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May 16, 2007

Propylene Cost Increases Pressure PP Margins

Peck Hwee Sim

Polypropylene (PP) margins are under pressure from the unrelenting rise in propylene feedstock costs, market players say. PP producers are working on May increases of 5 cts-9 cts/lb, the fourth pricing initiative this year. PP prices have gained 8.5 cts-9...

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