DURHAM, N.C. (Feb. 25)—Dow Reichhold Specialty Latex L.L.C. will increase prices 10 to 15 percent April 1 on all its specialty latex products except nitrile latexes sold for dipping applications.
The company previously announced prices for nitrile latexes will be hiked 5 cents per dry pound March 1.
The joint venture of Dow Chemical Co. and Reichhold Inc. cited the escalating costs of raw materials and energy as reasons behind the increase.