of Cambridge,
Massachusetts, and BP have agreed to a joint development program to develop
renewable and biodegradable plastics.
MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte is a leading manufacturer of magnesium
hydroxide, offering more than 20 different flame retardant fillers., Manufacturers X-Ref, CAS X-Ref , EINECS/ELINCS X-Ref,
Functional/Applications X-Ref, Environmental X-Ref, Toxicity, Precautions +
Storage X-Ref, CAS-to-Chemicals Dir. By searching for functional
key words such as catalyst , moisture scavenger, plasticizer or application key
words, such as inks, coatings, elastomers, thermoplastic resins, the user is
directed to the appropriate specialty chemical monographs.

Some examples are steel, fibers, glass, and plastics.

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, Metabolix, Inc.com
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Materials are the raw stuff used in manufacturing and industry.

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It is the world leader
in applying the advanced tools of metabolic engineering and molecular biology
to produce PHA Natural Plastics and other industrial products in microbial
systems and directly on non-food plant crops.
Similar in use to synthetic petrochemical plastics, they range in properties
from rigid to highly elastic and can be converted into films, fibres,
adhesives, coatings, molded goods, and other products.
Specially formulated , coated, and uncoated MAGNIFIN magnesium hydroxide
powders are used in a wide range of polymer applications , especially
thermoplastic materials and elastomers requiring high processing
temperatures-in excess of 200 degrees Celsius. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein
may be the trademarks of their respective owners.martinswerk.

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A co-product of the
process would be advantaged biomass material which can be converted to energy. The emphasis is not on the chemical structure of the products ,
but on how they serve end user markets., Chemicals-to-CAS Dir.

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metabolix.

Further enquiries:
Robert Wine, BP press office, London - tel: +44 (0)20 7496 4827
Scott Dean, BP press office, Chicago - tel: +1 (630) 821 3212., Molecular
Formula Dir.

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The two-year collaboration will include BP's newly formed olefins and
derivatives (O+D) petrochemical subsidiary.
Founded in 1992, Metabolix, Inc.researchandmarkets.

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MARTINAL fine precipitated ATH is used as a flame retardant in wire +
cable and various other plastics and rubber applications because of its
recyclability and smoke-suppressant properties.com/mainfrm. All generic
chemical synonyms and trade name synonyms are cross-referenced back to the
main entry.

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Oliver Peoples, Chief Scientific Officer, Metabolix - tel: +1 (617)
492-0505, x212, peoples@metabolix.

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, Albemarle Corporation
(NYSE: ALB) will expand production capacities for its
mineral-based flame retardants, MARTINAL(R) fine precipitated aluminum
trihydrate (ATH) and MAGNIFIN(R) high-purity magnesium hydroxide.albemarle.com/frprodsel/frprodselfrm .com/reports/c13842) has announced the addition
of Specialty Chemicals Source Book - Third Edition 2003 to their offering., Chemicals-to-EINECS/ELINCS Dir.com/reports/c13842

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
press@researchandmarkets.

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For more information visit
http://www. Growth for specialty chemicals is
tied to exploring and expanding functions and applications for new and
existing chemicals that can serve both traditional and niche markets ., Manufacturers Dir., Mfg's Web + Email

Hyperlinking: Trade name and generic chemical manufacturers to
Manufacturers Directory and Manufacturer Web sites

Function/Application Index is a powerful tool for locating chemicals based
on functions and industrial application areas.

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"The successful development of crop-based PHA
Natural Plastics, in addition to our fermentation based products, could
provide the world with a range of agriculturally derived polymer products as
alternatives to petrochemical plastics.

The Company operates in
three business segments-Polymer Additives , Catalysts and Fine Chemicals, and
serves customers in approximately 100 countries.
(Logo: http://www.
This new edition has been extensively revised and now contains
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53,000 trade name equivalents. Each entry contains information including
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CAS (Chemical Abstract Service ), EINECS/ELINCS (European Inventory of
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Substances), and UN/DOT reference numbers, classification, definition,
chemical synonyms , trade name synonyms (including manufacturers), empirical
and molecular formulas, properties, toxicology , precautions, storage, uses,
use level, regulatory details, manufacturers and distributors.

conductive polymers

,
EINECS /ELINCS-to-Chemicals Dir.

This category lists manufacturers and distributors of raw materials.

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Major Industries Covered:
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Construction
Cosmetics
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Food Processing/Packaging
Fuel Treatment
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Inks
Lubricants/Functional Fluids
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BP expects to sell its olefins and derivatives business later this year,
possibly through an Initial Public Offering, depending on market conditions
and necessary approvals. The resultant company would be among the five
largest petrochemical companies in the world with more than $15bn in revenues. This additional capacity boosts Albemarle's global fine
precipitated ATH production by more than 20 percent and will serve the needs
of Albemarle's existing customer base in North America.
To meet growing global demand for high-purity magnesium hydroxide flame
retardants, Albemarle- and RHI Group- joint venture MAGNIFIN Magnesiaprodukte
GmbH + Co KG (MAGNIFIN) has begun a process to double its early 1990s startup
capacity of 10,000 metric tons per year at the JV's Breitenau, Austria site in
two stages, also to be completed in 2006.htm
http://www.magnifin.researchandmarkets.

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"
"BP has long been an innovator and we believe in developing new sources
for energy and for novel plastics products," noted David Robertson , BP's Vice
President, Gas to Products.
As part of this expansion, Albemarle will transform a former zeolite plant
at its Pasadena, Texas site into a production unit for fine precipitated ATH ,
which the company markets under the trade name MARTINAL. All
MAGNIFIN flame retardants are sold exclusively via Albemarle.com/
http://www. Software features:
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Hyperlinking: Generics to Generic Chemical section

Manufacturers Directory contains detailed contact information for the more
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Albemarle, Martinswerk , MARTINAL and MAGNIFIN are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Albemarle Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries. Wherever possible, telephone, telefax,
toll-free 800 numbers, Email and Internet addresses, and complete mailing
addresses are included for each manufacturer .

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BP and Metabolix Agree to a Joint Development Program for Renewable Plastics

uses sophisticated biotechnology to
produce performance plastics from renewable resources.com/.

Research and Markets: The Essential Specialty Chemicals Source Book - Third Edition 2003

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BP Solar is also a leader in
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quarter of a century .albemarle.

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For more information visit
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Typical applications include
energy + LAN data cables, automotive wire + cable, engineering thermoplastics
(connectors), and construction foils.newscom.

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They biodegrade in
aquatic and soil environments, even under anaerobic conditions, and can be

composted.
Jim Barber, President + CEO, Metabolix - tel: +1 (617) 492-0505, x225,
barber@metabolix.

Albemarle to Expand Production of Mineral Flame Retardants

BATON ROUGE, La.

Albemarle Corporation , headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a leading
global developer, manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered specialty
chemicals for consumer electronics; petroleum and petrochemical processing;
transportation and industrial products; pharmaceuticals; agricultural
products; and construction and packaging materials.htm
http://www.

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"This agreement paves the way to develop a sustainable platform for
supplying plastics and energy to the commercial marketplace," said Jim Barber,
Metabolix 's President and CEO.
Scheduled for completion in 2006, the plant's projected capacity is set at
25,000 metric tons.com

com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040820/RESEARCH)
Specialty chemicals , a $400 billion global industry, focus on the
development of chemicals and materials from the perspective of function and
market value.

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The agreement will research and
develop grass crops containing high levels of naturally grown polymers which
can be used to produce biodegrading plastic materials .
BP will provide financial support for the program as well as full-time
staff over the two year period starting 14th February, 2005. In addition, the
companies will explore commercial options to exploit any technology that
results from the collaboration.

Notes to editors:
BP is one of the world's largest energy companies, providing its customers
with fuel for transportation , energy for heat and light, retail services and
petrochemicals products for everyday items.
PHA Natural Plastics -- a broad and versatile family of plastics -- are
highly functional and biodegradable and produced from readily grown crops.com.

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com;
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For more information on Albemarle Corporation:
http://www. DUBLIN, Ireland, Research and Markets
(http://www.