The process technology and production economics of the leading licensed polypropylene technologies are assessed and compared. A forecast of polypropylene supply and demand out to 2010 is also given.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics for nitrobenzene and aniline are presented. In addition, the tri-regional market outlook for both materials is given out to 2010.

The various approaches to curtailing coke formation in ethylene steam cracker furnace tubes are assessed. In addition, an economic comparison of the various methods is presented. Regional supply/demand outlook out to 2010 is also given

The chemistry, process technologies, and production economics for LAB manufacture are presented. Commercially used routes to paraffins are also assessed. Regional supply/demand forecasts for LABs out to 2012 is also included.

The process technology and production economics of benzene and toluene separation and purification are presented. The supply/demand outlook to 2005 is also given.

The chemistry, process technology and production economics for butyraldehyde, n-butanol, 2-ethylhexanol, isononanol, isodecanol, and 2-propylheptanol are presented. In addition, a market forecast for n-butanol and 2-EH out to 2010 is also provided.

Chemistry, process technology, and production economics for polyphenylene sulfide (PPS). Branched and linear PPS using flash and quench processes are examined. Regional supply/demand forecast out to 2007 is also presented.

The chemistry, process technology and regional production economics for membrane, diaphragm, and mercury cell chlor-alkali production techniques are presented. In addition, a market outlook and capacity listings for chlorine and caustic are also given.

The chemistry, process technology, and production economics of 2,6-xylenol, polyphenylene oxide, and modified polyphenylene oxides are presented. End-use applications and regional supply/demand forecast out to 2007 are also given.

The process technology and production economics of butadiene, isobutylene, and 1-butene are provided. Strategies for maximizing the value of C4 streams are presented and compared. Regional market outlook for these materials out to 2010 is also provided.