Hong Kong, China - March 4, 2016 - BASF is raising its prices for Ethylenediamine (EDA) by 150 USD/mt in Asia Pacific with immediate effect or as existing contracts permit.

EDA is used mainly as a building block for crop protection agents, as well as in the synthesis of chelating agents and for low-temperature-active bleaching agents. The many other applications of EDA include polyamides, lubricants, fuel additives and textiles.

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