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ESG Ratings Jump For Sinochem Group’s Listed Companies
July 19, 2025
Wind, a leading financial data provider, has released its 2025 ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) ratings, showcasing notable improvements for several listed companies under Sinochem Group. The ratings reflect these companies' strong commitment to
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Covestro Enhances EV Battery Safety With New Flame-Retardant Encapsulation Foam
July 17, 2025
Covestro has introduced its next-generation Baysafe BEF flame-retardant polyurethane foam, a breakthrough in EV battery safety. Designed to prevent thermal runaway propagation between cells, this lightweight foam meets stringent global safety demands, par
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Zeon Develops Hydrophilic SBR For Winter Tyres
July 16, 2025
Zeon Corporation has announced the development of Nipol BR1300, a novel hydrophilic styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) for winter tyres. Synthesised with a polybutadiene rubber base, the material delivers unprecedented hydrophilicity for tyre applications.
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Covestro India Partners With CSIR-NCL To Pioneer Polyurethane Upcycling Solutions
July 16, 2025
Covestro India has entered into a strategic collaboration with CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL) through an innovative CSR initiative focused on developing sustainable upcycling technologies for polyurethane waste. This partnership aims to overcome
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Zeon Starts Construction Of Bench-Scale Facility For Sustainable Butadiene Production
July 11, 2025
Zeon Corporation has begun building a pilot facility at its Tokuyama Plant in Shunan City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, to test a new method for efficiently producing butadiene from plant-derived ethanol. The demonstration plant, expected to start operations in
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Rice Husk Ash Revolution: Continental's Eco-Friendly Tyre Fillers
July 11, 2025
Continental is increasing its use of renewable and recycled materials in tyre production, aiming to exceed 40 percent by 2030 while maintaining high safety and performance standards. In 2024, these materials accounted for 26 percent of tyre composition, w
