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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.
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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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May 2008
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Polymers and Plastics

Aromatic Polyamides (Polyaramids) (2008 Program)

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics of the polyaramids business are presented. First generation technology, as typified by DuPont, is contrasted to second generation technology, as typified by Teijin (Akzo). Estimated global capacity and supply/demand forecast to 2012 is provided.
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Apr 2008
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics

Alpha Olefins (2008 Program)

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for alpha olefins are assessed. Processes include full-range (Chevron Phillips, Ineos, Shell, SABIC/Linde, Axens, UOP) and on-purpose butene-1 (Nippon Zeon, Axens), hexene-1 (Chevron Phillips, Sasol, Lummus) and octene-1 (Dow, Sasol). A regional market overview is also included.
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Apr 2007
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Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Thermoplastic Wood Composites (2007 Program)

The technology and production economics for thermoplastic wood composites are presented for this growing area. Polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC based composites are assessed. In addition, a market outlook for N. America, W. Europe and China is presented.
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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.
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