Monthly Archives: March 2014

BASF optimistic about the prospects of crop protection products

BASF recently announced that it will sell the business development potential of crop protection product line increased to 2.1 billion euros , representing an increase of 400 million euros . This is mainly due to significant growth in global demand for BASF Xemium fungicides and Kixor ( Ba Bai Jin ) herbicides.

Xemium first introduced in 2011 in key markets in Europe , even after success . Crop Protection Department in Brazil launched a new product Xemium Orkestra series is based primarily used to control Asian soybean rust disease and other major diseases . 2010 in the United States successfully listed Bai Ba Jin selective herbicide , BASF in Brazil last year, has become the most successful market launch of the herbicide products. The product is a variety of broadleaf weeds, including resistant , resistant weeds effect is obvious.
BASF also plans to launch a series of new products for different crops and markets in 2020. 2013 , BASF’s Crop Protection Department of R & D investment reached 469 million euros , reflecting the long-term development by BASF promote investment in agriculture research and development of new active ingredients and solutions to the commitment and ongoing R & D investment in the product line will help to achieve the Crop Protection Department previously announced 2020 annual sales target of 8 billion euros .(http://www.lubonchem.com supply)

Phosphorus is closely related with people’s livelihood

In many areas of the national economy is always accompanied by a ” P ” figure – is to ensure that agricultural income of phosphate fertilizer ; livestock feed have a ” P ” , it will make livestock more robust revenue increases ; phosphorus in both food of nutrients, but also food quality improver ; organophosphorus pesticides is the patron saint of crops ; phosphorus-containing flame retardants are the bane of fire ; phosphorus ” bone cement” is a substitute for physical hardware ; phosphorus-containing drugs prevention and treatment of osteoporosis , anti-cancer health guardian ; phosphorus is the industry ‘s ” one size fits all ” for gasoline additives, corrosion inhibitors, rust inhibitors, radiation protection agents, gold extraction agent, lithium and electrolyte …… . This is ZHAO Yu-Fen Fellow in the ” phosphorus and Life ,” a book description of phosphorus. Continue reading →

Ministry of Commerce and Wacker Polysilicon on exports to China reached a settlement

March 18, Wacker Chemie AG announced that the Ministry of Commerce and China’s exports to China reached a consensus on matters of polysilicon. The two sides signed a relevant agreement in Beijing, details of the agreement were not disclosed.

Wacker promised in the agreement, the agreement is not less than the minimum selling price in the European production base Wacker polysilicon production to China. Chinese Ministry of Commerce accordingly not to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duty Wacker. The agreement on May 1, 2014 shall remain in force until the end of April 2016.

Agreement contains the terms, conditions, headquartered in Munich protect Wacker Chemie Group’s future in the sale of its polysilicon production to China, can also enjoy a line with market rules.(chemicals supply)

Potash prices : in the second quarter potash prices will now differentiate

Last week, the domestic fertilizer market as a whole remained stable, potassium chloride to increase the volume , pre tight supply situation will gradually be eased ; difficult to digest because the byproduct hydrochloric acid , potassium tight supply situation continues , in some areas there are 30 to 50 yuan quote ( t price , the same below ) rose slightly . Overall, the increase in late March with the arrival of the vessel, the transaction price of potassium chloride in the second quarter is expected to be loose ; potassium prices are still likely to rise slightly . Potash prices will differentiate . Continue reading →

Russia-Ukraine conflict or bring disaster to the International Nitrogen Supply

IHS Chemical Company on March 10 , said between Russia and Ukraine rhyme escalating political conflict could lead to the Black Sea region of fertilizer and ammonia production and export of interruption. Market participants worried that happens , then the market will make the tight supply , and even lead to market volatility , thereby stimulating prices rose sharply. Continue reading →

Cypermethrin toxicity

Acute toxicity Middle class drug. Rat oral LD50251mg / kg, percutaneous dose of 1600 mg / kg and no death, inhalation LC50> 0.048mg / L, rats intravenously 6mg / kg; mouse oral LD5082 mg / kg; rabbit percutaneous LD50> 2400mg / kg. Birds oral LD50> 2000mg / kg, fish highly toxic, toxic for bees giant silkworm. nike air max 2017 pas cher Acute poisoning animals showed ataxia, gait instability, occasional tremors, survivors three days after the return to normal. air max 1 pas cher This product has a stimulating effect on the skin and mucous membranes. air max pas cher Chronic toxicity To 1600ppm feed on rats three months, during the first five weeks have gait abnormalities and other symptoms of poisoning appear, gradually recovered from the first six weeks onwards. Pathological examination revealed a small number of infected animals sciatic nerve axons deformation. No effect of chronic oral dose of 5 mg / kg / d. , Mutagenicity This product is not inducing agents, but with this product murine peritoneal large doses 60mg / kg / d (continuous), mouse oral 56mg / kg / 7d (continuous), mouse skin 2520mg / kg / 7d (continuous) can cause a transient increase in micronuclei in bone marrow cells of mice. Test was negative in the induction of human, bacterial and hamster liver cell cultures and in mice Carcinogenicity No clear information display the goods have carcinogenic effects. Teratogenicity No teratogenic effects. Rats with 70 mg / kg / d fed rabbits with 30 mg / kg / d feeding offspring without birth defects. It was also reported in rats (unreported pathway) (TDLo): 400 mg / kg (progesterone 6-15 d) embryo toxicity; mice by intraperitoneal (TDLo): 30mg / kg (male 1-4 d) affect sperm formation. In vivo outcome After oral administration in mice, 24 h after the metabolites have 27-80% of bladder N- (3- phenoxy-benzoyl) – the product of taurine from the urine Inhalation poisoning Give fresh air, rest, and be medical care. Skin contact Remove contaminated clothing, rinse, then wash the skin with water and soap. Eye contact First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easy), and then a doctor. chaussure Asics Gel-Lyte III Ingestion poisoning Access to medical care immediately.

Vietnamese media said the more intense competition in the fertilizer market

” Vietnam Economic Times” reported on March 11 , the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development , said in 2014 , the Vietnam National Fertilizer demand is about 11 million tons , an increase of 700,000 tons . Among them, the demand is about 2.2 million tons of urea , biological nitrogen (SA) 90 million tons of potash (kali) 96 million tons of diammonium phosphate (DAP) 90 million tons of compound fertilizer (NPK) 400 million tons, 1.8 million tons of phosphate fertilizer .
Reported that Vietnam’s fertilizer production enterprises currently have 500 , the total output of about 800 million tons, 80 percent of the country to meet the demand . Among them, urea, compound fertilizer (NPK) fertilizer production and basically meet the domestic demand. Urea production in 2014 is expected to exceed demand for 400,000 tons . Continue reading →

On the eve of India’s opening, the more deserted urea market

With the opening of India approaching, domestic urea market downturn also increasingly deserted, although the manufacturers tried very price stable prices, but less active downstream delivery, new orders have been unsatisfactory, inventory can not be digested, so the market kicked upstairs or next tune still continues. Domestic demand is currently weak, tepid spring market, exports are expected to hopeless, the majority of enterprises to maintain high operating rates at the same time, the continued existence of the contradiction between supply and demand surplus, prices will still decline, they have to refer to the specific tender India volume and price situation is expected to last two days of vulnerable domestic urea market consolidation continues.(Organic chemicals supply)

Ammonia is about to change trade patterns

IHS Chemical recently said that the rapid growth of the North American ammonia production capacity will lead to global trade patterns changed greatly ammonia.

North American shale gas revolution has brought abundant and cheap local gas supply of raw materials, ammonia and nitrogen American industry is again full of new vitality, plant operating rates have increased levels have been idle production capacity has also been restarted, and there are a number of companies announced a new device or devices on existing plans to expand capacity. Louisiana and Iowa some projects already under construction, is expected by 2018 the United States will add more than 500 million tons / year of ammonia production capacity.

The United States is currently the world’s largest importer of ammonia, but with the rapid expansion of the country’s ammonia production capacity, imports will gradually reduce, and in the near future, there may be converted into a net exporter of ammonia.(http://www.lubonchem.com supply)