white fine crystalline powder Starch occurs as an odorless and tasteless, fine, white to off-white
powder. It consists of very small spherical or ovoid granules or
grains whose size and shape are characteristic for each botanical
variety.
Upstream volatility and strong gasoline blending demand are pushing up European PX and OX prices, although weak downstream demand for derivatives like PTA and PET could limit increases.
European orthoxylene (OX) demand rises amid tighter Asian supply from Middle East disruptions, though soaring prices risk eroding downstream consumption. Market sources note increased restocking inter