Dow Chemical Announces Glycol Ethers Price Increases – Effective February 2, 2026
Effective February 2, 2026, the Dow Chemical glycol ethers price increase will take effect across North America, unless otherwise specified by contract. The Dow Chemical Company announced adjustments to list and off-list pricing for several glycol ethers products, reflecting continued shifts in chemical market conditions. This pricing update applies to all grades and package types within Dow’s E-Series glycol ethers portfolio. As a result, companies relying on these solvents should prepare for cost adjustments in the coming months. Products Affected by the Price Increase The following glycol ethers products will see an off-list price increase of $0.05 per pound, effective February 2, 2026: Butyl CELLOSOLVE™ Solvent (EB) Butyl CARBITOL™ Solvent (DB) Butoxypolyglycol (BPG) These glycol ethers are widely used in coatings, cleaners, inks, and industrial formulations. Therefore, even modest price increases may influence overall production costs.
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