FAIRLAWN, Ohio (Aug. 8, 2008) — Omnova Solutions Inc.'s Specialty Chemicals unit plans to increase prices by up to 5 cents per wet pound for acrylic, styrene acrylic and vinyl acrylic emulsion polymers.
The hike is effective Aug. 15 for all specialty markets and is in addition to increases previously announced. The increases are a reflection of the continued escalation in the costs of key raw materials, energy and freight, Omnova said.