Zaltbommel, NL- June 27, 2008 - ­SACHEM announced today that it will raise the prices for its range of cationization agents REAGENS-S-CFZ and GMAC. The prices will be raised with 0.10 €/kg or 0.155 $/kg, effective July 1, 2008 or as current contracts allow. Reason for the price increase are the developments on the international "raw materials" market, transport costs, packaging costs and other cost increasing factors.

REAGENS-S-CFZ (3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride) and GMAC (2,3-epoxypropyltrimethylammonium chloride) are effective monomers for the cationization of natural polymers (like starch and cellulose) which find their main applicational use in the paper and cosmetics industry. SACHEM is a leader in the production and sales of REAGENS-S-CFZ and GMAC with production in the Netherlands and China. 

SACHEM, Inc. delivers highly pure, precise and innovative chemical solutions designed to solve the most demanding and challenging applications.  For over 50 years SACHEM has provided chemical solutions and services to customers in key markets including electronics, biotechnology, starch modification, polymers, catalysts, pharmaceutical and agricultural chemicals.  Based in Austin, Texas, SACHEM's expanding worldwide operations include manufacturing and research facilities in North America, Europe and Asia with a global service network and presence spanning over 30 countries.