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Air in your car cabin could lead to cancer, neurological, and reproductive issues: Here’s what study saysA CPCB report to the National Green Tribunal has revealed that certain flame-retardant chemicals in car cabin air, potentially carcinogenic...
Chemicals in consumer products may cause common tumours in women: StudyPrievious epidemiological studies have consistently indicated an association between phthalate exposure and uterine fibroid growth, but thi...
IOC to pump in Rs 3,681 cr for Panipat facilityThe plant will have a capacity to produce 120 kilotonnes per annum of MAH that is used to make specialty products like polyester resins and...
Male fertility is declining - smartphones & plastic bottles are partly to blameMen today produce fewer sperm than in the past, and the sperm are less healthy.
Ikea probes Vadodara-based mug maker Shaily EngineeringIkea recalled mugs after tests found excessive level of dibutyl phthalate, a substance that is used as plasticisers.
Ikea recalls 'Made in India' mugs due to excessive chemicalsThe world’s top furniture co is trying to figure out how the product escaped its stringent quality control.
DGTR suggests anti-dumping duty on import of chemical used in paints from Brazil, Indonesia, ThailandThe trade remedy body under the Department of Commerce has recommended imposing duty between $0.235- 0.906 per kg.
need2know: Monsoon magic, Mohan Bhagwat on Air India sale & other macro cues for your day on D-StreetA look at top macro triggers that may move market on Tuesday.
India starts antidumping probe on chemical from Brazil, Indonesia, Thailand"The authority hereby initiates an investigation into the alleged dumping, and consequent injury to the domestic industry," DGAD has said i...
Wearable tech: Soon, robots to provide assistance with walkingScientists have designed a wearable robot that will help older people with weakened muscles and mobility issues by supporting their hip joi...
Petrochemical park being set up in KochiKinfra has engaged consultants Voyants Solutions to prepare the detailed project report for the park.
International companies evince interest in proposed petrochemical park in KochiThe park will house downstream petrochemical MSME units that can use the raw materials available from BPCL Refinery’s upcoming Propylene De...
Flame retardants creating pressure on environment: scientistJacob de Boer expressed concern over people getting increasingly exposed in their houses to FR, which are "creating pressure" on the enviro...
Pound foolish! Why have plastic notes?From 2015, £5 notes will be issued in plastic, and the familiar paper stuff will be no more.
- Thirumalai Chemicals posts Rs 16.8 crore net profit in Q1 FY13
India's leading manufacturer of phthalic anhydride Thirumalai Chemicals posted 983% jump in its net profit for June '12 quarter to Rs 16.8 ...
How Silicon Valley's new Indian entrepreneurs are blooming in all huesThe stereotype of Indian entrepreneur in US is now being challenged by a new clutch of entrepreneurs looking beyond usual.
- Essar Chem, Eastman in deal for oxo plant in India
Essar Chemicals, part of the Ruias-controlled Essar Group, and the NYSE-listed Eastman Chemical have signed a memorandum of understanding a...