Chemical substances

GasLog Ltd. and GasLog Partners LP Announce Availability of 2020 Sustainability Reports

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

GasLog is an international owner, operator and manager of LNG carriers providing support to international energy companies as part of their LNG logistics chain.

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  • GasLog is an international owner, operator and manager of LNG carriers providing support to international energy companies as part of their LNG logistics chain.
  • Of these vessels, 17 (16 on the water and one on order) are owned by GasLog, three have been sold to a subsidiary of Mitsui & Co. Ltd. to CMBFL and ICBC respectively, and leased back by GasLog under long-term bareboat charters and the remaining 15 LNG carriers are owned by the Companys subsidiary, GasLog Partners LP.
  • GasLog Partners is a growth-oriented owner, operator and acquirer of LNG carriers.
  • The Partnerships fleet consists of 15 LNG carriers with an average carrying capacity of approximately 158,000 cbm.

Purely Inspired® Partners With Gold Medalist Dominique Moceanu To Promote Superfoods Product Line

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Purely Inspired Superfoods are designed for consumers who are always on the go, but doing their best to work towards a healthy lifestyle.

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  • Purely Inspired Superfoods are designed for consumers who are always on the go, but doing their best to work towards a healthy lifestyle.
  • Purely Inspired Superfoods deliver delicious, nutritious superfoods plus immune support with the addition of vitamin C and zinc in super convenient formats to compliment healthy and active lifestyles.
  • For more information on Purely Inspired products, visit www.purelyinspired.com , or follow Purely Inspired on Facebook , Twitter , TikTok and Instagram for product information, news, updates, special promotions and more.
  • Celebrate your commitment to well-being for yourself, your family and your community by incorporating Purely Inspired products into your routine.

U.S. Silica Announces Price Increases on Industrial and Specialty Products

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Monday, July 19, 2021

Price increases will range up to 15 percent, depending on the product and grade, and go into effect for shipments beginning September 1, 2021.

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  • Price increases will range up to 15 percent, depending on the product and grade, and go into effect for shipments beginning September 1, 2021.
  • These price increases are necessary to help offset significant cost increases in energy, transportation, materials and manufacturing costs.
  • U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.is a global performance materials company and last-mile logistics provider and is a member of the Russell 2000 Index.
  • The Company is a leading producer of commercial silica used in a wide range of industrial applications and in the oil and gas industry.

Worldwide Syngas Industry to 2026 - Featuring Air Liquide, BP and Royal Dutch Shell Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 19, 2021

The "Syngas Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Syngas Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Looking forward, the global syngas market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 7% during the forecast period (2021-2026).
  • Syngas, or synthesis gas, is a fuel gas mixture of carbon monoxide, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and trace gases.
  • Growing demand for syngas from the chemical industry is one of the key factors driving the market growth.

Insights on the Chitosan Global Market to 2026 - by Grade, Source, Application and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 19, 2021

The "Chitosan Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Chitosan Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2021-2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global chitosan market reached a value of US$ 2.49 Billion in 2020.
  • Looking forward, the publisher expects the global chitosan market to exhibit strong growth during the forecast period (2021-2026).
  • Having antibacterial and antifungal properties, chitosan is extensively used as a natural antimicrobial agent in the cosmetics, agricultural and food industries.

TransAlta Completes Second Off-Coal Conversion - Another Major Milestone in its Phase Out of Coal

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Monday, July 19, 2021

"The full conversion of Keephills Unit 2 ("KH2") from thermal coal to natural gas is another significant milestone for TransAlta as it transitions off coal.

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  • "The full conversion of Keephills Unit 2 ("KH2") from thermal coal to natural gas is another significant milestone for TransAlta as it transitions off coal.
  • At its peak, nearly 800 additional jobs were created to complete the KH2 conversion.
  • The conversion of KH2 to gas is the Company's second conversion project following the successful conversion of Sundance Unit 6 ("SD6") in February 2021.
  • For over 100 years, TransAlta has been a responsible operator and a proud community-member where its employees work and live.

Global N-Hexane Market (2021 to 2026) - Featuring Royal Dutch Shell, Exxon Mobil, GFS Chemicals and Junyuan Petroleum Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, July 19, 2021

This is why it is mixed with solvents to be used for industrial and commercial purposes.

Key Points: 
  • This is why it is mixed with solvents to be used for industrial and commercial purposes.
  • n-Hexanes have a low boiling point, low solubility, and low surface tension due to which they can be used for various versatile purposes.
  • Moreover, n-hexane is cost-effective and recyclable, due to which it is preferred in several end-uses in major industries.
  • The use of n-hexane in industrial cleaning agents is providing further impetus to the industry growth.

Neutrogena Beach Defense and Ultra Sheer aerosol spray sunscreens recalled due to elevated benzene levels

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Saturday, July 17, 2021

Product: Neutrogena Beach Defense and Ultra Sheer sunscreens, for adults and children, in aerosol spray format.

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  • Product: Neutrogena Beach Defense and Ultra Sheer sunscreens, for adults and children, in aerosol spray format.
  • Issue: Johnson & Johnson Inc. is recalling all lots of Beach Defense and Ultra Sheer aerosol spray sunscreens due to elevated levels of benzene, which may pose serious health risks after long-term, repeated use.
  • Johnson & Johnson Inc. is recalling all lots of Neutrogena Beach Defense and Ultra Sheer children and adult sunscreens, in aerosol spray format, after testing conducted by the company detected elevated levels of benzene.
  • Frequent and long-term exposure (e.g., through the skin and by inhalation) to elevated levels of benzene may pose serious health risks.

Worldwide Chlor-Alkali Industry to 2026 - Chlorine to Drive the Market Growth - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, July 16, 2021

Chlorine and Caustic Soda/Sodium Hydroxide are produced by passing an electrical current through brine (common salt dissolved in water).

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  • Chlorine and Caustic Soda/Sodium Hydroxide are produced by passing an electrical current through brine (common salt dissolved in water).
  • The chlorine and sodium hydroxide produced in this process is widely used in the chemical industry.
  • Chlorine is one of the more abundant chemicals produced by industry and has a wide variety of industrial uses.
  • The growth in the country makes up half of the growth of the global chemical market.

Star Group, L.P. Declares Quarterly Distribution of 14.25 Cents per Unit

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Thursday, July 15, 2021

STAMFORD, Conn., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Group, L.P. (the "Company" or "Star") (NYSE:SGU), a home energy distributor and services provider, today declared its quarterly distribution of $0.1425 per common unit for the three months ended June 30, 2021.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Star Group, L.P. (the "Company" or "Star") (NYSE:SGU), a home energy distributor and services provider, today declared its quarterly distribution of $0.1425 per common unit for the three months ended June 30, 2021.
  • In certain of Star's marketing areas, the Company provides plumbing services, primarily to its home heating oil and propane customer base.
  • We believe Star is the nation's largest retail distributor of home heating oil based upon sales volume.
  • Including its propane locations, Star serves customers in the more northern and eastern states within the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic U.S. regions.