US Maleic Anhydride prices escalated on higher feedstock Butane prices. Presently feedstock prices continue to increase resulted increase in maleic prices. Maleic anhydride has a broad range of uses, from food additives to paints and coatings applications. Supply and demand are in balance at the start of the fourth quarter. Most production is running normal after one producer had a delayed restart after its turnaround, as per report.