The increases are in line with the current trend in the polymer industry.
BASF increases BDO prices by €800/mt and its derivatives, according to a recent press note.
In the press release dated 1 March 2021, BASF said the increases will apply with immediate effect.
Besides the €800/mt on 1,4-Butanediol (BDO), BASF increases prices of THF, PolyTHF, NMP, NEP.
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) and Polytetramethylene ether glycol (PolyTHF) will increase €1,050/mt.
While N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) and N-Ethylpyrrolidone (NEP) will increase €800/mt.