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29 Mar 2021

BSH uses alternative, sustainable packaging from BASF for home appliances

By Staff Writer

From 1 April 2021 BSH Hausgeräte GmbH will for the first time use Styropor based on a raw material made from chemically recycled plastic waste as a packaging material for selected large appliances of its luxury brand Gaggenau. BSH is initially testing the Styropor packaging made from recycled material at its Dillingen production site in...
12 Feb 2021

Isobionics takes natural fragrance to the next level with new distillation plant

By Staff Writer

Three of BASF’s leaders recently tuned for the launch of one of its divisions, Isobionics’, new distillation plant in the Netherlands. Toine Janssen, CEO of Isobionics formally opened the new Isobionics distillation plant at Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen, Netherlands. Steffen Götz, head of BASF’s Aroma Ingredients business, Jurgen Hoekstra, managing director BASF Nederland, and...
14 Jan 2021

BASF founds coalition to build a circular economy in the self adhesive labelling industry

By Staff Writer

BASF is a founding member of a new global network dedicated to building a circular economy in the self-adhesive labelling industry. CELAB (Toward a Circular Economy for Labels) is a cross-industry coalition open to all companies in the self-adhesive label supply chain, promoting sustainability through encouraging collaboration, kick- starting regional initiatives, and developing best practices....
02 Dec 2020

New countertop dishwasher washes more dishes using less water in half the time

By Staff Writer

BASF and Heatworks, a US-based tech firm, have partnered to support the further development of the award-winning Tetra countertop dishwasher with regard to its cleaning performance. While Heatworks is using its patented Ohmic Array Technology, BASF is supporting the development with its leading portfolio of sustainable products for the cleaning industry. This is to enable...
03 Nov 2020

BASF expands Lavergy enzyme line for effective detergent formulations

By Staff Writer

BASF is expanding its enzyme portfolio, further adding to its reputation as an innovation leader and provider of key ingredients for the home care and I&I industry.  Enzymes are essential ingredients of modern detergent formulations. For effective removal of the stains resulting from life’s little accidents and everyday spills, enzymes are indispensable – and help...
23 Sep 2020

BASF presents a fruity fragrance innovation

By Staff Writer

BASF Nutrition & Health has brought Velberry, a new, fresh and fruity-sweet fragrance, on the market. Velberry is the first substance developed jointly by BASF and its innovation ecosystem partners for the broad market. Bringing innovative products to market BASF has formed the “Virtual Innovation Ecosystem”, combining its own expertise in chemistry, regulatory matters and...
30 Jul 2020

Scalposine for a healthy scalp with microbial diversity

By Staff Writer

BASF has created Scalposine, an amino acid derivative able to purify the scalp as well as reset its microbial ecosystem. Dandruff affects about half the adult population. It usually peaks in severity around age 20 and becomes less prevalent above age 50 and is more common in men than in women. Rather than being caused...
26 May 2020

BASF is on trend with personalised cosmetics

By Staff Writer

BASF is meeting the growing consumer expectation for cosmetic products that reflect individual needs with a new concept for personalised cosmetics. More and more people consider beauty and care routines as a key to individualisation and diversity. Beauty megatrend “Individual expression is among the most important megatrends currently shaping the cosmetics industry on a global...
08 May 2020

BASF launches new styling polymer for strong yet flexible hold

By Staff Writer

BASF has launched a new styling polymer called Luviset 360 which provides efficient styling performance in six dimensions. The innovative product offers strong, flexible and long-lasting hold as well as low flaking. It supports anti-pollution claims and allows for new textures. Luviset 360 is perfectly suited for producing high viscous styling products with no or...
05 May 2020

Five active ingredients by BASF certified as organic

By Staff Writer

Five active ingredients by BASF for cosmetics and body care products have been approved as organic according to COSMOS-standard. This includes the active ingredients Dulcemin from sweet almond seed flour, Lipofructyl on the basis of Argan oil as well as the skin care ingredient Elestan extracted from the leaves of the West African Manilkara tree....
08 Apr 2020

BASF produces and donates hand sanitiser to health care facilities in Europe

By Staff Writer

BASF Personal Care is producing and distributing hand sanitisers in Europe to assist with the COVID-19 outbreak on the continent. The company produces the hand sanitisers at different production sites in Europe. The products are being provided free of charge to hospitals, care facilities and other institutions in regions surrounding production plants. The company wants...
05 Sep 2019

DIC and BASF reach acquisition agreement

By Staff Writer

BASF and the fine chemical company DIC have reached an agreement on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is €1.15 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020. The divestiture is subject to the approval of the relevant competition authorities....