BASF Announces 4th Caprolactam & PA6 Price Increase of 2022

Wyandotte, MI, May 17, 2022-Effective June 1, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase prices for caprolactam and polyamide 6 (PA6) by $0.10 per pound in North America.

This follows increases of $0.05, $0.10 and $0.14 per pound in January, February and March, respectively.

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