Market Flash

The acetone market fluctuated marginally this week, which decreased first and then decreased slightly.

• Acetone

The propylene glycol market continued decreasing this week. As the supply in North China declined, the propylene oxide (PO) market stopped decreasing and the PO price was RMB 12,000/mt.

With a view to strengthen the connections between textile and apparel firms and suppliers, partners and experts from the cotton sector, Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam will host Cotton Day 2017 on September 12

• Cotton

The Chinese glacial acetic acid market was range-bound this week.

The mainstream negotiation prices moved marginally. In the coming September, what will influence the BCS market?

Up to August 31, 2017, the closing price for phthalic anhydride produced by o-xylene was RMB 6,400/mt, down RMB 350/mt or 5.19% from last week.

The Chinese dichloromethane market declined rapidly and greatly in August 2017.

The adipic acid market moved strongly in August 2017. Benzene and hydrogenated benzene prices increased...

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has agreed to finalise a rule by 18 October that could ban the use of five phthalates in children’s products.

• Phthalates
• Toy

The US EPA will hold a public workshop on the use of the paint remover methylene chloride in furniture refinishing to gather information that will inform a future regulation on the use.

• Methylene
• Chloride
• Coating

Output was suspended on July 31 to coincide with a period of maintenance of the Forties Pipeline System (FPS) through which Erskine’s condensate is transported.

• Wax
• Erskine

Kenya's umbrella body of industrialists said Tuesday some firms have been forced to suspend their manufacturing and delivery operations following the recent ban on plastics by the government.

• Kenya
• Plastic

The Codex International Meeting will attract over 200 delegates to Kampala to discuss standards for fresh fruits and vegetables including garlic, egg plants, kiwi and fresh dates.

• Food
• Safety

Many of my colleagues – researchers who study overeating – now routinely use the term food addiction, and advocate for its recognition as a psychiatric diagnosis.

• Food Additives

Sun Chemical has acquired a leading manufacturer of UV printing inks for converters in the commercial, packaging and specialty markets.

• Coating
• Sun

Abdul Aleem Baig from Pakistan gave himself the Chinese name Yang Guang (Sunshine), which describes his mood when he runs his leather jacket business in China.

• Pakistan
• Leather

Iraq’s proposal to change the way it prices crude oil in Asia faces resistance from refiners who fear that longer lead times between pricing and deliveries will expose them to more risk.

• Iraq
• Oil

The acrylate latex market started to increasing in May 2017 supported by the price increases in raw materials market.

The war against plastic seems to have resumed in the Nilgiris. The district administration's anti-plastic drive has gained momentum with collector J Innocent Divya ordering stern enforcement of existing rules to keep

• Plastic