Eastman increases esters prices on November 1, 2026

KINGSPORT, Tennessee

Effective November 1, 2026, or as contracts allow, Eastman Chemical Company is announcing off-list price increases on the following product:

• Eastman Ethyl Acetate, Urethane Grade, excluding Food Grade, Food Grade Kosher, and NF/EP Grade: USD 0.06/lb (USD 0.13/kg) in North America and Latin America.

About Eastman

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 13,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2025 revenue of approximately $8.8 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.