Wacker to raise prices for dispersions in Europe

Wacker Polymers is to raise its prices in Europe for Vinnipas and Vinnol vinylacetate and acrylate based dispersions, as well as for Vinnacoat and Polyviol polyvinylalcohol products. Effective July 1, 2011, prices for vinylacetate and acrylate based dispersions will be increased by up to 100 euros per ton and by up to eight percent for polyvinylalcohol products, or as customer contracts allow.

‘This measure has been necessitated by the continued increase in raw-material costs,’ said the company in a statement.

Vinnipas and Vinnol dispersions are applied in a variety of industries, ranging from adhesives, nonwovens, paints and coatings to paper, carpet and textiles. Vinnacoat and Polyviol polyvinylalcohol products are mainly used in the paper and printing industry.

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