The process technology and production economics of polycarbonate manufacture are presented. Both the conventional phosgene process and various approaches to non-phosgene technologies are assessed. Regional supply/demand forecasts out to 2010 are provided

Regional round-up of industry developments, regional pricing analysis and capacity expansions are provided for the second quarter, 2006. In addition, a discussion of the polyolefins industry and trade pattern changes in North and South America is included

Analysis of the profitability of the Asian refining and petrochemical industry for the second quarter of 2006

Definition of the techno-economic models used in the Quarterly Business Analysis reports in 2006