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Asia PP spreads narrow on trade, production dynamics

...The price spread between homopolymer flat yarn and copolymer block polypropylene (PP) grades in Asia ...

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UK can seize the electric vehicle challenge

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China styrene faces challenges after strong first half

...Chinese styrene apparent demand numbers from the first half of 2017 show a very dramatic difference ...

Chemical distributor Anastacio eyes Latin America growth

...Following 15 years of expansion in its domestic Brazilian market, chemical distributor Industria ...

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UK MEK buyers brace for hikes on Pernis force majeure

...US methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) buyers expect prices to jump again soon because of a fire at a European ...

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18 Aug 17 Volume 292, Issue 5

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Toluene diisocyanate - Asia

USES Toluene di-isocyanate (TDI) is used in flexible polyurethane (PU) foam, which has outlets in upholstery, mattresses and automotive seats. Other uses include rigid foams and adhesives, paints,...

Polyethylene-HD - Latin America

USES The major use for high density polyethylene (HDPE) is in blow-moulded products such as milk bottles, packaging containers, drums, car fuel tanks, toys and household goods. Film and sheet are...

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This Time Last Year

By Matt Tudball

Turkey PP, PE market outlook uncertain, business reduced after coup attempt

...A coup attempt has unsettled the market, and the outlook for Turkey is unclear, as the government has declared a state of emergency Depo Photos/Depo Photos via ZUMA Wire/REX/Shutterstock The outlook ...

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After 120 years in Asia-Pacific, ExxonMobil has re-affirmed its commitment to supply the fast-growing market with a huge chemicals expansion in Singapore. The country is an important hub for the business in the region.

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