Pricing and Markets

September 6, 2021

BASF Increasing Systems Prices

BASF to increase prices for polyurethane systems products in North America

WYANDOTTE, MI, September 3, 2021 – BASF will increase prices for polyurethane systems products in North America by $0.11/lb for orders shipping on or after October 1, 2021, or as contracts allow. 

https://www.basf.com/us/en/media/market-news-/2021/basf-to-increase-prices-for-polyurethane-systems-products-in-nor1.html

September 6, 2021

BASF Increasing Systems Prices

BASF to increase prices for polyurethane systems products in North America

WYANDOTTE, MI, September 3, 2021 – BASF will increase prices for polyurethane systems products in North America by $0.11/lb for orders shipping on or after October 1, 2021, or as contracts allow. 

https://www.basf.com/us/en/media/market-news-/2021/basf-to-increase-prices-for-polyurethane-systems-products-in-nor1.html

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

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

September 1, 2021

BASF Increasing BDO and Derivatives Prices

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