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Hexion CEO seeks transformational deal as well as bolt-ons

...US-based adhesives, coatings and composites producer Hexion is seeking a transformational deal,...

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Chemical Profiles

Chemical profile: US polyethylene

...Uses Polyethylene (PE) is the most commonly used of all commodity thermoplastics. A wide variety of...

Chemical Profiles

Chemical profile: Europe TDI

...Uses The main outlet for toluene di-isocyanate (TDI) is in the manufacture of polyurethane (PU)...

Price and Market Trends

China HDPE under pressure

...China’s domestic high density polyethylene (HDPE) supply will continue to grow in 2021 with the...

Price and Market Trends

Chemical markets surprise in early 2021

...Podcast Will Beacham Barcelona China lockdowns could hurt chemical imports, industrial production...

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18 Dec 20 Volume 298, Issue 23

Latest Chemical Profiles

Polyethylene - North America

Uses Polyethylene (PE) is the most commonly used of all commodity thermoplastics. A wide variety of both rigid and flexible packaging are manufactured from PE along with trash bags, films and linings...

Toluene - Europe

Uses The main outlet for toluene di-isocyanate (TDI) is in the manufacture of polyurethane (PU) flexible foams used in upholstery, mattresses and automotive seats. This is achieved by reacting the...

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January 17, 2020

By Al Greenwood

Commentary: Chem tariffs persist

...The phase-one trade deal signed by the US and China leaves most of their tariffs on plastics and chemicals in place, and those duties could persist for several months. The tariffs that the US did...

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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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