TotalEnergies announces price increase on Aliphatic Special Fluids – Effective march 16, 2026
The TotalEnergies price increase on aliphatic fluids will take effect on March 16, 2026, unless existing contracts specify otherwise. The announcement was issued by TotalEnergies Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. (TEPRI) and affects several grades of specialty aliphatic products supplied to the North American market.According to the company, the adjustment applies to all grades of the aliphatic products listed below. The premium increase is $0.24 per pound, bringing the total adjustment to $0.26 per pound, including the previously implemented change on March 1, 2026.This update reflects ongoing adjustments within the specialty solvents market. Therefore, companies that rely on these materials may need to monitor procurement strategies and supply planning in the coming weeks.The price adjustment applies to the following products:• Aqualane• Berylane• Clerane• EDC• EFC• Crystal• Elixore Fluid D• Hydroseal• Ketrul• Rubane• Scriptane• SpirdaneOrders placed after March 13, 2026, will be subject to this new pricing structure.
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