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Mar 2007
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics

Trends in Plasticizers (2007 Program)

Plasticizers for PVC are under pressure for environmental and safety reasons. This report reviews the latest issues impacting the market and looks at some of the replacement materials being substituted for DOP. The process technology and production economics for various plasticizer alcohols, phthalic anhydride and plasticizers are provided. Regional market forecasts are also given.
Mar 2007
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Petrochemicals

Phenol/Acetone/Cumene (2007 Program)

The various process routes to phenol are assessed and their production economics compared. The conventional cumene-based process, Mitsui acetone recycle process, Solutia co-product free process, and Shell’s emerging phenol/acetone/MEK route are presented. Regional phenol supply/demend forecasts are also provided.

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