Fatty acids are largely derived from vegetable oils such as palm and coconut oil. Most fatty acid production originates from southeast Asia, particularly Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. In Malaysia and Indonesia, palm oil is the raw material used in the production of fatty acids while in the Philippines it is primarily coconut oil. The major […]
The ICIS Fatty acids report is published weekly in Asia, Europe and the US Our Asian report covers market prices for SE Asia, NE Asia and Japan for nine different grades including C8, C10, C8-10, C12, C14, C16 and C18 The European report provides quarterly contract prices in NWE for four grades of material: tallow-oleic […]
For those looking to keep abreast of the global Fatty acids market, our independent, unbiased pricing information, news and market analysis is an invaluable resource. Whether you buy or sell Fatty acids or related products, you need to know about the prices and the factors driving the prices in the global Fatty acids market as […]
Expandable polystyrene (EPS) is a rigid cellular form of polystyrene with good thermal insulation and shock absorbing properties, high compressive strength, low weight and a resistance to moisture. EPS is best divided into two grades – block and packaging. Block material is primarily used in heat and sound insulation for buildings, siding and exterior wall sheathing. Packaging material […]
The ICIS Expandable Polystyrene (EPS) report is published weekly in Asia and Europe and monthly in the US All regions cover the two grades, packaging and block flame retardant Monthly contract prices are quoted in the EU and UK Spot price assesemets are quoted in the US and Mexico, NE Asia, SE Asia, China, South […]
For those looking to keep abreast of the global expandable polystyrene market, our independent, unbiased pricing information, news and market analysis is an invaluable resource. Whether you buy or sell expandable polystyrene or related products, you need to know about the prices and the factors driving the prices in the global expandable polystyrene market as […]
Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) is a product derived from the copolymerisation of ethylene with vinyl acetate. EVA’s main advantages include clarity and toughness, along with strong flexibility and the ability to withstand low temperatures. It also has good tear resistance and may be cross linked. The main uses for EVA are as a stretch film for shrink wrapping, protector […]
The ICIS Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) report is published weekly in Asia, Europe and the US. The Asia-Pacific report examines trade flows through China, SE Asia and South Asia. There are three separate sets of CFR quotes; low and high Vinyl Acetate (VA) content grades of 14-20%, 22-30% and 28-33% in Asia. The report mainly […]
ICIS provides independent and unbiased pricing information, news and market analysis for the global Ethylene vinyl acetate 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 Ethylene vinyl acetate or […]
Ethylene Propylene (EP) elastomer is the third largest synthetic rubber market after styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) and polybutadiene rubber (PBR). Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM), a key type of EP elastomer, has excellent resistance to ozone and heat, and good resistance to alkalis, acids, and oxygenated solvents. Asia is the largest and fastest growing market, representing about 43% of global demand. […]