Westlake Chemical to expand ethylene capacity
The company will increase ethane-based ethylene capacity at Lake Charles site by approximately 250 million pounds annually.
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Global demand for Xylene will rise
Ceresana experts expect global demand for xylenes to rise by about 4.5% p.a. until 2021
Global market for solvents
Ceresana published its third raport on the global market for solvents.
New market analysis for benzene
The market research institute Ceresana expects a further continuous increase of global demand for benzene.
Wacker's new liquid silicone for radiator gaskets
Munich-based chemical company is expanding its product range with a new liquid silicone rubber for the production of automotive gaskets.
BASF increases earnings considerably in the Q2
BASF's business developed positively in the second quarter of 2014.
Clariant at Interpack 2014
Clariant presents packaging solutions driven by performance, protection and passion at Interpack 2014.
BASF to build new plant for specialty amines in Germany
Start-up of the facility with a total annual capacity of about 12,000 metric tons is scheduled for 2015.
First report on fluorochemicals
In 2021, almost US$5 billion will be generated with the trade of fluorochemicals, according to Ceresana.
Chemical giants inaugurate two plants in China
BASF and Sinopec inaugurate acrylic acid and superabsorbent polymers plants in Nanjing, China.
Visiomer Terra from Evonik
Evonik will be presenting its new product family at the American Coatings Show.
Reverdia shows 100% bio-based succinic acid
As a first time exhibitor at the American Coatings Show 2014, Reverdia will highlight the benefits of Biosuccinium.
