This is the ICIS pricing methodology for purified terephthalic acid (PTA). ICIS quotes PTA in Europe, Asia-Pacific (including the Chinese domestic market) and the USA. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Previous versions of this methodology can be found under Archived Documents. To find out more, please see Purified […]
This is the ICIS pricing methodology for benzene. ICIS quotes benzene prices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, China and the US Gulf. ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Previous versions of this methodology can be found under Archived Documents. To find out more, please see Benzene Methodology – 29 October 2013
ICIS pricing quotes toluene in Europe, Asia-Pacific, China and the US Gulf. To find out more Toluene Methodology – 18 November 2013
This document is intended to provide methodology support for customers receiving the ICIS Weekly Margin – Ethylene China report. To find out more Ethylene China Margin Report Methodology – 1 November 2013
This document is intended to provide methodology support for customers receiving the ICIS Weekly Margin – PE China report. To find out more Polyethylene China Margin Report Methodology – 1 November 2013
This document is intended to provide methodology support for customers receiving the ICIS Weekly Margin – PP China report. To find out more Polypropylene China Margin Report Methodology – 1 November 2013
Propylene is a colourless, highly flammable gas. It is produced by several routes, the most common of which is as a co-product of ethylene production from steam crackers. Propylene is also produced through fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) of feedstock, usually vacuum gas oil for gasoline production. This is the major source of supply in the US. Output from FCCs is not of […]
Methanol is primarily used to produce formaldehyde, methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) and acetic acid, with smaller amounts going into the manufacture of DMT,MMA, chloromethanes, methylamines, glycol methyl ethers and fuels. It also has many general solvent and antifreeze uses, such as being a component for paint strippers, car windshield washer compounds and a deicer for natural […]
A colourless flammable liquid with a fruity odour, butyl acetate is produced by the esterification of acetic acid using butanol in the presence of a catalyst such assulphuric acid. Its main uses are in paint manufacturing, automobiles, glue in wood coatings, nail care, cosmetics and perfumes, extraction solvent for pharmaceuticals, cleaning fluids and for low-end applications like paint thinner. BAC can […]
The major outlet for ethyl acetate (EAC) is coatings which account for 60% of demand. Process solvents, including pharmaceuticals and organic synthesis, account for 15% while printing inks are also estimated at 15%. Miscellaneous uses, including adhesives and cosmetics, account for a further 10% of demand. The main method to manufacture EAC involves the esterification of ethanol […]