Chemicals
DuPont sued in US over cancer-causing C8 chemical used in Teflon
28 Oct 2013
The chemical, which is believed to cause kidney and testicular cancers and thyroid diseases, is used in Teflon, a coating material for utensils and clothing
DuPont to spin off performance chemicals unit
25 Oct 2013
The unit will be separated through a tax-free spin-off into new company, which will be 100-per cent owned by DuPont shareholders.
Belgium’s Solvay to buy Chemlogics for $1.345 billion
08 Oct 2013
Solvay says that the acquisition will help it become a leader with an extensive portfolio of tailored chemical solutions for the fast-growing oil and gas market
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