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Time is ripe for LyondellBasell Braskem combination

...A merger between LyondellBasell and Brazil-based Braskem would create a colossal polyolefins ...

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Asia PP supply to lengthen in second half

...Southeast Asia’s polypropylene (PP) market may come under pressure in the second half of the year ...

Global economy shifts to regional production

...Given the pressure to reduce climate change, we may see the world move towards the regional ...

Market Intelligence

Chemicals in the 2nd line of fire in US-China trade dispute

...The talk has become serious and the implications dire. The US chemical industry has a great deal to ...

New Covestro CFO gears up for growth

...Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre’s Swan restaurant in London was the perfect setting for a lunch to ...

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15 Jun 18 Volume 293, Issue 23

Latest Chemical Profiles

Methyl diphenyl diisocyanate - Asia

USES About 80% of the global consumption of methyl di-p-phenylene isocyanate (MDI) is used in polyurethane (PU) foams. The largest outlet is in rigid foams used in construction, refrigeration,...

USES Methyl methacrylate (MMA) is a liquid monomer used primarily to produce resins and acrylic polymers. It brings durability, stability and UV resistance to products such as pointof-sale displays...

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By Jonathan Lopez

Shale drives $2bn INEOS petrochemical investment in Europe

...The $2bn investments announced by INEOS match the company’s strategy to develop gas-based units which, in the long run, could be boosted by its own domestic shale gas production. The company ...

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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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