Eastman raises prices on EB, DB and DTB solvents and acetates

Eastman Chemical Company is applying an off-list price increase of USD 0.10/lb (USD 0.22/kg) to its Eastman EB, DB and DTB solvents and EB and DB acetates in North America and Latin America, effective October 31, 2026, or as contracts allow. The increase covers all package types and grades except EastaPure. Eastman attributes the move to increased market demand and operating costs, particularly in raw materials.

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Market context

Glycol ether and glycol ether ester solvents such as ethylene glycol butyl ether (EB), diethylene glycol butyl ether (DB) and their acetates are widely used as coalescing agents, coupling solvents and carriers in paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, cleaners and other formulated products. Demand for these materials tends to follow construction activity, industrial coatings output and general manufacturing cycles, so buyers in coatings and related downstream sectors are the main users. Off-list increases like this one typically apply across contracts and package types, shifting negotiating leverage toward suppliers when feedstock and energy costs rise. Buyers often respond by reviewing contract terms, forward-booking volumes, or qualifying alternative solvents where formulations allow. Pricing moves in one solvent family can also affect substitution choices among competing glycol ethers and esters, which is why regional supply conditions matter for North and Latin American converters.

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