Ashland Global : increases prices for 1,4-Butanediol and derivatives in North America

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Ashland increases prices for 1,4-Butanediol and derivatives in North America

WILMINGTON, Del., March 11, 2022, Ashland is increasing prices on 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) and several derivative products as indicated below:

Product	Amount of increase
1,4 butanediol (BDO)	$0.10 per pound
n-methyl-pyrrolidone (NMP)	$0.15 per pound
2-pyrrolidone(2-Pyrol)	$0.15 per pound
gamma-butyrolactone (BLO®)	$0.15 per pound
tetrahydrofuran (THF)	$0.15 per pound

The increases apply to North America and are effective April 1, 2022, or as agreements allow. Micropure™ and other specialty grades, or packaged material may carry a larger price increase.

About Ashland

Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a focused additives and specialty ingredients company with a conscious and proactive mindset for sustainability. The company serves customers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, automotive, construction, energy, food and beverage, nutraceuticals, personal care and pharmaceutical. Approximately 3,800 passionate, tenacious solvers - from renowned scientists and research chemists to talented engineers and plant operators - thrive on developing practical, innovative, and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in more than 100 countries. Visit Ashland at ashland.comand ashland.com/sustainabilityto learn more.

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