Chemistry, process technology, and cost of production economics for the new Sumitomo co-product free route to propylene oxide are compared to conventional styrene monomer co-product PO process. Hydrogen peroxide and direct oxidation routes are assessed.

Chemistry, process technology, and production economics of current and emerging routes to methyl methacrylate. Tri-regional supply/demand forecast is also presented.

Technology and production economics of liquid crystal polymers and key monomers. End uses and supply/demand outlook are also presented.

The process technology and production economics for polystyrene (GPPS, High Temperature, HIPS, EPS, and syndiotactic) and ABS (emulsion, bulk/mass, and hydrid) are presented. Regional supply/demand forecasts for PS and ABS out to 2005 are also given.