Effective 5 Jan 2021, as existing contracts allow, BASF has been increasing prices globally for a large part of its Formulation Additives for paint and coatings industry such as Attagel, Dispex, Efka, Foamaster, Foamstar, Hydropalat, Loxanol and Rheovis grades.

BASF has been increasing prices globally for its Formulation Additives for paint and coatings industry..

Price increases of up to 5 – 10% dependent on region are needed to compensate for increasing costs from transportation, safety, legislation, registration-requirements (e.g. Reach, TSCA) and to continue to support customers with high-level products and services.

The Dispersions & Pigments division of BASF develops, produces and markets a range of high-quality pigments, resins, additives and polymer dispersions worldwide. These raw materials are used in formulations for a number of industries, including coatings, construction, adhesives, printing and packaging, electronics and paper.