Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is raising its prices for 1,6-hexanediol (HDO) worldwide by EUR 500 per metric ton with immediate effect.
HDO is an important precursor for high performance coatings, fibers, adhesives, polyurethanes, polycarbonate diols, and reactive diluents for epoxy resins.
About LANXESS:
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 8.1 billion in 2022. The company currently has about 13,000 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability index Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe).