Effective immediately, BASF is increasing the prices of the antioxidants Irganox® 1076, Irganox® PS 802 and related blends from its portfolio of additives for plastic applications by up to 35% worldwide. [BASF erhöht Preise für Additive für Kunststoffanwendungen – BASF]
This price adjustment is a reaction to stearyl alcohol and significantly increased logistical costs.
BASF is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and innovation partner for plastic additives. The comprehensive and innovative product portfolio includes additives that enable better processing and are used for heat and light resistance in various polymers and applications, including molded items, films, fibers, sheets, and extruded profiles.
BASF plastic additives are part of BASF's Performance Chemicals division. The division's portfolio also includes solutions for fuels and lubricants, kaolin minerals, as well as oilfield chemicals and mining solutions. Customers are from a wide range of industries, including chemicals, plastics, consumer goods (i.e. clothing, footwear, fashion accessories), energy and resources, as well as the automotive and transportation industries.
