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Westlake Corporation announced today that Westlake Epoxy will introduce a variety of new Lower Yellowing Epoxy Resin products at the 2024 American Paint Show, taking place April 30-May 2, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

• Westlake

Saudi Aramco, one of the world's leading integrated energy and chemical companies, has entered into discussions with Hengli Group Co., Ltd. to acquire a 10% stake in Hengli Petrochemical.

• Saudi Aramco
• Hengli Group

Free chlorine and total chlorine are commonly used in water quality testing to assess the level of chlorine and residual disinfectants. What is the difference between free chlorine and total chlorine?

• difference between free chlorine and total chlorine 

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development said it had allocated Rs 15 crore and launched a tender process to purchase 260,000 tonnes of imported fertiliser to ensure timely supply of agricultural production materials

• fertiliser
• Nepal
• agrochemical

Bayer has launched Luna® Experience in Australia, a fungicide containing active ingredients Fluopyram and Tebuconazole to address the challenges faced by local melon growers in managing key fungal diseases such as cranberry blight and powdery mildew.

• Luna®
• Experience
• Tebuconazole
• Fluopyram

Indian agrochemical company Dhanuka Agritech Limited recently launched two new products - insecticide LaNevo (Bifenthrin 5.81%+ Fluxametamide 5.81%EC) and biofertilizer MYCORe Super. Designed to improve crop protection and yield.

• Fluxametamide
• Bifenthrin
• LaNevo

Bayer, a leading agricultural company, has recently launched Luna® Experience, a fungicide designed to combat critical fungal diseases such as powdery mildew and cucumber vine decline in Australian melon crops.

In a recent development, the European Union (EU) has granted approval for the use of plant lactobacillus DSM 11520 as a feed additive for horses, dogs, cats, and rabbits.

In the realm of pharmaceutical innovation, Vertex Pharmaceuticals has emerged as a prominent player, capturing the attention of scientists, investors, and enthusiasts alike.

BASF will present a 100% fully recyclable Elastollan thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) concept shoe at Chinaplas 2024, created in partnership with leading Chinese sports brand Li Ning.

• BASF
• Li Ning

Sumitomo Chemical announced that it will divest all shares of its two flat panel display (FPD) process chemicals subsidiaries in China to Zhenjiang Runjing High Purity Chemical Technology.

• Sumitomo chemical
• Zhenjiang Runjing High Purity Chemical Technology

French cosmetics giant L'Oréal on Thursday reported year-on-year sales growth in the first quarter, as activity in Europe and emerging markets offset a "downturn" in China's beauty industry.

• L'Oréal

BASF’s coatings division has launched a new portfolio of eco-efficient clearcoats and undercoats that offer higher quality and higher productivity and help to significantly reduce CO2 emissions.

• BASF

Sumitomo Corporation has agreed to invest in Chilean biocontrol manufacturing company Bio Insumos Nativa (BIN) through South American agrochemical distribution company Summit Agro South America.

• Sumitomo
• Bio Insumos Nativa

The difference between enzyme and hormone is that enzymes catalyze biochemical reactions and hormones regulate physiological processes using signalling.

• difference between enzyme and hormone

China agrochemical industry weekly

• Thiocyclam
• Acetamiprid
• Nicosulfuron

Recently, Fertilizer producer Nutrien Ltd has announced a major strategic change with the planned sale of its retail operations in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, aiming to focus resources and attention on key markets such as Brazil and other global markets

• Nutrien
• Fertilizer
• agrochemical

In a significant development, pharmaceutical giant AbbVie has announced its collaboration with French-listed company Medincell to jointly develop and commercialize a range of therapeutic products across multiple treatment areas and indications.

Regeneron, a pharmaceutical company with a rich history spanning 35 years, is venturing into the realm of risk investment.

Beiersdorf is off to a strong start in 2024 as it reports strong sales in the first quarter. Sales at the brand owner rose 7.3% to 2.6 billion euros, driven by growth in the consumer business unit.

• Beiersdorf