April 23 News – On April 23, Bluestar Harbin's 150,000 tons/year phenol-ketone unit is operating normally. The acetone price has been raised by RMB 100 to RMB 7,600/ton, with shipments proceeding as planned. Chempricehub reviews acetone, Bull-Bear Score: 1.5. The report indicates that Bluestar Harbin's phenol-ketone unit is running normally, with the acetone price increased by RMB 100/ton to RMB 7,600/ton and planned shipments. This reflects proactive price hikes on the supply side, suggesting a tight supply-demand balance or stable demand, which constitutes a significant positive factor for acetone spot prices. Normal unit operation supports supply stability, but the price increase is limited, earning a score of +1.5 (moderately bullish). Spot prices are expected to continue strengthening. MIBK, Bull-Bear Score: 0.5. As a downstream product of acetone, the price increase in acetone may raise its production costs, thereby providing potential support for MIBK spot prices. However, the article does not directly address changes in MIBK supply and demand, making the impact relatively indirect and highly uncertain. The score is +0.5 (slightly bullish). Further attention should be paid to subsequent cost transmission and market reactions.