Ferro's Rigid Polymer and Flexible Polymer Applications Businesses Announce Price Increases
Metallic Stearates are used in a number of manufacturing applications, including lubrication and stabilization of plastics; surface enhancement of coatings, inks and lacquers; and as a waterproofing additive in concrete, textiles and papers.
Ferro also announced it is increasing the price in North America for Benzyl Chloride by $0.04 per pound effective August 15, 2007, and Epoxidized Soybean Oil by $0.05 per pound, effective September 1, 2007. Paul Angus, Business Director, Flexible Polymer Applications, noted that the increase is necessary as a result of increases in raw material, operational and transportation costs.
Benzyl Chloride is an intermediate used in a number of applications, including institutional cleaners and oilfield additives. Epoxidized Soybean Oil is a secondary stabilizer and plasticizer used in flexible vinyl and other polymers.
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