Polycarbonate (2015 Program)

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technology, economics, and markets for polycarbonate.  Commercial processes based on interfacial, non-phosgene and melt phosgene are discussed alongside the developing bio-route based on isosorbide feedstock. Cost of production for all commercial processes and the bio-route are included to illustrate cost competitiveness in USGC and China. A market review comprising regional polycarbonate capacities and supply/demand is also presented.