Due to strong demand and increasing raw material costs, OQ Chemicals will increase prices for the following products effective March 1, 2021, or as contracts allow.
The price increase will be in addition to the price increase announced earlier on Feb. 8, 2021.
| North America / Mexico | South America | |
| Product | USD/lb | USD/mt |
| 2-Ethylhexanol | + 0.10 | + 220 |
| n-Butanol | + 0.10 | + 220 |
| Isobutanol | + 0.10 | + 220 |
| n-Butyl Acetate | + 0.05 | + 110 |
| Isobutyl Acetate | + 0.05 | + 110 |
| n-Propanol | + 0.05 | + 110 |
| n-Propyl Acetate | + 0.07 | + 154 |
| Trimethylolpropane (TMP) | + 0.10 | + 220 |
About OQ Chemicals
OQ Chemicals (formerly Oxea) is a global manufacturer of oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives, such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines. These products are used for the production of high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetics and pharmaceutical products, flavours and fragrances, printing inks and plastics. OQ Chemicals employs more than 1,400 people worldwide and is part of OQ, an integrated energy company with roots in Oman. OQ emerged in 2019 upon the successful integration of nine legacy companies. Operating in 13 countries, OQ covers the entire value chain in the hydrocarbon sector from exploration and production through to marketing and distribution of its products. OQ sells its fuels and chemicals in over 60 countries worldwide. For more information about OQ Chemicals, visit chemicals.oq.com.
Commercial contact
OQ Chemicals Corporation, 15375 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079, USA
Naoko Roth, Marketing US Oxo Intermediates
Phone: +1 346-378-7415, marketing@oq.com