Chemicals
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1 Jul 2004
Molding compounds from Perstorp shown to kill SARS virus and other bacteria, making more devices “Safe to Touch™”
Sweden-based specialty-chemicals company, Perstorp, today introduced, Polygiene™ a new series of antiviral and antimicrobial molding compounds to make a wide variety of electrical devices such as light switches and switch plates; sanitary ware such as toilet seats; as well as items like door handles, hand rails, baby changing tables, lift buttons, pens and public phones “Safe to Touch.” A patent-pending formulation in the compounds is the first tested and proven to kill the SARS coronavirus (SARS-CoV) on contact. It also kills a wide range of bacteria, yeasts, and molds. This new technology, combined with high levels of personal hygiene and a commitment to cleanliness best practices in such high-risk public places as hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and public transportation, as well as in private residences, can help reduce the risk of spreading disease.
30 Jun 2004
Univar consolidates and strengthens its approach to the Personal Care and Pharmaceutical industries
In a move that has further focused its efforts on delivering value to customers, Univar Ltd has consolidated its operations by creating a dedicated sales and services contact for the specialist personal care and pharmaceutical markets. In place since 1 January, the new organization is already making a positive contribution to improved customer services.
Köln, Germany – JUNE 29th, 2004 – ISP Elastomers announced today that it has signed a new distribution agreement with Resin Express, part of Ravago Group to distribute its hot emulsion styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) polymer line throughout Europe.
Borealis announced today that it will increase the price of its polyethylene and polypropylene plastics in Europe by EUR 100 per tonne as of July 1, 2004.
As part of the next step in the development and implementation of its business strategy, Victrex plc has launched an identity initiative that brings both global consistency and a fresh vitality to its corporate and product branding. In this new move Victrex has sought to consolidate and reflect the value built up in the Victrex name and the Victrex® and PEEK™ polymer brands over the 11 years of the company’s history.