Price increase for Thermolite® and Clearstrength® additives sold in EMEA

01/19/2010    Press Release

A price increase for Thermolite® Thermal Stabilizers, and Clearstrength® MBS Impact Modifiers is required to offset the recent substantial price increase in major raw materials.

Effective February 1st 2010 or as contract terms allow, EMEA prices of Thermolite® will be increased by 200€/ton, and will range from 50€ to 80€/ton, depending on specific product, for Clearstrength®.

Clearstrength® impact modifiers and Thermolite® organotins stabilizers are additives for polyvinylchloride (PVC) resins and engineering resins used in a variety of applications, including pipes and packaging.