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BASF increases price for carbonyl chloride derivatives

Thursday 12. June 2008 - With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for carbonyl chloride derivatives (CCDs) worldwide by 8-15%, and up to 20% in Asia, depending on the specific product. The price adjustments for CCDs are triggered by continuously high raw materials and energy costs.

The CCD portfolio comprises mainly acid chlorides and chloroformates, which are primarily used to make organic peroxides for the production of polymers (PVC). They are also important as intermediates for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Further applications are cosmetics, soaps & detergents, mining chemicals, polymer additives and electroplating chemicals. Due to the special requirements of CCDs BASF provides a host of consulting services, for example with respect to hazardous material handling, to its customers.