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Oxo-Alcohols Methodology – October 2013

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The alcohols (NBA, IBA, and 2-EH) have some uses just as solvents, but are primarily used as feedstocks for other products. About 50 percent of 2-EH is used to make plasticisers – chiefly Di Octyl Phthalate (DOP).  Smaller amounts are used to make 2-EH acylate, 2-EH nitrate, a diesel fuel additive and lube additives.  NBA is a feedstock for butyl […]

Maleic Anhydride Methodology – October 2013

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Maleic anhydride (MA) is derived from butane in the US. In Europe and Asia, MA is derived predominantly from butane units, although a small amount is produced by benzene units. Accounting for more than 50% of consumption, the primary outlet for maleic anhydride is for the manufacture of unsaturated polyester resins (UPR), which is used […]

The Outlook Report

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ICIS provides authoritative price forecasts for the fertilizer industry. The Outlook offers: Individual reports on ammonia, nitrogen, phosphates, sulphur and sulphurid acid (monthly), and potash (quarterly) Price forecasts for the coming 12 months Full and detailed analysis of the supply/demand outlook All major supply areas and markets covered   Explore our Commodity finder to learn […]

World Crude Report Consultation 2013

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Consultation

ICIS is implementing a process for rolling consultation on all of its pricing methodologies. GMC 02/13 is part of this process and covers all of the ICIS primary price points included in the World Crude Report.

Solvents

ICIS provides independent and unbiased pricing information, news and market analysis for the global Solvents market. Our network of price reporters, based in Asia, Europe and the US, deliver local insight for each of these markets, which is published in our individual price reports. If you buy or sell Solvents or related products, our reports, […]

Fertilizers

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a Ammonia p Phosphates Potash n Nitrates s Sulphuric Acid Sulphur t The Market The Outlook u Urea

Polyethylene Methodology – September 2013

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Methodology

ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Product specifications and trading terms and conditions used aim to reflect typical working practices prevalent in the industry. ICIS publishes market prices based on information continuously gathered from market participants about: spot transactions, spot bid and offer levels, contract price negotiations, prices […]

Global LNG Markets Methodology – May 2013

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ICIS publishes market prices based on information continuously gathered from market participants about: spot transactions; spot bid and offer levels; contract price negotiations; prices of related commodities; and relevant freight costs. ICIS includes in its price-generation process only information gathered up to the published market close time for each commodity and assessed period. ICIS does […]

Energy

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Crude Oil Electricity Gas Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

Chemicals

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a Acetic Acid Acetone Acrylic Acid – Acrylate Esters Acrylonitrile Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Adipic Acid Ammonia Aromatic and Aliphatic Solvents b Base Oils-Lubes Benzene Bisphenol A Biodiesel Butadiene C4s Butanediol Butyl Acetate c Caprolactam Caustic soda Chemical Tanker Shipping Cumene Cyclohexane d Dimethyl Terephthalate e Engineering Plastics Epichlorohydrin Epoxy Resins Ethanol Ethanolamines […]