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A member-supported weekly magazine of the American Chemical Society, Chemical & Engineering News covers all the news of the chemical world including science and technology, government and policy, and business.
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Mylotarg Must Go

Mon, 06/28/2010 - 16:00
The only antibody-drug conjugate on the market has efficacy and safety issues.
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New Route To Amide Formation

Mon, 06/28/2010 - 16:00
Unusual reaction has reactive species with reversed polarities.
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New Analytical Method Probes Harmful Organic Aerosols

Mon, 06/28/2010 - 16:00
Researchers demonstrate a fast, powerful mass spectrometry technique to monitor secondary organic aerosols.
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Pushing Safer Alternatives

Mon, 06/28/2010 - 16:00
State's draft rule targets toxic chemicals in consumer products.
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BASF Inks Bid For Cognis

Mon, 06/28/2010 - 16:00
Latest acquisition will strengthen BASF's position in home and personal care.
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Oil Rig Explosion Probe

Mon, 06/28/2010 - 16:00
Chemical safety board will investigate the causes of the BP/Deepwater Horizon disaster.
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Biovail To Buy Valeant

Fri, 06/25/2010 - 12:30
Complex stock deal valued at about $3.3 billion will create a new firm, Valeant Pharmaceuticals.
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Chemical Aerobics

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 18:40
Green Chemistry: Kilogram-scale O2 oxidations safely carried out in a flow reactor.
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Assessing Swimming Pools' Environmental Cost

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 16:50
Environmental Impact: Pools can use five to six times more water and energy in arid climates than in more-temperate places.
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Methylmercury Cuts Could Save The U.S. Millions Of Dollars

Thu, 06/24/2010 - 12:40
Environmental Pollutants: Reducing methylmercury intake nationwide could save money by preventing heart disease and IQ drops.
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Chemtura Files Reorganization Plan

Wed, 06/23/2010 - 20:00
Bankruptcy Exit: Shareholders object and say they want a larger stake.
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2010 Green Chemistry Awards

Wed, 06/23/2010 - 18:10
Honors: Presidential challenge awards recognize innovations that promote sustainability.
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ACS Cements Ties With Chinese Chemical Society

Tue, 06/22/2010 - 19:40
ACS News: Agreement aims to increase collaboration between chemists in US and China.
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EPA Supports Renewal Of Superfund Tax

Tue, 06/22/2010 - 19:10
Industry Cleanup: Agency urges Congress to pass legislation reinstating tax on chemicals and oil.
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Children's Blood Contains High Levels Of PBDE Fire Retardants

Mon, 06/21/2010 - 20:45
Toxic Substances: Children's levels are higher than their mothers'.
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Battery Beginnings

Mon, 06/21/2010 - 20:45
Groundbreaking: Biden visits site of new Dow Kokam lithium ion battery plant to tout Recovery Act spending.
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The Butterfly Effect

Mon, 06/21/2010 - 12:45
Nanoscience: Gyroid nanostructures give butterflies their glimmer.
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Drugmakers Share Data

Mon, 06/21/2010 - 12:45
Collaboration: A collection of Alzheimer’s disease trial results could speed drug development.
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Trojan Horse For B-Cell Lymphoma

Mon, 06/21/2010 - 12:45
Sugar Chemistry: Chemical synthesis yields agents that target cancer cells.
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Halocarbon Emissions Change With The Seasons

Fri, 06/18/2010 - 20:10
Environmental Pollutants: Summertime spikes in emissions of banned chemicals may skew nationwide estimates.
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