Press release
Active Oxygens
August 5, 2014

Evonik increases prices of hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid

Evonik Industries announces a price increase in the range of 7 percent for HYPROX®, OXTERIL®, PERSYNT®, PERTRONIC® and PERACLEAN® in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
The increase of all grades will be effective from September 1st, 2014.

Evonik is one of the world's leading suppliers of active oxygen products and related services with more than 100 years of experience in the business. The group offers a broad product range of specific applications within various industries as pulp & paper, mining, chemicals as well as food and environment.

Company information

Evonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals. Profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the company form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. Its activities focus on the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization. Evonik benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated technology platforms.

Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. In fiscal 2013 more than 33,500 employees generated sales of around €12.7 billion and an operating profit (adjusted EBITDA) of about €2.0 billion.

Disclaimer

In so far as forecasts or expectations are expressed in this press release or where our statements concern the future, these forecasts, expectations or statements may involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or developments may vary, depending on changes in the operating environment. Neither Evonik Industries AG nor its group companies assume an obligation to update the forecasts, expectations or statements contained in this release.