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Polymer News On Apr-2-2010

Domestic China prices of Acrylic Acid as of 1st April 2010

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Daqing Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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US Market prices of VCM as of 1st April 2010

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US Market prices of EDC as of 1st April 2010

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US Market prices of MX as of 1st April 2010

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US Market prices of PX as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Caustic Soda as of 1st April 2010

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Tianjin Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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US Market prices of Methanol as of 1st April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

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US Market prices of Styrene as of 1st April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

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US Market prices of Toluene as of 1st April 2010

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US Market prices of Benzene as of 1st April 2010

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Hunan Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

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Domestic China prices of Propanediol as of 1st April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

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Domestic China prices of N-Butanol as of 1st April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

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Panjin Ethylene Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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US Market prices of Propylene as of 1st April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

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US Market prices of Ethylene as of 1st April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

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US Market prices of PP as of 1st April 2010

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US Market prices of PE as of 1st April 2010

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PTT Chemicals likely to restart PDH plant tomorrow

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Thailand informed a polymerupdate team member that a PDH plant operated by PTT Chemicals, Thailand...


European Market prices of PX as of 1st April 2010

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European Market prices of Methanol as of 1st April 2010

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European Market prices of Styrene as of 1st April 2010

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Fushun Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Diethylene Glycol as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Phenol Glycol as of 1st April 2010

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European Market prices of Toluene as of 1st April 2010

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European Market prices of Benzene as of 1st April 2010

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European Market prices of PE as of 1st April 2010

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European Market prices of PP as of 1st April 2010

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European Market prices of Ethylene as of 1st April 2010

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European Market prices of Propylene as of 1st April 2010

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Middle East Market prices of PE as of 1st April 2010

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Middle East Market prices of PP as of 1st April 2010

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PS prices slip in Asia

Apr 2, 2010

Demand for PS was seen subdued in Asia this week. The buying mood was muted across the region with buyers in China heard to ha...


Yangzi Petrochemicals running butadiene plant at lower rates

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical Company, China is run...


Demand for LLDPE remains sluggish in China

Apr 2, 2010

Demand for LLDPE rapidly diminished across Asia this week, with Chinese buyers taking the lead in shying away from purchases. ...


LDPE sellers hope for April buying lift in Asia

Apr 2, 2010

The buying mood in Asia’s LDPE markets this week was seen mostly flat. Although some purchase interest was recorded in select ...


Daicel likely to undertake maintenance at acetic acid plant

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that an acetic acid plant operated by Daicel Chemical I...


Domestic China prices of PA Glycol as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of DOP as of 1st April 2010

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Yanshan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of Toluene as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of Benzene as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of VCM as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of EDC as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of PVC as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of PS as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of ABS as of 1st April 2010

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Sumitomo chemicals runs LLDPE plant at full rates

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member comments on run rates at LLDPE plant operated by Sumito...


Maintenance to be undertaken at refinery of Kashima Oil

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that a refinery operated by Kashima Oil, Japan will be ...


Domestic China prices of Paraxylene as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Xylene/Crude Cresylic Acidas as of 1st April 2010

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Qilu Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of Styrene as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of Methanol as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of PX as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of Isomer MX as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of MEG as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of PTA as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Ethyl Acetate as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Butyl Acetate as of 1st April 2010

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Guangzhou Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of Ethylene as of 1st April 2010

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Asian Market prices of Ethylene as of 1st April 2010

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Far East Market prices of Propylene as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of PP as of 1st April 2010

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International Market prices of PE as of 1st April 2010

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MEK lines of Fushun Petrochemical Company running at full rates

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that the PetroChina Fushun Petrochemical Company is run...


Domestic China prices of Ortho Xylene as of 1st April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

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Domestic China prices of Mixed Benzene as of 1st April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

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Maoming Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Isobutyl Alcohol/Octanol as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Isopropanol as of 1st April 2010

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Mitsui to take Singapore based phenol acetone plant offstream

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that Mitsui Chemicals is set to take a Singapore based ...


Maintenance likely to be undertaken at PX plant of Jinling Petrochemicals

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that a PX plant operated by Sinopec Jinling Petrochemic...


Crude oil prices rise on encouraging economic data

Apr 2, 2010

Crude oil prices rose on Thursday on indications that there is a rise in economic growth around the world, which will lead to ...


Domestic China prices of Propylene as of 1st April 2010

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Wuhan Phoenix Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Butadiene as of 1st April 2010

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Luoyang Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Methanol as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Toluene as of 1st April 2010

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Plastics Daily Commentary - MF Global as of 1st April 2010

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South Korean source comments on restart status of PA plant of LG Chem

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that a Phthalic Anhydride (PA) plant operated by ...


2-EH plant restarted by LG Chem

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that a 2-Ethyl Hexanol (2-EH) plant operated by L...


PP plant of GS Caltex running at lower rates

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that a PP plant operated by GS Caltex, South Kore...


Domestic China prices of Benzene as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic China prices of Styrene as of 1st April 2010

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LME Plastics Prices - 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of HIPS as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of GPPS as of 1st April 2010

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Jingmen Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of ABS as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PVC as of 1st April 2010

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Open spec naphtha prices steady in Asia

Apr 2, 2010

Open spec naphtha bid prices on Thursday for the 2nd half of May were assessed at the USD 733.50/mt CFR Far East levels while ...


Yuyao Domestic market price of LLDPE as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of LDPE as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of HDPE as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PP as of 1st April 2010

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SNAPSHOT : Kolkata Market as of 1 April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member last evening, a local trader dwelled on the buying trends and ruling pr...


SNAPSHOT : Delhi Market as of 1 April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member last evening, a trader informed on buying trends and prevailing prices ...


SNAPSHOT : Mumbai market as of 1 April 2010

Apr 2, 2010

While in conversation with a polymerupdate team member last evening, a local trader commented on buying trends and prevailing ...


Phenol acetone plant likely to be taken offstream by Gaoqiao Petrochemicals

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that a phenol acetone plant operated by Sinopec Shangha...


LG Chemicals likely to take ABS plant offstream

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that LG Chemicals, South Korea is scheduled to ta...


Idemitsu Kosan running BTX plant at lower rates

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that a BTX plant operated by Idemitsu Kosan, Japan is r...


Optimal to take butyl acetate plant offstream

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Malaysia informed a polymerupdate team member that a butyl acetate plant operated by Optimal Group...


VAM plant to be taken offstream by Sichuan Vinylon

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that a VAM plant operated by Sinopec Sichuan Vinylon, C...


New adipic acid plant of Shandong Haili to start commissioning in H2 2010

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the startup plans of a new adipic acid plant operate...


Far East source comments on DOP plant of Aekyung Petrochemicals

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Far East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of a Di-Octyl Phthalate (...


Far East source comments on HDPE plant of LG Chemicals

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Far East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of a high density polyeth...


PVC prices in Asia journey south

Apr 2, 2010

PVC prices slipped in Asia this week. As demand turned sluggish across the region and the buying momentum in China slowed to a...


Acetic acid plant of CPDC to restart operations on April 13

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Far East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the restart plans of an acetic acid plant op...


Liaoyang Chemical plans to shut adipic acid plant for maintenance

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the turnaround schedule at an adipic acid plant oper...


EDC and VCM prices in Asia slip

Apr 2, 2010

Softer regional prices of ethylene feedstock coupled with a drop in downstream prices of PVC, this week pulled lower prices of...


Tianjin LG Dagu mulls maintenance at PVC plant

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the maintenance schedule of a polyvinyl chloride (PV...


DOP prices in Asia decline

Apr 2, 2010

DOP prices in Asia this week were assessed lower. Prices slipped as regional demand remained sluggish on the one hand while on...


Yuyao Domestic market price of PA1010 as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PC as of 1st April 2010

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Jinan Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of K-Resin as of 1st April 2010

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Asian 2EH prices dragged lower

Apr 2, 2010

Asian 2EH prices were dragged lower in Asia this week as demand in the region turned sluggish. The price fall was triggered by...


Jiujiang Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PMMA as of 1st April 2010

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NBA prices in Asia drift down

Apr 2, 2010

NBA prices in Asia declined this week. Prices fell as demand slowed across the region. Sellers struggling to find buyers respo...


Yuyao Domestic market price of POM as of 1st April 2010

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Zhongyuan Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PBT as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PET as of 1st April 2010

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Zhenjiang Chimei Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Yuyao Domestic market price of PA66 as of 1st April 2010

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Asian PS producers reduce their offer prices to China

Apr 2, 2010

Despite strength in prices of SM feedstock, select Asian producers of PS are reported to have lowered their offer prices of bo...


Yuyao Domestic market price of PA6 as of 1st April 2010

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HDPE/LLDPE swing plant of Chandra Asri operates at maximum rates

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in South East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the current status of a High Density Polye...


Nanjing BlueStar operates BDO plant at 90-95% rates

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member on the operational status of a Butanediol (BDO) plant o...


LG Chemicals to shut Daesan SM plant in October

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Far East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the maintenance schedule of a styrene monome...


Mitsui Chemicals eyes shutdown of IPA plant next week

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Far East Asia informed a polymerupdate team member on the maintenance schedule of an isopropanol (...


MDI plant to be taken offstream by Yantai Wanhua

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that an MDI plant operated by Yantai Wanhua is set to b...


Yizheng Fibre to restart PTA plant

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that a PTA line operated by Sinopec Yizheng Chemical Fi...


Taita Chemicals likely to take ABS plant offstream

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Taiwan informed a polymerupdate team member that Taita Chemicals, Taiwan will take an ABS plant of...


Oriental Petrochemical to take PTA plant offstream

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that Oriental Petrochemical (Shanghai) Corp, China will...


CMFC running MEG plant at lower rates

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in China informed a polymerupdate team member that China Manmade Fibre Corp (CMFC), Taiwan is running...


Japanese source comments on run rates at oxo alcohols plant of Kyowa Hakko

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that an oxo alcohols plant is being operated by Kyowa H...


Butadiene plant of Korea Kumho likely to be taken offstream for maintenance

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in South Korea informed a polymerupdate team member that a butadiene plant operated by Korea Kumho Pe...


NSCC runs BPA plant at lower rates

Apr 2, 2010

An industry source based in Japan informed a polymerupdate team member that a BPA plant operated by the Nippon Steel Corporati...


Zhenhai Refinery Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic Prices of HIPS China as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic Prices of GPPS China as of 1st April 2010

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Braskem Completes Acquisition of Sunoco Chemicals

Apr 2, 2010

Braskem S.A., the eight-largest thermoplastic resin producer in the world and largest in the Americas, announced today that it...


Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic Prices of ABS China as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic Prices of PVC China as of 1st April 2010

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Shanghai SECCO Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic Prices of LLDPE China as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic Prices of LDPE China as of 1st April 2010

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Yangzi BASF Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic Prices of HDPE China as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic Prices of PP China as of 1st April 2010

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Yangzi Petrochemical Polymer Product Prices as of 1st April 2010

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Domestic Prices of Naphtha China as of 1st April 2010

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Henry Sperle retires from Borealis

Apr 2, 2010

Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, announces the retirement of its long-time Executiv...


Revenue Watch Warns Developing Economies, "Don~t Depend on Oil Alone"

Apr 2, 2010

To manage the ravages of the global downturn, nations rich in oil and minerals must diversify their economies and create stron...


Angola: Second oil discovery on deep offshore Block 17/06

Apr 2, 2010

Total on Thursday announced that its subsidiary, TEPA (Block 17/06) Limited, and Sociedade Nacional de Combustíveis de Angola ...


Commercial Bankruptcy Filings Up 50 Plus% Year-over-year, Equifax Data Shows

Apr 2, 2010

Commercial bankruptcies increased by almost 52 percent from 2008 through 2009, according to Equifax, Inc., which analyzes its ...


Celanese Announces Emulsions Price Increases in Asia

Apr 2, 2010

Celanese Corporation, a leading, global chemical company and global leader in emulsion polymers, announced that it will increa...


Celanese Announces Emulsions Price Increases in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East

Apr 2, 2010

Celanese Corporation, a leading, global chemical company and global leader in emulsion polymers, announced that it will increa...


Eastman Increases Eastman™ G-Type Polymers Prices on May 1

Apr 2, 2010

Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective May 1. These increases are due to elevated o...


Huntsman Announces JEFFOL® Polyols Price Increases in the NAFTA Region

Apr 2, 2010

The Polyurethanes division of Huntsman Corporation announced that it will increase the price of all JEFFOL® polyol products b...


Eastman Increases Rosin Resin and Resin Dispersion Prices on May 1, 2010 in EMEA

Apr 2, 2010

Eastman Chemical Company is announcing a further price increase of EUR 0.40/kg on Rosin Resin products and EUR 0.20/kg on Resi...


OPEC Basket Price as on March 31st, 2010

Apr 2, 2010

The price of OPEC basket of twelve crudes stood at 78.70 dollars a barrel on Wednesday, compared with $78.21 the previous day,...


Eastman Increases PLASTICIZERS Prices on April 16

Apr 2, 2010

Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products effective April 16, or as contracts allow. These incre...