In June 2025, Benzalkonium Chloride prices in the U.S. rose steadily, driven by strong domestic demand, tight global supply, and soaring freight costs. A sharp early-month surge followed intensified imports spurred by temporary tariff relief. Buyers stockpiled inventories ahead of expected rate hikes and policy shifts, while shipping disruptions and container shortages inflated logistics costs. Prices are likely to stay elevated into early Q3 amid persistent supply constraints and firm consumption.
In June 2025, Benzalkonium Chloride prices in the United States demonstrated a steadily rising trajectory, building on the sharp momentum seen in the first week of the month. The chemical, applied in extensive uses of disinfectants, personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, had its pricing direction...
Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.
Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
