressing Year 2000 Issues in Small and Medium-Sized Facilities that Handle Chemicals.

The latest inquiry by a number of industry associations finds that small- and medium- sized chemical manufacturers, formulators and distributors are substantially ahead of schedule for implementing plans to avert possible Y2K computer problems.

U.S. Silica has appointed three new distributors.

RPM has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Wassall PLC to acquire DAP Products and DAP Canada for $290 million in cash.

International Specialty Products (ISP) has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with FOSS NIR Systems.

The National Association for the Exchange of Industrial Resources is offering a free Taxcutter Kit to businesses.

The Particle Society of Minnesota is being formed in association with the Center for Interfacial Engineering at the University of Minnesota.

ISP has been named runner-up of Chemical News and Intelligence’s (CNI) Best Chemical Web Site Competition for its site at www.ispcorp.com.

The American Council of Independent Laboratories (ACIL) announced the availability of a Laboratory Capability Referral Network.