# BASF appoints BTC Europe as distributor for polyurethane basic products in Europe

BASF has chosen BTC Europe GmbH as the new distributor for aromatic isocyanates and polyols for polyurethane applications in Europe, effective February 1, 2021.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2020-12-31
- Where: Ludwigshafen, Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: aromatic isocyanates, polyols for polyurethane applications
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md)
- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md) (customer)
- [Rema Tip Top](https://endata.com/companies/9341.md) (supplier)
- [BTC Europe GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/52571.md) (partner)
- [Caregen](https://endata.com/companies/52632.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/global/en/media/news-releases/2021/01/p-21-108), 2021-01-17: "The collaboration will begin on February 1, 2021 and comprises the polyurethane basic products Lupranat, Lupranol and Lupraphen."
- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/kr/ko/media/news-releases/kr/2021/01/P-21-05), 2021-01-19: "BASF has signed a global exclusive supply agreement with Caregen for cosmetic peptides."
- [bulkhandlingreview.com.au](https://www.bulkhandlingreview.com.au/rema-tip-top-rubberises-more-than-100-tank-containers/), 2021-04-27: "Depending on the concentration, hydrochloric acid can eat away the stainless steel within a few days."

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