25 Jul 2024 | 22:05 UTC

Platts to launch daily US polyether polyol and isocyanate spot assessments

Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, will launch daily US polyether polyol and isocyanate spot price assessments, effective Aug. 1, 2024.

Under this proposal, Platts will start assessing slabstock polyether polyols and T80 grade toluene diisocyanate (TDI) daily on a DAP US basis, while providing weekly commentaries on Fridays.

All market information reported to Platts may be considered and will be published in real-time, including firm bids and offers, trades, and indicative values.

Details of the proposed assessments are as follows:

Product Slabstock Polyols Toluene Diisocyanate (TDI)
Laycan Delivered 3-30 days forward Delivered 3-30 days forward
Volume 44,000-190,000 lbs 44,000-190,000 lbs
Basis and location DAP US DAP US
UOM Cents/lb Cents/lb
Product Specification Molecular weight of 3,000-3,500 g/mol

T80 grade with min 99.5% purity

Isomer content in 2,4 at 79%-81%

Isomer content in 2,6 at 19%-21%
Timestamp 1:30 pm CT 1:30 pm CT

Pricing information for material with other specifications and terms may be normalized accordingly.

Please send any comments and questions to petchems@spglobal.com and pricegroup@spglobal.com.

For written comments, please provide a clear indication if they are not intended for publication by Platts for public viewing.

Platts will consider all comments received and will make comments not marked as confidential available upon request.