LEVERKUSEN, Germany (March 31, 2010)—Lanxess A.G. is increasing prices for chloroprene rubber globally on April 1, by up to $400 per metric ton, varying by region.
The price change for Baypren rubber is being done to compensate for rising raw material costs, Lanxess said. The rubber is used in cable sheathings, hoses, belts and air springs