ICIS - Search Articles by Date : January 21 2008 - January 27 2008

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Chemical market trends
Styrene outages in Asia could add to benzene oversupply, while European PE/PP is suffering from slow demand. US DAP prices reach new highs, and.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

This week's world news
Petchem project costs to fall - Technip Project cost escalation, which has led to delays and cancellations of new petrochemical plants and.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

News bites: 125 and 25 years ago
125 YEARS AGO ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Catchphrases won't supply the US with energy
No single, easy solution can solve US energy challenges. But when an election is around the corner, a pithy catchphrase is sure to be found .... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

New process may rescue styrenics industry
The styrenics market has been suffering poor profitability for many years. But now a cheaper manufacturing process has been developed that could.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) addresses Reach regulation and impact on the industry
The soap and detergent industry is in a regulatory quagmire with Reach, according to its US trade body, the  SDA . Can the industry manage to.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Asian oleochemical capacity continues to expand
The oleochemical supply landscape is on the brink of another major shake-up, as China steps in with new capacity Doris DeGuzman/New York .... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

US glycerin prices rise on increasing demand
US prices continue to rise on higher demand for green feedstock. Are further gains on the cards for 2008? Judith Taylor/Houston LAST YEAR.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Soap and detergent makers go small in their drive for green products
Manufacturers are listening to consumers' demands for greener soaps and detergents, heralding a new era of highly concentrated products that save.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Sustainability is key to surfactants markets
Heavily eroded margins may be causing consternation among surfactant producers,but many have realized that going green can help wash away their.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Why European surfactant and soap makers are in turmoil
European surfactant and soap manufacturers are in turmoil as competition for renewable energy feedstocks causes shortages and oil prices push up.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Evonik's flotation plans face delays
Ready for takeoff, or fizzling out? The long-envisaged initial public offering (IPO) of Evonik Industries - the former RAG, with specialty... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Benzene: supply is predicted to soar
BENZENE, THE mother of all chemicals, was for so long regarded as an appalling investment option because of very weak margins. Then the golden.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Commentary: the price of soaps and detergents could rise
What's in a name? With soaps and detergents there can be more than you think. The British brand Persil originally contained perborates and silicates.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Readers' letters
This week Judith Hackitt, formerly director general of the UK's Chemical Industries Association, insists that leadership in health and safety must.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

From our own correspondent: What does Web 2.00 mean for chemicals?
Web 2.0 - what will it mean for chemicals? Now please be patient, the sting is in the tail and this could have great relevance to your business. .... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

Chemical profile: TDI
Uses The main use for toluene di-isocyanate (TDI), accounting for about 90% of world demand, is in flexible polyurethane (PU) foam used in.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

New projects, January 9-15, 2008
For up-to-date project news, go to: www.icis.com NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS NEWS, january 9-15, 2008 Company Product Capacity Process .... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

12th ICIS World Base Oils conference nears
SIGNIFICANT NEW base oils capacity is set to enter the global market in 2008. Some new production will have higher specifications than base oils.... more
(21 January 2008 00:00)

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 21 January 2008
Simon Robinson and Nick Savvides talk about the business of chemicals tanker shipping.   TT Club weblink more
(21 January 2008 15:43)

ICIS radio Chemical News Central 25 January 2008
FEED Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk through some of the key stories in the petrochmicals business this week.   DuPont,.... more
(25 January 2008 16:26)