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The article presents a profile of the chemical, acrylic acid, in the U.S. as of April 2019. Topics discussed include uses of acrylic acid in superabsorbent polymers markets such as diapers and other applications, acrylic acid supply, acrylic acid prices, forecasts on demand and research on a process for the dehydration of glycerol to produce acrylic acid.

The article offers information on the increase in contract prices for glacial acrylic acid (GAA) and acrylate esters in the U.S. chemical industry as of February 2018. Topics discussed include the impact of propylene contracts on acrylates, and its feedstock; Dow Chemical's purchase order for acrylates; and the supply of the chemical.

The article features the research conducted by the Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory to develop a membrane capable of producing olefins from alkanes and to reduce waste energy and pollutants while improving selectivity and yield in the U.S. Previously, steam cracking or pyrolysis was commonly used as a production method for olefins including ethylene, propylene and 1,3-butadiene but it has suffered from low conversion yield and selectivity and energy intensive. To address the problem, they are developing three types of hydrogen transport membranes. Discussed are the details of the research.

The article offers information on the market activity and prices of acrylic acid and acrylates esters in the U.S. in August 2017. Topics discussed include the potential changes in the prices of propylene, the decreased demand of the chemicals from architectural paint and coatings markets, and the order controls in the U.S. due to an accident at a plant of BASF in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

The article informs that the U.S. acrylic acid and acrylate esters free-market prices are lower on reduced costs in upstream propylene in May 2017 and downward pressure could continue in June despite ongoing supply constraints. It discusses demand and supply availability of acrylates in the U.S. It also mentions impact of explosion and fire at BASF's plant complex.

The article reports on the collaboration of BASF SE, the largest chemical company in the world, Cargill Inc., the largest privately held corporation in the U.S., and Novozymes A/S, the biotech-based company towards the production of bio-based acrylic acid. It discusses the production of 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP) from renewable raw materials. According to Teressa Szelest, senior vice president of the Global Hygiene Business at BASF that 3-HP is a precursor of superabsorbent polymers.

The article offers information on the rising cost of acrylate prices relative to propylene and increasing demand. Information on contracts for the month of March for acrylic acid in Europe, Northwest Europe and U.S. are mentioned. Increase of ester prices, Methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate are included. Priced spot materials from Asia, China and South-east Asia and Russia are mentioned. BASF, Arkema and Dow are considered producers of acrylic acid and acrylate esters in Europe and U.S.

The article reports on the predicament of the adhesives industry in the U.S. which is facing a shortage of acrylic acid. It states that the shortage is due to various factors including facility fires, labor issues, and maintenance concerns which also led to a shortage of adhesive polymers. It discusses the moves of adhesive manufacturers to address the crisis including internal process improvements. It also offers information on hot-melt adhesive technology.

The article reports on expectation of increase in prices of acrylic acids and acrylate esters in the U.S. Topics discussed include depression in profit margins for its producers, availability of its materials from Asia, efforts of European producers to lift the prices, increase in its prices by the chemical firm Arkema, and appropriate availability of materials as a reason for stability in the prices.

The article reports on the flat U.S. acrylic acid and acrylate esters free-market contract values for January 2016 on weak market fundamentals that counterbalanced a mild increase in December 2015 feedstock propylene.

Focuses on the decision of chemical producer Rohm & Haas to collaborate with other chemical companies to develop technologies that will enhance industrial processes in the U.S. and Europe. Amount of fund granted by the U.S. government to the company to develop a process that will use propane instead of propylene to manufacture acrylic acid; Significance of the project to the chemical industry; Challenges facing the company in materializing the project. INSET: DoE grant support.

Presents updates on the prices of some petrochemical products in the United States as of June 2000. Plans of Celanese company to raise its global selling prices for acrylic acid and acrylic esters; Global off-list price of 2-ethylhexanoic acid from Eastman Chemical Co.

Reports several news updates about chemical industries in the United States as of April 2000. Lawsuits filed by DuPont company against Monsanto company; Allegations against DuPont by The Mark A. Fox Group; Information on the leakage of acrylic acid storage tank at Rohm & Haas's complex in Deer Park, Texas.

The article discusses the state of the acrylic acid and acrylate esters market in the U.S.

The article discusses the status of the acrylic acid industry in the U.S. as of March 23, 2015. Topics discussed include the uses of acrylic acid, factors that affected the demand for the chemical in 2014, and the reduced prices of glacial acrylic acid in February 2015 as compared to the previous year. Also mentioned are the tendency of the acrylic acid market to follow the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth and the decline in U.S. export of the chemical in 2014.

Reports on moves by acrylic acid producers to increase capacity and their expectations for the market to stay relatively balanced in 1997. Expansion by BASF of its crude acrylic acid plant in Freeport, Texas; Demand in major end uses; Joint venture between Nippon Shokubai and Elf Atochem.

The article reports on the flat U.S. acrylic acid and acrylate esters freely negotiated contract prices for May amid conflicting economic signals, as of May 28, 2014. Topics include incremental demand improvement in the domestic acrylates market, forecast for the June 2014 prices, and economic concerns over the statistics which indicate that the housing recovery may have stalled.

The article discusses the prices of U.S. acrylic acid and acrylate esters freely-negotiated contracts as of May 12, 2014. Price stability is attributed to ample acrylates supply, delayed demand from economic uncertainties and an extended harsh winter, and a planned six-week outage at the American Acryl acrylic acid plant in Bayport, Texas.

The article states that U.S. acrylic acid and acrylate ester producers have announced plans to increase contract prices in July 2013 due to an increase in manufacturing costs and mentions that soft market conditions and ample supply may impede efforts by major producers to increase prices.

The article focuses on the contract price of U.S. acrylic acid and acrylate esters which increases of about 5-8 cents/lb in February 2013. It says that demand has begun to be firm despite of the weak conditions such as soft demand and sizable supply from January-March 2013. It states that one seller has cited higher manufacturing costs due to more expensive feedstock prices. It adds that the price of chemical-grade propylene (CGP) has moved up to 77.5 cents/lb.

The article provides information on acrylic acid, including its uses, supply and demand, and prices as of February 18, 2013. It states that over a quarter of acrylic acid in the U.S. is used for superabsorbent polymers (SAP), detergents and industrial and municipal water treatment.. It says that the demand for acrylic acid in 2012 was balanced to lagging production. It adds that feedstock chemical-grade propylene (CGP) values increased by 15 cents per pounds in January.

The article discusses the contract prices of U.S. acrylic acid and acrylate esters as of September 2012. Topics include supply and demand, the impact of chemical-grade propylene on the prices of acrylates, the temporary shutdown of a chemical plant operated by manufacturer Sasol, and propylene prices in August. A graph is included of U.S. acrylic acid prices from September 2011 to August 2012.

According to the article, acrylate ester and acrylic acid buyers in the U.S. have targeted June 2012 price reductions of 8 cents per pound for reasons that include weak demand, propylene prices, and supply abundance.

The article reports that OPX Biotechnologies has achieved about 55-70 cents/lb of its price target. As stated, the company is reaching the commercialization goal of its bio-based acrylic acid. It's goal is to produce bio-acrylic acid at 50 cents/lb using corn sugar and less than 40 cents/lb using sugarcane. The company is producing acrylic acid via the 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HPA) route.

The article offers information on the chemical acrylic acid. It states that acrylic acid is used as the raw material for acrylic esters, including methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, and butyl acrylate. It reports that the consumption of acrylic acid in the U.S. grew by 3.4 percent per year from 2002 to 2007. According to the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. imports of acrylic acid has risen by 848 percent from 2009 to 2010.

Presents news briefs on technological innovations in the chemical industry as of May 30, 2005. Information on the Perspex Lenticular acrylic launched by Lucite; Introduction of Cestigreen AST, a product for dewatering equipment at paper mills, by Belgian firm Quadrant Engineering Products; Findings of a research conducted by researchers at the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology regarding carbon nanotubes.

Provides information pertaining to acrylic acid for the period April 18 to 24, 2005. Production capacity of major producers in the United States; Uses; Growth; Demand; Price; Market perspective; Outlook.

Reports on the grant awarded by the Industrial Technologies Program of the U.S. Department of Energy to Rohm and Haas with support from Engelhard for the development of a process will allow the production of acrylic acid from propane. Contribution of Engelhard to the project; University which has partnered with the project; Importance of the project to environmental protection.

Focuses on the grant awarded to Rohm and Haas and Engelhard by the U.S. Department of Energy's Industrial Technologies Program to develop a technology to produce acrylic acid from propane rather than from propylene. Details of the grant; Advantages of using propane to acrylic acid manufacturers; Information on the computational modeling that will be provided by the University of Delaware to the project.

Provides information on acrylic acid. Prices; Outlook for demand growth in the U.S. from 2004 through 2007; Use of an oxidation process by several plants to make acrylic acid.

Reports on the impact of recovery of U.S. economy on the decision of acrylic emulsions industry to increase prompt price increase. Concern about the long-tern implications of high oil, natural gas and monomer prices; Growth of energy and raw material costs for emulsions and upstream monomers; Improvement of business planning. INSET: plastics & coatings In Brief.

Presents updates that are related to the chemical industry as of December 12, 2001. Decline in the prices of ethylene; Forecasts on the growth of acrylic acid demand in the United States; Plans of Sterling Chemicals to delay the construction of its acrylonitrile plant in Texas.

Presents an update on the petrochemical industry in the United States as of December 3, 2001. Projected growth in the demand for acrylic acid in 2005; Price in the trading market of benzene, toluene and xylenes; Factors influencing the price decline of ethylene glycol.

Reports on the increase in United States imports of acrylic acid and its derivatives during 1995 and 1996 due to growing demand. Government-mandated reduction of volatile organic compounds as major factor driving increased demand; Direct and indirect uses of acrylic acid; US-based producers that are building-up their production capacities.