[EU launches anti-dumping investigation into cellulose ethers related to China] On September 28, China Trade Remedy Information Network reported that on September 24, the European Commission issued an announcement stating that in response to the application submitted by Ashland Industries Nederland BV, Ashland Specialties Belgium BV and SE Tylose GmbH & Co. KG on August 10, 2026, it launched an anti-dumping investigation into cellulose ethers originating in China and South Korea. The products involved include methyl cellulose (CAS No. 9004-67-5), hydroxyethyl cellulose (CAS No. 9004-62-0 and 80455-45-4), hydroxyethyl methyl cellulose (CA S No. 9032-42-2), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (CAS No. 9004-65-3), ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose (CAS No. 9004-58-4) and methylethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose.