Pricing and Markets

March 13, 2020

Spot Propylene

US spot polymer-grade propylene hits 11-year low

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US spot polymer-grade propylene fell 1.75 cents Thursday to the lowest level in 11 years, S&P Global Platts data showed.

Spot was assessed Thursday at 24.75 cents/lb FD USG and was last lower March 20, 2009, when it was assessed at 24.4375 cents/lb, according to Platts data.

Sources attributed the fall in pricing to declining prices.

A March PGP was heard done at 23.5 cents/lb MtB-Pipe after the Platts on Close assessment process.

Source: Platts

https://globalrubbermarkets.com/203517/us-spot-polymer-grade-propylene-hits-11-year-low.html

March 13, 2020

Spot Propylene

US spot polymer-grade propylene hits 11-year low

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US spot polymer-grade propylene fell 1.75 cents Thursday to the lowest level in 11 years, S&P Global Platts data showed.

Spot was assessed Thursday at 24.75 cents/lb FD USG and was last lower March 20, 2009, when it was assessed at 24.4375 cents/lb, according to Platts data.

Sources attributed the fall in pricing to declining prices.

A March PGP was heard done at 23.5 cents/lb MtB-Pipe after the Platts on Close assessment process.

Source: Platts

https://globalrubbermarkets.com/203517/us-spot-polymer-grade-propylene-hits-11-year-low.html

March 5, 2020

Lyondell Increases BDO & Derivatives Prices

March 4, 2020
Subject: Lyondell Chemical Company; 1, 4 Butanediol and Derivatives Price Increase

Dear Valued Customer,

Effective April 1, 2020 or as contracts allow, Lyondell Chemical Company will increase its prices
for 1,4 Butanediol and Derivatives Products as shown below.

Chemical Name Price Increase

Allyl Alcohol (AA) No Increase
1,4 Butanediol (BDO) $0.04/LB
2-Methyl- 1,3-Propanediol (MP Diol) No Increase
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)-Industrial Grade $0.04/LB
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)-Electronic Grade $0.04/LB
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® P1000 $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® P2000 $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® 650 $0.06/LB
Styrene Allyl Alcohol (SAA Co-Polymers) No Increase

Our acceptance of orders submitted prior to the increase date will be subject to our ability to
supply. We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us as a supplier, and we look forward
to our continuing business relationship. As always, your account manager is available to work
with you or answer any questions you may have.

March 5, 2020

Lyondell Increases BDO & Derivatives Prices

March 4, 2020
Subject: Lyondell Chemical Company; 1, 4 Butanediol and Derivatives Price Increase

Dear Valued Customer,

Effective April 1, 2020 or as contracts allow, Lyondell Chemical Company will increase its prices
for 1,4 Butanediol and Derivatives Products as shown below.

Chemical Name Price Increase

Allyl Alcohol (AA) No Increase
1,4 Butanediol (BDO) $0.04/LB
2-Methyl- 1,3-Propanediol (MP Diol) No Increase
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)-Industrial Grade $0.04/LB
N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP)-Electronic Grade $0.04/LB
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® P1000 $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® P2000 $0.06/LB
Polytetramethylene Glycol, PolyMEG® 650 $0.06/LB
Styrene Allyl Alcohol (SAA Co-Polymers) No Increase

Our acceptance of orders submitted prior to the increase date will be subject to our ability to
supply. We appreciate the confidence you have placed in us as a supplier, and we look forward
to our continuing business relationship. As always, your account manager is available to work
with you or answer any questions you may have.

March 5, 2020

Tosoh Increases MDI Prices

March 1, 2020

Tosoh to Increase Prices for Millionate MDI Grades

Tosoh Specialty Chemicals USA, Inc. is increasing its prices for Millionate MDI Grades in North
America. Effective March 1, 2020 or as contract terms allow, TSCU will increase the prices of MDI
grades by $0.20/kg.

Millionate MDI is widely used for the production of rigid, semi-rigid, and integral skin foams, as well as
coatings, adhesives and elastomers.