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January 10, 2011 Cover, Vol. 89, Issue 02

World Chemical Outlook

In 2011, the chemical industry will continue its climb out of the recessionary trough. (p. 9)

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Markets

Cleantech: Venture Capitalists Seek To Lower Risk p. 15

Electronic Materials: Growth Will Decelerate After Bumper Year p. 13

Finance: Chemical Firms Have Cash To Spend But Are Wary Of Large Investments p. 10

Fine Chemicals: Executives See An 'Okay' Year Ahead p. 17

Inorganics: After A Rough Spell, Steadier Times Lie Ahead p. 14

Instrumentation: Year Ahead Will Test Robustness Of The Recovery p. 11

Paints And Coatings: Recovery Will Come Slowly In Developed Economies p. 16

Petrochemicals: North American Firms Are Pleasantly Surprised By A Robust Market p. 14

Pharmaceuticals: Small, Targeted Deals Will Continue In 2011 p. 12

Specialties: World Demand Will Grow, Fueled By Asia And South America p. 13

Regions

Asia: Growth Is Strong, But Clouds Loom p. 12

Canada: Chemical Firms Look South And Seek Government Incentives For Growth p. 15

Europe: Slower Growth To Follow Strong But Varied Rebound In 2011 p. 11

Latin America: Buoyant Chemical Companies Keep A Cautious Eye On The Rest Of The World p. 17

Middle East: The Region Wants To Beat Its Cracker Addiction p. 16

U.S. Weak Domestic Demand Will Be Offset By Strong Exports, Low Natural Gas Prices p. 10

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