The process technology and production economics of polycarbonate manufacture are presented. Both the conventional phosgene process and various approaches to non-phosgene technologies are assessed. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are provided

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for MMA are presented.  Emphasis is given to comparing the new Lucite Alpha process to isobutylene-based routes, the conventional acetone cyanohydrin process, and BASF’s ethylene-based process.  

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for polyetheretherketone (PEEK) is presented. Supplier profiles and market outlook are also given.

The chemistry, process technology and production economics of a new phenol process that give both acetone and MEK as byproducts is presented. The merits and drawbacks of this approach as compared to conventional phenol/acetone technology is highlighted.