Ashland announces price increase in North America effective April 22, 2019

DUBLIN, Ohio (April 5, 2019) – Effective April 22, 2019 or as contracts allow, Ashland will increase the price of its portfolio of composites products in North America, including the United States, Canada and Mexico. 

Increases are as follows:

Ortho-Phthalic resins

This increase is primarily driven by continued escalation of costs in key raw materials, freight and tariffs (specifically for Chlorendic based resins). Ashland continues to make these decisions with the intent to ensure we are servicing our customers with the utmost quality and performance and the ability to continue reinvesting in our product line.

Date: Effective April 22, 2019

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Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a premier global specialty chemicals company serving customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including adhesives, architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. At Ashland, we are approximately 6,500 passionate, tenacious solvers – from renowned scientists and research chemists to talented engineers and plant operators – who thrive on developing practical, innovative and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries. Visit ashland.com to learn more. 

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Ashland increases prices of its portfolio of all composites products in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by 75 Euros per metric ton.

BARCELONA, Spain, March 18, 2019 – Ashland today announced it will increase the price of its portfolio of all composites products in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) by 75 Euros per metric ton. This increase will take effect April 1, 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter as contracts allow.

This increase is primarily driven by continued escalation of costs in key raw materials. Ashland continues to make these decisions with the intent to ensure we are servicing our customers with the utmost quality and performance and the ability to continue reinvesting in our product line.

Date: Effective March 18, 2019

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Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a premier global specialty chemicals company serving customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including adhesives, architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. At Ashland, we are approximately 6,500 passionate, tenacious solvers – from renowned scientists and research chemists to talented engineers and plant operators – who thrive on developing practical, innovative and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries. Visit ashland.com to learn more. 

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Ashland increases prices on Purelam^™ adhesive products

DUBLIN, OHIO, March 5, 2019 – Ashland today announced it will increase prices for Purelam^™ adhesive products, effective March 14, 2019.

Prices will increase four percent. While Ashland continues to focus on managing the costs of our products to deliver top-quality products and exceptional service, the recent price increase in our underlying raw materials necessitate the pricing adjustment.

Date: Effective March 14, 2019

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Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a premier global specialty chemicals company serving customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including adhesives, architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. At Ashland, we are approximately 6,500 passionate, tenacious solvers – from renowned scientists and research chemists to talented engineers and plant operators – who thrive on developing practical, innovative and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries. Visit ashland.com to learn more. 

™ Trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries.

Kraton Corporation Increases Tall Oil Fatty Acids (TOFA) Prices Globally

HOUSTON, Feb. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kraton Corporation (NYSE: KRA), a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers, specialty polymers, and high-value performance products derived from pine wood pulping co-products, announces a general price increase of 5-15% for Tall Oil Fatty Acids (TOFA). Subject to the terms of any applicable contracts, this price increase will take effect March 1.

Date:  Effective March 1, 2019

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Kraton develops, manufactures and markets biobased chemicals and specialty polymers that deliver exceptional value and enhance the lives of people all over the world. As a leading global producer of styrenic block copolymers (SBC) and pine chemicals, we manufacture high-performance materials that differentiate our customers’ products and meet multi-market needs. Our global footprint, reliable supply, extensive expertise and integrated portfolio of high-quality products enable our customers to push the boundaries of performance to power the future of innovation.

For more information, about all Kraton products, visit www.kraton.com.

LORD Corporation Increases Rubber Adhesive and
Specialty Chemical Prices Globally 

CARY, N.C. —LORD Corporation, a global diversified technology and manufacturing company is raising prices based on changing market conditions.

While LORD actively works to control expenses and absorb cost fluctuations, significant increases in raw materials, feedstocks, logistics and transportation costs – coupled with rising energy, labor and tariff-related costs – have adversely affected our supply chain costs globally. Because of these rising costs, effective immediately, or as contracts allow, LORD will raise prices across its rubber adhesives and specialty materials by an average of 5 to 10 percent. This price increase will affect the Chemlok^® and Chemosil^® rubber-to-substrate adhesives as well as LORD’s line of specialty materials.

LORD remains committed to innovating within the industry, launching four new Chemlok^® Rubber-to-Substrate Adhesives, each specifically engineered to meet industry needs for more robust systems with strong environmental performance that offer application versatility. Over the past year LORD has also provided training workshops globally and hosted educational events such as the International Rubber Journey, a conference where rubber industry professionals can learn about new trends and the latest in rubber adhesive technology while networking with others in the industry.

Customers should contact their local account representative or distributor for more details on new prices and customized product needs.

Date:  Effective January 2, 2019

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LORD Corporation is a diversified technology and manufacturing company developing highly reliable adhesives, coatings, motion management devices, and sensing technologies that significantly reduce risk and improve product performance. For more than 90 years, LORD has worked in collaboration with our customers to provide innovative oil and gas, aerospace, defense, automotive and industrial solutions. With world headquarters in Cary, N.C., LORD has approximately 3,000 employees in 26 countries and operates 19 manufacturing facilities and 10 R&D centers worldwide. LORD actively promotes STEM education and many other community engagement initiatives.

For more information, about all LORD rubber products, visit Chemlok.com.

Sibelco Announces Global Price Increase For Its Branded Functional Filler Products

CHARLOTTE, NC – prices for all MINEX®, IMSIL®, SNOBRITE®, MINBLOC®,PORTARYTE®, PORTAFLAME® and PORTAFILL® branded functional filler products commercialized by Sibelco in North America will raise effective February 1, 2019 or as contracts allow. The increase will range from 3% up to 15% depending on the product grade and packaging configuration and is necessary to offset rising raw material, energy and transportation costs along with stringent expenditures to meet regulatory and continual investment in expansion and modernization of assets.

Please contact Steven Devlies, VP, Coatings and Polymers – Americas for more information. steven.devlies@sibelco.com

For more information, please go to www.sibelco.com.

Date:  Effective December 15, 2018

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Sibelco is a global material solutions company. We utilise nature’s raw materials to provide solutions for society and support the cradle-to-cradle loop. From drinking water sanitation to solar technology, every day our materials work as essential components in the progress of society.  

For more information, visit us at www.sibelco.com.

Huber | Martinswerk Announces Global Price Increase For Its Aluminum Oxides And Halogen-Free Fire Retardant Additives

Huber | Martinswerk, part of the Huber Engineered Materials division of J.M. Huber Corporation, announces a global price increase of up to 15 percent depending on product grade and packaging for its Martoxid^® and Compalox^® aluminum oxides, Martinal^® and Hydral^® fine precipitated hydrates and all other alumina trihydrate (ATH) grades.  European price increases take effect December 1 of this year and in North America and the Asia Pacific, January 1, 2019.  Current contracts will be honored.

Prices for MAGNIFIN^®, Zerogen^® and Vertex^® magnesium hydroxides and Kemgard^® smoke suppressants will be increased in the mid-single digit percent range.

Extreme tightness in the supply of chemical grade alumina hydrate has resulted in significant cost increases.  In addition, increases in the costs of other raw materials, energy, CO₂ credits and freight are also contributing factors.

For more information, please go to www.hubermaterials.com.

Date:  Effective January 1, 2019

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Huber | Martinswerk has been a trusted supplier of halogen-free fire retardants and smoke suppressants for almost 40 years, manufacturing a large portfolio of value-added Hydral^®, Hymod^®, Martinal^®, Micral^®, MoldX^® and SB alumina trihydrates; MAGNIFIN^®, Vertex^® and Zerogen^® magnesium hydroxides; and Kemgard^® molybdate smoke suppressants for a variety of end-use applications, including reinforced polyester molding and pultrusion, engineering thermoplastics, roofing, silicone rubber, wire and cable, coatings and carpet backing.  In addition, Huber | Martinswerk produces Martoxid^® calcined aluminum oxides, Compalox^® specialty oxides and Pergopak^® carriers and matting agents.   

For more information, visit us at www.huber.com.

BASF to increase prices for certain polyalcohols in North America

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, November 30, 2018 – Effective January 1, 2019, or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices in North America for 1,6 Hexanediol (HDO^®), epsilon-Caprolactone (CLO), and Polycaprolactone (Capromer^®) by $0.10 / lb.

HDO is used to manufacture industrial coatings including lower volatile organic compound formulations, polyurethanes, adhesives, and cosmetics. HDO also serves as a reactive thinner in the formulation of epoxy systems, which are used for the production of rotor blades for wind turbines and construction components for automotive lightweight applications.

CLO is used as a building block in the production of polycaprolactone, protective and industrial coatings, polyurethanes, cast elastomers, adhesives, colorants, pharmaceuticals and many more.

Under the Capromer brand, BASF offers a range of high-quality polycaprolactone types that serve as building blocks to produce polyurethanes such as thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) and cast elastomers, or as binders for coating systems and adhesives. Dispersion products based on Capromer are used for textile and leather applications, as well as coating applications.

For more information, please go to https://www.basf.com/us/en/company/news-and-media/news-releases.html

Date: Effective January 1, 2019

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At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The more than 115,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of €64.5 billion in 2017. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS).

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 18,200 employees in North America, and had sales of $17.9 billion in 2017. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com.

Evonik's Methacrylate Resins increases prices for DEGAROUTE®, DEGADUR® and DEGALAN® from January 01, 2019

The product line Methacrylate Resins of Evonik Resource Efficiency GmbH is announcing a price increase of minimum 10%, in some cases 20 - 25%, for DEGAROUTE®, DEGADUR® and DEGALAN® resins in road marking and flooring, as well as DEGALAN® resins and beads for paints, coatings and heat sealing applications, effective January 1, 2019.

Depending on region and product, the global increase is executed differently. It is applied to all orders to be shipped on or after this date, or as contracts allow.

Evonik Resource Efficiency continues to be committed to the high quality standards of its products and its reliable services.

For more information, please go to www.evonik.com/press-releases

Date: Effective January 1, 2019

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Evonik is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. The focus on more specialty businesses, customer-orientated innovative prowess and a trustful and performance-oriented corporate culture form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. They are the lever for profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company. Evonik benefits specifically from its customer proximity and leading market positions. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world with more than 36,000 employees. In fiscal 2017, the enterprise generated sales of €14.4 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of €2.36 billion.

For more information, visit us at www.evonik.com.

Huber Announces Price Increase For Industrial Ground Calcium Carbonate

J.M. Huber Corporation, announces a price increase for its industrial calcium carbonate products.  The increase is effective January 1, 2019 or as current contracts allow.  Most prices will increase an average of five to 10 percent depending on product grade and packaging. 

While Huber continues to focus on minimizing the inflationary impact on its ground calcium carbonate business, cost increases in materials, packaging, freight, regulatory compliance, labor and capital investments necessitate the pricing adjustment.

Huber’s industrial calcium carbonate products are used in a variety of consumer and industrial applications, including building materials; drilling fluids; rubber; thermoset composites; thermoplastics; luxury vinyl tile; swimming pool aggregate; cultured marble; paints and coatings; and adhesives, caulks and sealants.

For more information, please turn to www.hubermaterials.com

Date: Effective January 1, 2019

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J.M. Huber Corporation, headquartered in Edison, New Jersey (U.S.), operates a portfolio of companies with a focus on its core engineered materials businesses.  Founded in 1883, today Huber is one of the largest family-owned companies in the U.S.  The diversified, multinational company creates products that are used in a broad range of consumer and industrial applications, including personal care, food, beverage, pharmaceuticals and building materials.

For more information, visit us at www.huber.com.

Imerys Performance Additives Division announces a substantial price increase in January

Imerys Performance Additives Division (Imerys business in charge of talc, mica and wollastonite) will apply a substantial price increase, effective January 2019, or as contracts allow. This decision is driven by the significant rise in freight, energy, packaging, mining, and labor and maintenance costs in 2018, a trend which is expected to continue in 2019. In spite of intensive efficiency and cost control efforts, Imerys Performance Additives cannot continue to absorb these cost increases. It therefore has no alternative but to raise its prices in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of its business through continuous investment: renewing equipment, meeting increasingly stringent health, safety & environmental, quality and product stewardship standards, and supporting innovation. Imerys Performance Additives Division remains committed to offering world class customer service and quality products.

For more information, please turn to https://www.imerys-performance-additives.com/

Date: Effective November 5, 2018

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The world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry with €4.6 billion revenue and 18,000 employees in 2017, Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to a great number of sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods. The Group draws on its knowledge of applications, technological expertise and its material science know-how to deliver resources based on beneficiation of its mineral resources, synthetic minerals and formulations. These contribute essential properties to customers’ products and performance, including refractoriness, hardness, conductivity, opacity, durability, purity, lightness, filtration, absorption and repellency. Imerys is determined to develop responsibly, in particular by fostering the emergence of environmentally-friendly products and processes.

For more information, visit us at https://www.imerys-performance-additives.com/.

Omya Price Increase on Calcium Carbonate products in US and Canad

Omya has been facing significant cost pressures from escalating raw material, chemical, energy, transportation costs and overall inflation across all regions in 2018, which is expected to continue.

Omya is dedicated to continuing increasing investments in production capabilities, supply chain efficiencies, productivity improvements, expense control, digitization and operational excellence to offset these costs.

However, these actions and cost savings initiatives only allowed partial coverage to these significant and unprecedented cost inflations. Thus, it has become necessary to implement a 7-9% price increase on Calcium Carbonate products, depending on the grade, in the US and Canada, exclusive of agreements already in place, effective January 1, 2019.

Omya remains committed to strengthen technical service and assistance and deliver innovative and cost-effective products and solutions to help mitigate these impacts.

For more information, please turn to http://www.omya.com

Date: Effective January 1, 2019

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Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly fillers and pigments derived from calcium carbonate and dolomite – and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals.

The company provides a wealth of product solutions that contribute to its customers' competitiveness and productivity in multiple industries such as Construction, Printing & Writing, Technical Polymers, Packaging, Food, Personal & Home Care, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Forestry, Water and Energy. Founded in 1884 in Switzerland, Omya has a global presence extending to more than 175 locations in over 50 countries with 8,000 employees.

Committed to implementing the principals of sustainability at all company levels, Omya provides added value products and services from responsibly sourced materials to meet the essential needs of current and future generations

For more information, visit us at http://www.omya.com.

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WACKER AG to Raise Prices for Silicone Rubber in Europe, the Middle East and in South America

As of November 1, WACKER, the Munich-based chemical group, is raising its prices for silicone rubber in Europe, the Middle East and in the South America region. Depending on the product group, region and business field, the price increase will range up to 40 percent, if permitted by existing customer contracts. This measure is necessitated by rising production expenses due to energy and labor cost.

For more information, please turn to http://www.wacker.com/pressreleases

Date: Effective November 1, 2018

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For more information, visit us at http://www.wacker.com/pressreleases.

Ashland announces price increase for its Purerad™ products in North America

DUBLIN, Ohio, September 21, 2018 – Ashland announced today it will increase the price for its Purerad™ products in North America by 6 percent, effective October 5, 2018.

While Ashland continues to focus on managing the costs of its products to deliver top-quality products and exceptional service, this price action is a measured response to the continued cost increases in feedstocks, key raw materials and freight.

Date: Effective October 5, 2018

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Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a premier global specialty chemicals company serving customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including adhesives, architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. At Ashland, we are approximately 6,500 passionate, tenacious solvers – from renowned scientists and research chemists to talented engineers and plant operators – who thrive on developing practical, innovative and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries. Visit ashland.com to learn more. 

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H.B. Fuller Announces North America Price Increase on Hot Melt, Reactive, Water-based Adhesives and Related Products

ST. PAUL, Minn. - H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE: FUL) announced today that effective October 15, 2018, or as contracts allow, H.B. Fuller North America will implement price increases for all adhesives product categories and related products. Increases will be between 4 percent and 10 percent. These increases will affect products in the company’s durable assembly, hygiene, packaging, construction and paper converting segments.

The past 12 months have seen continued increases in raw material feedstock, logistic and labor costs. In recent months, pressure on hot melt, reactive and water-based raw materials has intensified. In North America, the added impact of tariffs and truck shortages also is affecting costs.

Customers should contact their H.B. Fuller sales representative for more details.  

Date: Effective October 15, 2018

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Since 1887, H.B. Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. With fiscal 2017 net revenue of over $2.3 billion, H.B. Fuller’s commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest challenges. Our reliable, responsive service creates lasting, rewarding connections with customers in electronics, disposable hygiene, medical, transportation, aerospace, clean energy, packaging, construction, woodworking, general industries and other consumer businesses. And, our promise to our people connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive. For more information, visit us at www.hbfuller.com.

BASF to increase price for neopentylglycol in North America

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, September 4, 2018 – Effective October 1, 2018, or as existing contracts permit, BASF Corporation will increase its price for all grades of neopentylglycol (NEOL^®/NPG) by $0.05 / lbs.

NPG, which is marketed by BASF Corporation under the brand NEOL^®, is mainly used as a building block in polyester resins for coatings, unsaturated polyesters, lubricants and plasticizers.               

NEOL is a registered trademark of BASF Corporation.

Date: Effective October 1, 2018

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BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 18,200 employees in North America, and had sales of $17.9 billion in 2017. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The more than 115,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of €64.5 billion in 2017. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS).

Further information at www.basf.com.

Ashland announces price increase for Pressure Sensitive Adhesives products in North America

DUBLIN, OHIO, August 3, 2018 – Ashland announced today it will increase the price for its pressure sensitive adhesives (PSA) products in North America, effective August 20, 2018. This increase will range from $0.07/lb. to $0.09/lb., and includes the AROCURE™, AROSET™ and FLEXCRYL™ product lines.

Date: Effective August 20, 2018

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Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a premier global specialty chemicals company serving customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including adhesives, architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, personal care and pharmaceutical. At Ashland, we are approximately 6,500 passionate, tenacious solvers – from renowned scientists and research chemists to talented engineers and plant operators – who thrive on developing practical, innovative and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries. Visit ashland.com to learn more. 

™ Trademark, Ashland or its subsidiaries, registered in various countries.

BASF will increase prices for polyamide 6 (PA6) polymer by $0.05 per pound and co-polymer (PA6,66) by $0.10 per pound in North America.

Contact Patricia Presswood at (734) 324-6697 and email at patricia.presswood@basf.com regarding this increase.

Date: Effective August 1, 2018

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BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 18,200 employees in North America, and had sales of $17.9 billion in 2017. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The more than 115,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of €64.5 billion in 2017. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS). Further information at www.basf.com.

WACKER POLYMERS is raising its prices for vinyl-acetate-ethylene-based copolymer dispersions, dispersible polymer powders and solid resins of its VINNAPAS®, VINNOL®, ETONIS®, VINNACEL® and SMARGO® brands worldwide. 

Prices will be raised by up to ten percent

Date: Effective July 1, 2018

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Rapidly rising raw-material costs, especially for acetic acid and vinyl acetate monomer (VAM) – two indispensable raw materials for the manufacturing of WACKER’s vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer dispersions, dispersible polymer powders and solid resins – are the reason for this measure. 

Isogrip™ prices will increase $0.10/lb. on all products and packaging types

Pliogrip™ prices will increase $0.14/lb. on all products* packaged in totes, drums, and pails

Pliogrip™ prices will increase 6 percent on cartridges and cartridge-related products

*Excludes 8500/8910B and 9100/91XX systems

Date: Effective June 15, 2018

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The price increases are driven by higher costs for underlying raw materials as well as increases in packaging and transportation costs.

1,4- Butanediol (BDO)                                                      $0.07 / lb

Tetrahydrofuran (THF)                                                      $0.09 / lb

Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL)                                           $0.09 / lb

N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP)                                              $0.09 / lb

N-vinylpyrrolidone (NVP)                                                  $0.09 / lb

Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PolyTHF®) 1000           $0.09 / lb

Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PolyTHF®) 2000           $0.09 / lb

Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PolyTHF®) 650             $0.15 / lb

2-Pyrrolidone (2-P)                                                            $0.09 / lb

Date:Effective July 1, 2018, or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices in North America for 1,4-Butanediol and derivatives.

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BDO and its derivatives are used for producing engineering plastics, polyurethanes, solvents and elastic spandex fibers.

Neopentylglycol Slurry                                                   $0.02 / lb

Neopentylglycol Flake                                                    $0.05 / lb

Date:
Effective July 1, 2018, or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices for neopentylglycol (NPG). 

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NPG, which is marketed by BASF under the brand NEOL®, is mainly used as a building block in polyester resins for coatings, unsaturated polyesters, lubricants and plasticizers.                               

NEOL is a registered trademark of BASF Corporation.

K-FLEX® Plasticizers and Coalescents

Up to $150/mT or €150/mT, dependent on grade and region

Kalama® Sodium Benzoate, Purox® S Sodium Benzoate, Kalama® Potassium Benzoate, Purox B® Benzoic Acid, Kalama® Benzyl Alcohol, and Kalama® Benzaldehyde

Up to $120/mT or €120/mT, dependent on grade

Date:
June 1, 2018 or as contracts allow 

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For information on K-FLEX® plasticizers or other Kalama® products, available globally, visit www.kflex.emeraldmaterials.com or contact Emerald Kalama Chemical Customer Service at 800.223.0035 or +1.360.954.7100 and by e-mail at kflex@emeraldmaterials.com.

Purox^® S Sodium Benzoate

Europe €45/MT

Rest of World $0.02/lb

Purox^® and Purox^® B Benzoic Acid

Europe €70/MT

Rest of World $0.035/lb

K-FLEX^® Plasticizers

North America: $0.05/lb

South America: $110/MT

Europe: €100/MT

Asia: $110/MT

Flavor & Fragrance Chemicals

Global: $0.10/kg - $0.17/kg  (product dependent)

• 50 EUR/MT (Butyl Acetate)
• 4c (US/CAN), $100 (USD/MT), 100 EUR/MT, $100 USD/MT, $100 per MT (MIBC)
• 4c (US/CAN), $100 (USD/MT), 100 EUR/MT, $100 USD/MT, $100 per MT (MIBK)
• RMB 200 (Acetic Anhydride)
• 85 EUR/MT, $50 USD/MT (Vinyl Acetate Monomer)

• 50 EUR/MT (Acetic Acid)
• 70 EUR/MT (Ethyl Acetate)

BARCHLOR™ 8S will increase by $0.08/lb

BARDAC™ 205M, 2050, LF, LF 18-50,2250, 2250M will increase by $0.05/lb

BARDAC™ 208M, 2080, LF80, LF 18-80, 2280 will increase by $0.08/lb

BARQUAT™ 1552, 4250, 4250-Z, 50-28, 50-65, 50-65B, CME-35, MB-50, CT29 will increase by $0.03/lb

BARQUAT™ 4280, 4280-Z, MB-80 will increase by $0.05/lb

CARBOQUAT™ 250 T, H, MW50, WP-50 will increase by $0.05/lb

CARBOSHIELD™ will increase by $0.05/lb

FMB™ 1210-5 QUAT will increase by $0.05/lb

FMB™1210-8 QUAT will increase by $0.08/lb

FMB™ AO-8 will increase by $0.03/lb

UNIQUAT™ 205M, 2250, 2250I, 2250M, LF, LF 18-50 will increase by $0.05/lb

UNIQUAT™ 208M, 2280 will increase by $0.08/lb

UNIQUAT™4250, 4250-Z, 50-65, 50-65B will increase by $0.03/lb

UNIQUAT™ 4280, 4280-Z, QAC 80, 80-65B, 80-24, 80-28, 80-28RX will increase by $0.05/lb