Perstorp, Sweden -- Speciality chemicals company Perstorp said 1 Nov that it aims to increase prices for its aliphatic isocyanates as of 15 Nov 2010, or as existing contracts permit.
Polyols and isocyanates supplier Perstorp will increase prices on HDI (hexamethylene di-isocyanate) and IPDI (isophore di-isocyanate) monomers and derivatives (Tolonate and Easaqua) by 4 percent across the product range.
According the to Swedish company, isocyanate prices are being increased due to "substantially higher costs of raw materials and utilities." Perstorp said it is working proactively to improve productivity and to reduce manufacturing and operating costs.
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