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Chemical Industry Counters Terror Threats with Boundary Protection

From AI-powered cameras to crash-proof gates, manufacturers deploy cutting-edge defenses as CFATS expires.
Opinion: How a SCOTUS Decision on Fisheries Influences the Chemical Industry

Opinion: How a SCOTUS Decision on Fisheries Influences the Chemical Industry

SCOTUS ruling limits agency power, impacting regulations. Chemical industry faces potential changes in safety and environmental standards.
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EPA Tightens Grip on Toxic Chemicals, Industry Feels the Heat

As environmental groups push for stricter regulations on vinyl chloride and chloroprene, manufacturers like Denka Performance Elastomer threaten plant closures, while the Vinyl...
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A New, More Sustainable Responsible Care Process: What Chemical Processors Need to Know

Updates to the Responsible Care initiative emphasize process and progress over meeting minimum thresholds.

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Skills Gap Emerges as Top Process Safety Risk, Survey Finds

Oct. 28, 2024
Nearly half of safety professionals say lack of experienced workers threatens facility safety, while aging infrastructure and procedural conflicts add to mounting concerns.
EPA Finalizes DCPA Ban

EPA Finalizes DCPA Ban

Oct. 23, 2024
Assessments found health risks associated with DCPA use and application, even when personal protective equipment and engineering controls are used. The final cancellation prohibits...
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Pemex Operations Restart at Site of Deadly Chemical Leak

Oct. 14, 2024
Company said the refinery was operating steadily at low load over the weekend while inspections were underway.
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Energy Transfer LNG Pipeline Fire Still Burning

Sept. 17, 2024
SUV struck above-ground valve, according to news reports.

White Papers: In Depth Research

Choosing Reliable HMI Solutions for Extreme Environments

June 11, 2024
Learn how to make your facility a safer and more efficient place.

Optimizing Your ESG Strategy

Nov. 28, 2023
Learn how new technologies are helping the chemical industry manage risk, uphold compliance and protect the wellbeing of individuals and the environment.
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Important facts you should know about drying compressed air in hazardous environments

Sept. 30, 2014
Hazardous locations have or could potentially have high concentrations of flammable gases, vapors, combustible dusts, etc. A small spark can lead to a horrific explosion dangerous...
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CP Special Report: Improving Plant Efficiency and Safety

April 15, 2014
Sponsored By: Parker Chemical plants vary widely in size and complexity yet share common goals for maximizing efficiency safely and cost effectively. This Chemical Processing ...

Fire at South Korean Lithium Battery Plant Kills 22

June 24, 2024
Burning battery materials prove difficult to contain

Chemical Safety Board Probes Fatal Fire at Tennessee Metal Treatment Plant

June 4, 2024
One worker died from severe burns in a chemical explosion at TS USA's liquid nitriding facility in Chattanooga. The incident, which injured three others, is under investigation...

Philadelphia Jury Orders Exxon Mobil to Pay $725.5 Million in Benzene Case

May 13, 2024
Exxon calls ruling "irrational;" plans to appeal.

American Chemistry Council Touts Industry Sustainability Progress in Inaugural Report

May 7, 2024
Report highlights the industry's progress in reducing emissions and developing sustainable products, while calling for policy support to accelerate the transition.