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.
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.
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.
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.
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.