April 28, 2022 A softening in spot prices and increased availability for Propylene Glycol was welcome news earlier this year..
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Plant Outages Plague Sodium Hydroxide
April 21, 2022 Unplanned and planned plant outages have been plaguing the Sodium Hydroxide market. Most recently, disasters at two.
Plugging the Gap: Crude, Chemicals, and the Ukraine Conflict
March 30, 2022 The conflict in Ukraine is heavily impacting both oil and downstream chemicals. Here is the current situation.
The Ukraine Crisis & U.S. Manufacturers
March 8, 2022 The crisis in Ukraine is having an impact on the U.S. economy in many different ways. Learn.
Sodium Hypochlorite Contends with Chlorine Challenges
February 28, 2022 Bleach (also known as Sodium Hypochlorite) is made from a pale, yellow-green gas known as Chlorine. This.
Sulfuric Acid Struggles with Persistent Sulfur Shortage
February 8, 2022 Sulfuric Acid is a very important commodity chemical. America, the top chemical producer in the world, produces.
Potassium Hydroxide Gets a Boost From Ag
January 12, 2022 Potassium Hydroxide is derived from Potassium Chloride, one of the most widely applied fertilizers in the U.S..
Hurricane Ida Another Setback for Supply Chains, But…
September 16, 2021 …On a positive note, Ida was less devastating than the winter storms Uri & Viola last February..
Acetic Acid Remains Tight After Deadly Chemical Leak
August 31, 2021 Acetic Acid and derivatives have been dogged by persistent short supply since the unexpected freeze up along.
U.S. Thirsty for Citric Acid Imports
August 18, 2021 It’s peak demand season for Citric Acid, and the U.S. is short on supply. There are only.