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Ashland to Increase Prices on Hydroxyethylcellulose

Increase is driven by escalating raw material costs.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

Ashland Inc. will increase its global prices for hydroxyethylcellulose (HEC) 8%, effective Aug. 1 or as contracts allow.
 
This action is driven by escalating raw material costs. Recovering these costs allows Ashland to continue to support its customers’ growth and to continue providing customers with the premium level services they currently receive.
 
HEC is used primarily as a rheology modifier for industrial and consumer products, including paints, personal care products, adhesives, inks, oil well muds and others.
 

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