North Texas parents aren't taking the news of an explosion at a diaper plant in Japan lightly. They're stocking up over fears of a shortage or price hike.

Think of the words "explosion" and "diaper." Chances are good the first thing that springs to mind is not a chemical plant in Japan. Be that as it may, a Japanese chemical plant that manufactures ...

An explosion at a Japanese chemical plant could trigger a diaper shortage. Nippon Shokubai is one of the world’s biggest makers of acrylic acid, which is the main ingredient used in diapers.

Global diaper output is likely to take a hit from an increase in the price of acrylic acid after a chemical tank explosion at Nippon Shokubai Co's <4114.> Himeji plant in Japan, a main production ...