Eastman raises off-list Ethyl Acetate urethane-grade prices in North America

Eastman Chemical Company is raising off-list prices for Eastman Ethyl Acetate, Urethane Grade, by USD 0.06/lb (USD 0.13/kg) in North America and Latin America, effective November 1, 2026, or as contracts allow. The increase excludes Food Grade, Food Grade Kosher, and NF/EP Grade material. The company is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee.

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Market context

Ethyl acetate is a fast-evaporating ester solvent prized for its balance of solvency and volatility. Urethane grade material is specified for polyurethane coatings, adhesives, and inks, where it dissolves resins and helps control drying behavior. Demand for these grades tracks construction, automotive refinishing, packaging, and industrial coatings activity, so buyers in those sectors tend to feel price changes quickly. Ethyl acetate is also widely used in pharmaceutical extraction and cleaning, though food, kosher, and pharmacopeial grades follow separate specifications and pricing, which is why they are typically carved out of general increases. Off-list price moves like this one usually apply to spot and non-contract volumes, and their effect on the wider market depends on how many producers follow and how much contract business is already fixed. Buyers with long-term agreements often see changes only at renewal, while spot purchasers face the new level directly.

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