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BASF switches to China with Verbund project

...The world’s largest chemical company chose China over the US for a project which will be its ...

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Price and Market Trends

UK markets firm on 'soft Brexit' hopes

...REX/Shutterstock UK prime minister Theresa May is trying to hold both her own party and the Brexit ...

Trade war means seismic shifts for chemicals

...As US President Donald Trump ratchets up his tariffs against China, it looks increasingly like a ...

Market Intelligence

Good chance for a LyondellBasell/Braskem deal

...A potential acquisition of Brazil-based petrochemical and polymers giant Braskem by LyondellBasell ...

Arkema pushes organic growth

...Arkema CEO Thierry Le Hénaff is leading the company into a new phase of development French group ...

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13 Jul 18 Volume 294, Issue 1

Latest Chemical Profiles

Titanium dioxide - Asia

USES Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is primarily used as a white powder pigment because of its brightness and high refractive index. It is used in paints and coatings, including glazes and enamels,...

Isopropanol - US

USES Isopropanol (IPA) is a clear, colourless, mobile liquid with an alcoholic odour. It is miscible with water and ethyl alcohol and reacts with strong oxidants. IPA, also known as isopropyl...

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Asia benzene pulls both ways

...Asia’s benzene price movements in the second half of 2017 will be largely determined by stronger demand from key downstream sectors as well as higher supply from new regional capacity expansions and ...

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Base oil markets take a pause

By Staff Reporter

Base oil markets take a pause

...Global base oil and lubricant markets are taking a pause after a recent period of high capacity growth and low demand growth. But there are bright spots, such as the move to Group III base oils and ...

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