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Kraton Polymers Japan to Raise Prices Effective July 1

Kraton Polymers Japan will raise the price of Kraton G SEBS and SEPS by 35 yen ($0.22) per kilogram for deliveries on July 1. The company said, “Due to the rising costs of raw materials, energy, logistics, and delivery of our products, as well as the impact of foreign exchange rates on profitability, we have determined that it is essential...

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Kraton to Raise Japanese Prices on SEBS and SEPS Polymers

The Japanese arm of Kraton Corp. announced on June 21 that it will be raising prices on its Kraton G SEBS and SEPS offerings, both types of hydrogenated styrenic block copolymer. Set to come into effect on July 15, the price hike will see prices here rise by 45 yen ($0.33) per kilogram. Commenting on the move, Kraton noted a...

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Kraton Develops Unvulcanized TPE With High Levels of Softness, Strength

Kraton Corp. recently developed a new type of thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) latex under the name Cariflex IR2GL1. Taking the form of a new styrene block copolymer TPE latex, the product is aimed toward use in the likes of surgical gloves. Cariflex IR2GL1 foregoes the conventional need for vulcanization while exhibiting strength, softness and flexibility. In addition, it is free from...

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