The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for the manufacture of super absorbent polymers is presented. Regional supply/demand forecast out to 2008 is also provided.

Analysis of the profitability of the Asian refining and petrochemical industry for the first quarter of 2004

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for PVC are assessed. End-uses and regional supply/demand forecasts are also provided.

The chemistry, process technology and comparative production economics for the various ways to manufacture 1,4-butanediol and THF are presented. Regional market forecasts out to 2015 for BDO and THF are also provided.