Lanxess’ Technical Rubber Products Business Unit (TRP) has again raised its prices for Baypren rubber (polychloroprene) by up to €0.50 or $0.60 per kg with effect from January and February 2006 respectively. Prices for Nitrile rubber (NBR) powdered specialties have also been increased by up to €0.50 or $0.55 per kg depending on the quality.