MONHEIM AM RHEIN, Germany – Due to strong demand and increasing raw material costs, OQ Chemicals recently announced several price increases.
The company announced it will increase prices for 1,3 butylen glycol (1,3 BG) effective Oct. 1, 2021, or as contracts allow. In North America and Mexico, 1,3 BG industrial quality and 1,3 BG cosmetic quality will increase $0.08/lb. In Europe, they will increase by $150/mt. In the Rest of the World, they will increase by €180/mt.