Tag: chemical

Cayman Chemical Introduces a New Tool to Study Protein-Lipid Interactions

 Cayman Chemical, a leading supplier of bioactive lipids, has developed Cayman LipiDOT Strips™ as a research tool for the rapid identification of protein-lipid interactions. This new tool allows researchers to maximize the information gained from early protein-lipid interaction screening campaigns, giving researchers greater insight into protein-lipid interactions while being simple to perform, low cost, and easily completed in a single day. Cayman LipiDOT Strips™ can be used to identify one or more lipids interacting with a protein of interest, assess a protein’s relative lipid-binding specificity, and/or identify protein candidates for in-depth lipid-binding analysis. By identifying new lipid-protein interactions, researchers can ... Read more

Sun Chemical to Increase Prices and Surcharges on Inks, Coatings, Consumables, and Adhesives in EMEA

Price Increase Addresses Unprecedented Inflation of Utilities/Energy and Labour Costs SOUTH NORMANTON, UK  – WEBWIRE – Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Sun Chemical will increase prices across its entire portfolio of packaging, commercial sheetfed, and screen inks, coatings, consumables, and adhesives in Europe, Middle East and Africa, effective immediately. The current geopolitical situation in Europe continues to upset the unprecedented inflationary trends further, with severe impact onto operating costs—including utilities and labour costs—through the entire supply chain. Sun Chemical continues to strive to find ways of mitigating these costs, but the magnitude and speed of cost increases ... Read more

Sun Chemical Returns to Labelexpo Americas 2022

WEBWIRE – Monday, August 15, 2022 Using the theme “Power of Labels,” Sun Chemical will showcase and present its complete portfolio of solutions for the packaging and narrow web, tag and label markets to converters across North and South America during Labelexpo Americas 2022 from September 13-15 in Rosemont, Ill. “Our commitment to sustainability continues to be a fundamental part of our innovation and product development at Sun Chemical,” said Dennis Sweet, Vice President NWTL, Commercial, Rycoline and Distributors. “We’re excited to be back at Labelexpo Americas 2022 to highlight our sustainable product offerings and provide an opportunity to reconnect with ... Read more

Sun Chemical Brings Distribution Business In-house

PARSIPPANY, N.J., USA  – WEBWIRE – Friday, July 15, 2022 As of July 1, 2022, Sun Chemical has assumed responsibility for home and personal care colorants, which were previously distributed by BTC Europe GmbH. As a part of this business transfer, all future sales, samples and literature will be managed by Sun Chemical. This includes the popular tradenames Puricolor®, Iragon® and Pigmosol®, which contain a variety of dyes, pigments and preparations. “We are excited to continue expanding our color portfolio and grow in the home and personal care market,” said Bart Vanderbiest, Global Business Director of Cosmetics, Sun ... Read more

SDK and Microwave Chemical Start Joint Development of New Microwave-based Chemical Recycling Technology to Directly Transform Used Plastic into Basic Chemical Feedstock

Showa Denko (SDK) (Tokyo: 4004) and Microwave Chemical Co., Ltd. (Microwave Chemical) have started joint development of a new microwave-based chemical recycling technology to directly transform used plastic into basic chemical feedstock. The two companies are implementing various steps to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, and aim to commercialize the new technology soon.SDK and Microwave Chemical will aim to develop a technology that decomposes used plastic containers and packaging by irradiating microwave, thereby producing basic chemical feedstock such as ethylene and propylene. By the end of this year, the two companies will study conditions for formation of product through microwave ... Read more