ICIS - Search Articles by Date : November 05 2007 - November 11 2007

Demand for nutraceuticals in Japan continues to increase
Japan craves functional foods and supplements, but restrictions on new ingredients threaten to drag down growth more
(05 November 2007 00:00)

Japanese auto makers seek innovative plastics
Polymers in cars can offer lower weight, improved fuel economy and high recyclability. And Japanese automakers are putting the pedal to the metal -.... more
(05 November 2007 00:00)

Polycarbonate CAS No: 25037-45-0
Polycarbonate resins are tough thermoplastics with major markets in the electrical/electronic sectors such as computer and business equipment,.... more
(06 November 2007 10:31)

Polycarbonate Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the polycarbonate (PC) market, including any major price movements, key developments and.... more
(06 November 2007 10:34)

Polycarbonate Uses and Market Data
Polycarbonate resins are tough thermoplastics with major markets in the electrical/electronic sectors such as computer and business equipment and.... more
(06 November 2007 10:36)

Polycarbonate Production and Manufacturing Process
The first aromatic polycarbonates were prepared in the late 1890s by reacting hydroquinone or resorcinol with phosgene in pyridine but the.... more
(06 November 2007 10:42)

Polyethylene - high density (HDPE) CAS No: 9002-88-4
High density polyethylene (HDPE) is the third largest commodity thermoplastic. A major outlet for HDPE is in blow-moulding applications such.... more
(06 November 2007 10:56)

Polyethylene - high density (HDPE) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the high density polyethylene (HDPE) market, including any major price movements, key.... more
(06 November 2007 10:59)

Polyethylene - high density (HDPE) Uses and Market Data
High density polyethylene (HDPE) is the third largest commodity thermoplastic after polyvinyl chloride and polypropylene with global demand around.... more
(06 November 2007 11:03)

Polyethylene - high density (HDPE) Production and Manufacturing Process
Production of HDPE first became possible in the 1950s by the discovery of new catalysts capable of polymerising ethylene at lower pressures and.... more
(06 November 2007 11:06)

Polyethylene - low density (LDPE) CAS No: 9002-88-4
Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is used mainly in film applications for both packaging and non-packaging uses. Other markets include extrusion.... more
(06 November 2007 11:21)

Polyethylene - low density (LDPE) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the low density polyethylene (LDPE) market, including any major price movements, key.... more
(06 November 2007 11:24)

Polyethylene - low density (LDPE) Uses and Market Data
Low density polyethylene (LDPE) is used mainly in film applications for both packaging and non-packaging uses. Other markets include extrusion.... more
(06 November 2007 11:26)

Polyethylene - low density (LDPE) Production and Manufacturing Process
High pressure LDPE production was first started in the 1950s and, while this technology has been overshadowed in recent years by its LLDPE rival,.... more
(06 November 2007 11:29)

Polyethylene - linear low density (LLDPE) CAS No: 9002-88-4
Linear low density polyethylene’s (LLDPE) short chain branching gives it higher tensile strength, puncture and anti-tear properties, making it.... more
(06 November 2007 11:35)

Polyethylene - linear low density (LLDPE) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) market, including any major price movements, key.... more
(06 November 2007 11:52)

Polyethylene - linear low density (LLDPE) Uses and Market Data
Global demand for linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) has been strong and growing ahead of GDP in most industrial regions of the world. Estimates.... more
(06 November 2007 13:08)

Polyethylene - linear low density (LLDPE) Production and Manufacturing Process
Linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) is produced by the addition of alpha-olefins - butene, hexene or octene - during the polymerisation of.... more
(06 November 2007 13:12)

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) CAS No: 25038-59-9
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) exists both as an amorphous (transparent) and a semi-crystalline (opaque and white) thermoplastic, and can be made.... more
(06 November 2007 13:18)

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market, including any major price movements, key.... more
(06 November 2007 13:21)

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Uses and Market Data
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) exists both as an amorphous (transparent) and a semi-crystalline (opaque and white) thermoplastic, and can be made.... more
(06 November 2007 13:25)

Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Production and Manufacturing Process
PTA and MEG are reacted to make a basic ester which is polymerised in a melt phase, polycondensation finishing reactor operating under heat and.... more
(06 November 2007 13:28)

Polypropylene (PP) CAS No: 9003-07-0
Polypropylene's (PP) intrinsic properties of high stiffness, good tensile strength and inertness toward acids, alkalis and solvents has secured its.... more
(06 November 2007 13:38)

Polypropylene (PP) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the polypropylene (PP) market, including any major price movements, key developments and.... more
(06 November 2007 13:40)

Polypropylene (PP) Uses and Market Data
Polypropylene's (PP) intrinsic properties of high stiffness, good tensile strength and inertness toward acids, alkalis and solvents, plus its cost.... more
(06 November 2007 13:43)

Polypropylene (PP) Production and Manufacturing Process
The first commercial production of polypropylene was in the 1950s following the discovery of Ziegler-Natta catalysts. It was produced initially in a.... more
(06 November 2007 13:46)

Polystyrene (PS) CAS No: 9003-53-6
Polystyrene (PS) is a thermoplastic resin with good processing properties. It is used in many applications including food packaging, domestic.... more
(06 November 2007 13:52)

Polystyrene (PS) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the polystyrene (PS) market, including any major price movements, key developments and.... more
(06 November 2007 13:54)

Polystyrene (PS) Uses and Market Data
Polystyrene (PS) is a thermoplastic resin with good processing properties. It is used in many applications including food packaging, domestic.... more
(06 November 2007 13:58)

Polystyrene (PS) Production and Manufacturing Process
Polystyrene was first produced commercially in the 1930s and the ready availability of styrene feedstock has helped it to grow. Styrene will.... more
(06 November 2007 14:02)

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Production and Manufacturing Process
A number of PVC processes are employed according to the end application, but polymerisation is normally performed at 40-70oC with the VCM in a liquid.... more
(06 November 2007 14:16)

Propylene Glycol (PG) CAS No: 57-55-6
The largest outlet for propylene glycol (PG) is unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs) which are consumed primarily in the construction, marine and.... more
(06 November 2007 14:24)

Propylene Glycol (PG) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the propylene glycol (PG) market, including any major price movements, key developments and.... more
(06 November 2007 14:26)

Propylene Glycol (PG) Uses and Market Data
The largest outlet for propylene glycol (PG) is unsaturated polyester resins (UPRs) which are consumed primarily in the construction, marine and.... more
(06 November 2007 14:29)

Propylene Glycol (PG) Production and Manufacturing Process
Commercial production of propylene glycol is by hydration of propylene oxide. Di- and tripropylene glycols, as well as small quantities of higher.... more
(06 November 2007 14:32)

Propylene Oxide (PO) CAS No: 75-56-9
Propylene oxide ( PO ) is a highly reactive chemical used as an intermediate for the production of numerous commercial materials. The largest.... more
(06 November 2007 14:39)

Propylene Oxide (PO) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the propylene oxide (PO) market, including any major price movements, key developments and.... more
(06 November 2007 14:41)

Propylene Oxide (PO) Uses and Market Data
Propylene oxide (PO) is a highly reactive chemical used as an intermediate for the production of numerous commercial materials. The largest.... more
(06 November 2007 14:44)

Propylene Oxide (PO) Production and Manufacturing Process
Propylene oxide (PO) is made traditionally by chlorohydrin or epoxidation routes. In the older chlorohydrin process, propylene and chlorine react in.... more
(06 November 2007 14:47)

Propylene CAS No: 115-07-1
The dominant outlet for propylene is polypropylene (PP), accounting for around 63% of global propylene consumption and is one of the fastest.... more
(06 November 2007 14:54)

Propylene Uses and Market Data
The dominant outlet for propylene is polypropylene (PP), accounting for around 63% of global propylene consumption. PP is one of the most versatile.... more
(06 November 2007 15:00)

Propylene Production and Manufacturing Process
The two main sources of propylene are as a byproduct from the steam cracking of liquid feedstocks such as naphtha as well as LPGs, and from off-gases.... more
(06 November 2007 15:03)

Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) CAS No: 100-21-00
Nearly all purified terephthalic acid (PTA) is consumed in polyester production including polyester fibre, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) .... more
(06 November 2007 15:09)

Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the purified terephthalic acid (PTA) market, including any major price movements, key.... more
(06 November 2007 15:14)

Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Uses and Market Data
Nearly all purified terephthalic acid (PTA) is consumed in polyester production including polyester fibre, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle.... more
(06 November 2007 15:16)

Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Production and Manufacturing Process
Terephthalic acid was first produced commercially by the oxidation of paraxylene (PX) using dilute nitric acid and, later, air. These older processes.... more
(06 November 2007 15:19)

Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) CAS No: 9003-55-8
Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is the largest volume synthetic rubber. With over 70% of SBR being consumed in the manufacture of tyres and tyre.... more
(06 November 2007 15:25)

Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) market, including any major price movements, key.... more
(06 November 2007 15:27)

Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Uses and Outlook
Styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) is the largest volume synthetic rubber. With over 70% being consumed in the manufacture of tyres and tyre products,.... more
(06 November 2007 15:30)

Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) Production and Manufacturing Process
SBR is produced by the copolymerisation of butadiene with styrene in the approximate proportion of 3:1 by weight. more
(06 November 2007 15:33)