Toluene stocks in East China rose 44.4% from September to 45,000 mt in October, according to S&P Global Platts data. The rise in inventory was the result of a backlog of cargo arrivals during the week-long National Day holiday in early ...
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Chevron Phillips Chemical has started operations of a new ethane cracker at its Cedar Bayou facility in Baytown, Texas, US. The unit will manufacture 1.5 million metric tons/3.3 billion lbs. a year at peak production. Last September, ...
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Adorada debuted across the country with two exquisitely aromatic wines: Adorada Rosé and Adorada Pinot Gris. Each bottle is finished with a luxurious draping of wax, creating a sleek aesthetic reminiscent of classic perfume ...
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Demand for solvent-grade mixed xylene has come to a near standstill this week as the product shares the same code for imports as mixed aromatics, which is expected to have a consumption tax imposed some time between May 1 and July 1, market ...
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China's apparent oil demand rose 5.3% year on year in the first two months of 2017 to 11.65 million b/d on the back of robust economic growth, holiday transportation demand and efforts to build stocks ahead of the refinery maintenance ...
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Molecular-level filter could revolutionize energy-intense chemical process Significantly reduces amount of energy used in polyester and plastic manufacturing Research published in nation’s leading peer-reviewed journal, ...
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Panera Bread has announced that it will serve clean bacon on its sandwiches and salads that is free of artificial preservatives, flavors, sweeteners and colors from artificial sources prohibited by the company’s No No List, and ...
French scientists have launched a new device which can trick the brain in thinking that food contains more fat, salt or sugar than what it actually has. The device was unveiled by scientists of the Centre des Sciences du Goût de ...
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PPG Industries' protective and marine coatings business has unveiled NOVAGUARD 810 tank storage coating, which provides outstanding resistance to a wide range of chemical and oil products. The solvent-free coating minimizes application ...
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Flavors company McCormick has agreed to acquire One World Foods, Stubb's barbeque sauces supplier, for $100m. Based in Austin, Texas, One World Foods produces and sells marinades, rubs and skillet sauces, in addition to Stubb's barbeque ...
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China's appetite for imported naphtha has grown since the start of the year on the back of strong demand from petrochemical producers, market sources and traders said this week Imports of the petrochemical feedstock over January-April ...
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California based beer maker Stone Brewing Co. has launched a new version of Stone Pale Ale in 12-ounce six-packs and on draft. Stone Pale Ale 2.0 features a new hop variety known as Mandarina Bavaria and a radically different grain bill. ...
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LPG prices in South and East China rose this week after an explosion at a major LPG supply plant and a rise in crude oil prices early in the week, domestic trade sources said Friday, April 10. Dragon Aromatics' plant in Gulei, Fujian ...
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McCormick has taken over 100% shares of flavours producer Brand Aromatics for around $63m, a move that will expand the company's product portfolio. Headquartered in New Jersey, Brand Aromatics supplies natural savoury flavours, ...
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Oman’s Sohar Port and Freezone has entered into an agreement with Oman International Petrochemical Industry Company (OMPET) to build a manufacturing facility that will produce up to 1.5 million tonnes of eco-friendly packaging ...
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