Tag: Evonik

Drought in Germany Impacting Chemical Manufacturers

One of the longest dry spells on record in Germany is causing unexpected problems for chemical manufactures. The dry weather has led to record-low water levels in the Rhine river, a major route of barge traffic. Because of the low water levels, as shallow as 10 inches in many places, most cargo on the river... Read more »

ChemCeed Now Offering Non-Phthalate DINCH Plasticizer

ChemCeed is pleased to introduce the addition of DINCH to its product line. DINCH is a non-phthalate plasticizer that is well suited for PVC applications including flooring, wall coverings, films, hoses, adhesives and sealants. It is non-toxic and SVOC free, making it a prime choice for applications where PVC comes in close human contact. Its... Read more »

Evonik Lifts Force Majeure

Evonik announce June 13, 2017 that its force majeure on various C4 products would be lifted.   The force majeure went into affect following an explosion at its Antwerp, Belgium plant on May 7th.   The plant’s C4 processing capabilities were shut down, which in turn caused production problems at Evonik’s plant in Marl, Germany which relied... Read more »