Chemie.DE Newsletter No. 32/2010, 08/18/2010

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Continual Moisture Analysis by Simply Pressing a Button
Delivering up to 800 single measurements per second, the new series ensures high accuracy even when the product is racing by, for example during measurements taken directly on the conveyer belt or in pipes....

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Precellys^®24: Disruption and lysis of even toughest samples within seconds
Homogenisers Precellys^®24 and Precellys^®24-Dual from PEQLAB
At first glance a centrifuge - at second glance a bead beater- on closer inspection a premium class, high energy homogeniser. The Precellys^® system enables sample grinding through sample contact with highly accelerated glass, ceramic or steel beads in 0.5, 2.0 or 7.0 ml screw cap tubes. The Precellys^®24 system can process up to 24 samples per run with samples exposed to a po...

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New Oxygen Analyser Product Line from Michell Instruments
Advanced Zirconium-Oxide Oxygenanalysis
The analysers use recent developments in technology to measure of oxygen at both trace (ppm) levels and percentage oxygen concentrations and is suited for both clean environments as well as harsh and hostile applications...

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Highly Dynamic Temperature Control Systems for wide temperature ranges
Innovative technology for perfectly accurate temperatures in the shortest amount of time: Presto^® PLUS
The Presto^®PLUS Series features numerous improvements based on proven and reliable technology. The temperature technology provides precise control utilizing well-engineered thermodynamics technology...

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Shimadzu LC-30A Nexera: UHPLC without compromises
Unsurpassed in high-speed and high-resolution analysis and productivity
Beside enhancements necessary to operate with sub 2 µm particle columns, they differ from each other through their versatility in handling various applications on the same instrument without any changes...

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Power-Prep^TM - Automated Sample Processing
This system can be expanded up to a 10 sample configuration.
The Power-Prep^TM system fits into the smallest budget. With its modular design, you can cost effectively automate your extraction and sample clean-up procedures by purchasing a 1-sample system and expand it to 5 or 10 samples as needed...

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Do things the way you want with the new PerkinElmer NexION 300 ICP-MS
Welcome to the future of ICP-MS technology. Engineered to deliver a level of stability, flexibility and performance never before seen in an ICP-MS instrument, PerkinElmer Sciex^TM NexION^TM 300 is the most revolutionary industry advancement in recent years...

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Laser Diffraction In-process Particle Size Analysis
Particle Size Analysis Including Dry Powder Dispersion and Representative Sampling
MYTOS combines the core technology of the well established Sympatec HELOS laser diffraction sensor and the proven RODOS dry disperser in rugged, industrial design to the state of the art in-line laser diffraction unit for dry powders from 0.25 to 3500 µm, what is unique and superior...

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Chemometry meets Spectroscopy; PLS and MLR Calibration for Dummies and Experts!
Chemometric data analysis is a standard tool in spectroscopy today. LabCognition's Quantify module of the panorama software lets you easily create professional calibration models for your routine predictions....

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Sequip - Sensor & Equipment - Solutions for your particle measurement
Insitu PAT Sensor Systems - Particle and Droplet Size and shape in original concentration
The insitu PAT Sensor determines particle size and shape of your particle systems continuously in situ under process conditions and in lab. You can increase your product quality by continuous quality control over 24 hours. PAT-Sensors measure emulsion, suspension, dispersphased, biocells, powder, granules and aerosols in original concentration...

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Exceeding Industry Standards with Thermo Scientific Nanopure Water
Having developed new water quality specifications for the Thermo Scientific Nanopure Life Science water purification systems, Thermo Fisher Scientific can now offer you reagent grade laboratory water which exceeds industry standards...

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Transferpette^® S Single- and multichannel pipettes
With Easy Calibration technique: Readjustment without special tools
The new Transferpette^®S, single channel and the Transferpette^® S -8/-12 multichannel pipettes are the perfect manual pipettes for the most demanding applications in the lab and include all features requested by Life Science users...

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MAESTRO software
Simple and efficient control of Sample Prep and Sample Introduction for GC/MS and LC/MS
The MAESTRO software enables efficient and reliable automated sample preparation and sample introduction for GC/MS and LC/MS in a very simple manner: By mouse-click...

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Focusing on heating and cooling: ThermoStat plus
Convenient and accurate temperature control for all commonly used lab tubes is the concept behind our ThermoStat plus. The result is a compact benchtop thermostat with Peltier technology...

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Hamamatsu Photonics introduces a new dual CCD Camera: ORCA-D2
A unique solution for dual wavelength
Hamamatsu Photonics' new dual CCD camera ORCA-D2 can capture dual wavelength images simultaneously with a full field of view and a quantum efficiency of greater than 70 %...

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High Pressure Reactors, Parallel Reactors and Multi Reaction Systems in All Variations
Parr Instrument laboratory reactors from 25 ml to 20 Lit. for moderate up to high pressure ranges. Made of stainless steel or ten other corrosion resistant special alloys, glass or PTFE liners available...

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Chemistry News

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Latest News from Chemistry, Analysis and Chemical Engineering from 08/11/2010 to 08/17/2010

Scientists show there's nothing boring about watching paint dry
08/17/2010 - It turns out that watching paint dry might not be as boring as the old adage claims. A team led by Yale University researchers has come up with a new technique to study the mechanics of coatings as th...
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Univar expands in the Baltics with Distribution Agreement and new office
New deal with Celanese Emulsion Polymers marks significant geographical move for the global chemicals player
08/17/2010 - Univar announced that it has signed a distribution deal with Celanese Emulsion Polymers, a global leader in emulsion technology and application development. The agreement establishes Univar’s position...
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H&R WASAG AG posts record result for 1st half of 2010
08/17/2010 - H&R WASAG AG benefited considerably from the economic recovery in the 1st half of 2010 and is continuing on its growth path for the full year. While sales revenue climbed by over 60 per cent to €537.9...
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Wax, soap clean up obstacles to better batteries
Paraffin and surfactant oleic acid improve synthesis of lithium manganese phosphate electrodes
08/17/2010 - A little wax and soap can help build electrodes for cheaper lithium ion batteries, according to a study in August 11 issue of Nano Letters. The one-step method will allow battery developers to explore...
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Brenntag adds to its strong market position in North America
Acquisition of certain assets of US chemical distributor Houghton Chemical Corporation
08/16/2010 - Brenntag continues its growth path and has agreed with Houghton Chemical Corporation (HCC) to acquire certain assets of the Industrial Chemicals & Solvents division of HCC for a total purchase price o...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/121502/

Celanese Increases Fortron PPS Production at Wilmington, N.C., Plant to Meet Global Demand
08/16/2010 - Celanese Corporation announced that one of its strategic affiliates, Fortron Industries LLC, will increase production at its Wilmington, N.C., plant to meet an increased global demand for Fortron® pol...
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Borealis results continue to improve in the second quarter of 2010 in an ongoing volatile economic environment
08/16/2010 - Borealis announced a net profit of EUR 92 million for the second quarter of 2010, a further improvement compared to EUR 54 million in the first quarter of this year as well as versus the second quarte...
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Eastman Increases GLYCOL ETHER ESTERS Prices on September 1
08/16/2010 - Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective Sept. 1, or as contracts allow. These increases are due to elevated operating costs, particularly in raw materials
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KSB: Pump test facility commissioned in Spain
08/16/2010 - After three years of planning and constructing, the KSB Group company, KSB ITUR Spain S.A., commissioned an automatic pump test facility of more than 1,000 square metres on 9 July 2010.
It includes...
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BASF declares end of Force Majeure on Plastomoll DNA, Palatinol N, Hexamoll DINCH and selected Palamoll grades
08/13/2010 - BASF SE has fixed the causes for the Force Majeure for its iso-Nonanol- (INA) based plasticizers produced in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and can hence declare the termination of Force Majeure.
The Force...
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BASF creates fresh impetus for electrochemistry
Company establishes international competence network with outstanding experts from academic research
08/13/2010 - At a kick-off meeting in Ludwigshafen, BASF and its partners launched the research network electrochemistry and batteries. The declared aim is to jointly address fundamental questions relating to mate...
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Stable Growth at Analytik Jena after Nine Months
Operating earnings below expectations
08/13/2010 - With sales of EUR 59.6 m, Analytik Jena AG has achieved an important milestone towards being able to close the current financial year with record sales once again. This was announced by the analytica...
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LyondellBasell: Sergey Vasnetsov Named Senior Vice President Strategic Planning and Transactions
08/13/2010 - LyondellBasell Industries N.V. announced that Sergey Vasnetsov has been named Senior Vice President, Strategic Planning and Transactions. Vasnetsov joins the company from Barclays Capital where he wa...
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World's tiniest mirror
08/12/2010 - Just as the path of photons of light can be directed by a mirror, atoms possessing a magnetic moment can be controlled using a magnetic mirror. Research reported in the Journal of Applied Physics inve...
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Substantial sales growth for Tecan in first half of 2010
Sales growth of 9.1% to CHF 178.0 million (H1 2009: CHF 163.2 million); 12.2% growth in local currencies
08/12/2010 - The Tecan Group closed the first half of 2010 with substantial sales growth and a strong operating result. Shortly after the end of the first half year, Tecan signed a share and asset purchase agreeme...
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Huntsman Announces Appointment of New Board Member
08/12/2010 - Huntsman Corporation announced the appointment of Sir Robert Margetts as a new director to its Board of Directors effective August 4, 2010.
Sir Robert, age 63, has served as Chairman - Europe of Hu...
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Oxea Announces Global Price Increases
08/12/2010 - Oxea will increase off-list prices on the following products effective September 1, 2010, or as contracts allow:
USA, Canada, and Mexico
- i/n Butanol: US$/lb 0.03
- i/n Butyl Acetate: US$/lb...
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LSU researcher receives NSF rapid response grant to study health of marshes impacted by oil
Brings together three universities to develop detailed analysis and insight into molecular-level affects
08/12/2010 - LSU Associate Professor of Chemistry Robert Cook has recently received a rapid response grant from the National Science Foundation, or NSF, to investigate the impact of oil from the Deepwater Horizon ...
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Power plant waste to be used to clean up Gulf oil spill
08/11/2010 - Specially treated waste material from electric power plants will soon be used to clean up oil in the Gulf thanks to the ingenuity of a University of Central Florida professor.
The National Science ...
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Eastman Expanding CHDM Capacity
08/11/2010 - Eastman Chemical Company is in the process of expanding CHDM capacity by 25 percent at its Kingsport, Tenn., site. The company expects to complete the expansion in two phases, with the first phase to ...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/121303/

Adventus Group Establishes Joint Venture for European Expansion with S&B Industrial Minerals
08/11/2010 - Adventus Group announced that it has signed an agreement for establishment of a joint venture (JV) with S&B Industrial Minerals. The agreement was signed between Adventus Intellectual Property Inc. (C...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/121297/

Süd-Chemie reports a marked revival in business activity in 2010 after a slow start to the year
First half of 2010: revenue 6 percent, operating profit (EBIT) 4 percent up on the first half of 2009
08/11/2010 - Süd-Chemie AG, Munich reported a satisfactory performance for the first six months of 2010. After a weak start to the year, the specialty chemicals enterprise for catalysts and adsorbents recorded a m...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/121366/

BP names Mike Utsler its representative to Unified Area Command in New Orleans
Suttles returning to COO role in Houston
08/11/2010 - BP announced the appointment of Mike Utsler as BP's lead representative in the Unified Area Command (UAC) here and as chief operating officer for the BP Gulf Coast Restoration Organization.
Utsler,...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/121304/

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New Research Chemicals Catalogue Addendum from Alfa Aesar
Innovation and new product development remain at the heart of what we do at Alfa Aesar. In recent months we have introduced over 1200 new items into our product range, many of which are unique and only available from Alfa Aesar....

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Eppendorf Catalog 2010
Products and Applications for the Laboratory
The new 338-page Eppendorf Catalogue is now available detailing a broad range of instruments and consumables specific to application areas. Request your FREE personal copy today!...

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