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BASFY Adds Low-Emission PU Catalyst to Its Amine Catalyst Portfolio
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Key Takeaways
BASF adds Lupragen BisDMAPU to meet demand for emission-optimized flexible PU foams.
The catalyst supports gelling and blowing reactions while offering low volatility and low odor.
BASFY says backward-integrated production supports reliable supply of its low-VOC amine catalysts.
BASF SE’s (BASFY - Free Report) Intermediates unit has announced an expansion of its amine catalyst portfolio with the introduction of Lupragen BisDMAPU, a low-emission catalyst designed for flexible polyurethane (PU) foam applications. The product will be available globally under the Lupragen trademark and is aimed at manufacturers’ growing demand for emission-optimized flexible foams.
Lupragen BisDMAPU supports both gelling and blowing reactions, enabling reliable foam formation and dimensional stability. Its low volatility and low odor make it suitable for applications requiring low-VOC performance. The catalyst is designed to manufacture flexible PU foams, including slabstock and molded foams used in furniture, mattresses and automotive interiors. It can also be used in reactive hotmelt PU adhesives, two-component epoxy systems and cationic polymers.
This new catalyst complements BASF’s Lupragen N 208, introduced in December 2025, and further strengthens its portfolio of modern, low-VOC amine catalysts. The launch highlights BASFY’s longstanding experience in producing urea compounds in Ludwigshafen and its backward-integrated production setup, which supports reliable supply.
PU catalysts facilitate reactions between isocyanate and polyol, while catalyst selection helps control the balance between gelling and blowing reactions. With its broad amine catalyst portfolio, BASF is positioned to support customers seeking emission-optimized polyurethane solutions.
BASFY shares have gained 20.4% in the past year against the industry’s 2.7% decline.
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BASFY’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
BASFY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold)
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Reliance, Inc. (RS - Free Report) , Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS - Free Report) and Avient Corporation (AVNT - Free Report) .
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RS’ 2026 earnings is pegged at $22.23 per share, indicating a 55.89% year-over-year increase. RSshares have gained 35% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRS’ fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at $12.92 per share, indicating a rise of 20.07% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 8.39%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVNT’s current-year earnings is pinned at $3.2 per share, indicating a 13.48% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 3.4%. AVNT’sshares have gained 15.2% over the past year.
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BASFY Adds Low-Emission PU Catalyst to Its Amine Catalyst Portfolio
Key Takeaways
BASF SE’s (BASFY - Free Report) Intermediates unit has announced an expansion of its amine catalyst portfolio with the introduction of Lupragen BisDMAPU, a low-emission catalyst designed for flexible polyurethane (PU) foam applications. The product will be available globally under the Lupragen trademark and is aimed at manufacturers’ growing demand for emission-optimized flexible foams.
Lupragen BisDMAPU supports both gelling and blowing reactions, enabling reliable foam formation and dimensional stability. Its low volatility and low odor make it suitable for applications requiring low-VOC performance. The catalyst is designed to manufacture flexible PU foams, including slabstock and molded foams used in furniture, mattresses and automotive interiors. It can also be used in reactive hotmelt PU adhesives, two-component epoxy systems and cationic polymers.
This new catalyst complements BASF’s Lupragen N 208, introduced in December 2025, and further strengthens its portfolio of modern, low-VOC amine catalysts. The launch highlights BASFY’s longstanding experience in producing urea compounds in Ludwigshafen and its backward-integrated production setup, which supports reliable supply.
PU catalysts facilitate reactions between isocyanate and polyol, while catalyst selection helps control the balance between gelling and blowing reactions. With its broad amine catalyst portfolio, BASF is positioned to support customers seeking emission-optimized polyurethane solutions.
BASFY shares have gained 20.4% in the past year against the industry’s 2.7% decline.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
BASFY’s Zacks Rank & Key Picks
BASFY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold)
Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Reliance, Inc. (RS - Free Report) , Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS - Free Report) and Avient Corporation (AVNT - Free Report) .
While RS currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), CRS and AVNT carry a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for RS’ 2026 earnings is pegged at $22.23 per share, indicating a 55.89% year-over-year increase. RSshares have gained 35% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRS’ fiscal 2027 earnings is pegged at $12.92 per share, indicating a rise of 20.07% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 8.39%.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVNT’s current-year earnings is pinned at $3.2 per share, indicating a 13.48% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 3.4%. AVNT’sshares have gained 15.2% over the past year.