The U.S. 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate (2-EHN) market declined in June 2026 due to weak diesel blending demand, ample import availability, and lower feedstock costs. Increased shipments from Europe and Southeast Asia kept inventories comfortable, while exporters offered discounts to stimulate sales. Demand from diesel blending, plasticizer, lubricant additive, construction, and manufacturing sectors remained subdued, with buyers limiting purchases to immediate requirements. Lower 2-ethylhexanol costs reduced production expenses and supported competitive supplier pricing. Softer inflation and wholesale prices encouraged cautious procurement, while geopolitical uncertainty and adequate supply are expected to keep the U.S. 2-EHN market under slight downward pressure in the near term.
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.
