Oct 31, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. BASF will increase kaolin prices globally for paper applications. Prices will be increased by up to 7%, with the amount of the increase dependent on the product. BASF’s energy surcharge policy remains unchanged with the threshold at $5/mmbtu, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

BASF’s Paper Chemicals division offers process chemicals to optimize costs and increase machine efficiency, functional chemicals to lend specific properties to paper, and finishing chemicals to improve the appearance and performance characteristics of printed paper and board.