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Braskem stops DMT; halts PET production in Brazil  -  25 May 2007
YarnsandFibers (subscription),Braskem says it will temporarily suspend polyethylene terephthalate (PET) production, and permanently stop dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) feedstock production

ProtoKinetix's AAGP(TM) Dramatically Increases Recovery Rate of ...  -  May 23, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Traditional recovery rates after cryopreservation with DMSO (Dimethyl Sulphoxide) are typically between 30% and 40%.

Firefighters drill at Gaylord Chemical  -  May 9, 2007
Bogalusa Daily News,Countless pipes, some taller than buildings, provide a maze of sorts at the plant, which produces dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl sulfoxide, chemicals used in

Methanol and DME project planned by Synthesis Energy in China  -  May 9, 2007
Polymerupdate.com (subscription),...methanol and Dimethyl ether (DME) would be set up by Synthesis Energy Systems in a joint venture with Yima Coal Industry Group in Yima, Henan Province.

Metabolism: After-dinner protein  -  May 23, 2007
Nature.com (subscription),Andreae & S. Warren), which supposes that the gas dimethyl sulphide produced by marine plankton influences cloud formation and hence albedo and climate.

Dr. NV Perricone Gives Actionable Advice for Aging Reversal on ...  -  May 22, 2007
Emediawire (press release),Key ingredients include Alpha Lipoic Acid, Vitamin C Ester, DMAE (Dimethyl Amino Ethanol), Coenzyme Q-10, Omega-3 and Astaxanthin.

NASA faces battle over toxic fuel plan for Orion  -  May 21, 2007
Flight InternationalCommon hypergolic fuels are hydrazine, monomethyl hydrazine and unsymmetrical dimethyl hydrazine. The oxidiser is usually nitrogen tetroxide or inhibited

Enough is enough: Please stop poisoning my children  -  May 21, 2007
American Chronicle,...(and) Dimethyl Sulfone, (and) Prapain (special complex) Carborner, Hydroxyethel Cellulose, XanthanGum, Polyquatemium – 10, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol,

Scientists turn woodchips into engine fuel  -  May 18, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Penn State Researchers Investigate Alternative Diesel Fuel (August 30, 2001) -- In the search for clean diesel fuels, dimethyl ether seems like a good

We Read The Weeklies  -  May 17, 2007
SFist,...(the dimethyl mercury sounded bad to us.) Weekly of the Week: WE WON READERS' CHOICE BEST BLOG! Of course it's going to be the SF Weekly!

Bongaigaon Refinery board recommends 35% dividend  -  May 16, 2007
Myiris.com,...coke calcination cnit (CCU), petrochemical complex comprising of xylenes and dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) plants and polyester staple fibre (PSF) plant.

Wine's fruity chemicals sniffed out  -  May 11, 2007
Chemistry World,While ethanol has a strong suppressing effect on fruity odour, woody smelling hydrocarbons called norisoprenoids and dimethyl sulfide interact with the

Contrast Agent May Aid Cancer Detection  -  May 8, 2007
Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),The contrast agent, [3-amino-1-(dimethoxy-phosphoryl)-1-hydroxy-propyl]-phosphonic acid dimethyl ester, is a derivative of the bisphosphonate pamidronate,

Green sweep  -  May 6, 2007
Glens Falls Post-Star,Free of 2-butoxyethanol, free of n-Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, free of hydrocarbon propellant, for crying out loud.

The Week in Sustainable Mobility (5/6/07)  -  May 6, 2007
WorldChanging...to establish a joint venture company to build and operate a new integrated coal gasification to methanol to Dimethyl Ether (DME) plant in China. More.

China: SES and Yima to form joint venture  -  May 4, 2007
Automotive World (subscription),...company with Yima Coal Industry Group to build an integrated coal gasification to methanol to dimethyl ether (DME) plant in China's Henan Province.

Saudi Arabia : Kayan Petrochemical opens SR 6.75bn IPO  -  May 3, 2007
Fibre2fashion.com,Intermediate (EG) and Specialty (Polycarbonates, Ethanolamines, Ethoxylates, Dimethyl Formamide, Choline Chloride, Bisphenol A and Acetone).

Lipophilic polyelectrolyte gels as super-absorbent polymers for ...  -  Apr 30, 2007
Nature.com (subscription),The swelling behaviour of the lipophilic polyelectrolyte gel (1G) in organic solvents with various polarities from hexane (=1.9) to dimethyl sulphoxide

Don't hold your breath  -  Apr 22, 2007
separationsNOW.com (subscription),Some of the other volatiles that are major contributors to oral malodour are also simple sulphur compounds such as hydrogen sulphide (rotten eggs), dimethyl

Shanghai Auto to Produce Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Car  -  Apr 23, 2007
Fuel Cell Works (press release)Hu said that SAIC is striving to produce its first model mixed power car on a small industrial scale by 2008 and its dimethyl ether coaches will start

Full Text  -  Apr 19, 2007
Science Magazine (subscription)The one-sentence summary for the Report "Structural and regulatory genes required to make the gas dimethyl sulfide in bacteria" by JD Todd et al. was

New-energy powered sedans hit the road  -  Apr 19, 2007
EastDay.com,The first 10 sedans powered by environmentally friendly dimethyl ether have rolled off the production line and will go on the road on a trial basis for the

New Oriental Energy & Chemical Corporation Provides Update on DME ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
MacReport (press release),Dimethyl Ether is an emerging alternative fuel that is being initially utilized as a cost effective substitute for liquid natural gas (LNG) currently used

DME project started by Jiutai in Zhangjiagang  -  Apr 18, 2007
Polymerupdate.com (subscription),Conversing with a source in China, a polymerupdate team member reported that construction of a Dimethyl Ether (DME) project had commenced in Jiangsu Yangtze

Government patents diesel fuel technology  -  Apr 24, 2007
Science Daily (press release)Penn State Researchers Investigate Alternative Diesel Fuel (August 30, 2001) -- In the search for clean diesel fuels, dimethyl ether seems like a good

OSL eyes supply of gas to LNG ventures  -  Apr 3, 2007
The National,He said gas sales to the Japanese joint venture’s methanol and dimethyl ether plant and the Indian ammonia-urea project “are at an advanced stage and could

Make it a green sweep this spring  -  Apr 24, 2007
Fort Wayne News Sentinel,Free of 2-butoxyethanol, free of n-Alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, free of hydrocarbon propellant, for crying out loud.

Novartis licences lead cancer candidate from Antisoma  -  Apr 23, 2007
In-PharmaTechnologist.com,With the addition of Antisoma's AS1404 (5,6-dimethyl xanthenone 4-acetic acid, DMXAA) Novartis' oncology pipeline will swell to 12 new molecular entities

Bay paper plant, cloudy days make for stinky air  -  Apr 23, 2007
The News Herald,The waste includes TRS, which is made up of hydrogen sulfide, methyl mercaptan and dimethyl sulfide, and it is burned in the plant’s No. 1 and No.

Rockland people in the news  -  Apr 21, 2007
Remote Access,Prospere will present "Investigating the Use of Dimethyl Disulfide Derivatization and Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry to Determine the Position of

Commercialization of Coal-to-Liquids Technology  -  Apr 21, 2007
PR Buzz (press release),Syngas is also a basic feedstock for manufacturing a range of chemicals and synthetic fuels, such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, dimethyl ether,

Heavier income tax bill hits China Coal earnings  -  Apr 18, 2007
The Standard,China Coal plans to supply coal for a three-million- ton coal-based dimethyl ether project in Erdos in Inner Mongolia, jointly owned by Sinopec (0386) and

Liquid lip gloss  -  Apr 16, 2007
Global Sources,It contains polybutene, shea butter, sorbitan sesquioleate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, isopropyl myristate, silica dimethyl silylate, tocopheryl acetate

Coking industry focuses on tackling excess capacities  -  Apr 15, 2007
China Economic Net,...the development of such craftworks and technologies concerning the in-depth processing of coal tar and the production of methanol and dimethyl ether

World-Class Methanol Plant In The Making  -  Apr 12, 2007
Bru Direct,Demand for methanol is expected to grow with the advancement in other potential applications such as biodiesel and dimethyl-ether (DME) in the future.

Tiny Tin Oxide Wires Detect Fake Nerve Gas  -  Apr 11, 2007
Wired NewsThe lives of graduate students may be cheap, but the Italian researchers thought it better to work with a fake nerve gas called dimethyl methylphosphonate

New Oriental Energy & Chemical Corporation Names Ben Wang Chief ...  -  Apr 11, 2007
dBusinessNews New York (press release),The Company is focused on the production of Dimethyl ether (DME), methanol and fertilizer products, and the Company expects to begin production of

Chicago's Feast Of Chemistry  -  Apr 8, 2007
Chemical & Engineering NewsOf the 38 compounds identified, Cai determined that 2,5-dimethyl-3-methoxypyrazine (DMMP), 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (IPMP),

A pile of herbs  -  Mar 31, 2007
Malaysia Star,The herb contains wedelolactone and dimethyl wedelolactone and is a rich source of ascorbic acid. It also contains an alkaloid, ecliptine.

Uptake of 18 F-Fluorocholine, 18 F-FET, and 18 F-FDG in C6 Gliomas ...  -  Mar 30, 2007
Journal of Nuclear Medicine (subscription)The aim of this study was to determine uptake of the 18 F-labeled PET tracers 18 F-fluorocholine (N,N-dimethyl-N- 18 F-fluoromethyl-2-hydroxyethylammonium),

Climate Criminals & Climate Genocide  -  Mar 30, 2007
MWC News,...phytoplankton system (that is crucial for global temperature reduction through CO2 sequestration and dimethyl sulphide (DMS)-induced cloud formation).

Cleaning up killer fungus  -  Mar 29, 2007
ScienceAlert,TriGene and F10 are recommended for use in the field over the previously recommended DDAC (didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride) products, as they are active

Inhibition of the MEK/ERK pathway reduces microglial activation ...  -  Mar 29, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryRats in the control group were given dimethyl sulfoxide (vehicle) before undergoing spinal cord ischemia/reperfusion injury. In the U0126-treated group,

Smart Sunglasses  -  Mar 28, 2007
Chemical & Engineering NewsThe cathodic, working layer is a polymer that turns blue when voltage is applied and is called 3,3-dimethyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-thieno[3,4-b][1,4]dioxepine,

Merck and Schering-Plough to Develop Another New Cholesterol ...  -  27 Mar 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Simvastatin is butanoic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-,1,2,3,7,8,8a-hexahydro-3,7-dimethyl-8-(2-(tetrahydro-4- hydroxy-6-oxo-2H-pyran-2-yl)-ethyl)-1-naphthalenyl ester

Why Ladybugs Smell Bad  -  27 Mar 2007
Chemical & Engineering NewsOf the 38 compounds identified, Cai determined that 2,5-dimethyl-3-methoxypyrazine (DMMP), 2-isopropyl-3-methoxypyrazine (IPMP),

Ladybugs May Be Cute, But Watch Out When They Get Near Wine  -  27 Mar 2007
Science Daily (press release)...of the chemicals than others, including a new one, called DMMP (2,5-dimethyl-3-methoxypyrazine), that has not previously been reported in ladybugs.

The secrets that the ocean holds  -  Mar 20, 2007
El Defensor Chieftain,Phytoplankton releases dimethyl sulfide, which travels to the atmosphere and becomes sulphate aerosol. The aerosol particles provide a surface where water

Something in the air  -  Mar 20, 2007
Guardian Unlimited,...hexane, 2-methyl; heptane; 2-beta-pinene; heptane, 2-methyl; heptane, 4-methyl; heptane, 3-methyl; carbonic acid, dimethyl ester; heptane, 2,4-dimethyl;

Arkema announces 30% DMDS capacity increase  -  Mar 22, 2007
plastemart.com,...and meet demand from its customers, Arkema has announced a 30% increase in the production capacity of DMDS (dimethyl disulfide) at its Lacq plant.

The world leader in DMDS, Arkema announces a 30% capacity increase ...  -  Mar 21, 2007
Polymerupdate.com (subscription),In order to boost its ranking in the DMDS (dimethyl disulfide) global market and meet demand from its customers, Arkema has announced a 30% increase in the

Oceana begins mercury awareness campaign  -  Mar 9, 2007
Cleveland Daily Banner,The forms of mercury are: Elemental, an oxidized form called Mercury II, methyl mercury, dimethyl mercury and cinnabar, which is a by-product of volcano

Dielectric Gels suit electronic packaging applications.  -  Feb 27, 2007
ThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release),Types EPM-2480 and EPM-2481 are based on dimethyl silicone systems, while EPM-2482 is based on diphenyl dimethyl silicone system.

Science & IT News  -  Mar 14, 2007
Danmark.dk,This year's entry, the Dynamo, will run on a direct injection dimethyl ether two-stroke compression ignition engine, based on a Puch moped engine,

Ningxia Investing $12.9 Billion to Create Asia's Largest CTL ...  -  Mar 13, 2007
WM Experts (press release),...have the capacity to convert more than five million tons of coal per annum into chemicals such as fuel additives dimethyl ether, olefins and methanol.

China to promote 'green' autos  -  Mar 7, 2007
China Daily,Conventional auto fuels commonly used in China are gasoline, diesel oil, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ethanol gas, and dimethyl ether (DME).

Arkema announces a 30% capacity increase at its Lacq production plant  -  Mar 22, 2007
Chemie.de (press release),23 Mar 2007 - In order to boost its ranking in the DMDS (dimethyl disulfide) global market and meet demand from its customers, Arkema has announced a 30%

Toyota, Sony, Fujitsu Push Bioplastics  -  Mar 22, 2007
Design News,Sorona polymer ispolymerizing Bio-PDOwith either terephthalic acid (TPA) or dimethyl terephthalate (DMT)at the DuPont plant in Kinston, NC.

Varian, Inc. Announces New Products From Varian Polymer Laboratories  -  Feb 26, 2007
SYS-CON Media,...is designed for use in polar solvents such as dimethyl formamide, dimethyl sulfoxide and also solvent combinations such as tetrahydrofuran with water.

SES and Golden Concord Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Join ...  -  Mar 13, 2007
SYS-CON Media,...gasification to methanol to Dimethyl Ether ("DME") plant (the "Plant") in Inner Mongolia to be mutually owned through a joint venture company ("JVC").

New Options for CBRN Protection – Part 1  -  Mar 12, 2007
FireRescue1,...distilled mustard (a blister agent), and five toxic industrial chemicals (acrolein, acrylonitrile, ammonia, chlorine, and dimethyl sulfate).

Made-To-Order Histones  -  Mar 12, 2007
Chemical & Engineering NewsTo control such access, cells stud histones' lysine side chains with constellations of methyl, dimethyl, and trimethyl marks.

Scientists uncover link between ocean's chemical processes and ...  -  Mar 12, 2007
innovations report,During the study, concentrations of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and chloroiodomethane, produced by phytoplankton in ocean water, were measured.

China to invest $13 billion in coal-based chemicals base  -  Mar 12, 2007
domain-B,The chemical plant will convert over 5 million tonnes of coal annually into chemicals such as dimethyl ether, olefin and methanol, which are fuel additives.

China to build Asia's largest coal chemical base  -  Mar 9, 2007
Hindu,Chemical plants will be able to convert more than five million tonnes of coal annually into chemicals such as dimethyl ether, olefin and methanol,

News Tips From The Journal Of Neuroscience  -  Mar 10, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),The compound 3-(4-chloro-2-morpholin-4-yl-thiazol-5-yl)-8-(1-ethylpropyl)-2,6-dimethyl-imidazo [1,2-b]pyridazine (MTIP) selectively inhibited binding at

Ningxia: Asia's largest coal chemical base  -  Mar 8, 2007
China Daily,Chemical plants will be able to convert more than five million tons of coal annually into chemicals such as dimethyl ether, olefin and methanol,

UPI Energy Watch  -  Mar 9, 2007
United Press InternationalChemical plants will be able to convert more than 5 million tons of coal annually into chemicals such as dimethyl ether, olefin and methanol, which are fuel

Researchers Study Ocean Acidity Effects On Climate  -  Mar 8, 2007
SmallTownPapers News Service,During the study, concentrations of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and chloroiodomethane, which are produced by phytoplankton in the ocean water, were analyzed,

Scientists Uncover Link Between Ocean's Chemical Processes and ...  -  Mar 8, 2007
PressZoom (press release),During the study, concentrations of dimethyl sulfide ( DMS ) and chloroiodomethane, produced by phytoplankton in ocean water, were measured.

China to promote `green` autos  -  Mar 7, 2007
Zee News,Conventional auto fuels commonly used in China are gasoline, diesel oil, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ethanol gas, and dimethyl ether (DME).

News tips from the Journal of Neuroscience  -  Mar 6, 2007
EurekAlert (press release),The compound 3-(4-chloro-2-morpholin-4-yl-thiazol-5-yl)-8-(1-ethylpropyl)-2,6-dimethyl-imidazo [1,2-b]pyridazine (MTIP) selectively inhibited binding at CRF

AOAC seeks study director for MSM validation  -  Mar 6, 2007
NutraIngredients-usa.com,MSM (methylsulfonylmethane, the isoxidised form of dimethyl-sulfoxide) was selected as one of approximately 20 nutraceutical compounds in the project,

Chinese Scientists Make Future Energy Suggestions  -  Mar 5, 2007
Azom.comOther optional substitutes include biomass-based ethanol, carbinol, dimethyl ether, bio-diesel, synthetic oil and hydrogen, which are also internationally

U.'s cleaning products get green seal of approval  -  Mar 1, 2007
The Brown Daily Herald,One SC Johnson product, Triad Disinfectant Cleaner, is still used by custodial staff and contains alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride, which the report

A lukewarm budget for the textile sector  -  Feb 28, 2007
domain-B,Custom duty for important raw materials such as dimethyl terephthalate (DMT), purified terephthalic acid (PTA), mono ethylene glycol (MEG) has been reduced

‘Cosmoclimatology’ - tired old arguments in new clothes  -  Mar 9, 2007
RealClimate...volcanic eruptions, as well as due to biological activity (ie through the emission of dimethyl sulphide, or 'DMS'; Götz et al. ,1991, p.

Burying the problem  -  Feb 27, 2007
Varsity (subscription),For example, some species of plankton produce dimethyl sulfide, a compound with the potential to affect cloud formation if surface-water concentrations

Coal liquefaction offers environmental benefits, cost savings, and ...  -  Feb 27, 2007
Manufacturer.com,Syngas is also a basic feedstock for manufacturing a range of chemicals and synthetic fuels, such as hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, dimethyl ether,

Rer1p competes with APH-1 for binding to nicastrin and regulates ...  -  Feb 26, 2007
Journal of Cell Biology (subscription)C-terminal fragment; DTBP, dimethyl 3,3'-dithiobispropionimidate; endoH, endoglycosidase H; FL, full-length; IC, intermediate compartment; KO, knockout;

Full Text  -  Mar 15, 2007
Science Magazine (subscription)For example, increased areas of open ocean could lead to increases in natural dimethyl sulfide emissions and production of sulfate aerosols (51),

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