http://www.icis.com/v2/rss/newsfeeds/precanned/chemical+business.xmlThe latest chemical industry analysis and business information from Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East from ICIS Chemical Businessen-us© 2013 Reed Business Information Limited. All Rights Reserved10http://www.icis.com/images/logo_icis.gifhttp://www.icis.com/v2/rss/newsfeeds/precanned/chemical+business.xmlhttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/18/9676331/Market+outlook+Shale+gas+impacts+biobased+chemicals.htmlThere are both positive and negative impacts on the bio-based chemical sector from shale gas development. However, the positive aspects outweigh the...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/18/9676331/Market+outlook+Shale+gas+impacts+biobased+chemicals.htmlFri, 07 June 2013 09:53:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678574/Market+outlook+Growth+opportunities+in+petrochemicals+for+Southeast+Asia.htmlHigh growth rates are being driven by property markets in the region and exports. But sustainability is in question Polyolefins demand grew by 15-20%...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678574/Market+outlook+Growth+opportunities+in+petrochemicals+for+Southeast+Asia.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678575/Market+outlook+Performing+at+the+highest+level.htmlWhat can companies do to improve margins once they have cut costs time and time again? A programme of performance improvement can bring top- and...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678575/Market+outlook+Performing+at+the+highest+level.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:51:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678572/New+projects+and+permanent+plant+shutdowns,+17+June+2013.html...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678572/New+projects+and+permanent+plant+shutdowns,+17+June+2013.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678573/Price+and+market+trends+Bullish+Europe+PP+sellers+target+hikes+in+June+on+reduced+output.htmlPlayers target price and margin increases as feedstock costs increase and supply remains tight Polypropylene (PP) buyers in June are facing higher...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678573/Price+and+market+trends+Bullish+Europe+PP+sellers+target+hikes+in+June+on+reduced+output.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:50:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678569/Price+and+market+trends+South+African+PE,+PP+import+markets+battle+difficult+conditions.htmlVolatile currency conditions are making life difficult for distributors as ongoing industrial action unsettles markets Business in the South African...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678569/Price+and+market+trends+South+African+PE,+PP+import+markets+battle+difficult+conditions.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678570/Think+Tank+BASF+must+tap+new+Asia+markets.htmlBASF has lowered its major market growth assumptions but stuck with its top-line and profit targets for Asia-Pacific. Acknowledging that a period of...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678570/Think+Tank+BASF+must+tap+new+Asia+markets.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678571/Market+Intelligence+Slower+China+growth+threatens+longer+PE+markets.htmlAs supply expands thanks to new capacity coming onstream in Singapore, poor economic growth in China is hitting demand for commodities such as...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678571/Market+Intelligence+Slower+China+growth+threatens+longer+PE+markets.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:49:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678566/Price+and+market+trends+Europe+June+MDI+to+remain+steady+despite+feedstock+cost+relief.htmlEuropean methyl di-p-phenylene isocyanate (MDI) contract prices are likely to be largely steady in June, although slight firming is possible for pure...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678566/Price+and+market+trends+Europe+June+MDI+to+remain+steady+despite+feedstock+cost+relief.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:48:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678567/Price+and+market+trends+Declining+Europe+prices+weaken+June+IPEX.htmlPetrochemical prices decline across the region - with ethylene the biggest loser - as benzene bucks the trend The June ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX)...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678567/Price+and+market+trends+Declining+Europe+prices+weaken+June+IPEX.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:48:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678568/Price+and+market+trends+Europe+Q3+BDO+demand+outlook+steady+to+soft,+but+pricing+unclear.htmlNew production capacity in China and imports from Asia may pressure prices While the pricing outlook for the European butanediol (BDO) industry in the...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678568/Price+and+market+trends+Europe+Q3+BDO+demand+outlook+steady+to+soft,+but+pricing+unclear.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:48:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678564/Price+and+market+trends+China+surplus+stocks+to+aggravate+pressure+on+Asia+BD+market.htmlDemand for end-use products like synthetic rubber slumps amid sluggish global automotive industry Asia's spot butadiene (BD) prices may face strong...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678564/Price+and+market+trends+China+surplus+stocks+to+aggravate+pressure+on+Asia+BD+market.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678565/Price+and+market+trends+Asia+SM+inches+up+on+short+supply+weak+demand+weighs+on+market.htmlPoor China manufacturing data makes end-users hesitant to stock up, resins traders expect demand to stay weak Asia's spot styrene monomer (SM) inched...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678565/Price+and+market+trends+Asia+SM+inches+up+on+short+supply+weak+demand+weighs+on+market.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:45:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678563/Price+and+market+trends+Chemical+producers+seek+certainty+about+Chinas+rate+of+growth.htmlCompany leaders concerned about country's burgeoning economy if growth is lower than official figures suggest China's slowing growth rate has...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678563/Price+and+market+trends+Chemical+producers+seek+certainty+about+Chinas+rate+of+growth.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:44:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678562/Price+and+market+trends+Asia+ACN+prices+may+bottom+out+on+lower+output,+rising+costs.htmlHowever any uptrend in ACN prices could be limited given relatively weak downstream demand Asia acrylonitrile (ACN) prices may bottom out on the back...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678562/Price+and+market+trends+Asia+ACN+prices+may+bottom+out+on+lower+output,+rising+costs.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:42:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678560/Price+and+market+trends+Asia+naphtha+spreads+to+weaken+on+softer+petrochemical+demand.htmlWeakening petrochemical demand tempers price gains derived from the peak US driving season Asia's naphtha intermonth spreads are expected to weaken...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678560/Price+and+market+trends+Asia+naphtha+spreads+to+weaken+on+softer+petrochemical+demand.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678558/Price+and+market+trends+Europe+TDI+prices+face+greater+downward+pressure+in+June.htmlConcerns over long term prospects for the region, as new Bayer and BASF capacities come onstream Bearish sentiment in the European toluene...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678558/Price+and+market+trends+Europe+TDI+prices+face+greater+downward+pressure+in+June.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678557/Price+and+market+trends+US+June+SBR+contract+falls+4+centslb+on+lower+BD+costs.htmlThe June contract price for styrene-butadiene-rubber dropped by 4 cents/lb ($88/tonne, €67) on lower costs for feedstock butadiene (BD), sources...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678557/Price+and+market+trends+US+June+SBR+contract+falls+4+centslb+on+lower+BD+costs.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678559/News+in+brief.htmlAMERICAS NOVA breaks ground on 1bn lb/year LLDPE unit NOVA Chemicals held a groundbreaking ceremony on 7 June for a 1bn lb/year (454,000 tonne/year)...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678559/News+in+brief.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:31:00 GMThttp://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678556/Price+and+market+trends+US+spot+epoxy+resins+prices+fall+on+continued+long+supply.htmlUS spot prices for epoxy resins fell on 4 June, tracking continued long supply and lower-than-­expected demand. US prices were assessed lower by 3-5...http://www.icis.com/Articles/2013/06/14/9678556/Price+and+market+trends+US+spot+epoxy+resins+prices+fall+on+continued+long+supply.htmlFri, 14 June 2013 09:30:00 GMT