Daniel Freidank (left) and Wei Leng (right), lab managers, check the quality of viscoelastic polyurethane foam. The density of a foam product depends on the type and amount of blowing agent, and the flexibility or rigidity on the structure of polyols and isocyanates involved. Print free of charge. Copyright by BASF
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Trade News | October 20, 2025

BASF Care Chemicals announces the second Care 360° Sustainability Days

Ludwigshafen, Germany – October 20, 2025 – BASF's Care Chemicals division is hosting its second Care 360° Sustainability Days event, which will take place from November 11 to 13, 2025. Following the success of the first event, which focused on the European market, this year's event is aimed at customers from all over the world, with the ambition of exploring sustainability topics and opportunities in various industries.

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Trade News | Trade News | October 17, 2025

BASF Coatings partners with Xiaomi to co-create 100 car colors and redefine automotive aesthetics

BASF Coatings hat eine erweiterte Zusammenarbeit mit Xiaomi bekanntgegeben, um in den kommenden drei Jahren 100 neue Automobilfarbtöne mitzuentwickeln.
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Trade News | October 16, 2025

BASF Aroma Ingredients launches new Isobionics® natural lime flavor ingredient with high purity

Geleen, Netherlands – Isobionics®, the innovative BASF Aroma Ingredients biotechnology brand, is launching a new natural product on the flavor market. Isobionics® Natural alpha-Farnesene 95 is the latest addition to the company's natural flavor ingredient portfolio for lime applications.

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Trade News | October 15, 2025

DRIVING THE PROXY 2025-2026

Designers from BASF Coatings have unveiled the 2025-2026 edition of the Automotive Color Trends collection. Titled DRIVING THE PROXY, the new collection explores how creative inspiration and influences can come from various sources, and serve as “proxies” or representatives to dynamically shape design decisions in the automotive industry.
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Trade News | October 15, 2025

BASF’s Personal Care business launches Ameriflor Calm

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, October 15, 2025 – In response to the growing demand for effective solutions for sensitive skin, BASF’s Personal Care business has introduced Ameriflor™ Calm, a botanical active ingredient that has been shown to make sensitive skin more resilient. This innovative product not only helps to reduce redness appearance and trans-epidermal water loss but also defends against environmental aggressors. Sourced from regenerative organic certified farms in Oregon by the Regenerative Organic Alliance and produced in the United States at a manufacturing site that runs on 100% renewable electricity, Ameriflor Calm exemplifies BASF’s commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

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