BASF increases prices for certain polyalcohols

15-Feb-2010 - Germany

BASF is increasing the prices of its polyalcohols neopentylglycol (NPG), trimethylolpropane (TMP), hydroxypivalic acid neopentylglycol ester (HPN) and 1,6-hexanediol (HDO) with immediate effect or as existing contracts permit. The price adjustment accounts for inadequate margins.

Neopentylglycol (NPG): + 300 €/t (Europe, Africa, Middle East); + 250 USD/t (Asia); + 0.10 USD/lb (The Americas)

Trimethylolpropane (TMP): + 300 €/t (Europe, Africa, Middle East); + 0.10 USD/lb (The Americas)

Hydroxypivalic acid neopentylglycol ester (HPN): + 300 €/t (Europe, Africa, Middle East); + 150 USD/t (Asia); + 0.10 USD/lb (The Americas)

1,6-Hexanediol (HDO): + 145 €/t (Europe, Africa, Middle East); + 150 USD/t (Asia); + 0.10 USD/lb (The Americas)

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