Pentel and BASF partner
Pentel and BASF partner to launch erasers made with non-phthalate plasticizer under brand alliance in the Japanese and global market
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Dr. Rainer Otter (BASF SE) spoke about "Innovation in chemical recycling - finding cutting-edge technologies to transform plastic waste" at the CIEX Europe Conference
Herbert Morgenstern (BASF SE) spoke about "New plasticizers based on alternative raw materials" at the bio! TOY 2021 Conference
Dr. Matthias Pfeiffer (BASF SE) spoke about “New plasticizers based on alternative raw materials” at PVC 2021
Dr. Axel Grimm (BASF SE) spoke about “Pushing the limits of plasticizers in outdoor applications” at PVC Formulation in Cologne, Germany
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BASF drives forward structural adjustments at the Ludwigshafen site and closes production plants for adipic acid, CDon and CPon
BASF will end the production of adipic acid, cyclododecanone (CDon) and cyclopentanone (CPon) at the Ludwigshafen site. The production plant for CDon and CPon will be shut down in the first half of 2025 and the remaining adipic acid production in Ludwigshafen will be closed in the course of 2025. The company has taken this decision as part of the ongoing strategic review of its production setup at the Ludwigshafen site to ensure competitiveness under changing market conditions.
BASF switches their portfolio to bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA)
Ludwigshafen, Germany – BASF gives a clear sign towards biotransformation of their (Meth)Acrylate portfolio and switches their production to bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA) starting Q4 2024. With a 14C-traceable bio content of 40% according to DIN EN 16640 and a low Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), bio-based EA from BASF helps customers worldwide to reach their sustainability goals. The product offers a PCF reduction of ~30% compared to fossil-based EA. Additionally to regular bio-based EA, BASF also offers bio-based Ethyl Acrylate BMB ISCC Plus. Here, the remaining carbon content originated from fossil based acrylic acid is ISCC PLUS certified, and by applying BASF’s biomass balance (BMB) approach, this variant offers a further reduced product carbon footprint.
BASF declares Force Majeure for selected vitamin A, vitamin E, and carotenoid products as well as selected aroma ingredients
As a result of a fire that occurred in a BASF plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany on July 29, 2024, BASF SE - also on behalf of its affected affiliates - declares Force Majeure on deliveries of selected vitamin A, vitamin E, and carotenoid products as well as selected aroma ingredients, with immediate effect and until further notice. The selected aroma ingredients are Ionones, Pyranol, DL-Menthol, Rose Oxides, Ethyllinalool, Nerolidol, and Isophytol R. BASF is in close contact with customers to share updates and the developments regarding the supply capability of the affected products.
EBITDA before special items at level of prior-year quarter; outlook 2024 unchanged
“Overall, the development of EBITDA before special items in the second quarter of 2024 was in line with our expectations and the analyst consensus. We saw a continuation of the dynamics of the first quarter, marked by positive volume momentum across most of our businesses. There was still pressure on prices,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, when presenting the figures for the second quarter of 2024 together with Chief Financial Officer Dr. Dirk Elvermann.
Broad range of Acrylics, Alcohols, Glycol Ethers and Acetates from BASF now also available with different sustainability attributes
Ludwigshafen, Germany – BASF achieves ISCC+ certification across all its global major production sites for Acrylics, Alcohols, Glycol Ethers and Acetates, taking an important step to support customers fulfilling their targets and ambitions. With this step, BASF is now able to produce more than 60 products related to this portfolio with one or more sustainability attributes.