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Dicusses the areas of concern cited by chemical industry groups over the European Commission's proposals on the regulation of chemicals as of July 2002. Employment; Industry sales; Trade rules. INSET: The Legislative Timeline.

Focuses on the suppliers' announcement on a series of titanium dioxide price increases applicable to all grades in Europe, and on material sold into pulp and paper markets in the United States. Amount of price increase; Reason why hikes to paper makers have lagged other segments; Operating rates and margins for paper makers.

The article reports on the announcement by several paper chemical suppliers of price increases and/or surcharges, amid higher energy, freight and raw material costs in 2006. Nalco says it has increased paper sizing chemical prices by 20% and silicone-based products by 10% in the Americas and Europe, effective on January 1, 2006. Akzo Nobel's Eka Chemicals says it will also increase certain paper chemical prices in Europe.

Announces that the Quaker Chemical has sold its European pulp and paper business to Dutch group Servo Delden for an undisclosed sum. Remarks of Marc C. Meijer, Quaker's vice president in Europe about the company's pulp and paper business.

The article reports on the decision of paper chemical makers to divert its overcapacity in Asia and Latin America. It notes on the closure of several production sites in Europe and their transfer mostly to Asia. In 2009, the global specialty paper chemicals market was valued at about 15 million dollars. BASF decided to expand its paper chemicals capacity in Asia as part of its plan to restructure its paper chemicals business.

Focuses on the European paper chemicals industry which experienced some consolidation in 1997 as a result of a drop in the demand for paper and pulp in 1995 and 1996. Trend in the market as reported by the Confederation of European Paper Industries; Countries which experienced the strongest increase in paper production in Europe; Sales growth in Eka Chemicals and Degussa. INSET: Legislators push for environmental improvements.

Reports on the impact of reduced operating rates at derivatives units on the prices of propylene in Europe since January 2001. Decrease in the prices of propylene; Average price of propylene in the United States; Paper chemical companies which were affected by the decrease in the prices of propylene.

Reports on the optimism that the paper chemicals industry in Europe will improve in 1997 despite the shrinkage of paper production in 1996. Decline in demand for European pulp and paper as problem for paper chemicals makers; Demand for elemental oxygen in the industry; Large players in the industry.

Predicts on the sales of pulp and paper chemicals in Europe in the year 2003. Growth of pulp and paper chemical in the market; Statistics of the expected sales growth of pulp and paper chemicals.

Focuses on the actions taken by the European Parliament on several proposals to tighten environmental regulations contained in the European Commission's white paper on future chemical policies. Information on amendments to the proposals; Details on the approved clauses; Significance of the Parliament's actions.

The article reports on the price increases announced by chemical specialties industry in Europe as of November 30, 2005. Decision of Badische Anilin und Soda-Fabrik to raise prices for its paper process chemicals. Announcement of price increases by Rohm and Haas for its hydride chemicals. Ciba Specialty Chemicals announced a price increase for its paper chemicals.

Reports the meeting between officials of Cefic and the Associated Chemical Cos. with U.S. and European trade representatives in November 2002 to lobby for changes to the European White Paper on chemical policy. Impact of the White Paper on international trade; Concerns raised by the chemical industry representatives; Cost implications of the White Paper on companies.

Relates the views of Eggert Voscherau, president of chemical industry group Cefic, on the White Paper chemicals policy of the European Commission. Forecasts on the migration of research and development activities; Implications of the papers' proposed Registration, Evaluation, and Authorization for Chemicals; Actions to be taken by Cefic in response to the chemical policy.

Reports on the European Commission's (EC) adoption of the chemical industry-related policy contained in the `An Industrial Competitiveness Policy for the European Chemical Industry' paper. Paper's aim to help the European Union chemical industry strengthen its international competitiveness.

The article presents an outlook for the global prices of titanium dioxide as of February 2009. The global $10.2 billion titanium dioxide market reached 5.1 million metric tons in 2008, according to SRI Consulting. Demand is expected to grow at 4.1 percent per year, to hit 6.3 million metric tons by 2013. North American and Western European demand is decreasing, due largely to significant decreases in the paper and paint industries, SRIC says.

Talks about the health effects of bisphenol A (BPA), an endocrine disrupting chemical. Bill proposed to ban the use of BPA; Concern of authorities in Europe about BPA; Discussion on papers about BPA.

Focuses on the adhesives tape business in Europe. Revenue expected for the adhesive tape market by 2004 according to a Frost & Sullivan market study; Application of adhesives tapes to substrates; Categories of the European tape market; Percentage of total tape sales represented by specialty tapes; Information on the growth of the packaging category.

Presents information on the views of executives on the ability of the chemical industry to lobby the European Union to issue a draft of the White Paper chemicals legislation in Europe. Reason behind the delay in the publication of the draft; Impact of the legislation on the chemical industry.

Reports on the requirements which must be included in the European Commission's White Paper on chemicals policy, according to environmental groups. Requirements suggested by the environmental groups; Number of chemicals to be tested in the proposal for the chemicals policy; Issue that has drawn increased attention from U.S. lawmakers.

Reports on the cost implications of the White Paper regulations on risk evaluation and registration of the European Commission to paints and coatings companies in Europe. Areas which will posed costs to the industry; Efforts of the industry in response to the regulations.

Comments on the possible impact of the European Commission's white paper on chemicals on the chemical industry. Information on the global chemicals management program initiative of the Associated Chemical Companies; Benefits of the initiative to the chemical industry; Possible risks associated with the program.

Reports on the activities by the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) to oppose the proposal by the European Commission for changes in regulations on licensing of patents and knowhow. Features of the changes; Implications of the changes; Excerpts of the position paper of Cefic.

Features the paper done by Albert Richards comparing costs at four chemical companies with those of General Motors. Computation of labor costs as a percentage of sales; Problem of overstaffing in European chemical industries; Decreases in value-added as a result of competitive pressures; Impediments to simple strategic responses.