Ludwigshafen, Germany – November 29, 2010 – BASF is increasing the prices of the polyalcohols neopentylglycol (NPG), trimethylolpropane (TMP), 1,6-hexanediol (HDO), epsilon-caprolactone (CLO), with immediate effect or as existing contracts permit in Europe.

 Neopentylglycol (NPG):                 +100 EUR/mt

Trimethylolpropane (TMP):             +100 EUR/mt

1,6-Hexanediol (HDO):                   +200 EUR/mt

Epsilon-Caprolactone (CLO):          +200 EUR/mt

 Polyalcohols are widely used in solvent-free coatings and for the production of polyurethanes, alkyd resins, unsaturated polyester resins and synthetic lubricants.