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HEALTH, HYGIENE & MEDICAL | PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS

A vast range of chemicals is used in products designed to achieve beneficial effects to the human body. Many of these products are packaged in plastics.

    Providing Expert Data Insights to the Health, Hygiene & Medical | Personal Care & Cosmetics Industry

    We know the industry

    The health, hygiene and medical industries use chemicals & plastic resins for a wide range of applications - from soaps, cosmetics, disinfectants, diapers and water treatment to the manufacture of pharmaceuticals such aspirin. Other applications include medical equipment, tubing and oxygen permeable blood bags.

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    Products & Applications

    ACETIC ACID • VINYL ACETATE

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    Acetic Anhydride

    Applications: Pharmaceuticals | Aspirin Manufacture | Fragrances

    Ethyl Acetate

    Applications: Cosmetics | Personal Care

    Polypropylene

    Applications: Polyvinyl Alcohol

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    ACRYLIC ACID & ACRYLATE ESTERS

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    Acrylic Acid

    Applications: Superabsorbent Polymers for Disposable Diapers & Hygiene Pads

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    BIO-MATERIALS & INTERMEDIATES

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    Ethanol

    Applications: Sanitiser | Disinfectant

    PET Packaging Resin

    Applications: Bottles | Trays | Film

    Sebacic Acid

    Applications: Toothbrush Bristles | Antiseptics

    Acetone

    Applications: Pharmaceuticals | Nail Polish Remover

    Epichlorohydrin

    Applications: Water Treatment Chemicals

    Succinic Acid

    Applications: Personal Care Products | Pharmaceuticals

    Polybutylene Succinate

    Applications: Drug Encapsulation

    Fatty Acids

    Applications: Surfactants | Detergents | Cosmetics

    Fatty Alcohols

    Applications: Surfactants | Detergents

    Glycerine

    Applications: Cosmetics | Pharmaceuticals

    Crude Palm Oil

    Applications: Soaps | Cosmetics

    Palm Fatty Acid Distillate

    Applications: Soap

    RBD Palm Olein

    Applications: Cosmetics | Detergents

    RBD Palm Stearine

    Applications: Soaps | Candles | Cosmetics | Fabric Softeners

    Coconut Oil

    Applications: Soap | Cosmetics

    Corn Starch

    Applications: Superabsorbent Polymers for Disposable Diapers & Hygiene Pads

    Viscose Fibres

    Applications: Absorbent Wipes

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    CHLOR-ALKALI & DERIVATIVES

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    Caustic Soda

    Applications: Soaps | Detergents | Bleach | Water Treatment

    Chlorine

    Applications: Bleach | Disinfectant

    Hydrochloric Acid

    Applications: Disinfectant

    TDI

    Applications: Polyurethane Mattresses

    Propylene Oxide

    Applications: Surfactant | Detergents

    PVC

    Applications: Medical Equipment

    Monochloroacetic Acid

    Applications: Surfactants

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    ENGINEERING THERMOPLASTICS

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    Polyamide Resin

    Applications: Recreational Equipment

    Polycarbonate Resin

    Applications: Medical Applications | Sunglass/Eyeglass Lenses

    PBT Resin

    Applications: Toothbrushes

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    ETHYLENE GLYCOLS • EO & EODs

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    Ethylene Oxide

    Applications: Surfactants | Detergents | Steriliser | Pharmaceuticals

    Ethanolamines

    Applications: Surfactants | Detergents

    PEGs

    Applications: Pharmaceuticals | Water-Soluble Polymers

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    MALEIC ANHYDRIDE • 1,4-BUTANEDIOL & DERIVATIVES

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    Maleic Anhydride

    Applications: Hairspray

    Succinic Acid

    Applications: Personal Care Products | Pharmaceuticals

    UPR

    Applications: Hospital Equipment Housings & Vessels

    PBT Resin

    Applications: Toothbrush Bristles

    Propylene Oxide

    Applications: Surfactant | Detergents

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    ORTHOXYLENE • PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE

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    UPR

    Applications: Hospital Equipment Housings & Vessels

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    PHENOL • ACETONE & DERIVATIVES

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    Phenol

    Applications: Disinfectant

    Acetone

    Applications: Pharmaceuticals | Nail Polish Remover

    Cumene

    Applications: Pharmaceuticals

    Polycarbonate Resin

    Applications: Medical Applications | Sunglass/Eyeglass Lenses

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    PLASTICISERS • OXO ALCOHOLS

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    DOP

    Applications: Plasticiser for PVC Tubing

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    POLYAMIDE & INTERMEDIATES

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    Phenol

    Applications: Disinfectant

    Polyamide Fibre

    Applications: Artificial Ligaments

    Polyamide Resin

    Applications: Recreational Equipment

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    POLYESTER & INTERMEDIATES

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    PET Packaging Resin

    Applications: Bottles | Trays | Film

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    POLYURETHANES & INTERMEDIATES

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    TDI

    Applications: Polyurethane Matresses

    Propylene Oxide

    Applications: Surfactant | Detergents

    Monopropylene Glycol

    Applications: Pharmaceuticals | Cosmetics | Suntan Lotion

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    FIBRES & INTERMEDIATES

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    Polyamide Fibre

    Applications: Artificial Ligaments

    Polypropylene Fibre

    Applications: Non-woven Fabrics for Hygiene and Medical uses

    Viscose Fibres

    Applications: Absorbent Wipes

    Cotton

    Applications: Lint | Dressings

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    UNSATURATED POLYESTER RESINS

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    UPR

    Applications: Hospital Equipment Housings & Vessels

    Maleic Anhydride

    Applications: Hairspray

    Monopropylene Glycol

    Applications: Pharmaceuticals | Cosmetics | Suntan Lotion

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    POLYOLEFINS

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    HDPE

    Applications: Bottles

    Polypropylene

    Applications: Packaging | Bottles

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    Tecnon OrbiChem provides detailed and comprehensive coverage of markets, prices, developments and commercialisation of chemicals, polymers and fibres to allow informed decisions by buyers, sellers, marketers, commercial planners and company executives in the health, hygiene and medical industries. Such services, aimed at immediate commercial needs, are accompanied by supply-demand analyses which provide deeply researched data in support of long-term planning.

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    CHEMFOCUS

    A Roundup & Analysis of The Key Factors Shaping World Chemical Markets

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    CHEMFACTS

    A concise summary of the month's activity and an assessment of short-term price trends in individual chemical markets.

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    CHEMFORESIGHT

    Short-term price forecasts for individual chemicals set in crude oil scenarios looking forward 18 months.

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    Comprehensive historic, current and forecast data and analysis for:

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    CHEMFACTS

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    The Chemicals and Plastics Industries operate in a global competitive environment, and need access to intelligence and advice of the highest standards of business.

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