Forward to a friend | View as a webpage | Add us to your white list | Blackberry / Text version   Welcome to the ICIS Reporter weekly newsletter This week, ICIS Chemical Business examines latest trends in plastics compounding. A raft of regulations in Europe, the US and Asia are restricting or banning some high volume products. The chemical industry is responding by boosting innovation and finding alternatives. Stories from ICIS Chemical Business New regs drive plastics additives R&D Indian plastic compounding sector is expanding Songwon returns to profitability Recycled PET market hit by downturn Plastics compounding market set for shake-up Top More News ICIS news: Editors' Top Picks LyondellBasell to cut US MTBE by two-thirds - sources US MA market eyes impact of Huntsman's new plant INEOS in talks about 'growth' at Grangemouth refinery Second generation biofuels still many years away - BDI Fire at Georgia Gulf plant may further squeeze US VCM Asia’s benzene to remain stable-to-firm on crude – traders   ICIS news: Most Popular Picks US site security law likely to have safer technology mandate ExxonMobil price moves puzzles lube market - buyers Europe ethylene, propylene talks for July contracts begin New US ethylene futures contract will boost liquidity - CME Asia SBR makers opt for spot sales as feedstock costs surge Asia PET falls for sixth straight weeks, July outlook dim ADVERTORIAL Supplier selection starts with ICIS Do not miss the great value opportunity that combines the power of OPD Chemical Buyers Guide and ICIS search listings. •   Receive sales leads through product listings •   Make sure you get noticed – take advantage of the attention enhancing display advertisements Order closing date July 1 - contact us today! PP anti dumping duty shocks After destocking, chemical volumes still down 15-20% Poo Power rises Top More from ICIS blogs Simon Robinson and Nigel Davis talk you through the weeks major news including: Strikes at Total’s Lindsey UK refinery, Dow stake in Vlissingen refinery goes to Lukoil not Valero and German Cartel authority probes distribution companies. Top More from ICIS TV & radio ICIS offers Take out a trial or save on a subscription Click on the product or service you are interested in for more information Top   ICIS RFQ services Send a free chemical request for quotation here ICIS conferences The 2nd Ammonia Handling and Safety Shipping Workshop 23 June 2009 - 24 June 2009 The 3rd ICIS Asian Base Oils & Lubricants Conference 24 June 2009 - 25 June 2009 The 13th Asian Chloralkali Conference 25 June 2009 - 26 June 2009 The 3rd ICIS Heren Gas Conference 14 September 2009 - 15 September 2009 The 2nd Chemical Purchasing Summit 17 September 2009 - 18 September 2009 More conferences   Manage Your Account: This email has been sent to #emailaddr# Advertise in this email by contacting Alex Broughton on 0208 652 3031 Add us to your safe senders list Receive your own copy of this email. Do not reply to this email as it is unmonitored. To send us your feedback, email us Unsubscribe from future ICIS Reporter email newsletter. Disclaimer: This message is intended only for the use of the person(s) ("Intended Recipient") to whom it is addressed. It may contain information, which is privileged and confidential. Accordingly any dissemination, distribution, copying or other use of this message or any of its content by any person other than the Intended Recipient may constitute a breach of civil or criminal law and is strictly prohibited. If you are not the Intended Recipient, please contact the sender as soon as possible. Reed Business Information Limited. Registered Office: Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5AS. Registered in England under Company No. 0151537