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BASF Increases Price of Kaolin

Higher prices for skin and hair care ingredient blamed on cost pressures in manufacturing, labor and logistics.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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BASF’s kaolin business is increasing prices 10% across its entire product portfolio. The price change is effective for all material shipped on or after May 1, 2021 or as contracts allow. The price adjustment is due to a strong global demand which has resulted in unprecedented cost pressures in manufacturing, labor and logistics, according to BASF. In cosmetics and personal care products, kaolin is used to cleanse and exfoliate the skin, as well as add absorbency, texture, and bulk to produ...

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