BASF raises alkylamines prices in Europe

Date:10-08-2008

According to a company press release, BASF is raising its prices in Europe for high-grade specialty amines, which are starting materials for various intermediates. Unless existing contracts state otherwise, the price increases for ethyl-, propyl- and butylamine will have immediate effect. The price increase is due to the increased cost of handling, logistics, and raw materials.

The products involved are:

1. Monoethylamine
2. Diethylamine
3. Triethylamine
4. Mono-n-propylamine
5. Di-n-propylamine
6. Tri-n-propylamine
7. Mono-n-butylamine
8. Di-n-butylamine
9. Tri-n-butylamine