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Chemistry World November 20, 2014 Rebecca Trager |
Methyl mercaptan leak kills four workers A chemical leak at a DuPont plant near La Porte, US killed four workers and hospitalized another on 15 November. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, but it involved a methyl mercaptan leak.  |
Chemistry World December 3, 2014 Rebecca Trager |
DuPont quantifies scale of deadly chemical leak DuPont has quantified the amount of methyl mercaptan that leaked from its plant in La Porte, US, last month, killing four workers.  |
Chemistry World May 26, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
DuPont fined over fatal leak DuPont failed to take the necessary precautions to protect four workers who died after a methyl mercaptan leak at the company's facility in November 2014, the US Department of Labor's occupational safety and health administration has determined.  |
Chemistry World July 24, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
US regulator says DuPont's safety program 'failed' The US government agency that regulates workplace safety is proposing to fine DuPont for the second time in a matter of weeks, because of lapses in its worker safety practices.  |
Chemistry World August 28, 2014 Phillip Broadwith |
DuPont settles pollution charges for $1.3m Chemical titan DuPont has agreed a settlement with US authorities over eight hazardous chemical leaks from the company's plant in Belle, US, between 2006 and 2010.  |
Chemistry World September 2, 2008 Rebecca Trager |
Chemical safety board falls short The US government agency charged with investigating chemical accidents is failing to investigate even the most serious leaks and blasts, according to congressional watchdog the Government Accountability Office.  |
Chemistry World August 13, 2009 Helen Carmichael |
US officials probe hydrogen fluoride incidents A sudden release of propane and highly toxic hydrogen fluoride gas from an ExxonMobil refinery in Joliet, Illinois led to two employees being rushed to hospital last week.  |
The Motley Fool October 25, 2005 W.D. Crotty |
A Double Dose From DuPont DuPont announces earnings and a push to return value to shareholders.  |
AboutSafety August 10, 2001 Kay Mangieri |
Sense Or Smell Choosing the right workplace gas detection monitor is critical, but can be difficult. Some basic selection criteria are needed to help focus the search for the most appropriate piece of equipment...  |
Chemistry World November 6, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
Inaction at US Chemical Safety Board criticized The independent agency charged with investigating serious industrial chemical accidents in the US, is being accused of shirking its responsibilities in the face of internal squabbles.  |
IndustryWeek January 11, 2012 |
Safety Agency Pushes for Combustible Dust Standard Significant accumulations of combustible iron ore powder fueled the flash fires that led to the fatalities at powdered metals plant last year.  |
The Motley Fool January 25, 2005 Stephen D. Simpson |
DuPont Stays the Course The giant chemical company reports satisfactory earnings, despite a flurry of charges.  |
The Motley Fool April 27, 2004 Alyce Lomax |
DuPont Doesn't Shock Here comes more good news from the chemical company.  |
The Motley Fool August 15, 2011 Neha Chamaria |
1 Chemical Company Worth Watching DuPont posts a strong second quarter.  |
Chemistry World August 22, 2014 Harriet Brewerton |
Printed sensors kick up a stink Scientists in Canada have used an inkjet-printer to create sensors that give off a smell when a target biomolecule is present.  |
The Motley Fool January 17, 2012 Dan Dzombak |
A History of Natural Gas Natural gas production is booming - so much so that some investors worry that natural gas could be the most dangerous investment in energy.  |
The Motley Fool December 6, 2011 Neha Chamaria |
Does DuPont Have It All? DuPont makes for a great company with its solid numbers, great growth moves, and good dividends.  |
Chemistry World November 17, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
Carbon dioxide leak at US coffee plant prompts federal probe A US federal investigation has been launched after a carbon dioxide leak at a coffee roasting and decaffeination plant in Houston, Texas, led to the death of one employee.  |
The Motley Fool August 29, 2005 W.D. Crotty |
Chemical Industry Slowing? Railroad loadings of chemicals have declined recently. But investors with a contrarian bent, who would also enjoy a 3.1% dividend yield, should look at Dow Chemical.  |
The Motley Fool May 20, 2011 Anupama Pattanaik |
Danisco and DuPont: A Delicious Duet? What chemicals and food ingredients have in common.  |
Chemistry World January 7, 2014 Phillip Broadwith |
All hail shale The US shale gas boom has continued to drive recovery for the country's chemical industry this year. Access to cheap feedstocks and energy has allowed US producers to compete strongly in the global market  |
Chemistry World July 27, 2012 Rebecca Trager |
BP's misdirected safety focus blamed for Deepwater debacle The US Chemical Safety Board, an independent federal agency, has concluded that safety lapses by BP and others led to the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in April 2010.  |
Chemistry World October 24, 2011 Rebecca Trager |
US Universities' Lab Safety Under New Scrutiny US universities are under pressure to significantly step up safety at chemistry labs, following new findings and recommendations from the Chemical Safety Board.  |
The Motley Fool August 25, 2010 Jordan DiPietro |
How Safe Are DuPont's Dividends? Evaluating the sustainability of dividend payments.  |
Chemistry World September 25, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
Bayer CropScience pays $5.6m to settle 2008 accident charges Under the agreement, the company will enhance safeguards at its US chemical facilities.  |
The Motley Fool January 25, 2011 David Lee Smith |
DuPont Hammers the Estimates Even amid higher costs, DuPont made short work of analysts' expectations.  |
IndustryWeek April 1, 2008 Jonathan Katz |
Refinery Blast Reinforces Calls for Process Safety OSHA forms new alliance to address hazards.  |
Chemistry World October 13, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
DuPont found liable for cancer case DuPont faces thousands of lawsuits over emissions of perfluorooctanoic acid into the Ohio river  |
The Motley Fool December 19, 2011 Neha Chamaria |
Wrap-up of a Great Year for DuPont DuPont wraps up a year with great operational performance and growth but subdued stock performance.  |
The Motley Fool January 28, 2010 David Lee Smith |
DuPont Sprints Ahead of the Economy The chemical giant beats forecasts and sets sail for a solid 2010.  |
The Motley Fool January 11, 2006 Stephen D. Simpson |
High Costs Pound DuPont Hurricane-related disruptions sharply lower the chemical giant's earnings. Investors, take note.  |
Chemistry World August 9, 2011 Andrew Turley |
DuPont halts sale of wayward herbicide Chemical major DuPont has stopped selling its herbicide Imprelis less than a year after receiving US approval following complaints it has damaged and killed trees.  |
The Motley Fool October 28, 2011 Neha Chamaria |
1 Chemical Company You Shouldn't Miss What's going to work for DuPont after a strong third quarter?  |
Chemistry World April 25, 2014 Rebecca Trager |
US safety body says deadly West explosion 'preventable' The fire and explosion that destroyed the West Fertilizer chemical plant in Texas last April, killing 15 people and injuring more than 200, was entirely preventable and highlights a pressing need for regulatory change.  |
The Motley Fool April 14, 2004 Alyce Lomax |
DuPont's Second Wave Layoff news at DuPont is followed by an improved earnings forecast.  |
Chemistry World October 14, 2013 Rebecca Trager |
West Fertilizer plant cited for 24 'serious' safety violations The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited the West Fertilizer chemical plant in Texas for 24 'serious safety violations', stemming from a fire and explosion there in April.  |
IndustryWeek July 1, 2002 Tonya Vinas |
Best Practices -- DuPont: Safety Starts At The Top The Wilmington, Del.-based chemicals manufacturer's safety program works so well that other companies subscribe to its practices.  |
Chemistry World January 10, 2011 Rebecca Trager |
California under fire for approving controversial pesticide The state of California is being sued following the decision by its Department of Pesticide Regulation to approve the use of the controversial fumigant pesticide methyl iodide, despite objections from chemists and Nobel laureates.  |
The Motley Fool January 28, 2004 W.D. Crotty |
Playing DuPont Ping-Pong What's an investor to make of DuPont's ping-pong strategy?  |
Chemistry World November 26, 2015 Rebecca Trager |
Intrigue at the top of the US's Chemical Safety Board A political drama continues to be played out at the US Chemical Safety Board, the federal agency charged with investigates serious industrial chemical accidents in America.  |
IndustryWeek December 1, 2006 John Teresko |
2015 Environmental Footprint Goals DuPont's aggressive environmental compliance goals is far-reaching.  |
Chemistry World December 22, 2015 Emma Davies |
Accident and emergency 2015 should be remembered as a year when the chemical industry was sharply reminded of its social responsibility.  |