Chemtura's BA-59P Flame Retardant Off-List Price Increase

Chemical News: Chemtura's BA-59P Flame Retardant Off-List Price Increase

https://www.chemnet.com Aug 10,2007 chemtura.com
MIDDLEBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2007--Chemtura Corporation (NYSE:CEM) announces an off-list price increase of $0.25/kg for its BA-59P flame retardant (tetrabrominobisphenol A), effective Sept. 1 or where contracts allow.

These increases are necessary to cover increased energy and feedstock costs, including bisphenol A. They also cover advocacy costs that ensure sustainable flame-retardant choices for customers and end-users. Recovery of bromine value is essential to ensure a reliable supply chain and to fund research into future technology.

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