Key highlights
- Effective April 1, 2026, Eastman raises prices on isobutyl acetate, n-butyl acetate (excluding Eastapure) and n-propyl acetate.
- Isobutyl acetate: +USD 0.15/lb in North America and Latin America, +USD 0.28/lb in Asia Pacific.
- n-Butyl acetate (excluding Eastapure) and n-propyl acetate: +USD 0.15/lb in North America and Latin America.
- Company cites higher raw-material and energy operating costs as the cause.
Effective date
Effective April 1, 2026, or as contracts allow, Eastman announces price increases on specified acetate esters; these increases are in addition to previously announced hikes.
Price changes by product and region
Isobutyl acetate (all grades and packages): +USD 0.15/lb (USD 0.33/kg) in North America and Latin America, +USD 0.28/lb (USD 0.62/kg) in Asia Pacific; n-Butyl acetate (all grades and packages, excluding Eastapure): +USD 0.15/lb (USD 0.33/kg) in North America and Latin America; n-Propyl acetate (all grades and packages): +USD 0.15/lb (USD 0.33/kg) in North America and Latin America.
Reason
The company cites increased operating costs, particularly raw materials and energy, as the cause of the price adjustments.
