industrial chemicals and synthetic resins sector foundation paper prepared for the industry issues table by canadian chemical producers association with assistance of david gf sansom & associates ltd feb 8th 1999 contents executive summary 3 introduction 9 economic impact key characteristics responsible care diversity 11 global competitiveness 20 energy intensity 22 capital 25 greenhouse gas emissions 26 possible mitigation methods 29 conclusions recommendations 30 footnotes 31 references 32 products encompasses three distinct sectors icsr agricultural fertilizers formulated pharmaceuticals paints cleaning solutions this relates to see footnote 1 90 which is represented membership a growth in canada sales about 16 billion it makes up more than 50 directly employs over 23 000 people 600 establishments these plants are regionally concentrated quebec ontario alberta as part competitive where international trading
