PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 23 — One of the most widely used plastics in the world — PVC — could be on the verge of becoming more fire retardant and environmentally friendly, thanks to the work of researchers ...

PVC additives maker Rheogistics LLC has been sold to wax supplier International Group Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Rheogistics of Picayune, Miss., makes lubricant systems for rigid PVC. The firm's ...

Specialty chemicals firm Mayzo Inc. has acquired Bio Accutech Inc., a distributor whose products include PVC additives. Mayzo of Suwanee, Ga., finalized its deal for West Windsor, N.J.-based Bio ...

Manufacturers that use plastics in their production processes have heard loud and clear that sustainability is increasingly important in every link of the plastics supply chain, all the way down to ...

Few polymers used in healthcare have stoked as much controversy as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). For many years, this plastic and its additives have been scrutinized by authorities, criticized by NGOs, ...