Zeon to raise HNBR prices

Tokyo – Zeon Corp. is increasing the price for its hydrogenated nitrile rubber (HNBR) globally, effective as of 1 Feb.

The Japanese material supplier will be increasing the price by $1.65/kg, according to a 17 Dec statement.

Zeon markets its HNBR elastomers under the brand name Zetpol, for applications in the automotive industry.