International. Emerald Kalama Chemical announced global price increases for various K-FLEX plasticizers, Purox benzoates and Kalama benzoates and benzaldehyde products.
The increases are the result of a combination of factors including rising raw material and transportation costs, changes in supply/demand balances driven by plant slowdowns/shutdowns in China and India.
Price increases will take effect on June 1, 2018 or as contracts allow the following products:
K-FLEX plasticizers and coalescing: up to US$150/mT or €150/mT, depending 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 US$120/mT or €120/mT, depending on grade.
