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Asia remains lucrative bet for chemical producers
The economic crisis may have slowed Western chemical companies' momentum in the region, but it hasn't stopped them completely WITH.... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

Asian Macro Economic Overview
MAKING AN accurate prediction for the wrong reasons is better than being wrong on both counts. Most economists got it wrong on Asia. Now it’s up.... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

ICIS news bites: 75 and 50 years ago
ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug Reporter 75.... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

Are chemical producers engaged in the drive to use green chemicals?
Green chemistry is on the rise, fueled by new technologies and a drive for sustainability. An ICIS/Genomatica survey will gauge the state of play more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: Eggert Voscherau The supervisory board of BASF has elected Eggert Voscherau... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

Market intelligence: Which way next for petrochemical prices?
DOES A possible reduction in the pace at which demand is declining mean petrochemical pricing will avoid a sharp collapse from July this year? .... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

Think tank: The next Reach challenge is data-sharing forums
The EU expected 180,000 pre-registrations of 30,000 substances under its Registration,... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

Endpoint: new jetpacks aim at financial success
A potential amusement park ride may teach us something about thinking outside the box more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

From our own correspondent: Hydrogen power in a small package
It was not the usual press kit. As we opened the box delivered to our New York office, we found to our surprise the H-racer - the world's smallest.... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

Chemical profile: polyvinyl chloride
USES Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is produced in two main forms: rigid resins and flexible resins. Rigid PVC has considerable strength and.... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

China petrochemical companies financial results
Demand in China will be better than the second half of last year, but it could have hardly have been worse. Government spending should provide a.... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

This week's world news
LyondellBasell ­ownership to change US private equity group Access Industries has entered into an agreement with Germany's ProChemie Holding to.... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

ICIS Heren energy news & data
CATHERINE AIRLIE/LONDON EXPECTED AUSTRALIAN demand for certified emission reductions (CERs) is being reassessed after the government last week.... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

New projects: April 29-May 5, 2009
NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS news, april 29-may 5, 2009 Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Al-Waha... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb .... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Some see a hefty price shift
European ECH and epoxy resin contracts are down by €60 and €100/tonne, respectively. But there's a huge hike for Asian caprolactam and adipic acid .... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

Readers' letters
One reader attacks the US Obama administration for an unwillingness to listen to manufacturing industry. Meanwhile ICIS bloggers debate water.... more
(11 May 2009 00:00)

ICIS and The Chemical Daily publish APIC supplement
ICIS and Japan's Chemical Daily have jointly published their annual APIC special publication on the occassion of this year's meeting in Seoul, South.... more
(13 May 2009 00:00)

Chemistry plays key role in advancing electronics
Chemists have always played a fundamental role in the dramatic advance of electronics EVERY YEAR, computers fall in price even as they advance.... more
(12 May 2009 00:00)

ICCM2 meeting heralds new era for chemical regulation
Plans for the next phase of an industry-run worldwide system for reporting and assessing chemical safety data have been finalized The.... more
(13 May 2009 00:00)

Fats and oils aim for industrial comeback
After decades on the back burner, will fats and oils return to prominence as renewable chemical feedstocks? IN THE beginning, there were fats.... more
(15 May 2009 00:00)

ICIS radio Americas May 11, 2009
FEED ICIS radio Americas May 11, 2009 The May 11 issue of ICIS Chemical Business covers Asia and the chemical industry. ICIS radio.... more
(11 May 2009 15:41)