03 Apr 2024 | 20:23 UTC

Platts launches weekly US cyclohexane and adipic acid assessments

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, has launched weekly DDP US Gulf Coast cyclohexane and FCA US Gulf Coast adipic acid contract price assessments, effective April 3.

Earlier this week, Platts launched global assessments for nylon 6 and nylon 6,6 resins, and nylon intermediates in Europe and Asia.

Details of the US cyclohexane and adipic acid assessments are as follows:

Product Cyclohexane Adipic acid
Basis and location DDP US Gulf Coast FCA US Gulf Coast
Cargo size 3000 MT 80-85 MT
Laycan Delivered 20-40 days forward Loading 3-30 days forward
Specification Appearance: Colorless clear liquid Appearance: White crystalline powder
Purity: Min. 99% Purity: 99.7%
Iron content: maximum of 0.5ppm
UOM Cents/gal Cents/lb
Symbols CCXXU41 CADIU41

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

Both assessments can be found in Platts Polymerscan and on Platts Connect and are accompanied with a weekly commentary under the US nylon chain, published on Wednesday.

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