02.16.16
BASF signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Nexeo Solutions, a privately owned chemical distributor, for the distribution of certain Specialty High-Performance Solvents in the United States and Canada. Through this exclusive relationship, Nexeo gains access to a BASF product offering that is well aligned with its focused markets.
BASF is a leading domestic producer of specialty high-performance solvent chemistries including:
“This is a tremendous opportunity to extend what is already a strong business relationship between BASF and Nexeo,” said Federico Montaner, business director-specialty chemicals.
BASF is a leading domestic producer of specialty high-performance solvent chemistries including:
- Glycol diethers (or Glymes): a polar, non-protic solvent used in inks, specialty coatings, adhesives and cleaning compounds
- 1,3-Dioxolane: a solvent or reagent used to dissolve polar polymers such as polyesters, epoxies and urethanes
- 1,4-Dioxane: a process solvent mainly used in the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals
“This is a tremendous opportunity to extend what is already a strong business relationship between BASF and Nexeo,” said Federico Montaner, business director-specialty chemicals.