The chemistry, technology and production economics of TPOs and TPVs are presented. In addition, a regional market outlook for both TPO and TPV out to 2006 is also provided.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for mixed xylenes and individual xylene isomers are presented. In addition, supply and demand outlook out to 2010 is given.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics are presented for both petrochemical and biotech routes to lactic acid and polylactic acid. Market applications and forecast demand for these materials are also presented.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics of acrylonitrile manufacture are presented. Emphasis is placed on comparing conventional propylene ammoxidation to emerging propane-based routes. ACN supply/demand outlook to 2010 is presented