ICIS - Search Articles by Date : October 25 2010 - October 31 2010

Bioplastic development increases with new applications
New varieties of bioplastics will soon enter the market using renewable chemical building blocks While compostable plastics such as polylactic.... more
(25 October 2010 20:25)

SABIC pushes polymer innovation
The Saudi chemical giant continues to make inroads with its high-performance plastics and boosts capacity for growth Lightweight and versatile,.... more
(25 October 2010 21:07)

This week's world news
BASF RAISES 2010 EARNINGS FORECAST German chemical major BASF is raising its profit forecast for the full year after a 23% year-on-year increase.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Projects news in brief
ASAHI KASEI BUILDS S-SBR PLANT Asahi Kasei Chemicals is building a 100,000 tonne/year solution-polymerized styrene butadiene rubber plant in.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Intermediates news in brief
ASIA CAPRO NEARS RECORD HIGH Asian caprolactam (capro) spot prices have surged after the Chinese holidays. Values rose by $70-100/tonne.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Chemical market trends: Asian styrene surge stalls; new MTBE high
Asian styrene surge stalls; new MTBE high US ethylene spot margins... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: BASF to transfer styrenics assets to a new company
The anticipated spin-off of BASF's global businesses into a separate entity is underway BASF will complete the long-awaited spin-off of its.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

European chemical profile: EPS
USES Expandable polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid ­cellular form of polystyrene (PS) with good thermal insulation and shock-absorbing properties, high.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Polymers news in brief
US MAJORS INCREASE POLYSTYRENE PRICES The three major US polystyrene (PS) producers have announced 5 cent/lb ($110/tonne, €78/tonne) price hikes.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals: BD contract transition on the cards
Major players suggest that quarterly pricing will move monthly for butadiene in Europe Butadiene (BD), the last bastion of quarterly olefins.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Petrochemicals news in brief
FORMOSA FINISHES CRACKER REBUILD Formosa Petrochemical has completed the rebuilding work at its 700,000 tonne/year... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

News Focus: France strikes hit refineries and chemical operations
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(25 October 2010 00:00)

Intermediates: Epichlorohydrin prices soften
Demand will return after a seasonal lull in the epoxy market as economies improve Demand for epichlorohydrin (ECH) could soften through the.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Inorganics news in brief
US CHLORINATED SOLVENT EXPORT RISESUS exports of chlorinated solvents perchloroethylene (perc), methylene chloride and trichloroethylene (TCE) rose.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Inorganics: Tight US caustic soda supply pressures prices
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(25 October 2010 00:00)

Inorganics: Further price hikes seen for European caustic soda
Supply tightens on chlor-alkali outages and low operating rates. Producers aim for Q4 hikes Significant price hikes for European caustic soda.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Energy and feedstocks: Naphtha prices surge in Asia; Middle East exports drop
November exports to plunge in Middle East and outages in US Gulf spur buying interest Asian naphtha prices continue to rise, sparked by lower.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Feedstocks news in brief
PLAYERS LOOK TO MOVE EXCESS US ETHANE Production companies with ­drilling leases in the Marcellus Shale have heard at least five proposals for.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Key chemical prices
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(25 October 2010 00:00)

Polymers: Feedstock costs send PET prices reaching for the sky
Prices for polyethylene terephthalate are on the up, but not because of demand Steady summer demand and an upswing in feedstock prices have.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Think tank: US foreclosure crisis creates a headwind for chemicals
A major crisis in US home loan foreclosure processes poses a new threat to hopes for a housing sector recovery and could impede growth for.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Projects: Russia's Rosneft selects INEOS technology for PE project
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(25 October 2010 00:00)

Projects: CPChem to build 1-hexene plant in Texas
The Cedar Bayou plant will be the third to use CPChem's selective 1-hexene technology Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) plans to build a.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Market intelligence: Emerging markets present opportunities and challenges for chemical producers
Fast-growing emerging markets pose opportunities as well as challenges for chemical producers. But overall, the long-term outlook is positive .... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

New projects and permanent plant shutdowns, 11-18 October, 2010
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(25 October 2010 00:00)

Polymer and rubber innovation lighten environmental impact of automobiles
Innovative products are reducing the weight and cutting the environmental burden of automobiles The automotive industry is driving toward.... more
(25 October 2010 15:47)

Aveneer key to Evonik's future
The specialty chemical company is developing plans for a worldscale plant now that the global economy is in recovery The global market for.... more
(25 October 2010 15:48)

ICIS Advertorial In Association With Bayer MaterialScience: Solar flight set to soar
The sky's the limit as the chemical sector supports the solar flight dream to address climate change Blue sky thinking is nothing new to the.... more
(25 October 2010 15:49)

Tire labeling rules inflate demand for high-end rubber
New labeling rules for tires are expected to increase consumer awareness of energy-efficient products, boosting demand for high-performance rubbers.... more
(25 October 2010 16:19)

Commentary: Chemical earnings engine to roar in Q3 and beyond
Prepare to see a robust Q3 earnings season for chemical producers and continuing strength into Q4. Stocks come roaring back on BASF guidance after.... more
(25 October 2010 00:00)

Brazil's chemical industry faces challenges and opportunities
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(29 October 2010 00:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 25 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Monday 25 October from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you.... more
(25 October 2010 06:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 25 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Monday 25 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(25 October 2010 15:36)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 25 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Monday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(25 October 2010 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 26 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Tuesday 26 October from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(26 October 2010 06:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 26 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Tuesday 26 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(26 October 2010 13:28)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 27 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Wednesday 27 October from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the.... more
(27 October 2010 05:25)

ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 27 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Wednesday 27 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(27 October 2010 14:51)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 28 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Thursday 28 October from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(28 October 2010 05:54)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 28 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Thursday 28 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(28 October 2010 14:02)

VIDEO – ICIS Americas Lunchtime Bulletin 28 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for the Americas on Thursday from ICIS . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(28 October 2010 19:00)

VIDEO - ICIS news Asia Lunchtime Bulletin 29 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Asia on Friday 29 October from ICIS news TV . The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest.... more
(29 October 2010 05:28)

VIDEO - ICIS news Europe Lunchtime Bulletin 29 October 2010
Here is the lunchtime bulletin for Europe on Friday 29 October from ICIS. The Lunchtime Bulletin brings you all the latest chemicals.... more
(29 October 2010 13:10)