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CONVID-19 Impact on Petrochemical Industry

CONVID19 caught us off guard. How severe the impact on petrochemical industry is, particularly in China.   Based my discussion with the industry,  it seems that direct impact on petrochemical has been minor up to this point.  Operation of petrochemical plants in China and rest of Asia has been af... Read More

WUHAN FIGHTING!CHINA FIGHTING!

A novel coronavirus,designate COVID-19 was identifified in Wuhan,the capital of China’s Hubei province.Since the out break of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus,Our Chinese government has taken resolute and forceful measures to prevent and control the ourbreak scientifically and effe... Read More

OUTLOOK 2020: Asia’s acetic acid market sees firmer downstream demand

Asia’s acetic acid market will see firmer downstream demand this year, given capacity additions in the purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) sectors in northeast Asia. Expected PTA capacity in Asia 2020: In South Korea, domestic consumption is set to grow as Korea Alco... Read More

Happy new year!

Happy New Year! We would like to extend our warm wishes for the upcoming holiday season  and would like to wish you and your family a prosperous New Year. May your New Year be filled with special moment, warmth, peace and happiness,  the joy of covered ones near, and wishing you all the joys of a... Read More

Benzene prices, markets & analysis

There was steady supply in the third quarter, with new facilities that were supposed to come on stream being delayed to the fourth quarter. A few planned turnarounds did little to surprise the market as participants were adequately prepared. Elevated demand from the US and Europe in the third qu... Read More

Acetone prices, markets & analysis

Asia Acetone supply fell due to Q3’s production cuts. South Korea’s LG Chem cut production to 90% at its Daesan plant. Compatriot Kumho’s Line 2 remains shut while Lines 3 and 4 reduced production to below 70%. Taiwan’s Formosa Chemicals & Fibre Corp (FCFC) reduced production to below 85%. Co... Read More

Caustic soda prices, markets & analysis

Our Caustic Soda reports are published weekly in Asia, China, Europe, Latin America and the US, giving industry participants a truly global view of market movements. There are solid and liquid spot quotations, depending on the region, and market news including information on shipping, internation... Read More

Acetic acid prices, markets & analysis

Acetic acid supply in China tightened on plant outages, including facilities belonging to export-oriented producers Jiangsu Sopo and Shanghai Huayi. Output in Malaysia, Taiwan and Saudi Arabia was also curtailed on plant turnarounds spanning mid-August to end-September. Output from a Singapore-ba... Read More

Global Food Chloroacetic Acid Market Key Players Statistical Analysis 2019 – 2025

Index Markets Research examines research document on Global Food Chloroacetic Acid Market with various aspects of the market with regard to some area, including type, geographical regions, and application. It compiles thorough data and research techniques incorporate current industry circumstance... Read More

What kind of petrochemical industry do we need in the future

 In the coming decades, the world’s petrochemical industry will focus more on quality, efficiency and environmental friendliness than on overall scale and capacity. The development trend of international petrochemical industry will be mainly reflected in the following aspects:  First, the s... Read More

What are the applications of chloroacetic acid in various fields?

Chloroacetic acid is an important organic fine chemical raw material, which is widely used in the fields of pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dyes, oilfield chemicals, papermaking chemicals, textile additives, surfactants, electroplating, spices and flavors. Its main USES are as follows. (1) pesticide... Read More

What are the USES of glacial acetic acid?

Glacial acetic acid is widely found in nature. It is an organic compound and a typical fatty acid. It is recognized as the source of sour taste and pungent odor in vinegar. In the home, dilute acetic acid solution is often used as a scale remover. In the food industry, acetic acid is a regulated ... Read More