Effective September 1, 2021 or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices in North and South America for select polyalcohols. 

Neopentylglycol (NPG) is a unique polyalcohol offering superior performance in many end-use applications. Due to its high chemical and thermal stability, NPG has proven itself in many applications, especially as a building block for the production of polyester and alkyd resins for various coatings and plastics.

Hexanediol (HDO) is used to manufacture industrial coatings including lower volatile organic compound formulations, polyurethanes, adhesives, and cosmetics. HDO also serves as a reactive thinner in the formulation of epoxy systems, which for example are used for the efficient production of rotor blades for modern wind turbines, as well as construction components for automotive lightweight applications.

1,5-Pentanediol (PDO) is used as a linear diol for the production of various resin types like polyester and polyurethane (polyester polyol and polycarbonate diol) resins. These resins are used for example for the production of adhesives and sealants. In this application the flexibility and adhesive properties of PDO are valuable.

Capromer polycaprolactone is a specialty polyol for high performance polyurethane applications for example thermoplastic elastomers used in technical applications and coatings.