Commodity chemicals

Life Cycle Analysis of food-quality polystyrene recycling options confirms significant CO2 savings

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

It shows excellent results for the three innovative recycling processes high purity mechanical recycling, dissolution and depolymerisation compared to the end-of-life option incineration and the production of virgin polystyrene.

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  • It shows excellent results for the three innovative recycling processes high purity mechanical recycling, dissolution and depolymerisation compared to the end-of-life option incineration and the production of virgin polystyrene.
  • The LCA focused on closed loop recycling routes back to food contact quality:
    High purity mechanical recycling of polystyrene feedstock from separate collection saves approx.
  • 80% of CO2 emissions compared to incineration and conventional production of virgin polystyrene.
  • This LCA study of polystyrene was performed by the leading research institute Neue Materialien Bayreuth GmbH (NMB).

S&P Global Platts Further Expands its Recycled Plastics Assessments Beyond R-PET

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Ben Brooks, Head of Plastics Recycling Price Reporting, S&P Global Platts, said:"We are pleased to broaden our coverage of recycled plastics prices, offering market participants crucial new insight into spot market values across additional types of recycled polymers.

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  • Ben Brooks, Head of Plastics Recycling Price Reporting, S&P Global Platts, said:"We are pleased to broaden our coverage of recycled plastics prices, offering market participants crucial new insight into spot market values across additional types of recycled polymers.
  • "Historically, the recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) market is the most advanced of the recycled markets and one which has been heavily targeted by legislation.
  • These complement Platts' existing recycled HDPE assessments in Europe and Asia and present a truly global view of these markets for the first time.
  • These are Platts' first recycled PP assessments globally, and with this offering, Platts now offers insight across the three main recycled polymer types (R-PET, R-PP and recycled polyethylene R-PE).

Worldwide Low Profile Additives Industry to 2028 - by Product Type, Application, End-use Industry and Region - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 18, 2021

The "Low Profile Additives Market Size, Share & Analysis, By Product Type (Polystyrene-based, Polyvinyl Acetate-based, PMMA-based, High-density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polyester-Based, And Others), By Application, By End-Use Industry, And By Region, Global Forecast To 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Low Profile Additives Market Size, Share & Analysis, By Product Type (Polystyrene-based, Polyvinyl Acetate-based, PMMA-based, High-density Polyethylene (HDPE), Polyester-Based, And Others), By Application, By End-Use Industry, And By Region, Global Forecast To 2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Market growth is driven by major factors such as growing consumption of Low Profile Additives (LPA) in automotive industry for application in headlamp reflectors, lighting systems, under-the-hood components, etc.
  • Demand for low profile additives from the construction industry is expected to increase in parallel to growing construction activities globally.
  • Additionally, increasing use of LPAs in Sheet Molding Compounds (SMC) and Bulk Molding Compounds (BMC) applications are factors expected to drive growth of the global low profile additives market.

China Toluene Industry Outlook to 2025 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 18, 2021

The "Toluene Industry Outlook in China to 2025 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Toluene Industry Outlook in China to 2025 - Market Size, Company Share, Price Trends, Capacity Forecasts of All Active and Planned Plants" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Toluene Industry Outlook in China to 2025 report provides up to date in-depth information on China's Toluene industry.
  • Capacity forecasts to 2025 with details like process, technology, operator and equity
    Company capacity shares for key Toluene producers in China.
  • China Toluene Industry, Installed Plant Capacity by Production Process, 2018
    China Toluene Industry, Installed Plant Capacity by Technology, 2018
    China Toluene Industry, Demand by End Use Sector, 2018
    China Toluene Industry, Imports as Percentage of Demand, 2009-2023
    Company name 1, Toluene Capacity Split, China and Rest of the World, 2018
    Company name 1, Toluene Plant Capacity Share in China, 2018
    Company name 1, Toluene Plant Details in China, 2018
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Global Vinyl Acetate Market (2021 to 2026) - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, June 14, 2021

Asia-Pacific region to witness the robust growth in the vinyl acetate market, owing to the increasing expenditure on construction and automotive industry in countries like China.

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  • Asia-Pacific region to witness the robust growth in the vinyl acetate market, owing to the increasing expenditure on construction and automotive industry in countries like China.
  • As vinyl acetate is widely used in the production of paints and coatings, adhesives, and packaging materials.
  • With China being a major player in these markets, the demand for vinyl acetate is expected to grow during the forecast period.
  • Therefore, as vinyl acetate finds varied applications in such end-user industries, in the form of coatings, adhesives, primers, etc., the demand for vinyl acetate is projected to increase in the country during the forecast period.

Global Styrenic Polymers Market Report 2021: Market to Reach $4.8 Billion by 2027 - U.S. Market is Estimated at $882.3 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 9% CAGR - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Polystyrene (PS), one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 6.4% CAGR and reach US$2.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period.

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  • Polystyrene (PS), one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 6.4% CAGR and reach US$2.6 Billion by the end of the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $882.3 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 9% CAGR
    The Styrenic Polymers market in the U.S. is estimated at US$882.3 Million in the year 2020.
  • China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 9% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027.
  • In the global Styrene Acrylonitrile (SAN) segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 3.6% CAGR estimated for this segment.

Intertape Polymer Group Announces Closing of USD$400 Million of 4.375% Senior Unsecured Notes

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

MONTREAL and SARASOTA, Fla., June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX:ITP) ("IPG" or "the Company") announced today the closing of its offering of USD$400 million of 4.375% senior unsecured notes due in 2029 (the Offering).

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  • MONTREAL and SARASOTA, Fla., June 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Intertape Polymer Group Inc. (TSX:ITP) ("IPG" or "the Company") announced today the closing of its offering of USD$400 million of 4.375% senior unsecured notes due in 2029 (the Offering).
  • The Offering resulted in net proceeds to the Company, after deducting underwriting discounts and estimated expenses, of approximately USD$395.0 million.
  • The notes have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
  • About Intertape Polymer Group Inc.
    Intertape Polymer Group Inc. Intertape Polymer Group Inc. is a recognized leader in the development, manufacture and sale of a variety of paper and film based pressure-sensitive and water-activated tapes, polyethylene and specialized polyolefin films, protective packaging, engineered coated products and packaging machinery for industrial and retail use.

Insights on the Slip Additives Global Market to 2026 - Players Include BASF, Croda International and Lonza Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The increasing demand for slip additives is majorly attributed to the growing demand from food & beverage packaging.

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  • The increasing demand for slip additives is majorly attributed to the growing demand from food & beverage packaging.
  • The key function of slip additives in the production of polyethylene and cast film is to deliver slip properties to the film surface.
  • Asia-Pacific represents the largest market for slip additives owing to the increasing consumption from countries such as China, Japan, and India.
  • These factors are likely to surge the demand for slip additives in the region.

Rigid Plastic Packaging Market by Raw Material, Type, Production Process and Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The rigid plastic packaging market is projected to grow from USD 198.9 billion in 2021 to USD 250.2 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period.

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  • The rigid plastic packaging market is projected to grow from USD 198.9 billion in 2021 to USD 250.2 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period.
  • Rigid plastic packaging solely involves the usage of a rigid plastic material that does not exhibit elastic deformation and has a relatively rigid shape or form.
  • The global rigid packaging market has witnessed considerable growth in recent years, mainly driven by features such as low weight, flexibility, and durability.
  • In terms of value & volume, the bottles & jars segment is projected to lead the global rigid plastic packaging market in 2020.

Global Propene-3-d1 (CAS 1117-89-1) Market Research Report 2021 - Key Manufacturers and Distributors - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, June 4, 2021

The "Propene-3-d1 (CAS 1117-89-1) Global Market Research Report 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Propene-3-d1 (CAS 1117-89-1) Global Market Research Report 2021" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This global report is a result of industry experts' diligent work on researching the world market of Propene-3-d1.
  • The report helps to build up a clear view of the market trends and development, identify major players in the industry, and estimate main downstream sectors.
  • The Propene-3-d1 global market report key points: