BASF to increase kaolin prices

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Published by

Simon Matthis - 14 Dec, 2011

BASF announces that it will increase kaolin prices for paper applications, effective immediately or as contracts allow.

The increase will be dependent on the product. The increases will be up to 7 percent for hydrous and calcined products.

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