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Polymer News On Aug-28-2004

Propylene sends prices of ACN higher

Aug 28, 2004

With producers in Japan heard taking the lead, prices of ACN in Asia raced higher this week prompted by rising propylene feedst...


EDC and VCM prices in the Far East correct marginally

Aug 28, 2004

Although in most parts of Asia prices of EDC and VCM feedstock continued to quote firm, in the Far East prices of both products...


Nationwide truckers strike in India called off

Aug 28, 2004

According to a local market source the nationwide truckers strike in India was called off early this morning following a settle...


PA prices bolstered in Asia - several buyers however prepare for a downward correction

Aug 28, 2004

The week in Asia saw prices of phthalic anhydride (PA) bolstered, backed by gains in OX feedstock prices as well as rising down...


N Butanol prices quote firm on the back of strong propylene feedstock values

Aug 28, 2004

Sustained price gains in upstream propylene prices were largely responsible for a surge this week in spot prices of N-Butanol i...


Higher offers heard for PTA however traders turn cautious

Aug 28, 2004

Although PTA prices this week did inch higher in Asia, the undertone had shades of weakness as price bids for September were be...


Chennai petroleum to build PP plant in India

Aug 28, 2004

Local market sources on Friday informed the polymerupdate team that Chennai Petroleum Corp (CPC) was heard planning constructio...


Sharp price hikes announced in PP, PE and PVC by Indian producers Reliance and IPCL

Aug 28, 2004

As had been expected the end of the nationwide transport strike in India saw local resin producers announce sharp hikes in thei...


The fall in crude prices arrested ahead of the weekend start

Aug 28, 2004

Despite an end to the uprising in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf this week fresh attacks were reported on oil pipelines in the co...


OPPI Press Release

Aug 28, 2004

20th Annual Get – Together of Organization of Plastics Processors of India held on August 27th 2004 at Taj Mahal Palace and ...