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BASF Increasing Diols, Derivatives Prices in North America

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

Effective April 1, 2020 or as existing contracts permit, BASF Corporation’s Intermediate Division will increase prices in North America for 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) and derivatives.

Product/price increase

  • 1,4- Butanediol (BDO) – $0.06/lb;
  • Tetrahydrofuran (THF) – $0.08/lb;
  • N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) –  $0.06/lb;
  • Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PolyTHF) –  $0.08/lb

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

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