Commonly asked questions about Neon
Neon is an inert gas & it’s a part of the noble gasses group in periodic table. Neon is a colourless gas; it has no odour or taste and weighs not as much as air. Neon is found in less quantity, & is found inside the stones of Earth’s crust and also in the planet’s atmosphere. Neon ends up turning liquid at a temperature of -246.048 degrees Celsius and freezes at 2.5 degrees below that temperature. Neon gas produces a bright light with an orange-red tint under low pressure & electrical current. Neon was found by freezing the chemical element argon. Read More
Silica flour market & forecast 2016-2024
Silica Flour Market size was worth over $350 million in 2015 and is expected to grow at over 7 percent between 2016 and 2024, according to a report by Global Market Insights Inc. Increasing glass demand and thriving construction industry are the major factors spurring the growth of silica flour market globally. Improved living standards, enhanced lifestyles and variations in climates have extended the innovations in glass sector on a regular basis as per the consumer demand. The rise of new commercial and residential projects in developing countries. Read More
Aiming for global MCA leadership
The chemical business of AkzoNobel has about 5 billion turnovers. We have 5 business areas- namely Industrial Chemicals producing salt and chemicals like chlorines, caustic soda, monochloroacetic acid, etc; Polymer Chemicals which produce catalysts for polymer and plastic industry; Surfactants; Pulp & Performance Chemicals and Ethylene & Sulphur derivate production units. We are the global market and technology leader of MCA and we are trying to expand the position further as the demand for MCA is growing in the emerging countries. Read More
Skin-massaging rejuvenating device
Skin aging is a complex biological process affected by internal and external factors. Skin aging signs concern different compartment of the skin: the epidermis, the dermis and the hypodermis. It mainly impacts the production of proteins in the extracellular dermal matrix leading to damage to the elastic fibers, lost of skin firmness and wrinkles appearance. The classic approach in beauty care to fight skin ageing, consists in associating chemical or natural ingredients presenting a biological activity and to formulate them in an optimal way. Read More
The growth in the world’s population is posing increasing challenges along the food supply chain, on precious resources, housing and on transportation. Among these challenges, two principal needs can be distinguished: those for improvements in sustainability and in efficiency. 
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA: Australian scientists have paved the way for carbon neutral fuel with the development of a new efficient catalyst that converts 
In an interview, Soumitra Satapathi, assistant professor at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee in Uttarakhand with Chemical Today Magazine speaks about the research – on making dye sensitised solar cells from jamuns which are cost effective and eco-friendly. Jamun is a purple coloured fruit, known as Java Plum. It is native to India and adjoining regions of Southeast Asia. In our research, we are trying to replace costly Ru-based sensitiser with low-cost natural products ie. dye sensitised solar cells (DSSCs) or Gratzel cells. Jamun based DSSC. 
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In an interview, Rohit Aggarwal, President, Huntsman Textile Effects with Chemical Today Magazine points out that consumers are increasingly looking for textiles that are not only sustainable but which provide comfort and the performance levels required for an active lifestyle. This has been the driving force for the company. Several forces are reshaping the global textile industry. Consumers today are demanding a cleaner and more transparent textile supply chain, which puts pressure on brands and retailers and, ultimately, on the mills that serve them. 
In an interview, Susheel Kumar Mittal, Director, Supply Chain & Information Services, South Asia, BASF with Chemical Today Magazine delves on how safe and effective logistics of hazardous chemicals is becoming an unavoidable part of the industry supply chain. Material flows are becoming increasingly global in the chemical industry. China now leads in global chemical production. With capacities coming back in the US and the Middle East, we will continue to see globally integrated and complex supply chains. 
NOIDA, INDIA: Robust growth in tire manufacturing industries and increasing production of automotive units to drive consumption of carbon black in India through 2026. According to TechSci Research report, “India Carbon Black Market By Type, By Application, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2012-2026’’, India carbon black market is forecast to surpass $2 billion by 2026. Carbon black is a pure elemental form of carbon and is available as a fine powder and pellets. Carbon black is majorly used as key raw material in tire. 
In an interview, Friedhelm Felten, Executive Vice President and Head, Pigments & Functional Materials, Merck with Chemical Today Magazine talks at length about how factors like digitization, individualization and miniaturization will have a major role for the global pigments industry in changing its colours. Our customers operate within a very diverse range of industries, and each industry has its individual trends. However, for cosmetic applications, the trends are strongly driven by the fashion industry where the latest trends in colour and effects. 
The external climatic conditions and temperature variations associated with aerial transportation has generated the need of operation and maintenance activities in aircrafts, which in turn has generated a considerable demand for aircraft cleaning chemical. Stringent quality inspections and related checks are conducted during every scheduled take offs and landings of an aircraft. The aircraft cleaning chemical ensures the performance, safety and aesthetics of an aircraft body protecting it, according to a report by Future Market Insights. 
As per European legislation, a biocide is a microorganism or chemical substance meant to destroy, render harmless, deter or control a harmful organism through either biological or chemical means. Some types of biocides sold in the global biocides market include metallic compounds, halogen compounds, organic acids, organosulfur, phenolics and many others. Biocides are widely used in wood preservation, water treatment, personal care, food & beverages and the paint & coating industry,according to a reportFuture Market Insights. 
MONHEIM, GERMANY: Bayer has entered into a two-year research agreement with the Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences (SIBS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The aim of the agreement is to improve wheat yields by sharing cutting-edge science and applying new models for improved photosynthetic efficiency in plants. Under the new collaboration, researchers from SIBS will work closely together with Bayer on developing and validating a wheat canopy photosynthesis model. The world population is growing. 
Chemically, sodium acetate is a mixture of various elements sodium (Na) atom, two carbon(C) atoms, two oxygen (O) atoms, and 3 hydrogen (H) atoms. When we technically writing this chemical, it is represented as C2H3NaO2. Generally, it appears as a white hygroscopic or water-attracting crystalline powder. 
Sensient Fragrances hold a global position leveraging fragrance compounds, aroma chemicals and essential oils to provide best in class, sustainable and integrated solutions. We merge technological developments with pure inspiration & creativity with mood trends, fashion and market factors that are valued by consumers. As the technology landscape grows, Sensient Fragrances is always looking into consumer´s and market trends to meet or anticipate their needs. While detergents and softeners were designed to provide. 
Hinkley Lighting, an innovative lighting manufacturer, wanted to develop a new light for its outdoor landscape category. Its design team wanted to break the design constraints of traditional luminaire housing materials for the LED light. Coated metals were the housing material of choice, but required designers to omit complex elements that would be too costly, not durable enough, or difficult for production. Compared to metal fabrication, which requires time-consuming secondary operations, injection moulded plastic formulations. 
As frequencies tend to upsurge for the next generation of wireless applications, the integration techniques, as well as materials in radio frequency systems, are facing more challenging performance constraints. In addition, consumers are demanding repeatedly better performance with a minimal surge in price. The new material technologies must be identified that can concurrently tackle these performance challenges, environmental variation, frequency and cost, according to a report by Future Market Insights. The commercial production of liquid. 
According to the GPCA (Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association, global demand for petrochemicals is expected to witness a rise in growth by 4 percent on an annual basis, which in turn is expected to drive investments in sustainable processes and products. With eco-consciousness on the rise, chemical manufacturers are seeking introduction of products that provide optimum performance without causing damage to the environment. The chemical industry is focusing on following environment-friendly solutions in their entire. 
BENGALURU, INDIA: ‘Connecting People to Nature’ is the mantra, as we come to celebrate the World Environment Day (WED) – 5 June. The theme implores people to get outdoors, to appreciate its beauty and its importance, and to take forward the call to protect the earth that we share. WED, yet again becomes the most widely celebrated global, annual event, aimed towards positive environmental action, organized by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Celebrating WED with its eco-friendly formulants using microbes. 
In the US alone in 2013, 33 million tonnes of plastic waste was generated, mainly consisting of containers and packaging, yet only 9 percent was recycled. To help lift this number and ensure quality material for buyers, it’s essential the recycling industry is properly identifying the material it sees. Many recycling plants rely on the “experienced recycler” to identify plastics in the stream. This can involve traditional tests such as “float test” or “burn and sniff test.” Not surprisingly, the plastics recycling industry has made the change to a more scientific. 
Ethyl acetate is synthesised via the Fischer esterification reaction from ethanol and acetic acid, typically in the presence of an acid catalyst such as concentrated sulfuric acid. Fischer esterification is a special type of esterification by refluxing a carboxylic acid and an alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst. The reaction was first described by Emil Fischer and Arthur Speier in 1895. This mixture converts to the ester in about 65 synthesising yield at room temperature. The reaction can be accelerated by acid catalysis and the equilibrium can be shifted. 
Histamine is nothing but a, natural substance which is originated from our own body and is also present in most of the foods. Histamine will be liberated, when it undergoes stress and allergy. One of the other major role of histamine’s function is neurotransmitter or chemical messenger that carries signals from one nerve to another. In an allergic responses, an allergen stimulates the release of antibodies, which attach themselves to mast cells. As a allergic response, our body’s histamine will set freed from the mast cells and causes itching to eyes. 
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