Chemical NewsChemicals news continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Judge denies class-action for biotech rice suit- August 15, 2008 A federal judge ruled Thursday that hundreds of farmers will not be able to consolidate their lawsuits against Bayer CropScience AG over the accidental release of experimental genetically engineered rice into ...http://www.topix.net/business/chemicals/2008/08/judge-denies-class-action-for-biotech-rice... Health Canada Approves Adalat XL Plus- August 14, 2008 Bayer Inc. announced that Health Canada has granted a Notice of Compliance for Adalat XL PLUS, a co-packaging of Adalat XL and ASPIRIN 81mg.http://www.topix.net/business/chemicals/2008/08/health-canada-approves-adalat-xl-plus?from... Dow Wolff Cellulosics expands capacity to met growing specialty industry needs- August 14, 2008 VERSATILE AND capable of high performance across high value-added industries, cellulosics have a bright future, according to one of the world's leading producers.http://www.topix.net/business/chemicals/2008/08/dow-wolff-cellulosics-expands-capacity-to-... Manchin, DuPont met over appeal of $196M verdict- August 14, 2008 Gov. Joe Manchin's office acknowledged Wednesday that he conferred twice with chemical giant DuPont as it planned to appeal a $196 million punitive damage award in a West Virginia pollution case.http://www.topix.net/business/chemicals/2008/08/manchin-dupont-met-over-appeal-of-196m-ver... Westaim reports Q2 net loss of $3M or three cents per share- August 13, 2008 The Westaim Corp. , which is currently reviewing strategic alternatives, trimmed its second quarter loss despite bringing in lower revenues.http://www.topix.net/business/chemicals/2008/08/westaim-reports-q2-net-loss-of-3m-or-three... Albemarle Promotes Dr. David Clary to Vice President, Chief Sustainability Officer- August 13, 2008 Newly created role combines technology & advocacy functions to reinforce company's commitment to innovation and drive its sustainability vision, Company also releases inaugural sustainability report entitled ...http://www.topix.net/business/chemicals/2008/08/albemarle-promotes-dr-david-clary-to-vice-... Charles and Colvard to close Hong Kong Office- August 13, 2008 August 12, 2008 Morrisville, N.C.- Charles and Colvard Ltd. is closing its Hong Kong operations, with expected completion by the end of September 2008.http://www.topix.net/business/chemicals/2008/08/charles-and-colvard-to-close-hong-kong-off... Six Bahraini students for SICO's Summer Internship Programme- August 12, 2008 Securities & Investment Company , the Bahrain based regionally focused investment bank, is mentoring six Bahraini students for its annual Summer Internship Programme.http://www.topix.net/business/chemicals/2008/08/six-bahraini-students-for-sicos-summer-int... Agrium avoids writedown hit- August 12, 2008 "An Egyptian state-owned firm has agreed to buy out most of the $1.4-billion nitrogen plant it was jointly building with Agrium Inc., meaning the Canadian fertilizer giant will not have to take a writedown on ...http://www.topix.net/business/chemicals/2008/08/agrium-avoids-writedown-hit?fromrss=1 Webcast Advisory - The Westaim Corporation Webcast of Conference Call ...- August 12, 2008 Webcast Advisory - The Westaim Corporation Webcast of Conference Call to Discuss 2008 Second Quarter Results > CALGARY, Aug.http://www.topix.net/business/chemicals/2008/08/webcast-advisory-the-westaim-corporation-w... |