Daily reporting on the chemicals and raw-materials industry — regulation, supply chains, pricing, safety,
and innovation — written for procurement managers, R&D chemists, and supplier sales teams.
A practical guide for procurement teams on evaluating aldehyde and ester reagents based on purity, stability, safety and cost. Highlights key criteria and compares three widely used building blocks.
A concise comparison of common amide‑forming reagents, focusing on cost, reactivity, safety and regulatory considerations to help procurement teams make informed choices.
The EU has added 150 new substances to the REACH Candidate List of SVHCs, tightening compliance demands. This article outlines the practical steps suppliers need to take before the January 2027 deadline.
Dimethyl ether (DME) is gaining traction as a clean‑burning marine fuel and as a green solvent for battery electrolyte production, offering a versatile bridge between renewable gas and next‑generation energy storage.
Electrochemical flow reactors are reshaping bulk and fine‑chemical production by merging electricity‑driven transformations with continuous processing, offering speed, safety and sustainability.
electrochemistry
flow chemistry
sustainability
process innovation
The European Commission’s recent REACH amendment tightens criteria for endocrine‑disrupting substances and introduces new registration deadlines. Suppliers must adjust compliance programmes, data management and supply‑chain contracts to avoid market disruptions.
Recent revisions to GHS classification and OSHA standards tighten controls on brucine, a toxic alkaloid used in research. This guide summarises the new requirements and practical steps for safe handling in the laboratory and manufacturing environments.
A recent breakthrough uses 2-Phenylpropionic acid as a renewable monomer for high‑performance, compostable packaging, offering a viable alternative to fossil‑based plastics.
Recent EU CLP amendments tighten classification and storage requirements for 1,3‑Bis(2,4‑dichlorophenyl)urea. This article outlines the new safety measures and practical steps for procurement and R&D teams.
Houthi attacks on Red Sea routes have triggered delays and price spikes for key intermediates such as 2‑Butene, 1,1‑dimethoxy‑. Procurement teams must reassess risk‑mitigation strategies amid an evolving geopolitical landscape.
Renewable production of (2S)-2‑aminobutanamide offers a low‑carbon route to biodegradable polyamides and pharmaceutical intermediates, aligning with EU circular‑economy targets. The article examines feedstock options, market drivers and regulatory context.
green chemistry
circular economy
bio-based
polyamides
Recent REACH amendments and OSHA revisions tighten controls on 3‑Chloro‑2‑methylpropyl(dimethyl)amine. This article outlines the new classification, transport limits and practical handling steps for procurement and R&D teams.
regulation
safety
handling
hazardous-material
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