8Demand for Caustic soda flakes in the Delhi market has been strong, leading to an increase in its price

8Reliable sources in the petrochem sector have confirmed that the price of SBS grade LG501 has decreased in the Delhi market

8As of August 5, 2023, sources within the petrochemical industry have conveyed that Mumbai has witnessed a rise in epichlorohydrin prices

8Demand for IPA in the Mumbai market has been strong, leading to an increase in its price

8An increase in acetone prices has been noted in Mumbai today

8It will be the end of independent crackers and only the refineries that are physically fit will survive

8Conagen and Sumitomo Chemical aim to create a platform that enables the production of sustainable chemicals to replace petrochemicals in an extended range of many applications

8Cooper Standard has sold its technical rubber business to Holcim, which will continue the business under the new name of Holcim Technical Solutions & Products

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8The global synthetic rubber market was valued at USD 29.31 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 42.03 billion by the end of the forecast period

8A study by researchers of Botany found that temperature, phenology, and powdery mildew disease all play a role in rubber latex yield, but temperature is the most important factor

8Sudpack will be showcasing its sustainable packaging solutions for the food industry at Pack Expo 2023 in the United States, including a live stand-up pouch production demonstration with SN Maschinenbau

8Zhero Europe, a renewable energy company founded by TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes, and Technip Energies, has secured funding from Azimut and other investors to develop large-scale renewable energy projects in Europe and Africa

8The leading provider of energy and environment solutions company recorded a consolidated operating revenue of Rs. 1,933 cr in the first quarter of FY 2023-24, 17% higher as compared to Rs. 1,654 cr in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year

8Resin markets show moderate activity, with Polyethylene leading in volume, limited availability, and rising prices signalling a potential market bottom

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8This Indian company has issued a request for proposals for the acquisition of 1000 MT of Liquid Anhydrous Ammonia; further information can be found in the report

8This Indian company has put up an RFQ for the procurement of 3,00,000 mt of imported steam coal, find more details in the report

8Republic Services and Ravago have partnered to create Blue Polymers, a new company that will produce 100% post-consumer recycled plastics to help advance circularity in the plastics industry

8The performance of the new range of PFAS-free surfactants from DIC Corporation is similar to that of traditional fluorosurfactants, making them a more sustainable alternative

8Navin Fluorine (NFIL) announced a weak 1QFY24 performance owing to a variety of circumstances, but the business expects to recoup in coming quarters

8The company’s revenue grew 7% YoY, driven by volume and realization improvements in 1QCY23, with expected volume recovery and sustained profitability due to its strong brand and cost-control measures

8The acquisition of Sherwin-Williams' Chinese decorative paints business by AkzoNobel is expected to boost its revenue by €100 million yearly

8Toppan, Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello, and Mitsui Chemicals are pilot-testing the horizontal recycling of printed BOPP film into new flexible packaging to advance and expand recycling in the industry

8PPG inaugurated a new centre of excellence in Italy that will use AI to streamline automotive colour development and application, reducing lead time, costs, and environmental impact