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BASF Declares Force Majeure on 1,4-Butanediol, Derivatives in North America

BASF estimates the force majeure will last through the first quarter of 2018.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

BASF has declared force majeure in North America on 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) and its derivatives following two separate events during the week of Jan. 14, 2018, that impacted production at its Geismar, La., manufacturing facility.   On Sunday, Jan. 14, a natural gas fire between International-Matex Tank Terminal (IMTT) and BASF’s Geismar, La., manufacturing facility damaged a natural gas pipeline. The fire was extinguished and there were no reported injuries associated with this event; however, th...

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