The ICIS Butadiene/Crude C4’s report is published weekly in Asia, Europe and the US. The Asian report publishes spot numbers for NE Asia, SE Asia and Taiwan on a CFR basis, and for China on a FOB basis. The European report publishes prices for the contract market on a FD NWE basis. The US report […]
With a network of price reporters across Asia, Europe and the US, ICIS is fully equipped to keep you updated on everything that happens in the global Butadiene – C4s market, whether you buy or sell Butadiene – C4s or related products. From daily and weekly reports containing price assessments obtained by our network of […]
Bisphenol A is produced by the condensation of phenol and acetone in the presence of an acid catalyst (hydrogen chloride) and usually a promoter such as methyl mercaptan. Cation exchange resins can replace the acid catalyst in newer plants. Two grades of BPA are produced; one suitable for epoxy resin manufacture and a higher purity […]
The ICIS Bisphenol A report is covered weekly in Asia, China and Europe In Asia, spot prices are quoted on a CFR China and a CIF India basis In Europe, monthly contract and spot prices are quoted for epoxy resin grade in NWE on a FD basis In China, the report covers polycarbonate grade for […]
ICIS provides independent and unbiased pricing information, news and market analysis for the global Bisphenol A 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 weekly and daily price reports. If you buy or sell Bisphenol A […]
Aromatic solvents refer to toluene and xylenes sold on the rack market – representing truck and railcar deliveries to domestic US customers – for use in solvent applications. Other hydrocarbon solvents covered include Aromatic 100 and 150, typically sold as a gasoline blend product. The 100/150 tag represents the flash point of the two products, as specifications differ when the product comes out […]
The ICIS Aromatic and Aliphatic Solvents reports is covered in the US Aromatic solvent spot prices are quoted for toluene, xylene and aromatic solvents 100 and 150 Aliphatic solvent spot prices are quoted for Hexane, Varnish Makers and Paints, and Mineral Spirits High and Low Commentary is provided on demand and how it is affected […]
ICIS has a network of locally based reporters providing coverage of regional aromatic and aliphatic solvents markets. They provide not just pricing information, but an in-depth understanding of the factors driving prices and market fluctuations. Whichever regional markets you need to track, our independent price assessments and market coverage will keep you fully up-to-date so […]
The main use of acetone, accounting for over a quarter of total consumption, is in the manufacture of acetone cyanohydrin, a feedstock for methyl methacrylate (MMA). The other major and fast growing derivative is bisphenol-A (BPA). Both MMA and BPA are feedstocks for the production of resins and plastics. Other applications include higher molecular weight glycols and […]
The ICIS Acetone reports are covered weekly in Asia, China, Europe and the US. Key price quotes for China and SE Asia Monthly European methyl methacrylate (MMA) acetone contract price, spot FOB Rdam and FD NWE US contract prices DEL trucks and barges and US spot import CFR Houston assessments Chinese domestic spot prices for […]