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BASF Increases Prices for Neopentylglycol, Trimethylolpropane and 1,6-Hexanediol in Europe

Price increases impact key intermediates.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

BASF is increasing the prices of the following polyalcohols with immediate effect or as existing contracts permit in Europe:   • Neopentylglycol (NPG) – €200/mt • Trimethylolpropane (TMP) – €200/mt • 1,6-Hexanediol (HDO) – €100/mt   Neopentylglycol (NPG) is a high-quality intermediate used, for example, to produce polyester resins for coatings, unsaturated polyester resins, lubricants and plasticizers. Trimethylolpropane (TMP) is a high-quality intermediate used primarily...

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