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Carlos Restrepo
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  • Publication:2009/9/18

ISP to increase prices on 1,4 Butanediol and derivatives, including:
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP), Gamma-Butyrolactone (BLO), and Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices globally. Effective September 15th.
 
Wayne, N.J.- September 1, 2009 – International Specialty Products Inc. (“ISP”) has announced a global price increase for 1,4 Butanediol and derivatives, including: 
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP), 1-4 Butanediol  (BDO), Tetrahydrofuran (THF), and Gamma- Butyrolactone (BLO).

The price increases are as follows, and will be effective September 15th, 2009 or as contracts allow:
  • North America:      US $0.06 per pound
  • Europe:                  € 0.10 per kilogram
  • Asia:                      US $0.15 per kilogram
These price increases are necessary to keep pace with the rising costs of raw material and energy prices.

For further information, please visit www.ispcorp.com