02 Apr 2024 | 09:27 UTC

Platts launches daily nylon intermediates spot assessments in Europe

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has launched DDP Northwest Europe cyclohexane, caprolactam and adipic acid spot assessments, effective April 2.

Additionally, Platts has started coverage of the nylon resin market, as announced in a separate methodology subscriber note.

The new assessments are designed to provide greater insight for the growing fibers and engineering industry.

Details of the nylon intermediates specifications are as follows:

Product Cyclohexane Caprolactam Adipic Acid
Basis and location DDP Northwest Europe DDP Northwest Europe DDP Northwest Europe
Cargo size 20-24 mt 20-24 mt 20-24 mt
Laycan Delivered 3-30days forward Delivered 3-30days forward Delivered 3-30days forward
Specifications Minimum 99.9% purity; Appearance: Molten state Appearance: White crystalline solid
Typical density of 0.78-0.80 g/ml; Iron content: less than 0.5mg/kg Purity: 99.7%
Sulphur content of below 0.1%. Iron content: maximum of 0.5ppm
UOM Eur/mt Eur/mt Eur/mt
Symbol CCXXE01 CCPLE01 CADIE01

Pricing information with terms, locations and specifications different from the above standard may be considered for assessment purposes, subject to normalization.

The European cyclohexane, caprolactam and adipic acid price assessments can be found in the Platts Polymerscan and on Platts Connect, accompanied with a weekly commentary under EMEA nylon chain, published on Wednesday.

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