<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:fo="http://www.w3.org/1999/XSL/Format" xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:fn="http://www.w3.org/2005/xpath-functions" xmlns:msxsl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:xslt" xmlns:autn="http://schemas.autonomy.com/aci/" xmlns:icisfn="urn:icis.utility"><channel><link>http://www.icis.com/v2/rss/newsfeeds/precanned/chemical+business.xml</link><title>ICIS Chemical Business latest</title><description>The latest chemical industry analysis and business information from Europe, Asia, North America and the Middle East from ICIS Chemical Business</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>© 2009 Reed Business Information Limited. All Rights Reserved</copyright><ttl>10</ttl><image><url>http://www.icis.com/images/logo_icis.gif</url><title></title><link>http://www.icis.com/v2/rss/newsfeeds/precanned/chemical+business.xml</link></image><item><title>Chemical producers seek sustainable chemicals reveals survey</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227286/Chemical-producers-seek-sustainable-chemicals-reveals-survey.html</link><description>Chemical producers seek sustainable chemicals reveals survey. Producers are increasingly prioritizing a switch to sustainable chemistry, but many...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227286/Chemical-producers-seek-sustainable-chemicals-reveals-survey.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New projects reported by ICIS news, June 16-22, 2009</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227014/New-projects-reported-by-ICIS-news,-June-1622,-2009.html</link><description>New projects reported by ICIS news, June 16-22, 2009. Company Product Capacity Process Contractor Cost Start-up Status Borealis Schwechat, Austria gas...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227014/New-projects-reported-by-ICIS-news,-June-1622,-2009.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Think tank: Is China taking the road to Reach?</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227013/Think-tank-Is-China-taking-the-road-to-Reach.html</link><description>Think tank: Is China taking the road to Reach?. Possible changes to China's environmental laws are causing consternation among chemical importers....</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227013/Think-tank-Is-China-taking-the-road-to-Reach.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Market Intelligence: Protect - don't destroy the US chemical industry</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227012/Market-Intelligence-Protect--dont-destroy-the-US-chemical-industry.html</link><description>Market Intelligence: Protect - don't destroy the US chemical industry. THE OBJECTIVE, said then-Secretary Michael Chertoff, is to raise security at US...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227012/Market-Intelligence-Protect--dont-destroy-the-US-chemical-industry.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Endpoint: Sustainable race car</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227011/The-Endpoint-Sustainable-race-car.html</link><description>The Endpoint: Sustainable race car. Anyone with an appetite for fast cars should feast their eyes on this You might think that a university extolling...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227011/The-Endpoint-Sustainable-race-car.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>This week's world news</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227651/This-weeks-world-news.html</link><description>This week's world news. HUNTSMAN SETTLES WITH BANKS FOR $1.73BN US-based chemical firm Huntsman reached a $1.73bn (€1.25bn) cash and financing...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227651/This-weeks-world-news.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Readers' letters</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227010/Readers-letters.html</link><description>Readers' letters. One reader highlights the frustration of a US plastic resin producer in trying to undertand and deal with the EU's Reach...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227010/Readers-letters.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Commentary: Huntsman's settlement value lies in the debt</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9228009/Commentary-Huntsmans-settlement-value-lies-in-the-debt.html</link><description>Commentary: Huntsman's settlement value lies in the debt. AT FIRST glance, $1.73bn (€1.23bn) cash and financing settlement with Credit Suisse and...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9228009/Commentary-Huntsmans-settlement-value-lies-in-the-debt.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chemical industry appointments</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227309/Chemical-industry-appointments.html</link><description>Chemical industry appointments. EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: CHRIS RYAN has joined in Englewood, Colorado, US, as vice president of business development -...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227309/Chemical-industry-appointments.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>ICIS Heren energy news, roundup &amp; data</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9228013/ICIS-Heren-energy-news,-roundup--data.html</link><description>ICIS Heren energy news, roundup &amp; data. Isabel Save/London Opposition to binding climate change targets is growing among developing countries, a new...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9228013/ICIS-Heren-energy-news,-roundup--data.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chemical profile: MTBE</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9228012/Chemical-profile-MTBE.html</link><description>Chemical profile: MTBE. USES Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) is used almost exclusively as a fuel component in motor gasoline. It is one of a group...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9228012/Chemical-profile-MTBE.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chemical market trends: Feedstocks bump up prices</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9228011/Chemical-market-trends-Feedstocks-bump-up-prices.html</link><description>Chemical market trends: Feedstocks bump up prices. A surge in raw material costs sees players push for higher prices. US BD buyers are shocked by...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9228011/Chemical-market-trends-Feedstocks-bump-up-prices.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Key chemical prices</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9228010/Key-chemical-prices.html</link><description>Key chemical prices. SPOT BULK CHEMICAL PRICES (*DENOTES NOMINAL RANGE) Asia Europe US $/tonne Change $/tonne Change cents/lb Change Naphtha 596-599...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9228010/Key-chemical-prices.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Newsbites: 100 years ago</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227310/Newsbites-100-years-ago.html</link><description>Newsbites: 100 years ago. ICIS Chemical Business traces its roots back to 1871, when one of the original ­publications was called Oil, Paint and Drug...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/29/9227310/Newsbites-100-years-ago.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Infraleuna spearheads German drive for alternative feedstocks</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/25/9226635/Infraleuna-spearheads-German-drive-for-alternative-feedstocks.html</link><description>Infraleuna spearheads German drive for alternative feedstocks. Correction: In the story headlined: "Infraleuna spearheads German drive for alternative...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/25/9226635/Infraleuna-spearheads-German-drive-for-alternative-feedstocks.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Biotechs can reduce supply chain risk</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/25/9227287/Biotechs-can-reduce-supply-chain-risk.html</link><description>Biotechs can reduce supply chain risk. Correction: In the article headlined "Biotechs can reduce supply chain risk," in the byline, please read:...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/25/9227287/Biotechs-can-reduce-supply-chain-risk.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chemical industry appointments</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/24/9226024/Chemical-industry-appointments.html</link><description>Chemical industry appointments. EXECUTIVE BRIEFING: SERGIO SANTOS Brazilian petrochemicals major Quattor has named Sergio Santos as its manager for...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/24/9226024/Chemical-industry-appointments.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>White biotechnology starting to fulfill its potential</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/24/9226988/White-biotechnology-starting-to-fulfill-its-potential.html</link><description>White biotechnology starting to fulfill its potential. Fossil fuels are costly and finite. White biotechnology could be the ideal solution has been...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/24/9226988/White-biotechnology-starting-to-fulfill-its-potential.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bioplastic market expands despite recession</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/24/9226987/Bioplastic-market-expands-despite-recession.html</link><description>Bioplastic market expands despite recession. Development and marketing are surging as bioplastics categories expand to meet a worldwide demand that is...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/24/9226987/Bioplastic-market-expands-despite-recession.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Synthetic biology could transform chemical manufacturing</title><link>http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/23/9226985/Synthetic-biology-could-transform-chemical-manufacturing.html</link><description>Synthetic biology could transform chemical manufacturing. Synthetic biology could revolutionize chemical manufacturing by simplifying the application...</description><guid isPermaLink="True">http://www.icis.com/Articles/2009/06/23/9226985/Synthetic-biology-could-transform-chemical-manufacturing.html</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 June 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>