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

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Key facts

Companies	Eastman Chemical Company
Chemicals	Ethyl Acetate, Urethane Grade
Location	Kingsport, Tennessee
Timing	2026-11-01

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.

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Eastman raises prices on oxo alcohols and 2-ethylhexanoic acid in Americas

admin — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Eastman Chemical Company is applying an off-list price increase of $0.08 per pound ($0.18 per kilogram) on n-propyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanol, and $0.10 per pound ($0.22 per kilogram) on 2-ethylhexanoic acid. The increases take effect November 4, 2026, or as contracts allow, and cover North America and Latin America. Eastman cites elevated operating costs, particularly in raw materials, as the reason for the increases.

Why it matters

Higher oxo alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid prices raise input costs for downstream users in North and Latin America, while the raw material cost pressure cited suggests the increases may persist.

Key facts

Companies	Eastman Chemical Company
Chemicals	n-propyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, 2-ethylhexanol, 2-ethylhexanoic acid
Location	Kingsport, Tennessee, USA
Timing	2026-11-04

Market context

Oxo alcohols such as n-propyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanol are produced through the oxo process, which converts propylene and other olefins into aldehydes that are then hydrogenated to alcohols. These alcohols serve as intermediates for solvents, plasticizers, coatings, adhesives and industrial cleaners. 2-Ethylhexanoic acid is a related downstream product used to make metal carboxylate driers for paints and inks, as well as lubricant esters and PVC stabilizers. Demand for these materials tracks construction, automotive, packaging and general manufacturing activity. Because many of these chemicals share feedstocks and production units, a price move by one major producer often signals broader cost pressure across the oxo chain. Buyers in North and Latin America typically respond by reviewing contract terms, forward purchasing and alternative sourcing, while competing producers frequently consider similar adjustments when feedstock costs rise.

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

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

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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.

Why it matters

Higher raw material and operating costs plus firm demand point to tighter pricing for solvent and acetate buyers across North and Latin American coatings and related downstream users.

Key facts

Companies	Eastman Chemical Company, Eastman
Chemicals	Eastman EB solvent, Eastman DB solvent, Eastman DTB solvent, Eastman EB acetate, Eastman DB acetate
Location	Kingsport, Tennessee
Timing	2026-10-31

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.

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SI Group Raises Prices Across Full Product Portfolio Effective October 2026

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

SI Group, a performance additives, process solutions and chemical intermediates producer, has announced a price increase across its entire product portfolio. The increase takes effect October 1, 2026, or as existing contracts allow. The company says the move supports product quality, reliable supply and reinvestment, citing ongoing geopolitical conflict in the Middle East that is disrupting refining capacity, raw materials, logistics and energy markets.

Key facts

Companies	SI Group
Chemicals	performance additives, process solutions, chemical intermediates
Timing	September 30, 2026, October 1, 2026
End uses	plastics, rubber and adhesives, fuels, lubricants, coatings, oilfield industries

Market context

Performance additives, process solutions and chemical intermediates such as those SI Group makes are used to improve the behavior and durability of other materials rather than being sold as end products. Antioxidants and stabilizers protect polymers during processing and service, while resins and modifiers tune the properties of rubber, adhesives and coatings. Demand therefore follows the health of downstream sectors including plastics, tires and rubber goods, adhesives, fuels, lubricants, coatings and oilfield operations. When a producer raises prices across an entire range, buyers typically look for the reasons behind it, since feedstock costs, energy and freight all feed into intermediate pricing. Broad increases of this kind can tighten availability for customers without long-term contracts, and they can also prompt rival suppliers to review their own pricing. Buyers often respond by checking contract terms and timing of implementation.

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

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KH Neochem Raises Prices on Five OXO Chemicals by $150 Per Ton

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000

KH Neochem is raising prices for five OXO chemicals, including 2-ethyl hexanoic acid, isononanoic acid, nonanol, tridecanol and Kyowanol M, by 150 USD per metric ton. The increases reflect continued higher manufacturing costs driven by elevated crude oil and naphtha prices and rising natural gas and LNG costs amid geopolitical uncertainty. They take effect October 1, 2026, or as permitted under existing contracts.

Why it matters

Buyers of OXO intermediates used in plasticizers, lubricants and coatings face a uniform $150 per ton cost increase, which will pass feedstock and energy cost pressure through to downstream formulators from October.

Key facts

Companies	KH Neochem Co., Ltd.
Chemicals	2-Ethyl hexanoic acid, Isononanoic acid (3,5,5-Trimethyl hexanoic acid), Nonanol (3,5,5-Trimethyl hexanol), Tridecanol (Tridecyl alcohol), Kyowanol M (2,2,4-Trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate)
Timing	2026-09-10, 2026-10-01

Market context

OXO chemicals are alcohols and acids made by hydroformylation of olefins, and they serve as building blocks for plasticizers, synthetic lubricant esters, coating resins, and other specialty additives. Plasticizers made from these intermediates soften PVC used in flooring, wire and cable insulation, and automotive interiors, so demand tends to track construction, vehicle production, and consumer goods output. Because OXO production is energy- and feedstock-intensive, its cost base moves with crude oil, naphtha, and natural gas or LNG prices, and producers commonly pass those swings through to customers via price increases or surcharges. Such moves can tighten availability for buyers who lack long-term contracts, and they may prompt competing producers to review their own pricing. For buyers and investors, a uniform per-ton increase across several grades signals broad cost pressure across the OXO value chain rather than a grade-specific shortage.

Source: official release on khneochem.co.jp. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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Perstorp raises prices on Oxo chemicals and plasticiser intermediates globally

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Perstorp Oxo AB is increasing selling prices globally for 2-Ethylhexanol, 2-Propylheptanol, n-/isoButyraldehyde, Emoltene 100 and Pevalen, effective immediately or as existing contracts allow. Europe increases are EUR 75-100/mt for 2-Ethylhexanol, EUR 50-120/mt for 2-Propylheptanol and EUR 50-60/mt for butyraldehydes, with USD 0.05/lb and USD 100/mt increases for Emoltene 100 and Pevalen. All terms, conditions and differentials remain unchanged.

Key facts

Companies	Perstorp, Perstorp Oxo AB
Chemicals	2-Ethylhexanol, 2-Propylheptanol, n-Butyraldehyde, isoButyraldehyde, Emoltene 100, Pevalen
Timing	04 August 2026
End uses	plasticisers

Market context

2-Ethylhexanol and 2-Propylheptanol are oxo alcohols, made by hydroformylating olefins and then hydrogenating the resulting aldehydes. Their main use is as feedstock for plasticisers, which soften PVC in flooring, cable insulation, wall coverings, and medical tubing. Butyraldehydes are intermediates for alcohols, resins, and rubber chemicals, while Emoltene 100 and Pevalen serve as ester-based plasticiser and performance additives. Demand for these products therefore tracks construction, automotive interiors, and wire and cable activity. Producer price increases of this kind are typically passed through to downstream compounders and converters, and they can tighten the spread between feedstock and product margins. Buyers often respond by reviewing forward contracts or shifting volumes to competing oxo producers, which can change regional supply patterns over time.

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

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