The article reports on developments concerning the chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) industry in China as of February 2006. It comments on the total CPVC production and the major producers in China. The complete application system in advanced countries are discussed. The article also highlights the advances in the development of CPVC in the country.
Deals with the polyvinyl chloride industry in the United States. Economic factors that affect the industry; Importance of housing to the industry; Overview of the growth rate of the industry.
Forecasts the possible demand growth for chemicals in Yugoslavia. Information on the condition of chemical industry in the country; Details on the polyvinyl chloride demand in the country; Views from chemicals manufacturers.
Reports on the effect of the oversupply of Chinese material on the Asian polyvinyl chloride (PVC) prices. Impact of the glut of PVC in China; Competition from Chinese carbide-based PVC producers; Possible export destination for Chinese producers.
Reports on the changes in the consumption distribution of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in China. Assessment of the total consumption of PVC in the country; Impact of the increase of crude oil price on the production of PVC; Increase of the consumption proportion of rigid PVC products.
Reports on the plan of the Philippines Resins Industries Inc. to revive a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plant in Bataan, Philippines in February 2004. Capacity of the plant; Reason for the delay in the redevelopment of the plant; Source of vinyl chloride monomer feedstock for the PVC plant.
Provides information on the findings of a European Commission report on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) lifecycle assessment. Reaction of the European PVC industry to the report; Complexity of the findings; Highlights of the report.