Showa Denko announces revision of domestic sales prices for chlorinated polyethylene.
Tokyo, May 26, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Showa Denko K.K. has decided to raise the domestic sales prices of chlorinated polyethylene (trademark name: Elaslen(R)), a type of synthetic resin, as follows:
1. Details of the price revision
(1) Price increase amount
Elaslen(R) powder: 70 yen/kg or more
Elaslen(R) sheet: 70 yen/kg or more
(2) Implementation date
Effective from shipments on June 16, 2022
2. Background of the price revision
Elaslen(R) is a polymer that has intermediate properties between resin and rubber, exhibiting flame retardancy, oil resistance, and weather resistance. It is used as a raw material for automotive hoses and wire insulation materials, as well as a modifier for resins (to impart flame retardancy and impact resistance).
The business environment surrounding Elaslen(R) has been extremely challenging due to the recent surge in raw material prices, including polyethylene, as well as rising electricity costs.





