Asahi Kasei Corp. (TYO:3407) is set to raise its prices starting April 1 for synthetic rubber, styrenic thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) and styrene-based specialty transparent resins. Per-kilogram prices are set to rise by 40 yen ($0.33) for butadiene rubber, oil-extended styrene–butadiene rubber (SBR) and non-oil-extended SBR. Meanwhile, there will be a 60 yen price hike for styrenic TPEs, hydrogenated styrenic TPEs…
