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TwinDani
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Diaper Shortage due to explosion in Japan
a friend of mine asked me if I heard about this. Her mom told her about an explosion in Japan that can now cause diaper shortage.
Here is the story frin ABC News:
Oct 1, 2012 8:16amUh-Oh. Diaper Shortage Possible After Plant Explosion
As so often happens, moms are left to deal with the mess.
An explosion at a Japanese chemical plant this weekend has the spectre of a global diaper shortage.
The plant in the coastal city of Himeji, operated by Nippon Shokubai Co., is one of the world’s largest producers of acrylic acid, a primary ingredient used in disposable diapers.
Powerful blasts rocked the facility Saturday, as firefighters were trying to control a blaze at one of the tanks containing the chemical. One firefighter died and 34 employees and first responders were injured in the blast.
Acrylic acid is a key component of superabsorbent polymers or SAP, which absorb large amounts of liquid. Nippon Shokubai makes roughly 20 percent of the world’s SAP and maintains a 10 percent global market share of acrylic acid. The plant had been ramping up production to meet increasing global demand, especially from China, according to Japanese media reports.
Prior to the accident, the plant in the Hyogo Prefecture manufactured 460,000 tons of acrylic acid annually, supplying clients like Procter and Gamble, which relied on Nippon Shokubai for products it sold in Asia.
Roughly 4 million tons of acrylic acid are produced in the world, with the largest manufacturers in Germany and the U.S., according to Nippon Shokubai spokesman Akira Kurusu.
Kurusu said the company had already reached out to other producers to make sure their clients’ needs are met, but said he could not comment on whether the plant closure in Japan would affect global costs and supply.
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CouponKT
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Re: Diaper Shortage due to explosion in Japan
wow! I wonder how long it will take us to see a shortage.
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| Posted 10/2/12 10:57 AM |
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neener1211
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Re: Diaper Shortage due to explosion in Japan
Posted by CouponKT
wow! I wonder how long it will take us to see a shortage.
probably immediately-everyone will start to panic and buy all they can
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| Posted 10/2/12 11:19 AM |
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mamasita27
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Re: Diaper Shortage due to explosion in Japan
Posted by neener1211
Posted by CouponKT
wow! I wonder how long it will take us to see a shortage.
probably immediately-everyone will start to panic and buy all they can
LOL very true!
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| Posted 10/2/12 11:29 AM |
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pharmcat2000
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Re: Diaper Shortage due to explosion in Japan
I briefly heard about this on the news yesterday. I didn't know how it would affect us, or when, and didn't really pay enough attention. Thanks for sharing. I might go get an extra case to have on hand just in case...
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| Posted 10/2/12 11:30 AM |
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Xelindrya
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Re: Diaper Shortage due to explosion in Japan
Posted by neener1211
Posted by CouponKT
wow! I wonder how long it will take us to see a shortage.
probably immediately-everyone will start to panic and buy all they can
Yup
If no one knew it wouldn't be as bad, sure it would slow down but I think you'd just find the prices hike but still FIND diapers. Most companies like P&G have contingent suppliers, Business Interruption contingencies and other fail safes in place. No one in large corporate world puts all their eggs into one basket.
Unless its oil LOL
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| Posted 10/2/12 12:26 PM |
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Diaper Shortage due to explosion in Japan
Now's a good time to start potty training!!!
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| Posted 10/2/12 1:17 PM |
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Onemoretime
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Re: Diaper Shortage due to explosion in Japan
Great excuse to raise diaper prices now 
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| Posted 10/2/12 1:37 PM |
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MrsBurtch525
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Re: Diaper Shortage due to explosion in Japan
Wow, thankfully Lauren is potty training and we use cloth with Liam.
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| Posted 10/2/12 1:38 PM |
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