Pricing and Markets
May 4, 2021
BASF Increasing BDO and PTMEG Prices
BASF to increase price for diols and derivatives in North America
FLORHAM PARK, NJ, May 4, 2021 – Effective May 15, 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) $0.15 / lb
Gamma-Butyrolactone (GBL) $0.15 / lb
N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP) $0.15 / lb
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) $0.25 / lb
Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PolyTHF®) $0.25 / lb
BDO and its derivatives are used for producing engineering plastics, polyurethanes, pharmaceuticals, solvents and elastic spandex fibers.
April 30, 2021
Tosoh Announces MDI Increase
Tosoh to Increase Prices for Millionate MDI Grades
Tosoh Specialty Chemicals USA, Inc. is increasing its prices for Millionate MDI Grades in North
America. Effective May 1, 2021 or as contract terms allow, TSCU will increase the prices of Millionate
MDI grades by $0.35/kg.
Millionate MDI is widely used in the production of rigid, semi-rigid, and integral skin foams, as well as
coatings, adhesives and elastomers.
April 30, 2021
Tosoh Announces MDI Increase
Tosoh to Increase Prices for Millionate MDI Grades
Tosoh Specialty Chemicals USA, Inc. is increasing its prices for Millionate MDI Grades in North
America. Effective May 1, 2021 or as contract terms allow, TSCU will increase the prices of Millionate
MDI grades by $0.35/kg.
Millionate MDI is widely used in the production of rigid, semi-rigid, and integral skin foams, as well as
coatings, adhesives and elastomers.
April 28, 2021
Propylene Settles Down 13c/lb in April
April 28, 2021
Propylene Settles Down 13c/lb in April
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