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Dec 2017
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Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Polymethyl Methacrylate (PMMA) (2017 Program)

PMMA process technologies and production economics are presented. Descriptions are provided for general processes and licensed technologies along with cost of production estimates for USGC, Western Europe and China. Demand by end use, capacity and supply/demand/trade data is provided for global and regional markets.
Oct 2017
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Renewable Chemicals and Energy
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Biorenewable Insights: Jet Fuel (2017 Program)

The purpose of this report is to analyze developments in bio-based Jet fuel (or biojet) technologies.  Jet fuel from bio-based materials or processes that is blended with conventional jet can improve the GHG profile of air travel.  The purpose of this study is to assess the regulatory, technical, commercial, and economic aspects of producing jet fuel via bio-based sources or processes.
Nov 2016
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials
Polymers and Plastics

Acrylic Latex Resins for Coatings (2016 Program)

This report covers the markets, applications, formulation considerations, monomer selection, production technology, and cost-of-production estimates for pure acrylic, styrene acrylic and vinyl acrylic latex (or emulsions).  The use of acrylic latex in paints and coatings is examined in detail, including typical production methods for paints, and types of acrylic latex consumed by region.  The drivers for innovation, key producers, and growth strategies in this segment are also discussed.
Sep 2016
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Nitrobenzene/Aniline/MDI (2016 Program)

This PERP report provides an overview of mononitrobenzene, aniline and MDI technology, including a discussion of both generic and proprietary commercialized production routes.  Overview of the MDI business, the production economics and market conditions for major regions are included.
Aug 2016
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Polymers and Plastics
Petrochemicals
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Hydrocarbon Resins (2016 Program)

The report provides an overview of hydrocarbon resin process chemistry and a comparison of commercial technologies for different types of hydrocarbon resins.  Cost of production estimates are included in selected regions for synthetic petroleum hydrocarbon resins (aliphatic, aromatic, waterwhite and polyterpenes) and natural hydrocarbon resins (rosin).  A market review including regional capacities and supply/demand analysis is also presented for synthetic petroleum hydrocarbon resins.
Dec 2015
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Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Polyphenylene Sulfide (PPS) (2015 Program)

This report covers the chemistry, commercialized processes, developing technologies, and applications of polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) resin.   Comparative costs of production for all commercial processes are provided for plants located in the USGC, Japan, and China.  It also includes a brief regional market overview.
Sep 2015
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials
Petrochemicals

Ethoxylates (2015 Program)

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the technology, economics, and markets for the production of ethoxylates.  Commercial process technologies based on both the conventional stirred tank reactor system and representative loop reactor systems are discussed.  Cost of production estimates of these production routes are included to illustrate the cost competitiveness of different ethoxylate products in selected regions.  A market review including regional ethoxylation capacities and supply/demand figures is also presented.
Jun 2015
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Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Epoxy Resins (2015 Program)

This report provides a deep technical review of the commercial and developing technologies to produce bisphenol A based liquid and solid epoxy resins, as well as epoxy phenol novolac resins.  Their cost of production has been estimated for plants located in the U.S. and China, where capacity is increasing rapidly. As the industry is currently restructuring, a high-level analysis of the business and strategic considerations from the perspective of a company entering or expanding into the epoxy resin market has been included in this report. This analysis is underpinned by a review of end-use sector consumption as well as global and regional market dynamics.
Dec 2014
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Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Detergent Alcohols (2014 Program)

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of technology, economics and markets for the production of detergent range alcohols. Commercial process technologies via both synthetic (based on petrochemical feedstock) and natural (based on oleo feedstock) routes are discussed. Cost of production estimates of these production routes are included to illustrate cost competitiveness in selected regions. A market review including capacity listings and supply/demand figures is also presented.
Dec 2014
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Petrochemicals
Polymers and Plastics
Specialty Chemicals and Advanced Materials

Non-Phthalate Plasticizers (2014 Program)

Plasticizers are a key component in flexible PVC formulations. This report provides analysis of the chemistry, technology and economics of aromatic and aliphatic plasticizers. Plasticizer markets are reviewed, with a focus on industry trends and development of non-phthalate plasticizers. Types of aromatic plasticizers discussed in this report include phthalates, terephthalates, trimellitates and benzoates. Types of aliphatic plasticizers discussed in this report include cycloaliphatics, adipates, polymerics, citrates, fatty acid esters, glycerides and epoxidized soybean oil.

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