Evonik Fuhua New Materials has completed the construction of its hydrogen peroxide facility in China.

The United States has issued a final affirmative anti-dumping ruling on imports of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China, which is an important milestone in the global polyurethane raw materials market.

BASF is reinforcing its position in plastic additive solutions by expanding production capacities for both standard and NOR HALS products.

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has achieved a significant regulatory milestone in the Asia-Pacific region after the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) approved the first heart health claim for isolated soy protein in both Australia and New Zealand.

On 30 March 2026, the European Commission released comprehensive guidance to support the uniform implementation of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) across the European Union, aiming to create a more sustainable, competitive and harmonised packaging sector.

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, has announced a new exclusive distribution agreement with Ashland in Thailand

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BASF announced that it will increase prices for its Lupranate® MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate) and Lupranate® TDI (toluene diisocyanate) by $500 per metric tonne across the East Asia region (excluding mainland China). with immediate effect or where contract terms permitted. This price adjustment has been made to support sustainable business operations, in light of ongoing increases in the costs of raw materials, transport, and energy. Source: BASF

In today's fast-paced industrial landscape, the constant construction of new infrastructure is often considered a testament to progress. However, one commonly used material, polyurethane (PU), is manufactured from petrochemical-based polyols and isocyanates, and its production can be energy-intensive with direct environmental impacts. It is in this context that sustainability initiatives are increasingly recognized worldwide as a collective goal, raising demand for competitiv

The global push towards sustainability has significantly influenced the production of polyurethane systems in recent years.

IAL Consultants is pleased to announce the publication of the second edition of its two-volume study on the global market for additives. Blowing agents are covered in Volume 1 and flame retardants in Volume 2.

Global speciality chemicals distributor Azelis has entered into a distribution agreement with Milliken & Company to expand the availability of polyurethane (PU) colourant solutions across India.

Azelis, a leading innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients sector, has announced a new distribution agreement with Milliken & Company in India.

On February 4, 2026, BASF announced a $200 per metric ton price increase for its Lupranate® TDI in Asia-Pacific (excluding mainland China) and the MEAF region, citing rising transportation, energy, and regulatory costs, against the backdrop of a rapidly tightening global supply environment dominated by China.

German chemicals giant BASF has announced a strategic expansion of its manufacturing footprint in India with the commissioning of a new production line for dispersions at its Mangalore, India site, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the fast-growing Indian market and the wider Asia Pacific region.

The total additives market for blowing agents and flame retardants was estimated at around ~1.6 million tonnes in 2025

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The production of aqueous polyurethane dispersions remains inherently costly due to the need for complex equipment, advanced technical expertise and sophisticated formulation processes. Their relatively low solid content can restrict performance in certain demanding applications, while further improvements are still required to enhance low-temperature durability and broaden adaptability.

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals and Mitsubishi Chemical have agreed on a major strategic collaboration to promote decarbonisation and optimise production capacity across their ethylene manufacturing operations in western Japan, supported by Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI).

Brenntag, a global leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, has expanded its distribution agreement with Givaudan—a global leader in fragrance and beauty