Clear, colorless liquid with a strong, fruity odor. [Note: Highly reactive; may contain an inhibitor to prevent spontaneous polymerization.]
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Oman's petrochemical sector reported mixed H1 2026 results, with aromatics and feedstock outputs rising while polypropylene volumes fell 29%. Exports of benzene, p-xylene, and LPG increased despite th
ICIS News Asia highlights key developments in Asian chemical markets, including weak PET demand, shifting PP trade flows, rising Japanese chemical PPI, and cautious naphtha buying amidst supply chain
Repsol plans to restart its Sines cracker and butadiene units this June following long-term maintenance, restoring significant ethylene and propylene capacity. Concurrently, new €657 million LLDPE and
Germany's VDA warns proposed US tariffs on EU vehicles would strain trade relations and impose huge costs, impacting the automotive sector which drives demand for key petrochemicals like PP and ABS. I
Brazil's producer prices rose 2.37% in March, driven by surges in petrochemicals and fertilizers due to Middle East tensions. The chemicals sector contributed significantly, with LDPE, PP, and fertili
Alpek anticipates improved Q2 performance due to surging PET spreads caused by Middle East conflicts, alongside a $70 million PP upgrade projected to increase annual earnings by $30 million.
Global polypropylene prices have surged $330/mt since March amid Middle East export halts and force majeure declarations from producers in Asia and Europe. Tightening supply continues to drive costs u
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