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Latest News from IAL and the Global Chemicals Industry
Stay informed regarding IAL's latest publications and industry news covering the markets for Polyurethanes, Flavours & Fragrances and Thermal Insulation.


Clariant join hands with FUHUA for novel flame retardants
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced its strategic joint venture with FUHUA, focused on developing innovative non-halogenated flame retardants.
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Nov 102 min read


Omya Launches Global Sales and Distribution Unit for Specialty Materials
Omya, a leading global minerals and chemicals company, has launched a new business unit focused on the sales and distribution of specialty materials....
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Nov 61 min read


EU Fire Safety Regulations Fuel Demand for Advanced Flame Retardants in Polyurethane Foam
Stricter EU fire-safety and chemical laws are boosting demand for advanced, halogen-free flame retardants in polyurethane foams. As older systems phase out, phosphorus- and nitrogen-based solutions lead growth. EMEA demand is projected to rise over 25% by 2030, driven by safer, sustainable innovations in construction and insulation applications.
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Nov 57 min read


Arkema has patented advanced technologies for Forane® FBA 1233zd
Arkema has underscored its strong commitment to the North American polyurethane (PU) foam insulation market with the launch and expansion...
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Oct 72 min read


Arclin Acquires Polymer Solutions Group
Arclin, a leading materials science company, announced the completion of its acquisition of Polymer Solutions Group (PSG), a manufacturer...
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Oct 71 min read


Global Overview of the Additives in the Polyurethanes Foam Market 2025
1 st Edition IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the first edition of its two-volume study on the global market...
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Sep 32 min read


Arkema Inaugurated New HFO Facility in the U.S.
Production has commenced at Arkema's Calvert City, Kentucky manufacturing facility for Forane 1233zd, or 1-chloro-3,3,3-trifluoropropene....
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Sep 11 min read


Covestro Introduces Flame-Retardant Encapsulation Foam For Electric Vehicle Batteries
Covestro has introduced its next-generation flame-retardant encapsulation polyurethane foam technology, which addresses the most...
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Jul 211 min read


Momentive Eyes Expansion in Mexico, Doubles Down on India Growth Amid Global PU Additives Push
Momentive Performance Materials is considering establishing a new site in Mexico as part of its global “In the region, for the region”...
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Jun 92 min read


**Evonik Transitions Global PU Additives Production to 100% Renewable Electricity
Evonik has successfully transitioned its global polyurethane (PU) additive production facilities—including its silicone and amine...
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May 121 min read


BASF Launches Ultramid® T6000 for EVs
BASF's innovative flame-retardant Ultramid® T6000 polyphthalamide (PPA) is now utilized in terminal block applications, improving safety...
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Jan 151 min read
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