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BASF invests to produce Uvinul® A Plus in Asia

• New production line at Kaohsiung site in Taiwan to produce Uvinul^® A Plus, an ingredient used for UVA protection, in various sun and skin care formulations
• Regional production to meet rising consumer demand for high-performance and safe UV filters in the Asia Pacific market
• First additional capacities to be available from mid-2022

100 percent naturally derived: BASF launches Lamesoft® Balance for efficient stabilization of rinse-off formulations

• Lamesoft® Balance is readily biodegradable and stabilizes wax-based dispersions in hair and skin cleansing formulations
• Cold processable and easy to formulate
• Suitable for formulations of certified natural cosmetics according to COSMOS and NATRUE standards

BASF partners with The Estée Lauder Companies and Solidaridad to provide COVID-19 support to sustainable palm farmers in Indonesia

BASF invests to boost alkoxylate capacity in Asia Pacific

• Investment to support growing demand for alkoxylates in Asia Pacific
• Land, buildings and assets from Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company, Ltd., China (SPC) related to alkoxylates production acquired
• First additional capacities to be available from end 2020

BASF establishes metal surface treatment global competence center in Asia Pacific

• Dedicated facility to help enhance collaboration with customers and provide advanced technical service
• New competence center to speed up innovations with clear focus on sustainable additives