Milestones in 150 Years of the Chemical Industry charts the rich and varied history of the chemical industry which fulfils a crucial role in the meeting of basic human needs. It represents the achievements of the past 150 years from the point of view of the final consumer, illustrating how the chemical industry has been of benefit to humanity. This unique book provides an overview of developments and sets the information in an historical context. It will be of great interest to a wide range of people including chemists in both industry and academia, science historians, business executives and the educated lay-public at large.