ExxonMobil Announces Price Increases on MEK and SBA – Effective November 12, 2025
Effective November 12, 2025, ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company (EMPSC) will implement a new price increase on MEK and SBA solvents. This adjustment, unless otherwise specified by contract, reflects the company’s response to changing production costs and evolving global market conditions. The announcement is expected to influence pricing dynamics across several key manufacturing industries. According to ExxonMobil, the following products will see price increases of up to $0.03/lb: ExxonMobil™ MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) ExxonMobil™ SBA (Sec-Butyl Alcohol) These two solvents are essential raw materials used in coatings, adhesives, inks, and cleaning formulations. Therefore, this price increase may have a ripple effect on sectors that rely heavily on solvent-based products.
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