# BASF and Sanyo Chemical sign MOU for PUD collaboration

BASF and Sanyo Chemical signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly develop and produce polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) with a focus on sustainability.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2021-09-28
- Status: announced
- Products: polyurethane dispersions (PUDs)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md) (partner)
- [Sanyo Chemical Industries](https://endata.com/companies/15157.md) (partner)
- [Sanyo Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/26605.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [coatingsworld.com](https://www.coatingsworld.com/breaking-news/basf-sanyo-chemical-sign-memorandum-of-understanding-for-collaboration-on-polyurethane-dispersions/), 2021-09-28: "The PUD market demand is expanding and formulators are looking for improved product performance."
- [european-coatings.com](https://www.european-coatings.com/news/markets-companies/basf-and-sanyo-chemical-sign-mou-for-collaboration-on-puds/), 2021-10-07: "The PUD market demand is expanding and formulators are looking for improved product performance."

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