Abstract
Exxon Chemical's recent announcement of its plan to offer vinyl esters to the U.S. and other North American markets pits the company against Shell Chemical, which has been the only major manufacturer of these products for the past 35 years. Beginning in fourth-quarter 1997, the vinyl esters will be made in Geismar, La., through a limited partnership agreement between Enjay, a wholly owned subsidiary of Exxon Corp., and Borden Chemicals & Plastics, Columbus, Ohio (C&EN, July 14, page 17). The primary difference between Shell and Exxon in this market is that Exxon will provide local manufacture whereas Shell supplies vinyl esters to the U.S. from its manufacturing base in Europe. Exxon cites North American manufacture as an important reason for entry in vinyl esters. Due to lack of domestic supply, we believe that vinyl esters have not realized full potential in North American operations, notes Tom H. Henry, manager of acids and derivatives for Exxon ...
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