Adhesives, both synthetic and natural, are used to bond objects by application on the object’s surface.

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CPCIF forecasts that the main business revenue in the domestic petroleum and chemical industry would decline 2.5% YoY in H1 and the total profits would tumble 26% YoY. In contrast export value is forecasted to rise 3% YoY in H1.

The slow economic growth throughout the Asia-Pacific over the past six months led to a fall in the consumption of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) are chemically or physically cross-linked acrylic homo-polymer gels that are capable of absorbing liquids. The capacity of absorbency is dependent on the degree of cross-linking. SAPs are used in a wide range of applications such as baby diapers, adult incontinence products, feminine hygiene products, agriculture, mining, medical, and others.

Surfactants or surface active agents reduce the surface tension between two liquids or between a solid and liquid. They exhibit hydrophilic and lipophilic properties. Based on their application, surfactants are mixed with pH boosters or builders to formulate household and industrial detergents and personal care products. The important characteristics of surfactants are foaming, detergency, dispersion, penetration, and wetting effect.

Antimicrobial and antibiotic drugs are used to treat various conditions that affect animals such as companion animals, swine, cattle, horses, and fish. These drugs are also used to accelerate the growth of animals, especially in North America and Europe. However, an overuse of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant strains of microorganisms. This is a worrying trend as the resistant microbes could be transferred to humans by the consumption of milk or meat. Hence, organizations such as the CDC in the US and RUMA in the UK recommend judicious use of antibiotics in animals and strictly regulate the market.

MCAA, also called chloroacetic acid, is a bi-functional molecule structured acid that finds extensive usage as a chemical intermediate for the production of numerous industrially and commercially important chemicals, including glycine, CMC, TGA, and cyanoacetic acid. MCAA is commercially produced by the chlorination of acetic acid in the production of acetic anhydride as a catalyst, and is sold in the form of 100% molten flake or molten solution and 80% solution in water or alcohol. Apart from its use for producing 2,4-D and methanoates for use in herbicides and the above mentioned industrial chemicals, it is also used for the production of betaine-type surfactants, synthetic caffeine, and vitamins.