BASF Announces Price Increases on Diols and Solvents – Effective February 15, 2026
Effective February 15, 2026, BASF will implement price increases on select diols and solvent-related products in the United States and Canada. These adjustments will apply as existing contracts permit. As a result, the BASF price increases on diols reflect continued pressure across key chemical markets. Moreover, these changes affect essential intermediates used in multiple industrial applications. Therefore, companies relying on these materials should prepare for potential cost impacts. Products Affected by the Price Increase The BASF price increases on diols and derivatives will apply to the following products: 1,4-Butanediol (BDO): $0.10 per lb N-Methylpyrrolidone (NMP): $0.10 per lb Tetrahydrofuran (THF): $0.13 per lb Polytetramethylene Ether Glycol (PolyTHF®): $0.13 per lb These products play a critical role in producing plastics, elastomers, coatings, electronics, and specialty chemicals. Consequently, even moderate price adjustments can influence downstream manufacturing costs.
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