Platts proposes to amend its European hydrochloric acid methodology

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, proposes to change the methodology for its European hydrochloric acid assessments to reflect technical grade by-product hydrochloric acid with an HCL content of 30%-33% for delivery via truck and rail, effective March 11.

The current methodology stipulates that Platts assesses technical grade materials produced as a by-product during polyurethane production with an HCL content of 30%-33%, delivered by truck.

Under the proposal, Platts would also consider delivery by rail and widen the production routes of the HCL taken into consideration in the assessment.

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