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Polymer News On Apr-19-2008

VCM prices in Asia end the week sharply higher

Apr 19, 2008

In Asia this week, prices of VCM firmed. Gains came on the back of strength in downstream PVC prices coupled with bullish globa...


Domestic price of Styrene in China as of 18th April 2008

Apr 19, 2008

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Domestic price of Xylene in China as of 18th April 2008

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Domestic price of Methanol in China as of 18th April 2008

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Domestic price of Propylene in China as of 18th April 2008

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Domestic prices of PTA & MEG in China as of 17th April 2008

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Domestic prices of EG, Butanol, Octanol & Methanol in China as of 17th April 2008

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Domestic price of LLDPE in China as of 17th April 2008

Apr 19, 2008

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Domestic price of LDPE in China as of 17th April 2008

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Domestic price of PVC in China as of 17th April 2008

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Plant Updates - 19th April, 2008 (Part II)

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Plant Updates - 19th April, 2008 (Part I)

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Improved environmental performance with LANXESS polymer additive solutions

Apr 19, 2008

The specialty chemicals group LANXESS AG will present a comprehensive range of innovative organic dyes, plasticizers and flame ...


Innovative solutions for lighter cars and less emissions

Apr 19, 2008

Intelligent lightweight construction helps cut vehicle fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Polyamide 6 and 66 (PA 6 and PA 66) ...


Global crude prices race to all time highs ahead of the weekend start

Apr 19, 2008

Crude prices tested record highs on Friday on fresh supply concerns surfacing on account of trouble reported in OPEC member cou...


Toluene ends the week strong in Asia

Apr 19, 2008

Spot toluene prices firmed in Asia, riding up on the back of surging upstream energy prices and bullish gasoline numbers. On Fr...


Benzene prices gallop higher across Asia

Apr 19, 2008

With crude prices racing to all time highs, demand for benzene in Asia was seen robust ahead of the weekend start. Strength in ...


Union action at Grangemouth threatens investment and Jobs

Apr 19, 2008

INEOS has revealed that the proposed Grangemouth strike threatens a £750 million investment and 650 jobs at the plant. Hundreds...


Marks and Spencer Group plc and Reliance Retail announce joint venture in India

Apr 19, 2008

Marks and Spencer Group plc (Marks & Spencer) has announced an agreement to enter into a joint venture with Reliance Retail, pa...


Turkey based source comments on aromatics plant operations of Petkim

Apr 19, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in Turkey last evening, a polymerupdate team member was informed that the a...


Delhi based trader provides information on open market prices of PP, PE and PVC

Apr 19, 2008

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member last evening, a Delhi based trader elaborated on the current trends and ...


Fifth methanol plant to be commissioned by Ar-Razi towards April end

Apr 19, 2008

While in conversation with an industry source based in Saudi Arabia, a polymerupdate team member was informed that a mega metha...


Naphtha offered by IOC for lifting from Haldia

Apr 19, 2008

A domestic industry source informed a polymerupdate team member that 15,000-16,000 mt (at buyer~s option) of naphtha with a mi...


Mumbai based trader comments on open market trends and prices of PP, PE and PVC

Apr 19, 2008

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member last evening, a local trader gave an overview on the current open market...