Ashland to increase prices for phosphate ester surfactant products
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Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients, a commercial unit of Ashland Inc., will increase the price of all and Strodex® phosphate ester surfactant products by 5 to 8 percent in North America effective May 1, or as contracts allow. This action is driven by escalating raw material prices.
Ashland Aqualon Functional Ingredients is a producer of cellulose ethers worldwide. It provides specialty additives and functional ingredients that manage the physical properties of aqueous and non-aqueous systems including rheology control, water retention, bonding strength, film formation, conditioning, deposition and stabilization. Many of its products - used in paint and coatings, construction, food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas field production and specialty industries - are derived from renewable and natural raw materials.
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Topic world Rheology
Rheology deals with the flow behavior and deformation properties of materials. In the chemical field, it is indispensable for understanding the consistency, viscosity and elasticity of liquids, gels and solids. Whether formulating paints, producing polymers or optimizing food textures, rheological properties influence how substances react, move and feel.