The ongoing dock strike by the International Longshoremen's Association could have a major impact on resin markets. The ILA went on strike at midnight Oct. 1 after being unable to agree on a new ...

That’s the main component of butyl rubber, which is often used for inner tubes ― though not every company that lists “gum base” will use this. Polyvinyl acetate, a synthetic resin ...

Gum disease is a common issue for many adults, possibly causing red or bleeding gums. Treatment may involve cleaning bacteria from under the gums and maintaining good dental hygiene at home ...

Chewing gum is a versatile product—a quick pick-me-up, a habit born out of boredom, or a substitute for a mouth freshener—working overtime at a fraction of the cost. If you’re a regular gum chewer, ...

A tender evergreen shrub or small tree, up to 3m high, with pinnate, aromatic, leathery green leaves divided into up to 7 pairs of leaflets. Small flowers are produced in late spring and early summer; ...

August saw a range of movement in North American commodity resin prices, with prices for one material up, two down and two flat. Polypropylene was the only commodity resin to see higher prices in ...

Part of the pistachio family, the mastic tree ... it’s famous for its resin, called “white gold” or “the miracle tear,” used in beauty products, food and chewing gum.