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Nov 2008
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Petrochemicals

Methanol (2008 Program)

The chemistry, process technologies and production economics for methanol manufacture are assessed and compared. Syngas production and methanol synthesis routes are reviewed for several licensors. Regional production cost estimates are provided as well as capacity and regional supply/demand balances.
Sep 2008
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Polymers and Plastics

Polybutylene Terephthalate (2008 Program)

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for polybutylene terephalate (PBT) are assessed. Continuous and batch processes are compared and their production economics compared. Overviews of the major licensors’ technologies (Hitachi, Uhde Inventa-Fischer, Lurgi Zimmer) are given.
Sep 2008
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Polymers and Plastics

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) (2008 Program)

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for PVC manufacture are presented. Descriptions of three key PVC licensors’ technology, Chisso, Ineos Vinyls, and Vinnolit are included in the report. COP estimates for PVC via suspension, emulsion, mass, and microsuspension processes are assessed.
Aug 2008
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics

Developments in Non-Phthalate Plasticizers (2008 Program)

Health, safety, and regulatory issues are driving change in the plasticizers business away from phthalate-based materials. This report assesses the chemistry, production technology and costs, and properties of a variety of non-phthalate plasticizers including BASF’s new Hexamoll DINCH, Eastman’s di-(2-ethylhexyl)terephthalate.

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