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November 15, 2010 Cover
Volume 88, Issue 46
COVER: Clariant pigments added color to the polypropylene seats in the Moses Mabhida stadium, in Durban,South Africa, site of World Cup soccer matches in June
Volume 88, Issue 46
DYES AND PIGMENTS
Dye and pigment producers accelerate departure from the West for the rapidly industrializing Asia-Pacific region
COVER: Clariant pigments added color to the polypropylene seats in the Moses Mabhida stadium, in Durban,South Africa, site of World Cup soccer matches in June
Credit: Clariant
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November 15, 2010 Issue
Volume 88, Issue 46
November 15, 2010 Issue, Vol. 88 | Iss. 46
Dye and pigment producers accelerate departure from the West for the rapidly industrializing Asia-Pacific region
(pp. 13-16)
Features
Government & Policy
Advisers say EPA needs to do more work on its draft report assessing the risks of the toxic compounds (pp. 30-32)
Science & Technology
Scientists search for answers to an epidemic that is wiping out bats (pp. 39-41)
Cover Story: The Eastern Advantage
News of the Week
Elusive Enzyme Species Trapped
Enzymology: Independent teams characterize key intermediates in cellular oxidations
(p.7)Ashland To Divest Distribution Unit
Restructuring: Company will focus on specialty chemicals
(p.8)Chlorinated Flame Retardant Travels The Globe
Toxic Substances: Evidence arises that Dechlorane Plus can be transported to the poles
(p.8)Safety Board May Halt Oil Rig Probe
BP Accident: The independent panel objects to limits on its role in the investigation
(p.9)Exploiting China's Coal
Petrochemicals: Western firms move to produce chemicals from the Chinese resource
(p.10)South Korean Firms Invest In U.S.
Cleantech: LG Chem and SKC expand high-tech manufacturing facilities
(p.10)Lilly Adds Imaging Agents
Radiochemistry: Purchase of Avid will bring new Alzheimer’s detection tool
(p.11)Reactome Retraction
Interdisciplinary Research: Authors of controversial array work withdraw paper from Science
(p.11)Departments
Business
Another quarter of strong sales and earnings gives chemical executives reasons to be confident
(pp. 20-22)
Pharma’s third-quarter earnings reflect the onslaught of generics competition on key products
(pp. 23-25)
The world’s largest plastics show highlighted innovation and sustainability
(pp. 26-27)
Dye and pigment producers accelerate departure from the West for the rapidly industrializing Asia-Pacific region
(pp. 13-16)Concentrates
(pp. 18-19)
(pp. 18-19)- Solvay And Arkema Upgrade Chemical Plants In France
- Explosion Kills One At DuPont Plant
- Tyson And Syntroleum Open Biofuels Plant
- Chemtura Emerges From Bankruptcy
- W.R. Grace Acquires Chinese Waterproofer
- BASF Shifts Paper Chemicals To Asia
- Teijin To Start Making Special Polyethylene
- Rockwood’s Lithium Is Core, For Now
- AkzoNobel Opens Big Complex In China
- Tate & Lyle To Make Farnesene For Amyris
- BMS Scientist Admits To Stealing Secrets
- Dow Taps Beanstalk For Retail Branding
- Agilent Provides Tools To Wyss Institute
- Business Roundup
Government & Policy
Advisers say EPA needs to do more work on its draft report assessing the risks of the toxic compounds
(pp. 30-32)
Business groups fear Tariff Bill would invite retaliation and further damage the weak U.S. economy
(pp. 34-35)Books
An exploration of the long history and varying public perceptions of artificial sweeteners
(pp. 46-47)
Science & Technology
Scientists search for answers to an epidemic that is wiping out bats
(pp. 39-41)
Young technology is the next big thing in molecular spectroscopy
(pp. 42-43)
Engaging with chemists of the developing world is a responsibility that brings deep satisfaction
(pp. 44-45)