Midland, MI - December 03, 2007
The Dow Chemical Company announced today that its Polyglycols and Surfactants business will increase the North American off-list prices of select TERGITOL and TRITON Surfactants, effective January 1, 2008, or as contracts allow. Prices will increase by US$.03/lb. These increases are driven by strong demand and persistently high raw material costs.
Background
Specialty surfactants offer a broad range of performance attributes and are niche oriented. They are typically used when customers require excellent performance and specific characteristics for their formulations. A customer will often work with a surfactants producer to develop a specific chemistry for end-use applications.
The Dow Chemical Company announced today that its Polyglycols and Surfactants business will increase the North American off-list prices of select TERGITOL and TRITON Surfactants, effective January 1, 2008, or as contracts allow. Prices will increase by US$.03/lb. These increases are driven by strong demand and persistently high raw material costs.
Background
Specialty surfactants offer a broad range of performance attributes and are niche oriented. They are typically used when customers require excellent performance and specific characteristics for their formulations. A customer will often work with a surfactants producer to develop a specific chemistry for end-use applications.
