The Urethane Blog

September 1, 2021

BASF Increasing DMAPA Prices

BASF to increase price for dimethylaminopropylamine in North America

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, September 1, 2021 – Effective October 1, 2021 or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase its price in North America for dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) by $0.15 / lb.

Dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) is an important starting material for betaines, which are used to produce liquid soaps and shampoos. DMAPA is also used, for example, in the production of dyes, lubricant additives as well as of adhesion promoters for rubber.

https://www.basf.com/us/en/media/market-news-/2021/basf-to-increase-price-for-dimethylaminopropylamine-in-north-ame.html

BASF to increase price for diols and derivatives in North America

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, September 1, 2021 – Effective October 1, 2021 or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices in North America for 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) and derivatives.

Product                                                                          Price Increase

1,4- Butanediol (BDO)                                                    $0.14 / lb

Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)                                        $0.15 / lb

N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP)                                           $0.15 / lb

Tetrahydrofuran (THF)                                                    $0.15 / lb

Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PolyTHF®)                 $0.18 / lb

2-Pyrrolidone (2P)                                                          $0.15 / lb

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Pyrrolidone (HEP)                       $0.15 / lb

N-Octyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NOP)                                         $0.15 / lb

BDO and its derivatives are used for producing engineering plastics, polyurethanes, pharmaceuticals, solvents and elastic spandex fibers.

https://www.basf.com/us/en/media/market-news-/2021/basf-to-increase-price-for-diols-and-derivatives-in-north-americ2.html

BASF to increase price for diols and derivatives in North America

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, September 1, 2021 – Effective October 1, 2021 or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices in North America for 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) and derivatives.

Product                                                                          Price Increase

1,4- Butanediol (BDO)                                                    $0.14 / lb

Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL)                                        $0.15 / lb

N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP)                                           $0.15 / lb

Tetrahydrofuran (THF)                                                    $0.15 / lb

Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PolyTHF®)                 $0.18 / lb

2-Pyrrolidone (2P)                                                          $0.15 / lb

N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Pyrrolidone (HEP)                       $0.15 / lb

N-Octyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NOP)                                         $0.15 / lb

BDO and its derivatives are used for producing engineering plastics, polyurethanes, pharmaceuticals, solvents and elastic spandex fibers.

https://www.basf.com/us/en/media/market-news-/2021/basf-to-increase-price-for-diols-and-derivatives-in-north-americ2.html

September 1, 2021

BASF Increases Polyetheramines

BASF to increase prices for select polyetheramines in North America

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, September 1, 2021 – Effective October 1, 2021 or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase its prices in North America for select polyetheramines sold under the brand name Baxxodur®.

Product                                                                      Price Increase    

Polyetheramine D230 (Baxxodur® EC 301)                $0.19 / lb.

Polyetheramine D2000 (Baxxodur® EC 303)              $0.24 / lb.

Polyetheramine T403 (Baxxodur® EC 310)                 $0.19 / lb.

Isophorone diamine (Baxxodur® EC 201)                   $0.23 / lb.

Under the brand name Baxxodur®, BASF markets a diversified portfolio of amine-based curing components for the professional and application-oriented processing of epoxy resins. BASF’s Baxxodur products are featured in many applications as highly efficient curing agents in various coating applications and sealing compounds, for the wind energy, electrical industry as well as in composites, adhesives and flooring.

https://www.basf.com/us/en/media/market-news-/2021/basf-to-increase-prices-for-select-polyetheramines-in-north-amer1.html

September 1, 2021

BASF Increases Polyetheramines

BASF to increase prices for select polyetheramines in North America

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, September 1, 2021 – Effective October 1, 2021 or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase its prices in North America for select polyetheramines sold under the brand name Baxxodur®.

Product                                                                      Price Increase    

Polyetheramine D230 (Baxxodur® EC 301)                $0.19 / lb.

Polyetheramine D2000 (Baxxodur® EC 303)              $0.24 / lb.

Polyetheramine T403 (Baxxodur® EC 310)                 $0.19 / lb.

Isophorone diamine (Baxxodur® EC 201)                   $0.23 / lb.

Under the brand name Baxxodur®, BASF markets a diversified portfolio of amine-based curing components for the professional and application-oriented processing of epoxy resins. BASF’s Baxxodur products are featured in many applications as highly efficient curing agents in various coating applications and sealing compounds, for the wind energy, electrical industry as well as in composites, adhesives and flooring.

https://www.basf.com/us/en/media/market-news-/2021/basf-to-increase-prices-for-select-polyetheramines-in-north-amer1.html