http://www.basf.com/group/corporate/en/News from the BASF Intermediates divisionen-enCopyright © BASF SEhttp://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-438BASF will present its extensive polyurea portfolio at the annual conference of the Polyurea Development Association Europe (PDA Europe), the European trade association of the polyurea industry. From November 16 through 18, the industry event in Brühl near Cologne, Germany, will provide established polyurea technology users as well as novices with information about products, applications and new developments.2009-11-04T08:57:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF will present its extensive polyurea portfolio at the annual conference of the Polyurea Development Association Europe (PDA Europe), the European trade association of the polyurea industry. From November 16 through 18, the industry event in Brühl near Cologne, Germany, will provide established polyurea technology users as well as novices with information about products, applications and new developments.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-423Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 29, 2009 – BASF’s figures for the third quarter of 2009 demonstrate the company’s operational strength in the global economic crisis. Third-quarter sales increased by 2% compared with the second quarter but fell 19% compared with the same period of 2008.2009-10-29T07:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 29, 2009 – BASF’s figures for the third quarter of 2009 demonstrate the company’s operational strength in the global economic crisis. Third-quarter sales increased by 2% compared with the second quarter but fell 19% compared with the same period of 2008.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-415BASF has expanded its application lab for epoxy resin systems at the Ludwigshafen site in which the company develops new systems and adapts their processing parameters to the specific processes of its customers. BASF markets the systems – which are used in particular for the production of high-performance wind turbine rotor blades made from fiber-reinforced composites – under the brand name Baxxodur®.2009-10-15T12:59:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF has expanded its application lab for epoxy resin systems at the Ludwigshafen site in which the company develops new systems and adapts their processing parameters to the specific processes of its customers. BASF markets the systems – which are used in particular for the production of high-performance wind turbine rotor blades made from fiber-reinforced composites – under the brand name Baxxodur®.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-394Effective October 1, 2009, or as existing contracts permit, BASF SE will increase its European selling prices for BDO and BDO-derivatives.2009-09-29T09:53:00.000+0100Intermediates

Effective October 1, 2009, or as existing contracts permit, BASF SE will increase its European selling prices for BDO and BDO-derivatives.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-385BASF is raising the prices for its polyalcohols neopentylglycol (NPG), trimethylolpropane (TMP) and hydroxypivalic acid neopentylglycolester (HPN) worldwide with immediate effect or as allowed by contract.2009-09-18T09:32:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF is raising the prices for its polyalcohols neopentylglycol (NPG), trimethylolpropane (TMP) and hydroxypivalic acid neopentylglycolester (HPN) worldwide with immediate effect or as allowed by contract.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-384With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for higher alkylamines in Europe.2009-09-17T11:26:00.000+0100Intermediates

With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for higher alkylamines in Europe.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-383With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for methylamines and key methylamine derivatives in Europe.2009-09-17T09:59:00.000+0100Intermediates

With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for methylamines and key methylamine derivatives in Europe.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-365With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for isopropanolamines (IPOA) in Europe.2009-09-01T14:59:00.000+0100Intermediates

With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for isopropanolamines (IPOA) in Europe.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-361Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF is raising its prices for 2-Ethyl-hexanoic Acid (2-EHA) and Propionic Acid in Europe2009-08-28T15:08:00.000+0100Intermediates

Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF is raising its prices for 2-Ethyl-hexanoic Acid (2-EHA) and Propionic Acid in Europe

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-359With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for ethanolamines (EOA) in Europe2009-08-28T12:54:00.000+0100Intermediates

With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for ethanolamines (EOA) in Europe

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-351With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales price for the carbonates .2009-08-24T10:57:00.000+0100Intermediates

With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales price for the carbonates .

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-347Dr Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, and Dr Juergen Ruettgers, State Premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, officially put into operation the pilot scrubbing plant for power station flue gases together with Werner Stump, Chief Executive of the Rhein-Erft District, and the Chief Executive Officers Dr Juergen Hambrecht (BASF SE), Professor Dr Wolfgang Reitzle (Linde AG) and Dr Juergen Grossmann (RWE AG) at the Coal Innovation Centre of RWE Power in Niederaussem today.2009-08-18T15:03:00.000+0100Intermediates

Dr Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg, Federal Minister of Economics and Technology, and Dr Juergen Ruettgers, State Premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, officially put into operation the pilot scrubbing plant for power station flue gases together with Werner Stump, Chief Executive of the Rhein-Erft District, and the Chief Executive Officers Dr Juergen Hambrecht (BASF SE), Professor Dr Wolfgang Reitzle (Linde AG) and Dr Juergen Grossmann (RWE AG) at the Coal Innovation Centre of RWE Power in Niederaussem today.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-319Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 30, 2009 – BASF’s sales and earnings were again negatively impacted by the ongoing global economic crisis in the second quarter of 2009. The effects on business were especially pronounced in the segments Chemicals, Plastics and Functional Solutions, in particular because of the situation in the automotive and construction industries.2009-07-30T06:59:00.000+0100Intermediates

Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 30, 2009 – BASF’s sales and earnings were again negatively impacted by the ongoing global economic crisis in the second quarter of 2009. The effects on business were especially pronounced in the segments Chemicals, Plastics and Functional Solutions, in particular because of the situation in the automotive and construction industries.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-296Effective July 1, 2009, or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for butanediol and butanediol derivatives by EUR50 per metric ton in Europe. This measure applies in particular to 1,4 butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP).2009-06-30T13:17:00.000+0100Intermediates

Effective July 1, 2009, or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for butanediol and butanediol derivatives by EUR50 per metric ton in Europe. This measure applies in particular to 1,4 butanediol (BDO), tetrahydrofuran (THF), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) and N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP).

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-293With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for ethanolamines (EOA) in Europe.2009-06-24T13:30:00.000+0100Intermediates

With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for ethanolamines (EOA) in Europe.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-276BASF and F.A.R. Fabbrica Adesivi Resine S.p.a (F.A.R.), Cologno Monzese, Italy, have agreed to cooperate for the production, marketing and sale of the polyalcohol trimethylolpropane (TMP). This cooperation is expected to take effect in July 2009. Under the agreement F.A.R. will take over production of TMP for both partners at its Vercelli site near Milan. On the other hand, BASF will be exclusively responsible for the marketing and sales of TMP.2009-06-10T08:58:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF and F.A.R. Fabbrica Adesivi Resine S.p.a (F.A.R.), Cologno Monzese, Italy, have agreed to cooperate for the production, marketing and sale of the polyalcohol trimethylolpropane (TMP). This cooperation is expected to take effect in July 2009. Under the agreement F.A.R. will take over production of TMP for both partners at its Vercelli site near Milan. On the other hand, BASF will be exclusively responsible for the marketing and sales of TMP.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-264BASF will present its chemical intermediates, catalysts and inorganics portfolio at the “ChemSpec” trade show in Barcelona, Spain, on June 17 and 18. ChemSpec Europe is considered one of the major trade shows for manufacturers of fine and specialty chemicals in this region.2009-06-04T09:02:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF will present its chemical intermediates, catalysts and inorganics portfolio at the “ChemSpec” trade show in Barcelona, Spain, on June 17 and 18. ChemSpec Europe is considered one of the major trade shows for manufacturers of fine and specialty chemicals in this region.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-259With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for methylamines and key methylamine derivatives globally by EUR50 per metric ton or USD70 per metric ton. The price increase shall apply to current supply agreements as soon and as far as allowed under their terms and conditions.2009-05-29T12:24:00.000+0100Intermediates

With immediate effect, BASF is increasing the sales prices for methylamines and key methylamine derivatives globally by EUR50 per metric ton or USD70 per metric ton. The price increase shall apply to current supply agreements as soon and as far as allowed under their terms and conditions.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-241Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 18, 2009 – BASF is building a new plant for the production of methylamines at its integrated Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, that is scheduled to start operations in 2011. The methylamines will serve as raw materials for some 20 different specialty amines produced by BASF at existing facilities in Geismar.2009-05-18T14:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 18, 2009 – BASF is building a new plant for the production of methylamines at its integrated Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, that is scheduled to start operations in 2011. The methylamines will serve as raw materials for some 20 different specialty amines produced by BASF at existing facilities in Geismar.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-226With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for PolyTHF (Polytetrahydrofuran) worldwide.2009-04-30T13:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for PolyTHF (Polytetrahydrofuran) worldwide.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-214Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 30, 2009 – In an extremely difficult environment, BASF’s business declined in the first quarter of 2009. At €12.2 billion, sales were 23% lower than in the first quarter of 2008, primarily due to persistently weak demand. Income from operations (EBIT) before special items fell by 58% to €985 million as a result of a substantial decrease in volumes in many divisions.2009-04-30T07:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Ludwigshafen, Germany – April 30, 2009 – In an extremely difficult environment, BASF’s business declined in the first quarter of 2009. At €12.2 billion, sales were 23% lower than in the first quarter of 2008, primarily due to persistently weak demand. Income from operations (EBIT) before special items fell by 58% to €985 million as a result of a substantial decrease in volumes in many divisions.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-184BASF is raising its prices for Neopentylglycol (NPG) and Trimethylolpropane (TMP) worldwide with immediate effect or as allowed by contract.2009-03-25T09:18:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF is raising its prices for Neopentylglycol (NPG) and Trimethylolpropane (TMP) worldwide with immediate effect or as allowed by contract.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-163Between March 31 and April 2 BASF will be presenting new products and customer-orientated solutions at the European Coatings Show 2009 in Nuremberg, Germany, the leading trade fair for the international coatings and inks industry. At BASF’s booth, number 511 in hall 7A, BASF experts will inform trade visitors from the coatings, paints, adhesives, printing, packaging and construction chemicals industries about the comprehensive range on offer and provide advice on service matters.2009-03-11T07:59:00.000+0100Intermediates

Between March 31 and April 2 BASF will be presenting new products and customer-orientated solutions at the European Coatings Show 2009 in Nuremberg, Germany, the leading trade fair for the international coatings and inks industry. At BASF’s booth, number 511 in hall 7A, BASF experts will inform trade visitors from the coatings, paints, adhesives, printing, packaging and construction chemicals industries about the comprehensive range on offer and provide advice on service matters.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-130Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 26, 2009 – BASF – The Chemical Company – is acting quickly and decisively to combat the effects of the global economic crisis: Production capacities and investments worldwide are being tailored to the drastic decline in demand, and the implementation of restructuring and efficiency programs is being accelerated.2009-02-26T07:30:00.000+0100Intermediates

Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 26, 2009 – BASF – The Chemical Company – is acting quickly and decisively to combat the effects of the global economic crisis: Production capacities and investments worldwide are being tailored to the drastic decline in demand, and the implementation of restructuring and efficiency programs is being accelerated.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-140Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 26, 2009 – The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE today decided to propose to the Annual Meeting on April 30, 2009 a dividend of €1.95 per share for 2008. The decision is subject to approval by the company’s Supervisory Board in its meeting on March 3, 2009. BASF is thus standing by its statement of maintaining the dividend at the previous year’s level in difficult years.2009-02-26T07:29:00.000+0100Intermediates

Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 26, 2009 – The Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE today decided to propose to the Annual Meeting on April 30, 2009 a dividend of €1.95 per share for 2008. The decision is subject to approval by the company’s Supervisory Board in its meeting on March 3, 2009. BASF is thus standing by its statement of maintaining the dividend at the previous year’s level in difficult years.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-141BASF’s special product line for composites will be shown at the JEC Composites Show in Paris, March 24 to 26, 2009.2009-02-20T11:30:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF’s special product line for composites will be shown at the JEC Composites Show in Paris, March 24 to 26, 2009.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-09-110Ulsan, Korea – January 15, 2009 – BASF plans to permanently close its production facility for 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and tetrahydrofuran (THF) in Ulsan, which has been temporarily shut down since August 2008, and the company will continue to supply related customers via its global network. BASF’s PolyTHF plant in Ulsan will continue to operate with feedstock from the network accordingly.2009-01-15T07:30:00.000+0100Intermediates

Ulsan, Korea – January 15, 2009 – BASF plans to permanently close its production facility for 1,4-butanediol (BDO) and tetrahydrofuran (THF) in Ulsan, which has been temporarily shut down since August 2008, and the company will continue to supply related customers via its global network. BASF’s PolyTHF plant in Ulsan will continue to operate with feedstock from the network accordingly.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-511In the first quarter of 2009 BASF will start up a new plant for the production of up to 3,500 metric tons of piperazine chips per year at its integrated Antwerp ‘Verbund’ site. This will significantly increase the company’s current annual capacity and also improve the quality of the product, especially the color stability. The step is BASF’s response to its customers’ strong demand for high-quality piperazine chips.2008-11-21T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

In the first quarter of 2009 BASF will start up a new plant for the production of up to 3,500 metric tons of piperazine chips per year at its integrated Antwerp ‘Verbund’ site. This will significantly increase the company’s current annual capacity and also improve the quality of the product, especially the color stability. The step is BASF’s response to its customers’ strong demand for high-quality piperazine chips.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-478Ludwigshafen, Germany - October 30, 2008 - BASF SE - The Chemical Company - has ended the third quarter with solid results in a significantly more difficult economic environment. All operating divisions increased their prices, and volumes rose in almost all segments. Overall, sales rose by 13 percent to €15.8 billion. Adjusted for currency effects, sales grew by 18 percent.2008-10-30T14:50:00.000+0100Intermediates

Ludwigshafen, Germany - October 30, 2008 - BASF SE - The Chemical Company - has ended the third quarter with solid results in a significantly more difficult economic environment. All operating divisions increased their prices, and volumes rose in almost all segments. Overall, sales rose by 13 percent to €15.8 billion. Adjusted for currency effects, sales grew by 18 percent.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-459BASF is raising its prices for methylamines and methylamine derivatives in Europe with immediate effect unless existing contracts state otherwise. The markups are due to the rise of costs with regard to handling, logistics and raw materials.2008-10-08T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF is raising its prices for methylamines and methylamine derivatives in Europe with immediate effect unless existing contracts state otherwise. The markups are due to the rise of costs with regard to handling, logistics and raw materials.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-455Details on the chemical intermediate glyoxal are now available from BASF through a website and a leaflet that bear the heading “Glyoxal: The Sustainable Solution for Your Business.” These publications provide information on the properties of glyoxal in various applications and on the extensive services BASF offers for this product. The eight-page English-language leaflet may be downloaded or ordered in print via the Internet at www.glyoxal-solutions.com.2008-10-06T11:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Details on the chemical intermediate glyoxal are now available from BASF through a website and a leaflet that bear the heading “Glyoxal: The Sustainable Solution for Your Business.” These publications provide information on the properties of glyoxal in various applications and on the extensive services BASF offers for this product. The eight-page English-language leaflet may be downloaded or ordered in print via the Internet at www.glyoxal-solutions.com.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-453With its innovative intermediates BASF contributes decisively to the development of state-of-the-art lubricants for the metal- and glass-working industries. The company has for several years worked successfully with Oemeta Chemische Werke GmbH, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial lubricants.2008-10-02T11:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

With its innovative intermediates BASF contributes decisively to the development of state-of-the-art lubricants for the metal- and glass-working industries. The company has for several years worked successfully with Oemeta Chemische Werke GmbH, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial lubricants.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-448Frankfurt, Germany September 30, 2008 -- BASF Catalysts, the global leader in catalysis, will introduce the first two catalysts from its new NanoSelectTM platform technology, NanoSelect LF 100 and NanoSelect LF 200, for use in fine chemical and pharmaceutical applications at the CPhl Worldwide which starts today.2008-09-30T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Frankfurt, Germany September 30, 2008 -- BASF Catalysts, the global leader in catalysis, will introduce the first two catalysts from its new NanoSelectTM platform technology, NanoSelect LF 100 and NanoSelect LF 200, for use in fine chemical and pharmaceutical applications at the CPhl Worldwide which starts today.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-447BASF is raising its prices for ethyl-, propyl- and butylamine in Europe with immediate effect unless existing contracts state otherwise. This price increase is due to the increased cost of handling, logistics and raw materials.2008-09-29T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF is raising its prices for ethyl-, propyl- and butylamine in Europe with immediate effect unless existing contracts state otherwise. This price increase is due to the increased cost of handling, logistics and raw materials.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-441Effective immediately, or as existing contracts allow, BASF is raising its prices for ethyleneamines in Europe as follows, + 500 EUR/to for ethylenediamine (EDA), + 250 EUR/to for diethylenetriamine (DETA), + 100 EUR/to for aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA), + 100 EUR/to for piperazine, + 100 EUR/to for AMIX 1000 or by the related level in regional currency. The markups are due to the ongoing high demand situation.2008-09-25T16:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Effective immediately, or as existing contracts allow, BASF is raising its prices for ethyleneamines in Europe as follows, + 500 EUR/to for ethylenediamine (EDA), + 250 EUR/to for diethylenetriamine (DETA), + 100 EUR/to for aminoethylethanolamine (AEEA), + 100 EUR/to for piperazine, + 100 EUR/to for AMIX 1000 or by the related level in regional currency. The markups are due to the ongoing high demand situation.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-438BASF is raising its prices for isophorone diamine (IPDA) in Europe by 0,20 euros per kilogram with immediate effect or as existing contracts permit. Rising costs make this price adjustment necessary.2008-09-24T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF is raising its prices for isophorone diamine (IPDA) in Europe by 0,20 euros per kilogram with immediate effect or as existing contracts permit. Rising costs make this price adjustment necessary.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-418Twenty-five years ago, in September 1983, BASF brought its first plant for the production of polytetrahydrofuran on line at its “Verbund” (integrated production) site in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The product is now marketed under the name PolyTHF® throughout the world. With a nameplate capacity of altogether 4,000 tons per year the first plant was the launch pad for a remarkable success story.2008-09-11T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Twenty-five years ago, in September 1983, BASF brought its first plant for the production of polytetrahydrofuran on line at its “Verbund” (integrated production) site in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The product is now marketed under the name PolyTHF® throughout the world. With a nameplate capacity of altogether 4,000 tons per year the first plant was the launch pad for a remarkable success story.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-402BASF will be presenting its extensive expertise for supporting pharmaceutical industry customers at “CPhI Worldwide,” the “Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Intermediates” that will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 30 through October 2.2008-09-03T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF will be presenting its extensive expertise for supporting pharmaceutical industry customers at “CPhI Worldwide,” the “Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Intermediates” that will take place in Frankfurt, Germany, from September 30 through October 2.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-398Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices for polyetheramines in Asia, Europe and South America by 220 USD/mt or 150 EUR/mt respectively for the entire portfolio. BASF has previously announced a similar price increase for polyetheramines in the NAFTA region effective September 1st.2008-08-29T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices for polyetheramines in Asia, Europe and South America by 220 USD/mt or 150 EUR/mt respectively for the entire portfolio. BASF has previously announced a similar price increase for polyetheramines in the NAFTA region effective September 1st.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-361Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 31, 2008 – BASF – The Chemical Company – is in top form. In both the second quarter and the first half of 2008, the company has again increased sales and income from operations (EBIT) before special items and achieved new records. First-half sales amounted to €32.2 billion, 10 percent more than in the same period of 2007. EBIT before special items in the first six months of 2008 rose by 15 percent to around €4.8 billion.2008-07-31T07:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Ludwigshafen, Germany – July 31, 2008 – BASF – The Chemical Company – is in top form. In both the second quarter and the first half of 2008, the company has again increased sales and income from operations (EBIT) before special items and achieved new records. First-half sales amounted to €32.2 billion, 10 percent more than in the same period of 2007. EBIT before special items in the first six months of 2008 rose by 15 percent to around €4.8 billion.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-346Due to the unprecedented increases in the cost of raw materials, energy and transportation, BASF is forced to raise its prices for propionic acid and mixtures based on propionic acid again after a first announcement in May 2008. The following price increase is effective immediately or as existing contracts permit:2008-07-08T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Due to the unprecedented increases in the cost of raw materials, energy and transportation, BASF is forced to raise its prices for propionic acid and mixtures based on propionic acid again after a first announcement in May 2008. The following price increase is effective immediately or as existing contracts permit:

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-342Professor Dr. Klaus Ditrich, who works in BASF’s biocatalysis research, is to receive the “Siegfried Medal for trendsetting work in process chemistry.” This renowned prize is awarded every other year by Siegfried Ltd. of Zofingen, Switzerland, in cooperation with the Organic Chemistry Institute of the University of Zurich.2008-07-07T10:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Professor Dr. Klaus Ditrich, who works in BASF’s biocatalysis research, is to receive the “Siegfried Medal for trendsetting work in process chemistry.” This renowned prize is awarded every other year by Siegfried Ltd. of Zofingen, Switzerland, in cooperation with the Organic Chemistry Institute of the University of Zurich.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-338BASF will gradually add 10,000 metric tons to its global annual production capacity for dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) by the end of 2008. The company makes DMAPA at its sites in Ludwigshafen (Germany) and Geismar (USA). Dr. Beate Ehle, President of BASF’s Intermediates division, said: “As one of the world’s major DMAPA suppliers we will, as always, keep pace with our customers’ profitable growth in the future.”2008-07-03T14:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF will gradually add 10,000 metric tons to its global annual production capacity for dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) by the end of 2008. The company makes DMAPA at its sites in Ludwigshafen (Germany) and Geismar (USA). Dr. Beate Ehle, President of BASF’s Intermediates division, said: “As one of the world’s major DMAPA suppliers we will, as always, keep pace with our customers’ profitable growth in the future.”

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-333With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices globally for acetylene-based specialty intermediates by 10%. Rising costs make these price adjustments necessary.2008-07-01T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices globally for acetylene-based specialty intermediates by 10%. Rising costs make these price adjustments necessary.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-327Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices for polyetheramines in Asia, Europe and South America by 5-10% depending on the type of product. BASF had previously increased the prices for polyetheramines in the NAFTA region effective May 1st at the same rate.2008-06-24T11:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices for polyetheramines in Asia, Europe and South America by 5-10% depending on the type of product. BASF had previously increased the prices for polyetheramines in the NAFTA region effective May 1st at the same rate.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-309BASF has developed a new class of enzymes that can be utilized for the industrial production of chiral intermediates: these specifically modified biocatalysts, which the companies has patented, are called enoate reductases.2008-06-12T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF has developed a new class of enzymes that can be utilized for the industrial production of chiral intermediates: these specifically modified biocatalysts, which the companies has patented, are called enoate reductases.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-305With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for carbonyl chloride derivatives (CCDs) worldwide by 8-15%, and up to 20% in Asia, depending on the specific product. The price adjustments for CCDs are triggered by continuously high raw materials and energy costs.2008-06-11T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for carbonyl chloride derivatives (CCDs) worldwide by 8-15%, and up to 20% in Asia, depending on the specific product. The price adjustments for CCDs are triggered by continuously high raw materials and energy costs.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-301With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for the chemical specialties Triphenylphosphine and 2-Mercaptoethanol worldwide by 15-20 %. High raw material and energy costs make these price adjustments necessary.2008-06-05T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

With immediate effect or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing the sales prices for the chemical specialties Triphenylphosphine and 2-Mercaptoethanol worldwide by 15-20 %. High raw material and energy costs make these price adjustments necessary.

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-292Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF is raising its prices for Formic Acid, Propionic Acid and 2-Ethyl-hexanoic Acid (2-EHA) in Europe as follows:2008-05-30T08:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF is raising its prices for Formic Acid, Propionic Acid and 2-Ethyl-hexanoic Acid (2-EHA) in Europe as follows:

http://www.basf.com/group/pressrelease/P-08-277BASF will present its chemical intermediates, catalysts and inorganics portfolio at the “ChemSpec” trade show in Munich, Germany, on June 18 and 19. The focus of booth 4127 will be in innovative solutions for the pharmaceuticals and agrochemical industries as well as coatings, electronic chemicals and plant engineering applications.2008-05-21T14:00:00.000+0100Intermediates

BASF will present its chemical intermediates, catalysts and inorganics portfolio at the “ChemSpec” trade show in Munich, Germany, on June 18 and 19. The focus of booth 4127 will be in innovative solutions for the pharmaceuticals and agrochemical industries as well as coatings, electronic chemicals and plant engineering applications.