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Dow hikes epoxy prices (again): 3D time this year.

MIDLAND, MI -- Effective June 1, Dow Chemical will increase prices in North America for epoxy resins used in PCB laminates, its third price hike this year. In an April statement, Dow announced price increases of 10 cents/lb, for liquid and solid epoxy resins, eight cents/lb. for solid solution

epoxy resins and liquid epoxy blends, brominated epoxy resins, and epoxy curing agents.

The price increase for brominated epoxy resins is for standard products. Prices increases will vary for Dow's specialty lines. Brominated resins are used in the production or circuit boards.

Dow previously raised prices on brominated resins by six cents per pound on April 1, and also raised them an unspecified amount on Jan. 15.

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