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US launches 3rd round of tariffs on China imports but blunts impact on chemicals

...With the third round of US tariffs on $200bn in Chinese imports, the US is launching another phase ...

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Price and Market Trends

US ethane, ethylene spikes shift economics

...A steep rise in US ethane prices, and corresponding rise in US ethylene spot prices, could make ...

Price and Market Trends

US MTB does not roll back US-China tariffs

...The US Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act of 2018 (MTB) does not void any of the 25% tariffs on a ...

LyondellBasell CEO Patel tackles trade, M&A and circular economy

...After a period of restructuring and optimising existing operations, LyondellBasell has sought the ...

Univar seeks transformational growth with $2bn Nexeo deal

...US-based chemical distributor Univar aims to become the premier global distributor of chemicals and ...

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21 Sep 18 Volume 294, Issue 10

Latest Chemical Profiles

Polypropylene - Asia

20 September '18

USES Polypropylene (PP) is used in a wide range of consumer and industrial products. Key applications include packaging, fibres and automotive parts. SUPPLY/DEMAND China’s moves to curb pollution...

Ethanolamines - Europe

20 September '18

USES There are three main ethanolamines: mono-ethanolamine (MEA), di-ethanolamine (DEA) and tri-ethanolamine (TEA). MEA’s main use is in the manufacture of ethylene amine, personal care...

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September 22, 2017

By Joseph Chang

BASF to boost global position in nylon 6,6 with Solvay deal

...BASF is making a big move in the nylon 6,6 chain with its planned €1.6bn acquisition of Solvay’s polyamide business. The combination will create a fully integrated business, going back to all the ...

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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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