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Articles in April, 1998 issue of Chemical Market Reporter

• Weaving out opportunities in textile chemicals.(Focus: Specialty Chemicals 98)
  by Rosen, Meyer R.
• Menthol markets calmer after roller-coaster year.
  by Brown, Robert
• Chemical majors post mixed 1Q results: most companies are healthy, as Asia's effect on earnings seems no worse than expected.
• HEAR oil prices advance as market constricts further. (high erucic acid rapeseed)(Oils, Fats & Waxes)
  by Brown, Robert
• Epsom salt makers poised to push for better prices.
  by Johnson, Dexter
• Petro projects advance in the middle east.(Petrochemicals/Plastics 98)
  by Ghazaii, Amir
• Natural vitamin E benefits from growth in supplements.
  by Mirasol, Feliza
• Limited product liability bill creeps ahead.
• USDA Reports Pesticide Residues on Food
• Stepan Predicts Record Sales Year From Surfactants
• PROPYLENE-A
• Messer Expands Reach, Focus on High-Growth
• ICN
• ETHYLENE
• Daikin Doubles FEP Capacity
• BTX-A
• Akzo Nobel Offers Premium For Courtaulds
  by MILMO, SEAN
• Polycarbonate Makers Unite In Pricing Move
  by TULLO, ALEX
• Houston Roundup
• Ethylene Oxide Remains Robust Bolstered by Strong Derivatives
  by PAPANIKOLAW, JAMES
• Clariant Opens New Georgia Plant To Serve Carpet Fiber Colorants
  by SCHERAGA, DAN
• Semiconductor growth drives CMP. (chemical mechanical planarization)(Focus: Specialty Chemicals 98)
  by Hope, Joe
• US butadiene market depressed from high stocks, rising output.
  by Link, Janet
• Chloralkali makers see Cl2 slowing, strain on caustic.
  by Johnson, Dexter
• Hercules is bullish on pectin market, new growth areas seen.(Pharma & Fine Chemicals)
  by Mirasol, Feliza
• Strategies to overcome cyclicality while achieving consistent growth.
• More restructuring is in store for Europe.(Petrochemicals/Plastics 98)
  by Milmo, Sean
• Amoco enters European olefins through joint venture with Dow.(Dow Chemical Co., Amoco Chemical Europe)
• Washington state passes bill governing additives in fertilizers.
  by Hess, Glenn
• TransCanada, Nova in Business Deal
• Specialties Slated for Strong Growth According to New Kline Report
• PHOSPHATES
• LA Chemical Makes Buy
• Huron Tech Constructing $35MM Greenfield Sodium Chlorate Plant
• EPA'S SCIENCE ADVISORY
• Consolidated Air Regulations Under Review by Administration
  by HESS, GLENN
• BFGoodrich Starts Business
• Advanced PolymersNew Entrapment System
• Olin Picks Distributors...
• Hercules Is Bullish On Pectin Market, New Growth Areas Seen
• Ecolab Outperforms Analyst Forecast For 1Q Earnings
  by HARVILICS, HELENA
• Chemical Brgers Alerted By Striking Towboat Pilots
  by RICHARDS, DON
• Fluoropolymers finding a niche. (includes related article)(Focus: Specialty Chemicals 98)
  by Stand, Mille
• Energy curing shows promise in productivity, lower emissions.
  by Scheraga, Dan
• Mexican chemical trade diversifies, despite deficit.
  by Thurston, Charles
• Executive Q&A.(Cytec Industries president and COO David Lilley)(Interview)
  by Scheraga, Dan
• House follows in Senate's footsteps in exempting agrichems.
• NPRA annual meeting shifts industry focus to petrochems; role of oil companies in petrochemicals is growing.(National Petrochemical & Refiners Association)
  by Richards, Don
• Aromatics world markets brace for short-term Asian decline.
• ICI sells Crosfield to Grace, third major deal in one week.
• Lonza Ups Specialty Surfactants
  by HARVILICS, HELENA
• Weaving Out Opportunities in Textile Chemicals
  by ROSEN, MEYER R.
• STYRENE
• Risk Management Plans Require Additional Info
• Mexican Chemical Trade Diversifies, Despite Deficit
  by THURSTON, CHARLES
• Industry Abused by Regulations, Member of Cognress Charges
  by RICHARDS, DON
• EXPORT NOTIFICATION
• Detergent/Care Briefs
• Carbon Black Makers Enjoy High Demand, Low Oil Prices
  by TULLO, ALEX
• Aquila Acquires VacTex
• Report Refutes Chemical Cancer Link
• IMS Monitors Drug Performance
• Finland Becomes Supplier to Russia
  by MILMO, SEAN
• CMA Calls for Revamp Of Electric Power Market
• Aristech Picks BassTech
• A battle of catalysts.(Focus: Specialty Chemicals 98)
  by Van Arnum, Patricia
• Propylene slowdown belies predicted long-term demand.
• Sucralose takes aim at sweetner arena with soft drink entry.
• Ethylene oxide remains robust bolstered by strong derivatives.(Petrochemicals)
  by Papanikolaw, James
• Pharma industry is poised for double-digit growth.
  by Mirasol, Feliza
• Adding to the mix.(Petrochemicals/Plastics 98)
  by Naude, Alice
• Hercules, Champion in alliance as CST jumps another nickel.
  by Floreno, Anthony
• NGLs expected to dominate N.A. olefins feedstock arena.(natural gas liquids)
  by Richards, Don
• JOBS & PEOPLE
  by TULLO, ALEX
• VCM
• Streamlined RCRA Cleanup Offered
• Propylene Slowdown Belies Predicted Long-Term Demand
• Methanex Earnings Down, But Company Remains Strong
• Industrial Gases Are Poised for a Solid Year
  by JOHNSON, DEXTER
• Exchem Organics Finishes New Kilo Research Facility

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