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BASF raises prices for alkylamines in Europe

Monday 29. September 2008 - BASF is raising its prices for ethyl-, propyl- and butylamine in Europe with immediate effect unless existing contracts state otherwise.

This price increase is due to the increased cost of handling, logistics and raw materials.

Product – Euro/t
Monoethylamine + 200
Diethylamine + 300
Triethylamine + 300
Mono-n-propylamine + 40
Di-n-propylamine + 50
Tri-n-propylamine + 90
Mono-n-butylamine + 30
Di-n-butylamine + 50
Tri-n-butylamine + 100

These high-grade specialty amines are starting materials for various intermediates, for example in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, rubber and coatings industries.