Eastman raises Ethyl Acetate urethane grade prices in North and Latin America

Eastman Chemical Company is raising prices for Eastman Ethyl Acetate, Urethane Grade, by USD 0.04 per pound (USD 0.09 per kilogram) in North America and Latin America, effective October 1, 2026 or as contracts allow. The increase excludes food grade, food grade kosher, and NF/EP grades. Eastman, headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, reported 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and serves customers in more than 100 countries.

Key facts

Market context

Ethyl acetate is a fast-evaporating ester solvent widely used in coatings, inks, adhesives, and cleaning formulations, and it is also a common carrier solvent in polyurethane and other reactive systems. The urethane grade is specified for use in those polymer and coating applications, where purity and low water and acid content matter. Demand for solvents like this tends to follow the health of transportation coatings, building and construction finishes, and consumer products, so shifts in those sectors shape buying patterns. Price moves on a single solvent grade can influence procurement planning for downstream formulators, particularly where contracts allow adjustments on a delayed schedule. Buyers often watch whether a supplier's increase is limited to specific regions or grades, since food, pharmaceutical, and pharmacopeial grades are produced and priced under separate requirements. Competing producers may follow similar moves, though pricing responses depend on regional supply balances and contract structures.

Source: official release on eastman.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.