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Copyright © 2008 American Chemical Society
May 12, 2008 Cover
Volume 86, Issue 19
Volume 86, Issue 19
PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
Ingredient makers strive to understand and satisfy cosmetic labeling promises
Credit: Bayer MaterialScience
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May 12, 2008 Issue
Volume 86, Issue 19
May 12, 2008 Issue, Vol. 86 | Iss. 19
Ingredient makers strive to understand and satisfy cosmetic labeling promises
(pp. 15-20)
Features
Business
Major drug companies have a medical flop with inhaled insulin, but one biopharmaceutical firm keeps trying (pp. 24-27)
Science & Technology
Testing is critical for preventing and detecting contamination of drugs, food (p.37)
Cover Story: Seeking Sustainability
News of the Week
Petrochemical Newcomers
Refiner and pipeline companies plan large Gulf Coast chemical investments
(p.9)New Carbonyl Allylations
Reactions sidestep allyl-metal reagents, need for preliminary oxidation
(p.10)EPA's Scientific Integrity
Former Bush Administration official calls for open chemical assessment process
(p.12)PetroChina Refinery Protest
Chinese citizens demonstrate against planned petrochemical complex near Chengdu
(p.12)Departments
Business
Major drug companies have a medical flop with inhaled insulin, but one biopharmaceutical firm keeps trying
(pp. 24-27)
To keep prospering in the cyclical petrochemical industry, the giant invests both in good years and bad
(pp. 28-29)
Ingredient makers strive to understand and satisfy cosmetic labeling promises
(pp. 15-20)Concentrates
(pp. 21-22)
(pp. 21-22)- Merck Cuts Jobs, Halts Natural Products Research
- Croda Will Sell Oleochemicals Plant
- Pfizer Picks Ireland For Biologics
- DuPont Spends On Ethylene Copolymers
- Solutia To Add PVB Capacity
- Invista Files Suit Against DuPont Again
- Bayer Slates Coatings Expansion
- LyondellBasell is Closing Plant
- DuPont, Dainippon Form OLED Alliance
- Enzon Will Spin Off Biotech Business
- Albemarle Wins Smallpox Contract
- VaxGen Sells Vaccine Program
- Agilent Buys Dow's Oligonucleotide Assets
- Business Roundup
ACS News
Government & Policy
'Gathering Storm' convocation laments lack of improvement in science and technology funding and education
(pp. 32-34)
Science & Technology
Testing is critical for preventing and detecting contamination of drugs, food
(p.37)
A consortium of scientists raced against the clock to identify the cause of adverse reactions
(pp. 38-40)
FDA scientific units have compiled evidence needed for several high-profile cases
Web Exclusive
Investigators deployed an array of analytical tools while probing a wave of pet deaths in 2007
(pp. 41-43)
Innovations in agricultural and processing practices extend the range of products derived from the sugar industry
(pp. 44-45)
Radical chemistry could help birds use Earth's magnetic field as a compass
(pp. 46-47)Career & Employment
Some traditional chemistry departments are providing research for medical centers
Web Exclusive
Challenging and rewarding careers in chemistry await at research hospitals and medical centers
(pp. 55-58)