GOST 18599-2001, which has the name “Polyethylene Pressure Tubes”, regulates the quality of the pipes and describes their main technical parameters, including the diameters of polyethylene pipes. PE pipes are widely used in the construction and repair of pipelines, the arrangement of pools, in automatic irrigation systems for plantings, and in the construction of artesian […]
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Month: February 2019
LDPE fell in Russia in February
Low seasonal demand and oversupply have become the main reason for the decline in prices of high-density polyethylene (LDPE) in the Russian market. For February deliveries, key suppliers announced price reductions of 2,000–4,000 rubles. per tonne, according to the ICIS-MRC Price Report. January was short due to the long New Year holidays, moreover, the demand […]
Ukraine faces an environmental disaster due to natural dumps
In Ukraine, since 1998, the Law “On Waste” has been in force, to which last year amendments were made to “Requirements for handling household waste”. However, despite the changes made, the document does not comply with the EU Directives regulating this area, according to the article “Expensive waste: why Ukraine is drowning in garbage” on […]
February contract price of styrene increased in Europe by EUR20 per ton
The contract price of styrene monomer in Europe was finally agreed at EUR995 per tonne for February deliveries, which is EUR20 per tonne higher than the level of the previous month, ICIS reported on Friday citing confirmation from three sellers and three buyers in the market. The contract price was negotiated on delivery terms free […]
Ethylene prices are rising in Asia
Ethylene prices in Asia are rising due to high demand in China and limited supply amid the Lunar New Year, ICIS reports, citing sources in the market. The direction of prices after the holiday will depend on the prices of raw materials. It will also depend on the amount of additional supplies that will be […]