The article offers news briefs related to the international chemical industry. Nycomed is acquiring U.S.-based therapeutics firm Bradley Pharmaceuticals for $346 million. LyondellBasell Industries will be the name of the company formed on completion of the proposed merger of Basell and Lyondell Chemical by end of 2007. Huntsman has closed the sale of its base chemicals business to Flint Hills Resources for $415 million.