Univar Solutions expands distribution partnership with BASF for amine-based curing agents

USA – Univar Solutions, LLC, a global provider of specialty ingredients and chemicals, has announced the expansion of its partnership with BASF to distribute the full range of Baxxodur amine-based curing agents across the United States and Canada. 

This move will give North American customers greater access to BASF’s complete lineup of curing and accelerating agents, which play an important role in the development and improvement of epoxy, polyurea, and polyurethane systems.

The Baxxodur performance additives allow manufacturers to adjust formulations, enabling them to fine-tune the properties of polymer materials.

Brian Jurcak, Univar Solutions’ senior vice president of global product management and fulfillment, commented on the significance of this expanded partnership, noting BASF’s role in the chemical industry.

Both companies have a long history of collaboration, with a shared focus on meeting evolving customer needs in the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) markets. 

As demand grows for high-performance and environmentally friendly ingredients that can withstand extreme conditions such as high temperatures and UV radiation, Univar Solutions believes that the addition of the Baxxodur line enhances its existing offerings for industrial applications.

Univar Solutions is a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, representing products from major producers worldwide. 

The company boasts an extensive transportation fleet, a technical sales team, and expertise in logistics, regulatory matters, and formulation development. 

It serves a broad range of markets, offering customized solutions and additional services. 

The company emphasizes its role in supporting the health, safety, and cleanliness of communities while assisting clients and suppliers in driving innovation.

BASF Corporation, the North American affiliate of Germany-based BASF SE, is headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey. The company employs approximately 16,000 people across North America and reported sales of US$20.5 billion in 2023.

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