BASF increases prices for polymer dispersions, powders, resins and additives

Top Quote Effective today, June 20, 2011, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices in Europe, Africa and Western Asia for polymer dispersions as well as additives by 85 Euro per metric ton and acrylic resins and redispersible powders by 140 Euro per metric ton. End Quote
  • (1888PressRelease) July 01, 2011 - This price increase is necessary due to continuingly high costs of raw materials and freight.

    The products affected by the price increase are used as polymers for adhesives, fiberbonding , architectural coatings and construction chemicals.

    About BASF

    BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and agricultural products to oil and gas. As a reliable partner BASF creates chemistry to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of about €63.9 billion in 2010 and had approximately 109,000 employees as of the end of the year. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information on BASF is available on the Internet in its Social Media Newsroom at newsroom.basf.com.

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