Albemarle lifts price for Saytex flame retardant by 10 pc
Baton Rouge, Louisiana - Flame retardant maker Albemarle Corp. will increase the global price of its Saytex RB-49 flame retardant by up to 10 percent on 1 Oct.
“This price increase is needed in part to support investments, to meet increasing demand and help ensure security of supply to customers,†the Louisiana-based company said in a statement.
Albemarle manufactures bromine, phosphorus and metal hydroxide-based flame retardants for plastics, rubber, coatings and laminate applications.
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