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BASF signs agreement to acquire Cognis for equity purchase price of euro 700 million

BASF SE has reached an agreement with Cognis Holding Luxembourg S.a r.l. controlled by Permira Funds, GS Capital Partners and SV Life Sciences to acquire the specialty chemicals company Cognis for an equity purchase price of euro 700 million. Including net financial debt and pension obligations, the enterprise value of the transaction is euro 3.1 billion. The acquisition is subject to clearance by the competent merger control authorities. Closing of the transaction is expected for November 2010 at the latest.

23 Jun 2010

EUCODIS Bioscience launches high-performance beta-lactamase

EUCODIS Bioscience, a developer and manufacturer of customized enzymes today announced that it has launched a high-performance beta-lactamase designed to inactivate a broad range of beta-lactam antibiotics. EUCODIS Bioscience is marketing the product under the LacBuster(TM) brand.

23 Jun 2010

China Yongxin Pharmaceuticals expands chain of drugstores to 103

China Yongxin Pharmaceuticals Inc., one of the leading health products distribution and retail sales companies in China, today announced the opening of three new chain drugstores in Changchun City. These new openings bring the Company's total number of stores to 24 in Changchun City, and 103 throughout Northeastern China, exceeding the Company's previously projected rate of growth in terms of number of locations.

17 Jun 2010

Animal-free testing method for human-specific allergenicity displayed at 2010 ICCA-LRI & JRC Workshop

For the first time, Sweden-based Biovator AB and its cooperation partners will reveal the crucial aspects of the company's unique, animal-free testing method for human-specifi c allergenicity. A detailed presentation is being created for participants in the 2010 ICCA-LRI & JRC Workshop (International Council of Chemical Associations Long-Range Research Initiative), which will take place June 16-17, 2010 at the Grand Hotel Bristol in Stresa, Italy.

16 Jun 2010

New bacterial strain could help in long-term cleanup of oil spills

Researchers have discovered a new strain of bacteria that can produce non-toxic, comparatively inexpensive "rhamnolipids," and effectively help degrade polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs - environmental pollutants that are one of the most harmful aspects of oil spills.

14 Jun 2010

First step towards legally binding treaty to control mercury pollution completed at INC meeting

World governments, under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme, today completed the first step towards a legally binding treaty to control mercury pollution at the first Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting, in Stockholm, Sweden. These initial discussions will provide a strong basis for developing the text of the treaty, starting at the next INC meeting in Tokyo, Japan, January 2011.

14 Jun 2010

Ladies invited to be pampered at Charity event to help raise money for deaf and blind children

Ladies across the city are invited to be pampered at a Charity event in Leeds City Centre next week to help raise money for deaf and blind children in Yorkshire.

11 Jun 2010

Chemists develop ultra-strength cleaners that could be used in the aftermath of terrorist attack

Chemists with the United States military have developed a set of ultra-strength cleaners that could be used in the aftermath of a terrorist attack. The new formulas are tough enough to get rid of nerve gas, mustard gas, radioactive isotopes, and anthrax. But they are also non-toxic, based on ingredients found in foods, cosmetics, and other consumer products.

5 Jun 2010

Household shampoos, detergents and cleaning agents form NDMA: Scientists

Scientists are reporting evidence that certain ingredients in shampoo, detergents and other household cleaning agents may be a source of precursor materials for formation of a suspected cancer-causing contaminant in water supplies that receive water from sewage treatment plants. The study sheds new light on possible environmental sources of this poorly understood water contaminant, called NDMA, which is of ongoing concern to health officials.

27 May 2010

AllerAir supports global awareness campaign on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome

This May, AllerAir is supporting Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and Chemical Injury Associations worldwide in their effort to spread Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome awareness

10 May 2010

Aceto third-quarter net sales up 24.5% to $99.3 million

Aceto Corporation, a global leader in the sourcing, quality assurance, regulatory support, marketing and distribution of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, specialty chemicals and crop protection products, today announced results of operations for its fiscal 2010 third quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2010.

7 May 2010

Shampoo and detergents may form cancer-causing substance in wastewater

16 Apr 2010

Researchers investigate effects of nanoparticles on yeast

Nanoparticles are already widely used in everyday products such as cosmetics, textiles, dyes, and paints. It is quite possible that these minute fragments of matter may in future not only come to play a crucial role in medicine and pharmacology, but also in the food and biotechnology industries. The latest research currently being conducted in India has shown that nanoparticles can promote the growth of fungi and even assist plant growth.

12 Apr 2010

Investment report on Radient Pharmaceuticals from StockPreacher.com

StockPreacher.com announces an investment report featuring Radient Pharmaceuticals Corp. The report includes financial, comparative and investment analyses, and industry information you need to know to make an educated investment decision.

9 Apr 2010

FDA updates website with information about triclosan

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today updated its website www.fda.gov with information about triclosan, a common ingredient added to many consumer products to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. It may be found in antibacterial soaps and body washes, toothpastes and some cosmetics—products regulated by the FDA.

9 Apr 2010

Triclosan antibacterial found in soap in the spotlight

If a chemical is banned in other countries and by the European Union, it does merit a study by the FDA, even if there is no existing study to suggest that it is harmful to humans. While there may be no current evidence available that triclosan is hazardous to humans, it has been linked to hormone alterations in animals.

9 Apr 2010

Potential toxicity of zinc nanoparticles in sunscreen products

Scientists are reporting that particle size affects the toxicity of zinc oxide, a material widely used in sunscreens. Particles smaller than 100 nanometers are slightly more toxic to colon cells than conventional zinc oxide. Solid zinc oxide was more toxic than equivalent amounts of soluble zinc, and direct particle to cell contact was required to cause cell death. Their study is in ACS' Chemical Research in Toxicology, a monthly journal.

8 Apr 2010

Exposure to certain chemicals may lead to early pubertal development

Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that exposure to three common chemical classes-phenols, phthalates and phytoestrogens-in young girls may disrupt the timing of pubertal development, and put girls at risk for health complications later in life.

6 Apr 2010

Cancer Prevention Coalition's statement on new nominated NCI Director

Last Wednesday, the White House nominated Nobel Laureate Harold Varmus as Director of the National Cancer Institute.

3 Apr 2010

Lorillard Tobacco issues statement on FDA's TPSAC public meeting

Lorillard Tobacco Company today issued the following statement regarding the Food and Drug Administration's Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee which is holding its first public meeting this week.

31 Mar 2010