WAYNE, N.J.—International Specialty Products Inc. (ISP) will increase global prices for polymers, vinyl monomers, biocides, emollients, emulsifiers, preservatives and encapsulates from 3 percent to 5 percent effective Dec. 1, 2009, or as contracts allow.
This increase applies to products sold into the personal care, pharmaceutical, oral care, beverage, performance chemicals, biocides and agricultural markets. The price increase is necessary due to cost escalation during 2009 and shortfalls from the impact of modest 2008 price increases relative to the longer term rise in material and energy costs.