Chemie.DE Newsletter No. 35/2010, 09/08/2010

New Products and Services

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New Thermostats with unique menu system and established Plug & Play technology
CC-Pilot: Intelligence for the Compatible Control-Thermostas and Unichiller
The new Compatible Control CC-Pilot offer many new functions and are easy to use come with Plug & Play technology. The TFT screen clearly displays all information. The unique menu system "Easy-Control" is virtually identical to the Unistats. A clear advantage for the users is that all Huber thermoregulation units: circulators and chillers use a universal operator interface...

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Field-Flow-Fractionation, another method to separate difficult samples
Eclipse 3 AFFF System
The Eclipse 3 is a state-of-the-art separation system using the asymmetric flow Field Flow Fractionation (AFFF) technique. The Eclipse integrates easily with Wyatt's multi-angle light scattering (MALS) instruments...

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Saltidin^®- proven active ingredient for insect repellents
Protection against deadly deseases from mosquitoes, flies and ticks with Saltidin^®
Saltidin^® is a proven active ingredient for insect repellents. It protects against deadly diseases from mosquitoes, flies and ticks; recommended by World Health Organization and plays an important role in helping to control dangerous diseases, such as malaria, dengue hemorrhagic fever, yellow fever, west-nile virus, borreliosis (Lyme disease) and tick-borne encephalitis....

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Particle characterization: quick, repeatable, statistically significant and with microscope quality images
The Morphologi^® G3 automated particle characterization system from Malvern^® Instruments is a new analytical tool that provides high quality, statistically significant particle size and shape information...

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In- und on-line Particle Size Analysis in Suspensions and Emulsions of high concentrations
Ultrasonic extinction from 0.01 - 3000µm
For many years OPUS is successfully established in crystallization, grinding or homogenization processes and impressively proves its performance. Not for production plants only but also in pilot plants or lab-application OPUS is setting new standards...

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Micro TouchPick Pen - The world's first innovative tool capable of picking up small samples using a special adhesive
The ideal tool for picking up and maneuvering scratch sensitive, static or magnetic samples and any sample which is difficult to pick up with tweezers or probes....

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Life Science loves Limsophy
New possibilities for the information management in your lab
AAC Infotray AG has developed a new product line which inspires people from Research and Analytics. Limsophy supports cross-departmental thinking and acting. "Philosophy of Limsophy" means integrated information management....

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ZEUS - blended learning
Ingenious combination of classroom teaching and e-learning
Infraserv Höchst has developed over 90 fully compliant, yet cost-efficient e-learning modules with the ZEUS training system. ZEUS combines computer-based e-learning with classroom training for occupational safety and health....

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EcoSec.eu: Extensive application database for for semi-micro GPC applications from Tosoh Bioscience
The new EcoSEc website presents itself in a completely new design with detailled information about hardware, software and an extensive application database. The starting page displays a 3D-Animation of the EcoSEC instrument, which can- by clicking on the individual components - be zoomed in to be view them in more detail. The highlights of the component are automatically displayed here....

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petite fleur - the entry level model for temperature control applications in the mid-range -40 °C to 200 °C
The Tango is the original and smallest circulator of the Unistat^® range, which has been the benchmark for many years. The "Petite Fleur" in comparison with the Tango Nuevo, is 2/3 the size, 2/3 the power and 2/3 the price...

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Cubis: the new benchmark for weighing in the laboratory
Sartorius premium series of balances - from simple weighing to management of complex sequences
The new Cubis premium balance is the dawn of a new era in the laboratory. The first lab balance that features a modular design and can be custom-configured and adapted to the changing requirements of different applications...

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Break-through in High Temperature Polymer Separation Technology
High Temperature Field-Flow Fractionation - AF2000 HT Series
The AF2000 HT Series is the world's first commercial HTFFF instrument available and was invented and patented by Postnova Analytics. High Temperature Field-Flow Fractionation is a brand new technology ideally suited for the advanced separation of high molar mass polymers, such as polyethylene and polypropylene....

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SPECORD^® PLUS Time for new demands in UV VIS spectroscopy!
The spectrophotometer SPECORD^® PLUS offers highest precision and total reliability of measurement results. An extensive range of accessories guarantees flexibility and efficiency for all routine or special applications. The generously sized sample chamber and easily accessible durable radiation sources are a novelty in respect of functionality and instrument design...

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Online planning for your lab
WALDNER Laboreinrichtungen offers new website for easy lab design
"Design your own lab and see your ideas come to life" - this is how the internet portal "Colaborate" of Waldner welcomes interested parties. Those registering on this platform can design a lab according to their requirements in a very short time and visualise it in 3D....

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Chemistry News

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Latest News from Chemistry, Analysis and Chemical Engineering from 09/01/2010 to 09/07/2010

Univar Europe expands its operations in Greece
09/07/2010 - Univar announced that the legal entity it established in Greece at the end of July is now fully operational and has signed a distribution agreement with Dow Corning’s Life Sciences and Aim divisions. ...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122558/

Lord Lieutenant presents 2010 Queen’s Award to Malvern Instruments
09/07/2010 - Sir Michael Brinton, the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, formally presented the 2010 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation to materials characterization company Malvern Instruments in a ceremo...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122501/

RWE, BASF and Linde: Breakthrough in capturing carbon from flue gas of coal-fired power plants
New technology saves 20 percent on energy input and clearly reduces solvent consumption
09/07/2010 - Since 2009 RWE, Linde and BASF have been testing a new technology for separating carbon dioxide (CO2) from flue gas in a pilot plant at RWE’s Niederaussem power station near Cologne. The results of th...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122460/

Kemira acquires Water Elements, LLC in North America
09/07/2010 - Kemira Oyj announced that it has acquired through its North American subsidiary Kemira Water Solutions, Inc., Water Elements, LLC, ("WE") a North American manufacturer of inorganic coagulants for mun...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122517/

Listening to ancient colours
New technique may help restorers identify decades-old pigments
09/06/2010 - A team of McGill chemists have discovered that a technique known as photoacoustic infrared spectroscopy could be used to identify the composition of pigments used in art work that is decades or even c...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122424/

Gilson Launches www.pipetman.eu, A New Online Store for the European Market
09/06/2010 - Gilson S.A.S proudly announces the launch of www.pipetman.eu, a new online web shop that caters specifically to the European scientific market.
Unveiled on August 1, 2010, www.pipetman.eu provides ...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/121979/

Kemira and Outotec to enter strategic cooperation in developing solutions for water-intensive industrial applications
09/06/2010 - Outotec Oyj and Kemira Oyj have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop, promote and support the companies' businesses in mining applications and oil sands processing as well as associated...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122427/

Eclectic Enzymes
Easily Modified Building Blocks for Drug Design
09/06/2010 - In the pursuit of biologically active compounds, it is often necessary to be able to control the stereochemistry at predefined positions in a molecular skeleton. The search for ways to prepare chiral ...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122420/

Tecan concludes the sale of the Sample Management activities to NEXUS Biosystems
09/06/2010 - The Tecan Group announced that the sale of REMP AG, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tecan, as well as other related assets, to NEXUS Biosystems has been completed as planned. From September 1, 2010, the...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122387/

Colorcon Opens Technical Service Laboratory in Istanbul, Turkey
09/03/2010 - Colorcon Limited today announced the opening of a new technical service laboratory in Turkey. Located in Atasehir, the southern area of Istanbul, the new laboratory contains fully equipped processing ...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122394/

First edition of Chemstart’up Award: Arkema and Chemparc reward the young company Borochem
09/03/2010 - Arkema and Chemparc have now awarded the very first Chemstart’up prize to the company Borochem. Teamed up with the 2010 Pierre Potier Prize, this award was launched to assist with the development of y...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122382/

Arkema Emulsion Systems Announces Price Increase for Latex Products
09/03/2010 - Effective September 15, 2010 or as contracts allow, Arkema Emulsion Systems will increase pricing on all latex products. UCAR™ acrylic, styrene-acrylic, styrene-butadiene and NEOCAR® Acrylic latexes w...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122377/

Chevron Oronite appoints Azelis as pan-European distributor for industrial lubicants
09/03/2010 - Azelis has been appointed sole pan-European distributor by Chevron Oronite, manufacturer and supplier of lubricant additives and viscosity improvers (OLOA® and PARATONE®). The partnership with Chevron...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122392/

BP to Sell Malaysian Ethylene and Polyethylene Interests to Petronas
09/03/2010 - BP announced that it has agreed to sell its interests in ethylene and polyethylene production in Malaysia to PETRONAS. The agreement concerns BP’s 15 per cent interest in Ethylene Malaysia Sdn Bhd (EM...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122391/

Listen up! U-M experiment records ultrafast chemical reaction with vibrational echoes
09/02/2010 - To watch a magician transform a vase of flowers into a rabbit, it's best to have a front-row seat. Likewise, for chemical transformations in solution, the best view belongs to the molecular spectators...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122324/

Enerkem Announces Construction Start of World’s First Municipal Waste-to-Biofuels Facility in Edmonton, Alberta
09/02/2010 - Enerkem Inc. held a groundbreaking ceremony to signify the start of construction of its municipal waste-to-biofuels facility with its partners, the City of Edmonton and the Government of Alberta. Albe...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122327/

Fifty years of propionic acid manufacturing at BASF
09/02/2010 - A rather acidic success story started at BASF 50 years ago: in the summer of 1960, the company brought on stream the first large-scale manufacturing plant for propionic acid at its integrated Ludwigsh...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122332/

Tanguy awarded IChemE Honorary Fellowship
09/02/2010 - Philippe Tanguy, vice president of scientific development at international oil and gas company Total has been awarded a certificate of IChemE Honorary Fellowship in recognition of his contributions to...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122317/

Ashland to increase UPR and VER resin and gelcoat prices for EMEA
09/02/2010 - Ashland Performance Materials, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., is increasing the price of its complete portfolio of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR), vinyl ester resins (VER) and gelcoats sold in...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122325/

New study shows that oilsands mining and processing are polluting the Athabasca River
09/01/2010 - Inorganic elements known to be toxic at low concentrations are being discharged to air and water by oilsands mining and processing according to University of Alberta (U of A) research findings. The 13...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122241/

ORNL graphite foam technology licensed to LED North America
09/01/2010 - Technology developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory that extends the life of light-emitting diode lamps has been licensed to LED North America. The agreement signed exclu...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122184/

Borealis announces changes in Film & Fibre and Moulding Business leadership
09/01/2010 - Borealis announced the promotion of Wim Roels, previously responsible for the Moulding business as Vice President, to Senior Vice President for the Business Unit Film & Fibre, effective August 1, 2010...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122229/

Purdue-Stanford team finds radioactive decay rates vary with the sun's rotation
09/01/2010 - Radioactive decay rates, thought to be unique physical constants and counted on in such fields as medicine and anthropology, may be more variable than once thought. A team of scientists from Purdue an...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122238/

Air Liquide is investing in new production units
09/01/2010 - The Middle East economies continue to grow, generating many different needs for industrial gases. Air Liquide continues its development. In order to support its customers from the steel sector in this...
http://www.chemie.de/news/e/122237/

Catalogues and Brochures

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Catalogue of ICP/ICP-MS Supplies
Essential reference for all ICP-OES and ICP-MS users
The Glass Expansion catalogue of ICP/ICP-MS Supplies is now available. It is an essential reference for all users of ICP-OES and ICP-MS equipment. It includes hundreds of components covering over 70 current and past models from all of the major manufacturers...

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New Catalog: Shodex HPLC Columns - Solutions with Polymer-gel
RP, NP, GPC, GFC (SEC), IC, IEX and Affinity Chromatography
We are pleased to introduce Shodex new catalog to you. It covers a wide product range including RP, GPC, IC, IEX and affinity chromatography columns and of course includes new products such as SEC and novel RP columns. A trouble shooting guide an USP/EP lists are available...

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