Industry: Specialty polymers

Liquid and powder detergents, the primary forms in the global laundry market, differ in their stain removal efficacy and regional popularity due to their distinct chemical compositions. Liquids are superior for everyday soil (U.S. preference), while powders excel on greasy stains (favored elsewhere).

Silicone elastomers, vulcanized silicon-based polymers, exhibit wide temperature serviceability (-150°F to >+500°F) and come in various forms (solids, foams, sponges, conductive types). They are commonly used as adhesives, sealants, and coatings.

Increasingly specific property requirements in polymer design lead to multi-layered structures. Tie layer resins are frequently needed to ensure adhesion between the different polymers within these structures. The adhesion characteristics of the chosen polymers are critical for selecting the appropriate tie-layer resins.

In the June 2019 edition of the ADI chemicals newsletter, we highlighted key trends in the global chemical industry. While the U.S. and India showed GDP growth, other regions faced challenges. In the Americas, ExxonMobil and Indorama expanded capacities, while INEOS entered the U.S. pigments market. Europe saw new plants from MOL and Irkutsk Oil, […]

Polymers are increasingly being designed keeping very specific properties in mind. This often requires multi-layered polymers when multiple properties are needed in a single structure. Depending on the characteristics desired, the final structure can include anywhere from three to 11 layers. Multi-layered structures using different resins are difficult to manufacture especially when two dissimilar layers, […]

Only 10% of U.S. municipal solid waste plastic is recycled, with the remaining 90% ending up in landfills or as litter, according to the U.S. EPA.

ADI Chemical Market Resources (ADI CMR) conducted a strategic study of the global SBS and SEBS adhesives market, focusing on styrenic block copolymers used in pressure-sensitive, hot-melt, and contact adhesives. SEBS, a hydrogenated form of SBS, offers improved UV and thermal stability, tensile strength, and service temperature. The study examines market dynamics shaped by commoditization, […]

ADI Analytics presented a webinar in 2017 outlining key trends and their outlook for the global chemical industry. Tyler Wilson, Analyst, ADI Analytics, moderated while Uday Turaga, CEO and Founder, ADI Analytics, shared insights derived from ADI’s research and consulting work, which had encompassed over 25 projects since ADI’s acquisition of Chemical Market Resources in […]

Chemical industry summary The recently completed first quarter financial results reported for US chemical companies indicated year-over-year revenue growth and solid, if not record-setting margins for many commodity chemicals. Earnings were generally flat from last year’s Q1 levels, except for those companies leveraged to the commodities titanium dioxide and methanol, and to a lesser extent […]

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Chemical industry summary The 6-month anniversary of OPEC’s decision to limit crude oil production will occur at the end of May, and the decision to re-authorize production cut targets is pending. The current news flow prompts many analysts to anticipate that the production cut targets will remain in place in 2017, perhaps extended to 9 […]

Chemical industry summary The Q4 earnings reporting season is now more than halfway complete and reported earnings for US companies have either been near expected levels or have demonstrated some upside versus consensus estimates. Many companies are reporting positive earnings momentum and express cautious optimism for 2017 based on macro trends. While there is a […]