August 2021

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All three metric continue to move upward. Source: American Chemistry Council.
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Chemical manufacturers increasingly are scrutinizing their suppliers’ actions
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How aware are you of efforts related to open process automation?
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Circumstances complicate complying with long-term objectives
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A one-pot process using genetically engineered bacteria converts terephthalic acid into vanillin.

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Better integrating them into our teams would boost safety significantly
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Wet weather, a conductive rope and a unique coating on the dirigible combined to cause the explosion
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