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LANXESS increases prices for hexanediole

The increase amounts for EUR 1,200 per metric ton.

Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is raising its prices for 1,6-hexanediol (HDO) globally with immediate effect. The increase amounts for EUR 1,200 per metric ton.

HDO is an important precursor for high performance coatings, fibers, adhesives, polyurethanes, polycarbonate diols, and as reactive diluent for epoxy resins.

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