Acetic acid demand up.(Brief Article)

From: Rubber World | Date: October 1, 1996 | Copyright information

Demand for acetic acid will advance 2.5 percent annually to over 4 billion pounds in the year 2000 based primarily upon strong derivative requirements, particularly vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) and terphthalic acid (TPA). Acetic acid demand is also benefiting from environmental factors, primarily the replacement of problematic solvents in coatings, adhesives and printing inks. These trends are presented in the new report Acetic Acid & Derivatives published by Freedonia, a Cleveland ...

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