BASF plans to increase prices

Effective Sept. 15, BASF will increase prices for Butonal® and Butofan® styrene-butadiene high-solids and medium solids latex products by 11 cents per wet pound. The latex is used in the adhesives, construction, sealants, saturation, asphalt and foam markets, among others.

The increase is attributed to a rise in raw materials costs, especially butadiene, which has significantly affected BASF.

Source: National Roofing Contractors Association, www.nrca.net