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OCI likely to shutdown DOP plant for maintenance
- 7/30/2010
7:27:35 PM
A South Korean industry source informed a polymerupdate team member on the shutdown plans at a DOP plant operated by OCI, South Korea.
The source said, "the plant is currently operat.... ..
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EDC and VCM prices in Asia decline- 7/30/2010
7:26:47 PM-
POLYMERUPDATE
EDC prices declined in Asia this week. Prices fell despite firming downstream PVC rates. The drop was mainly on account of softer downstream VCM rates which saw regional bid prices decline..... ..
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ACN prices in Asia decline- 7/30/2010
7:25:41 PM-
POLYMERUPDATE
For the month of August, Asahi Kasei of Japan is reported to have lowered its contract price for ACN. News of the contract price reduction prompted buyers to revise lower their bids for ACN.... ..
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US EPA, industry at odds of over bill to reform chemical safety- 7/30/2010
10:38:40 AM-
PLATTS
Existing US legislation regulating toxic chemicals has proven an
inadequate tool for protecting the public against chemical risks, a senior
Environmental Protection Agency official told a House panel Thursday.
When the Toxic Chemicals Safety Act was enacted .... ..
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North Sea butane prices strengthen on increased demand- 7/30/2010
10:38:08 AM-
PLATTS
Spot prices for delivered cargoes of North Sea butane have started to
strengthen on the back of increased demand, according to industry sources.
During the summer period North Sea butane is used as a petrochemical
feedstock substitute for naphtha and also a .... ..
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