Emulsion Polymers: Dow increases prices in Europe, Middle East, India and Africa

In yet another price increase announcement, Dow Emulsion Polymers stated that with immediate effect or as contracts allow, prices will be increased by € 280/MT (dry) for all styrene butadiene (S/B) latex based emulsion products sold into paper, carpet, and specialty applications in Europe, and up to $ 600/MT (dry) for S/Bs sold to Middle East, Africa and India. The increase is to help offset the rising costs of transportation, raw materials and energy.