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BASF Announces Price Increases for Some Polyalcohols in Europe

Increases prices for neopentylglycol, trimethylolpropane and 1,6-hexanediol in Europe.

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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) by €130/mt • Trimethylolpropane (TMP) by €130/mt • 1,6-Hexanediol (HDO) by €200/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 that is used primarily for the p...

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