Ascend Performance Materials, the leading fully integrated manufacturer of nylon 6,6 based in Houston, has recently announced global price adjustments on its range of performance and specialty chemicals, where contractual agreements permit. The company specialises in crafting advanced materials essential for both everyday products and emerging technologies. Its dedicated workforce is responsible for producing a diverse array of plastics, fabrics, fibres, and chemicals that enhance the durability of apparel and consumer goods.
Highlights from the pricing update released by Ascend Performance Materials in a recent press statement include:
Adipic acid, a crucial component in the production of Nylon 6,6 and specialty nylons, Polyester polyols utilised in polyurethanes, and wet-strength resins for paper products (Price increase – US $ 0.25/kg)
FlexaTrac®-DME sourced from FlexaTrac® acids, esters, and specialty products, serves as a solvent for Printing inks within the apparel manufacturing sector (Price Increase – US $ 0.10 – US $ 0.25/kg)
FlexaTram™-BHM and FlexaTram-DAM from FlexaTram™ specialty amines are utilised for dye treatments and as a cationic emulsifier in setting emulsions and adhesion promotion (Price increase – US $ 0.10 – US $ 0.50/kg)
Hexatran™ and Prionil® from Signature Brands (Price Increase – US $ 0.05 – US $ 0.30/kg)
These revised prices are slated to come into effect on 1st March 2024. Additionally, Ascend Performance Materials finalized its acquisition of Formulated Polymers Limited in 2022, an engineered materials manufacturer based in Chennai, India, marking Ascend’s inaugural production facility in South Asia.
