Chemical Week, March 8th, 1995
Sodium silicate demand improved in 1994, thanks to a rebounding pulp and paper industry. Demand grew 4% to 5%. The market will remain stable over the near term, with growth estimated at 2% to 3%, although rising raw material costs could drive prices upward. Pulp and paper and silica derivatives, particularly precipitated silicas, will drive the category. Zeolite demand will be limited. US prices for a glass/3.22 ratio are $21.70/100 lbs.
Sodium silicate
PRICES: U.S.: (Glass/3.22 ratio) $21.70/100 lbs.
OUTLOOK: Sodium silicate market performance improved considerably last year, spurred by th...
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