LANXESS Increased Hexanediol Prices

Date: 29/02/2024
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LANXESS has increased its prices for 1,6-hexanediol, a chemical widely used to formulate paints and coatings.

The specialty chemicals supplier LANXESS has recently announced that it is raising its prices for 1,6-hexanediol (HDO) by 500 euros per metric ton on a global scale.

The hexanediol - HDO is an important chemical precursor for paints, coatings, adhesives, polyurethanes, polycarbonate diols and reactive diluents for epoxy resins.