Colorless to white, odorless solid (flakes, beads, granular form).
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Container rates to the US rose sharply due to Asian port congestion, while chemical tanker rates softened amid summer slowness. Methanol and caustic soda trades remain steady despite tariff concerns a
European caustic soda producers face increased competition and reduced export prospects due to new EU-US trade deals and competitiveness issues. Senior analysts discuss the market outlook for caustic
Wells Fargo downgraded Olin Corporation to Equal Weight and lowered its price target to $20, citing weaker caustic soda pricing that compressed profit margins.
Asia-US West Coast container rates fell while US East Coast rates remained steady amid Middle East tensions. Chemical tanker freight rates were mostly steady, though activity slowed due to summer holi
ICIS News highlights key trends in the Americas chemical sector, including geopolitical impacts on PET and base oils markets alongside US tariff uncertainties. Meanwhile, the caustic soda market faces
Chemplast Sanmar reported a 9% revenue increase and narrowed losses for Q4 FY24. Its PVC segment benefited from dealer restocking despite VCM price spikes due to Middle East tensions, while caustic so
Olin Group CEO Ken Ryan stated that Asian ethylene cuts and force majeure events are tightening global caustic soda supply, pushing prices higher. Additionally, Olin anticipates significant profit gro
Vinnolit lifted force majeure on caustic soda at its Knapsack plant in Germany following a resolved chlorine malfunction that began on March 20.
Vinnolit declared force majeure on caustic soda at its Knapsack plant due to chlorine production issues, affecting 282,000 mt/year capacity.
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