Building the Future with High-Quality Chemical Intermediates

Innovative solutions that enhance durability, efficiency, and sustainability in construction.

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Empowering Pharma Innovation with High-Purity Intermediates

Reliable, scalable, and sustainable chemical intermediates for pharmaceutical excellence.

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Innovative Chemistry for a Sustainable Textile Future

Enhancing textile performance, colorfastness, and sustainability with high-quality intermediates.

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Intermediates

Welcome to BASF Intermediates

The Chemicals Behind Your Everyday

We provide more than 600 high-quality products including amines, diols, polyalcohols, and specialty chemicals that serve as the chemical building blocks behind countless everyday applications. From the homes we live in and the cars we drive, to the medicines we depend on and the food we grow, we at BASF Intermediates help our customers across diverse industries develop innovative and reliable solutions that drive performance and improve sustainability. Through this commitment, we aim to be the preferred partner for sustainable intermediates.

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We are a Global Leader in Chemical Intermediates

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9 production sites globally 

We supply high-quality chemicals to 3,000 customers across Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.

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5 million tons annual production capacity

Our 60 plants that are deeply integrated into BASF's Verbund system deliver efficiency, reliability, and sustainability at every step.

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over 600 product & 30 technology offerings

We offer our technology expertise and starting materials for various downstream markets.

Find Your Industry Needs

As the starting point for many value chains and downstream markets, BASF’s Intermediates division delivers high-performance chemical intermediates that enable innovation across diverse industries and applications. Our broad portfolio helps customers improve product performance, advance sustainable practices, and optimize production efficiency through reliable, future-ready solutions.

Agriculture
✓ Crop protection
✓ Seed treatment
✓ Soil health
✓ Biostimulants
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Chemicals
✓ Amines
✓ Acids and Esters
✓ Alcohols and Glycols
✓ Speciality Intermediates
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Coatings
✓ Automotive coatings
✓ Architectural paints
✓ Industrial coatings
✓ Powder coatings
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Construction
✓ Concrete admixtures
✓ Insulation boards
✓ Waterproofing systems
✓ Flooring solutions
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Gas Treatment
✓ Post-combustion capture
✓ Natural gas treatment
✓ Synthesis gas treatment
✓ Tail-gas treatment
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Personal Care
✓ Skincare
✓ Haircare
✓ Sun protection
✓ Hygiene and cleansing
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Pharmaceuticals
✓ API synthesis
✓ Drug delivery systems
✓ Biopharma processing
✓ Excipients and formulations
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Plastics
✓ Automotive components
✓ Electrical and electronics
✓ Packaging and films
✓ Consumer goods
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Textiles
✓ Fiber production
✓ Dyeing and finishing
✓ Coating and printing
✓ Functional textiles
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Our Sustainable Solutions

Sustainable Solutions for Chemical Intermediates

At the heart of our operations is a strong commitment to sustainability. We focus on CO2 management and offer recycled and bio/renewable products that empower our customers to meet their sustainability goals.

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