CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ADM (NYSE: ADM) and LG Chem announced today that their previously announced projects for the production of lactic and polylactic acid will not move forward. “Since we ...

The South Korean chemical maker LG Chem and agricultural giant ADM will not go ahead with their planned joint ventures to make lactic acid and polylactic acid (PLA) at ADM’s site in Decatur, Illinois.

Some of the largest chemical companies in the world—Arkema, BASF, Cargill, Dow, and LG Chemical among them—have attempted to make acrylic acid via a biobased route. It stands to reason that they would ...

Aimed at softening and smoothing skin by gently but effectively exfoliating the top layer of skin, lactic acid can significantly improve the appearance of all skin types with regular use. It can be ...