ICIS - Search Articles by Date : October 29 2007 - November 04 2007

Russia benefits from SolVin, Sibur PVC joint venture
As SolVin strides into Russia with a major joint venture, other producers watch with bated breath more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

CEE chemicals projects boosted by EU integration
The expansion of the EU is boosting Central and Eastern European economies - and leading to increased chemical consumption Anna Jagger/London .... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Cyclohexane (CX) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the cyclohexane market, including any major price movements, key developments and market.... more
(01 November 2007 16:10)

Cyclohexane (CX) Uses and Market Data
Nearly all cyclohexane consumed in the production of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone, which are then used mainly to make adipic acid and caprolactam.... more
(01 November 2007 16:13)

Cyclohexane (CX) Production and Manufacturing Process
Traditionally, cyclohexane was produced by fractional distillation of naphtha but the separation is difficult because of a large number of components.... more
(01 November 2007 16:17)

Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) CAS No: 120-61-6
Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) is used mainly to produce polyester resins, fibres and films. However, for most grades of polyester used in textiles.... more
(02 November 2007 09:26)

Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) market, including any major price movements, key.... more
(02 November 2007 10:31)

Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) Uses and Market Data
Dimethyl terephthalate (DMT) is used mainly to produce polyester resins, fibres and films as well as engineering polymers. more
(02 November 2007 10:41)

Dimethyl Terephthalate (DMT) Production and Manufacturing Process
The traditional process to manufacture DMT utilises the esterification of terephthalic acid with methanol generated by catalytic homogeneous.... more
(02 November 2007 10:46)

Ethanol CAS No: 64-17-5
The largest outlet for ethanol is as a fuel, oxygenate additive to gasoline and a gasoline extender. Outlets for industrial ethanol are as a.... more
(02 November 2007 10:59)

Ethanol Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the ethanol market, including any major price movements, key developments and market.... more
(02 November 2007 11:03)

Ethanol Uses and Market Data
The use of ethanol as a fuel is seeing tremendous growth driven by changes in legislation. In North America, demand for fuel ethanol is already.... more
(02 November 2007 11:23)

Ethanol Production and Manufacturing Process
Ethanol was first produced thousands of years ago by fermentation of carbohydrates and in some countries large volumes are still produced by this.... more
(02 November 2007 11:27)

Ethyl Acetate CAS No: 141-78-6
Ethyl acetate is used in a variety of coating formulations such as epoxies, urethanes, cellulosics, acrylics and vinyls. Ethyl acetate is also used.... more
(02 November 2007 11:39)

Ethyl Acetate Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the ethyl acetate market, including any major price movements, key developments and market.... more
(02 November 2007 11:44)

Ethyl Acetate Uses and Market Data
Ethyl acetate is used in a variety of coating formulations such as epoxies, urethanes, cellulosics, acrylics and vinyls. Applications for these.... more
(02 November 2007 11:48)

Ethyl Acetate Production and Manufacturing Process
The main method to manufacture ethyl acetate involves the esterification of ethanol with acetic acid although some is produced by the catalytic.... more
(02 November 2007 11:51)

Ethylbenzene (EB) CAS No: 100-14-4
Nearly all the ethylbenzene (EB) produced is used in the manufacture of styrene monomer (SM) with the remainder, at less than 1%, used in.... more
(02 November 2007 14:11)

Ethylbenzene (EB) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the ethylbenzene market, including any major price movements, key developments and market.... more
(02 November 2007 14:15)

Ethylbenzene (EB) Uses and Market Data
Nearly all the ethylbenzene (EB) produced is used in the manufacture of styrene monomer (SM) with the remainder, at less than 1%, used in solvent.... more
(02 November 2007 14:19)

Ethylbenzene (EB) Production and Manufacturing Process
Ethylbenzene is produced by the catalytic alkylation of benzene with ethylene, or from mixed xylenes by isomer separation and catalytic.... more
(02 November 2007 14:25)

Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) CAS No: 107-06-2
Around 95% of ethylene dichloride (EDC) is used in the production of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), nearly all of which goes into .... more
(02 November 2007 14:49)

Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) Prices and Pricing Information
ICIS pricing gives you access to a quarterly overview of the ethylene dichloride (EDC) market, including any major price movements, key developments.... more
(02 November 2007 15:30)

Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) Uses and Market Data
With about 95% of ethylene dichloride (EDC) being used in the manufacture of vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), nearly all of which goes into polyvinyl.... more
(02 November 2007 15:35)

Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) Production and Manufacturing Process
EDC is made by the chlorination of ethylene via one of two processes: direct chlorination using pure chlorine and ethylene; or oxychlorination in.... more
(02 November 2007 15:39)

Complexity of Reach through supply chain expands as pre-registration nears
The complexities and costs of Reach implementation proliferate as preregistration nears more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

West European firms face logistics challenge if they plan Central and Eastern Europe expansion
Thriving economies and decent profitability make Central and Eastern Europe appealing for chemical firms. But do the logistical problems outweigh.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Romania's chemical sector faces up to challenges of EU membership
Romania's chemical industry is a shadow of its communist-era self. Since joining the EU, it also faces Reach. Yet a fast-growing economy offers hope more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Eastern European pharmaceutical firms head east
Fine chemical independents are a minor part of Central and Eastern Europe's pharmaceutical industry, but a few companies suggest the seeds of a.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Unipetrol's Vleugels has ambitious plans to make it best-in-class
Since taking control of Unipetrol last year, its CEO has started transforming the company to compete with other regional players that have already.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Azelis poised for more acquisitions
Azelis continues to follow the acquisition trail in abid to extend its market and regional reach Elaine Burridge/London European.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Chemical profile - Phenol
Uses Phenol's main users are bisphenol-A (BPA), phenolic resins, caprolactam (capro), adipic acid and plasticizers. BPA, used chiefly to make.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Editorial commentary - Don't ignore this land of opportunity
Don't let Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) slip out of your grasp. For many in the chemical industry, the current obsession with China and Asia has.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Chemical industry appointments
Alejandro Pons has joined the board of directors at Spain's La Seda de Barcelona (LSB). Pons is head of business development for Europe at Oman.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Market intelligence - Chemical downturn to end the party
PREMONITIONS OF a painful hangover abounded at the 25th Annual Petrochemical Conference in Houston, Texas, US, last week, as delegates sensed that.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Think thank - ICCA gets a new face and a louder voice
CEOs get global punch A global industry needs a global ­mouthpiece and a shop window that lets the world understand it better. Unfortunately... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Readers' Letters
Three letters of praise from readers on ICIS Chemical Business' content. Also, fellow dyers and colorists are pleased at the success of one of their.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

From our own correspondent - There's no such thing as a sure thing
THERE's NO SUCH THING AS A SURE THING There's nothing like the Christmas holidays for burning a hole in your pocket. Every January, I approach.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

This week's world news
PetroChina may become largest firm PetroChina may overtake ExxonMobil as the world's largest company by market capitalisation, when shares start.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

New projects, October 17-23, 2007
For up-to-date project news, go to: www.icis.com NEW PROJECTS REPORTED BY ICIS news, october 17-23, 2007 Company Product Capacity Process .... more
(29 October 2007 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
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Oceans won't rise as much as Gore predicts
The skeptical environmentalist is predicting that the oceans won't rise to catastrophic levels. And that's a disappointment for at least one.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Chemical market trends
Availability dominates markets: EG prices rise in the US, while European PA values fall. Chlorine output drops, denting caustic soda supply. China's.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

Key chemical prices
SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (* denotes nominal range) CONTRACT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES AsiaEuropeUS $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

The 6th European Aromatics and Derivatives Conference prepares industry for the challenges ahead
Aromatics market plans its strategy VOLATILE OIL and gasoline markets have made 2007 a challenging year for aromatics producers and consumers,.... more
(29 October 2007 00:00)

ICIS Chemical Shipping News 29 October 2007
Feed Methanol goes off the boil Spot prices low, but trade brisk in Asia Golden Nori hijacked off Somalia en route Jurong to Aqaba.... more
(29 October 2007 16:23)

ICIS radio Americas 29 October 2007
Feed   Commodities editor Ivan Lerner talks with senior editor Clay Boswell about the pharma and fine chemicals industry in.... more
(30 October 2007 12:47)

ICIS radio Americas 5 November 2007
Feed To mark the first special issue published in collaboration with Japan's The Chemical Daily, ICIS Chemical Business' commodities editor.... more
(03 November 2007 00:01)

ICIS radio: Chemical News Central: 05 Nov 2007
Feed   Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis discuss: Solutia getting ready to climb out of bankruptcy protection IOC considering two.... more
(02 November 2007 15:41)

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) CAS NO: 9002-86-2
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a versatile thermoplastic with a broad range of applications from rigid pipe for construction applications to a thin.... more
(30 October 2007 16:11)