DOE Chemical Manufacturing efforts at national labs aim to shorten scale-up, but commercial gains depend on data, pilots, and adoption barriers.

AICIS 2026 guidelines took effect on September 1, and the most important change for Australian chemical importers is not a new form or deadline. It is that some of the information used to justify an introduction category has changed underneath existing compliance files. The practical question is whether a categorisation that looked defensible under the…

Continuous dispersant processing moved from study to plant case evidence, with cost claims, CFRP scale-up, and limits for buyers.

naphtha to ethane pressure is changing cracker economics, with Asian naphtha closures and ethane growth reshaping chemical supply.

Greener solvent selection is becoming a more practical purchasing decision as suppliers expand bio-based and lower-hazard alternatives beyond niche laboratory products. But replacing a conventional solvent is not as simple as choosing the bottle with the strongest sustainability claim. A solvent can come from renewable feedstocks and still create process, safety, quality or disposal problems…

A chemical inventory audit is not just a count of drums, bottles and totes. In August 2026, it is one of the fastest ways to test whether a workplace’s Hazard Communication program still matches reality as OSHA’s 2024 update moves through its staggered compliance dates. The pressure is practical. OSHA’s written HazCom requirements call for…

Shintech Investment adds ethylene, VCM, and caustic soda capacity in Louisiana, with likely price and supply effects through 2030.

Chemical Industry Outlook for 2026 points to slower growth, capacity pressure, and a narrower case for innovation tied to measurable gains.

A cautious look at the chemical output forecast for 2026, including demand, trade, overcapacity, regulation, and investment signals.