DALTON, GA, May 7, 2010 -- Effective May 24, or as contracts allow, BASF will increase its prices for STYROFAN carboxylated styrene-butadiene polymers sold to the carpet industry in the United States and Canada by $US 0.05 per dry pound.

This action is necessary as a result of significant increases in raw material costs. As raw material prices have risen considerably, it is necessary for BASF to increase the prices of its products. BASF is seeking ways to address this issue in dialogue with its customers.

STYROFAN is a registered trademark of BASF SE, used with permission.

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