High-value, specialized chemicals for niche applications, such as coatings, adhesives, and catalysts.
chemXplore tracks 495 projects in specialties, of which 127 are active.
Of the active ones, 75 new construction, 42 expansion, 5 revamp / retrofit and 1 conversion / repurposing.
35 active projects carry no start-up date yet. The dates themselves, per project, are for subscribers.
Readily biodegradable esters offering silicone-like sensory performance across skin, sun, hair and color cosmetics, with grades spanning ultra-light to rich textures.
Exclusive global distribution for a dual‑coated berberine ingredient that improves absorption and lowers required dose; US launch planned at SupplySide Global.
Reverse-phase silica media for GLP‑1 and other peptides; available in C8 and C18 chemistries for high-resolution separations and integration with AmberChrom polymeric resins from development to manufacturing.
New broad-spectrum disinfectant active within minutes against bacteria, spores, fungi, viruses and biofilms; cleared as an EU Class IIa medical-device disinfectant and BPR Product Type 2.
Sales rose to $11.3 billion and operating EBIT improved to $887 million; operating EPS returned to positive and free cash flow was $1.1 billion amid cost and asset actions.
Converts sugarcane bagasse and cassava pulp into bio‑muconic acid; scaled to 50,000‑L semi‑industrial fermentation after 200+ experiments; partnering with Toray to make bio‑adipic for nylon 6,6.
New studies: Acerowell improved skin radiance at 600 mg/day; Rham271h postbiotic at 10B TFU supports immune and gut‑barrier markers; LP299V+LPGOS42 improved constipation and regularity.
Pursues green transitions, technology independence, integrated retail‑energy services and early-stage investments to build diversified strategic growth poles.
Pushes integrated regional bases, oil‑to‑chemicals/specialty conversions, smart factories and capacity rationalisation to secure feedstocks and high‑end materials for advanced manufacturing.
Specialty HDPE and a structural redesign cut package weight 12% and CO2 up to 25% while improving chemical resistance and transport durability.
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The 8 with the most active projects, of 38 countries.
