On March 1, 2021, Evonik announced all grades of peroxide sold under the brands HYPROX®, CLARMARIN®, PERSYNT®, PERTRONIC®, OXTERIL®, AOPACK®, DUROX® and peracetic acid (ie PERACLEAN®, OXYPURE) Increase the price of hydrogen by 8%®, including VIGOROX® and BIOPER®.
From April 1, 2021, the price increase will apply to Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
BASF increases prices of BDO and its derivatives in Europe
BASF announced that it will increase the sales price of 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and its derivatives in Europe, which will take effect immediately or as permitted by existing contracts:
BDO and its derivatives are used to produce engineering plastics, polyurethane, solvents and elastic spandex fibers. PolyTHF® is a registered trademark of the BASF Group in many countries.
DSM raises prices of polyamide 6 and 66 in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
On March 1, DSM, a goal-oriented global scientific company dedicated to nutrition, health and sustainable living, announced the increase in the price of its Akulon polyamide 6 and 66 compounds in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
The price of Akulon PA6 compound increased by 150 Euros/ton, and the price of Akulon PA66 compound increased by 200 Euros/ton. This is due to the increase in raw material costs and will take effect on March 1, 2021, subject to the contract and agreement.
While DSM continues to pursue and implement cost-saving measures, this price increase is necessary to ensure DSM's sustainable long-term position as a leading supplier of engineering materials.
