Commodity chemicals

Mono-ethylene Glycol Market Report 2021 - Global Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2021-2026 Featuring Nouryon, BASF, Dow, LyondellBasell Industries, and Royal Dutch Shell - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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The "Mono-ethylene Glycol Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Mono-ethylene Glycol Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2021 - 2026)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The market for mono-ethylene glycol is expected to register a CAGR of less than 5% during the forecast period.
  • The Increased popularity of bio-based MEG materials is likely to act as an opportunity for the market studied.
  • Major Other players include Nouryon, BASF SE, Dow, LyondellBasell Industries Holdings B.V., and Royal Dutch Shell PLC among others.

$1M NSERC Grant to Study the Health Risks of Nanoplastics

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The study will be among the first to address this issue.

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  • The study will be among the first to address this issue.
  • The health impacts of products used to make plastic, such as phthalates, bisphenol, and polystyrene, have previously been studied.
  • However, few toxicological studies have assessed the risk of exposure to nanoplastics.
  • Scientists from McMaster University , the University of Ottawa , Health Canada , and Environment and Climate Change Canada will also contribute their expertise.

Global Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether Industry (2020 to 2027) - Key Market Trends and Drivers - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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The "Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether estimated at US$178.7 Million in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$232.9 Million by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.9% over the analysis period 2020-2027.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $48.3 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.2% CAGR
    The Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether market in the U.S. is estimated at US$48.3 Million in the year 2020.
  • In the global Other Applications segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 3.2% CAGR estimated for this segment.

Worldwide Phenol Industry to 2026 - Asia-Pacific Region to Dominate the Market - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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One of the major applications of epoxy resins is in the paints and coatings industry.

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  • One of the major applications of epoxy resins is in the paints and coatings industry.
  • Asia-Pacific region represents the largest market for phenol due to its extensive use of BPA which finds its application in manufacturing polycarbonates and epoxy resins.
  • The BPA market is anticipated to be driven by automobiles and the construction industry during the period.
  • Hence, the rising demand from various industries in the region is expected to drive growth of the phenol market during the forecast period.

Insights on the Glycol Ethers Global Market to 2026 - Featuring BASF, Eastman Chemical and Sasol Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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It is also helpful in improving the flow out characteristics of the paint, and in eliminating brush marks during painting.

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  • It is also helpful in improving the flow out characteristics of the paint, and in eliminating brush marks during painting.
  • The paints and coatings industry is the largest consumer of glycol ethers.
  • With this, the market players are increasing investments and production, thereby driving the demand for raw materials, including glycol ethers.
  • Hence, such favorable market trends are likely to drive the growth of the glycol ethers market in the region, during the forecast period.

Global Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Market (2021 to 2026) - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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It is an active solvent for various synthetic resins, including cellulosic, vinyl copolymers, acrylics, alkyds, polyesters, and epoxies.

Key Points: 
  • It is an active solvent for various synthetic resins, including cellulosic, vinyl copolymers, acrylics, alkyds, polyesters, and epoxies.
  • In the automotive sector, methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is used for manufacturing automotive chemicals, such as protective paints and coatings, that are further used in exterior parts of the vehicle, to add a pleasant appeal to vehicles.
  • They are also used in metallic parts and plastic vehicle components of both interior and exterior types.
  • All the aforementioned factors, in turn, are expected to drive the Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK), over the forecast period.

Lummus Announces Cooperation with Synthos for Development of Biobutadiene Technology

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Monday, May 31, 2021

HOUSTON, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lummus Technology today announced that its Green Circle business and Synthos have started collaborating to commercialize Synthos' biobutadiene technology.

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  • HOUSTON, May 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Lummus Technology today announced that its Green Circle business and Synthos have started collaborating to commercialize Synthos' biobutadiene technology.
  • "We believe that cooperation with Lummus Technology will effectively support our goals referring to renewable and bio-based butadiene.
  • The technology that Lummus and Synthos will commercialize through this agreement to produce biobutadiene is very promising and expected to be the new standard for production of synthetic rubbers.
  • Lummus Technology is the global leader in developing process technologies that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future.

Polyolefin Foam Market by Resin Type, End-use Industry and Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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The "Polyolefin Foam Market by Resin Type (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate), End-use Industry (Protective Packaging, Automotive, Building & Construction, Footwear), and Region - Global Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Polyolefin Foam Market by Resin Type (Polyethylene, Polypropylene, Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate), End-use Industry (Protective Packaging, Automotive, Building & Construction, Footwear), and Region - Global Forecast to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The polyolefin foam market is projected to grow from USD 8.1 billion in 2021 to USD 10.5 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 5.2% between 2021 and 2026.
  • Growing demand from the packaging and automotive industry in APAC is likely to boost the polyolefin foam market.
  • Polyethylene is the fastest-growing resin segment of the polyolefin foam market.

Worldwide Diethylene Glycol Monoethyl Ether Industry to 2028 - Featuring Solventis, Eastman Chemical and Advance Petrochemicals Among Others - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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The global diethylene glycol monoethyl ether market size is expected to reach USD 608.4 million by 2028 according to a new study.

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  • The global diethylene glycol monoethyl ether market size is expected to reach USD 608.4 million by 2028 according to a new study.
  • The increasing application of diethylene glycol monoethyl ether for the manufacturing of specialty paints, dyes, colorants, lacquer & stains has increased the demand for diethylene glycol monoethyl ether from the architecture and construction sector.
  • There has been increasing demand for diethylene glycol monoethyl ether from industries such as construction, chemical, and textile, thereby driving the market growth for diethylene glycol monoethyl ether in Asia-Pacific.
  • The publisher has segmented the diethylene glycol monoethyl ether market report on the basis of application, end-use, and region:

Zinc Chloride Market - Global Growth, Trends, and Forecasts 2021-2026: Key Players are American Elements, TIB Chemicals, Vijaychem Industries, Flaurea Chemicals, and Zaclon - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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A major factor that will drive the growth of the zinc chloride market during the forecast period is the growth of the textile industry, which is expected to lead to an increase in the demand for zinc chloride.

Key Points: 
  • A major factor that will drive the growth of the zinc chloride market during the forecast period is the growth of the textile industry, which is expected to lead to an increase in the demand for zinc chloride.
  • Additionally, zinc chloride is used in the chemical industry for manufacture of dyes, intermediate chemicals, and solvents, like ethyl acetate.
  • A rise in the demand for zinc chloride from the textile processing industry is the major factor that is driving the global zinc chloride market.
  • Some of the key players operating in the market include American Elements, TIB Chemicals AG, Vijaychem Industries, Flaurea Chemicals, and Zaclon LLC.