FAIRLAWN, OHIO (March 6, 2008) — Omnova Solutions Inc.'s Specialty Chemicals business said it will increase prices on styrene-butadiene emulsion polymers by 4 cents per dry pound and up to 3 cents per wet pound for all other styrene-containing emulsion polymers.
The increases, which are in addition to previously announced price hikes, take effect April 5 for all specialty markets, including coatings, tape and adhesives, nonwovens, floor care and construction.
Omnova blamed the continuing escalation of chemical feedstock costs, specifically styrene and butadiene monomers, for the price hikes.