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FOCUS and Henan Puyang Chlor-Alkali Plant. Chinese producers mainly use the acetic acid/sulfur catalytic chlorination process. China’s consumption of chloroacetic acid was 100,000 tonnes in 2002 and demand is projected to reach 140,000 tonnes by 2005. China Chemical Reporter, 16 Jun 2004, 15 (17), 21-22
Oleochemicals Golden Hope ups oleo interest Golden Hope Plantations Bhd is to strengthen its position in palm oil processing and move further into oleochemicals. Its recent acquisition of Island & Peninsular Bhd has made it the second largest oil palm grower in Malaysia. Oleochemicals accounted for around 10% of Golden Hope’s pretax profits in 2003 but demand for oleochemicals is rising, especially in India and China. Golden Hope is looking for new opportunities in the sector as well as new markets in the edible sector. Golden Hope is pursuing market opportunities in West Asia, Russia, Ukraine and South Africa. Oils and Fats International, Jul 2004, 20 (4), 11
Malaysia to export more CPO to Russia, Poland Malaysia plans to export up to 600,000 tonnes of crude palm oil (CPO) to Russia and Poland in the next few years, according to Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA). Currently, Russia imports 150,000 tonnes and Poland imports 50,000 tonnes under the palm oil credit payment arrangement (Pocpa). To start with, exports to Russia would double to 300,000 tonnes and later increase to 500,000 within the next three to five years from 2004. The Star, 21 Jun 2004 (Website: http://www.thestar.com.my)
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Corporation, has increased prices for its surfactants effective from 15 July 2004. The price for amine oxides has been raised by $0.02/lb. Alkanolamides, Sulfochem alkyl and alkyl ether sulfates (30%) and performance blends, betaines, ethoxylated alcohols, quaternary surfactants, sulfosuccinates and pearlizing agents are subject to an increase of $0.03/lb. Finally, the price for the company’s phosphate esters is rising by $0.05/lb and that of 60% alkyl ether sulfates by $0.06/lb. Chemron’s surfactant products serve the personal care, household, industrial, institutional cleaner and petroleum industries. Press release from: Chemron Corp, PO Box 2299, Paso Robles, CA 93447, USA. Tel: +1 805 239 1550. Fax: +1 805 239 8551. Website: http://www.chemron.com (16 Jun 2004)
BASF increases surfactant prices in US, markets sodium sarcosinate BASF Corp increased the US off-list selling prices for a number of its performance chemical by $0.04/lb (100% solids basis) or to current list prices if lower, from 1 July 2004 or as contracts allow. The product groups affected include alcohol ethoxylates, NP and OP alkylphenol ethoxylates, ethoxylates and alkoxylates (all categories), amine alkoxylates, alcohol alkoxylates, (ethoxylated) sorbitan esters, phosphate esters, glycerol esters, polyethylene glycol esters, and polyethylene and polypropylene glycols. The company has also extended its product offerings for North American customers with a 40% aqueous solution of sodium sarcosinate. The product, which is used in the manufacture of surfactants, cosmetics, dyes, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals and corrosion inhibitors, is produced in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Press release from: BASF Corp, Mount Olive, NJ, USA. Tel: +1 973 426 2139. Website: http://www.basf.com/usa (26 May 2004)
SURFACTANTS New research in natural surfactants Chemron announces surfactant price increases Chemron Corp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Lubrizol AUGUST 2004
A new collaborative project involving the universities of Bath and Cardiff in the UK and Rostock in Germany will examine chemicals based on sugars
and vegetable oils for the production of more environmentally friendly washing products. The project begins in October. In France, the Agrice programme is developing plant-derived emulsifiers to control breakdown of bitumen in road surfacing, while in Sweden the Centre for Surfactants based on Natural Products is collaborating with Greenchem to examine natural-source surfactants and environmentally friendly biosurfactants. Oils and Fats International, Jul 2004, 20 (4), 11
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Thermphos acquires Rhodia’s European speciality phosphates business Netherlands-based Thermphos has acquired Rhodia’s European speciality phosphate operations for €75 M. The speciality phosphates have applications in pharmaceuticals, foods, water treatment chemicals, metal treatment chemicals and detergents. Rhodia’s speciality phosphate business recorded sales of €75 M in 2003. Rhodia expects to generate €880 M from divestments made during 2004, including the deal with Thermphos. As a result of the deal, Thermphos becomes one of the top three global speciality phosphate producers. The company was acquired by a group of private investors in Kazakhstan in early 2003 [Focus on Surfactants, Apr 2003]. European Chemical News, 28 Jun 2004, 80 (2106), 8
Rhodia sells US phosphates activities to Bain Capital US investment group Bain Capital has acquired the North American phosphates business of Rhodia for $550 M (€460 M). Fellow investment group AEA was also reported to have been interested in the sale. The business represents annual turnover of nearly €400 M. The deal includes plants in Mexico, Canada and the US and takes net proceeds from Rhodia’s divestments in 2004 to $880 M, more than the target of $700 M set in Oct 3
Oleochemicals Golden Hope ups oleo interest Golden Hope Plantations Bhd is to strengthen its position in palm oil processing and move further into oleochemicals. Its recent acquisition of Island & Peninsular Bhd has made it the second largest oil palm grower in Malaysia. Oleochemicals accounted for around 10% of Golden Hope’s pretax profits in 2003 but demand for oleochemicals is rising, especially in India and China. Golden Hope is looking for new opportunities in the sector as well as new markets in the edible sector. Golden Hope is pursuing market opportunities in West Asia, Russia, Ukraine and South Africa. Oils and Fats International, Jul 2004, 20 (4), 11
Malaysia to export more CPO to Russia, Poland Malaysia plans to export up to 600,000 tonnes of crude palm oil (CPO) to Russia and Poland in the next few years, according to Malaysian Palm Oil Association (MPOA). Currently, Russia imports 150,000 tonnes and Poland imports 50,000 tonnes under the palm oil credit payment arrangement (Pocpa). To start with, exports to Russia would double to 300,000 tonnes and later increase to 500,000 within the next three to five years from 2004. The Star, 21 Jun 2004 (Website: http://www.thestar.com.my)
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Corporation, has increased prices for its surfactants effective from 15 July 2004. The price for amine oxides has been raised by $0.02/lb. Alkanolamides, Sulfochem alkyl and alkyl ether sulfates (30%) and performance blends, betaines, ethoxylated alcohols, quaternary surfactants, sulfosuccinates and pearlizing agents are subject to an increase of $0.03/lb. Finally, the price for the company’s phosphate esters is rising by $0.05/lb and that of 60% alkyl ether sulfates by $0.06/lb. Chemron’s surfactant products serve the personal care, household, industrial, institutional cleaner and petroleum industries. Press release from: Chemron Corp, PO Box 2299, Paso Robles, CA 93447, USA. Tel: +1 805 239 1550. Fax: +1 805 239 8551. Website: http://www.chemron.com (16 Jun 2004)
BASF increases surfactant prices in US, markets sodium sarcosinate BASF Corp increased the US off-list selling prices for a number of its performance chemical by $0.04/lb (100% solids basis) or to current list prices if lower, from 1 July 2004 or as contracts allow. The product groups affected include alcohol ethoxylates, NP and OP alkylphenol ethoxylates, ethoxylates and alkoxylates (all categories), amine alkoxylates, alcohol alkoxylates, (ethoxylated) sorbitan esters, phosphate esters, glycerol esters, polyethylene glycol esters, and polyethylene and polypropylene glycols. The company has also extended its product offerings for North American customers with a 40% aqueous solution of sodium sarcosinate. The product, which is used in the manufacture of surfactants, cosmetics, dyes, nutritional supplements, pharmaceuticals and corrosion inhibitors, is produced in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Press release from: BASF Corp, Mount Olive, NJ, USA. Tel: +1 973 426 2139. Website: http://www.basf.com/usa (26 May 2004)
SURFACTANTS New research in natural surfactants Chemron announces surfactant price increases Chemron Corp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Lubrizol AUGUST 2004
A new collaborative project involving the universities of Bath and Cardiff in the UK and Rostock in Germany will examine chemicals based on sugars
and vegetable oils for the production of more environmentally friendly washing products. The project begins in October. In France, the Agrice programme is developing plant-derived emulsifiers to control breakdown of bitumen in road surfacing, while in Sweden the Centre for Surfactants based on Natural Products is collaborating with Greenchem to examine natural-source surfactants and environmentally friendly biosurfactants. Oils and Fats International, Jul 2004, 20 (4), 11
ASSOCIATED PRODUCTS Thermphos acquires Rhodia’s European speciality phosphates business Netherlands-based Thermphos has acquired Rhodia’s European speciality phosphate operations for €75 M. The speciality phosphates have applications in pharmaceuticals, foods, water treatment chemicals, metal treatment chemicals and detergents. Rhodia’s speciality phosphate business recorded sales of €75 M in 2003. Rhodia expects to generate €880 M from divestments made during 2004, including the deal with Thermphos. As a result of the deal, Thermphos becomes one of the top three global speciality phosphate producers. The company was acquired by a group of private investors in Kazakhstan in early 2003 [Focus on Surfactants, Apr 2003]. European Chemical News, 28 Jun 2004, 80 (2106), 8
Rhodia sells US phosphates activities to Bain Capital US investment group Bain Capital has acquired the North American phosphates business of Rhodia for $550 M (€460 M). Fellow investment group AEA was also reported to have been interested in the sale. The business represents annual turnover of nearly €400 M. The deal includes plants in Mexico, Canada and the US and takes net proceeds from Rhodia’s divestments in 2004 to $880 M, more than the target of $700 M set in Oct 3