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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

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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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PERSONAL CARE & COSMETICS

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

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  • Monthly Trade Data
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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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CHEMFOCUS

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

  • Market Analysis
  • Price Data
  • Monthly Trade Data
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CHEMEXPERT
GLOBAL CHEMICAL DATA

Comprehensive historic, current and forecast data and analysis for:

  • Price and Margins
  • Supply, Demand & Capacity
  • Monthly & Annual Trade Data
  • Companies & Plants
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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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