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Global economic outlook out of sync

...Headwinds are starting to throw the global economic upswing out of sync. After a meaningful uplift ...

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Europe 2019 cracker turnarounds in focus

...The hefty scheduled cracker maintenance slate in the spring of 2019 is looming large and remains at ...

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North America MTO plants possible

...Methanol-to-olefins (MTO) technology has the potential to be introduced in North America as new ...

ICIS Innovation Awards 2018

...Sustainability was a strong theme throughout this year’s ICIS Innovation Awards. Many entries ...

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Covestro's new US MDI project in line with strategy

...Germany-based Covestro’s decision to locate its new methyl di-p-phenylene isocyanate (MDI) plant ...

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Latest Issue

12 Oct 18 Volume 294, Issue 13

Latest Chemical Profiles

Uses Globally, the largest derivative market for phenol is bisphenol A (BPA), which stands at 45% of consumption. BPA is used for polycarbonate (PC) in construction, autos, consumer electronics, DVDs...

Ethanol - Europe

USES Ethanol is a colourless, flammable liquid, with a characteristic odour and burning taste. It is miscible with water, ether, acetone, benzene and a range of organic products. The major outlets...

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By Will Beacham

BASF CEO Bock says EVs could be next big thing for chemicals

...The nascent electric vehicle (EV) market could bring significant opportunities for the chemical industry, according to BASF CEO Kurt Bock. With startling growth rates forecast and a string of auto ...

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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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