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Trade News | October 21, 2026

BASF unveils “Future Unlocked” at in-cosmetics Asia 2026

At in-cosmetics Asia 2026, BASF will bring its theme "Beyond Beauty: Future Unlocked" to life through a showcase of science-driven innovation, formulation expertise, and market insights.
October 21, 2026

BASF and Tongji University collaborate on used-pillow recycling initiative to explore circular economy concepts

BASF and Tongji University, a top-tier research university located in Shanghai, China, and Shanghai Yida Resource Recycling Technology Co., Ltd., a specialized organization in the circular economy sector, have launched a used-pillow recycling initiative to show how polyurethane foam from used pillows can be collected and evaluated for potential recycling routes and new applications. The project also provides younger generations with practical exposure to material recovery processes and circular economy principles.
Dr. Markus Kamieth, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, and Chen Zhong, President and CEO of Highsun Holding Group.

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Trade News | October 20, 2026

BASF and HSCC are pursuing a potential joint venture across the polyamide 6 value chain

BASF SE and Highsun Holding Group (HSCC) have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to explore the combination of their respective European activities across the polyamide 6 (PA6) value chain in a 50:50 joint venture. Additionally, both companies are evaluating the inclusion of their global extrusion activities outside of North America in the joint venture. The engineering plastics downstream businesses of BASF and HSCC are not in scope of the evaluation.
October 14, 2026

Reliably Cooled: BASF launches GLYTHERMIN® for data centers of the future

Ludwigshafen, Germany, October 8, 2026 – The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing is driving the expansion of data centers around the world and creating new challenges for operators in energy efficiency and thermal management. With its Glythermin product platform, BASF offers high-performance heat transfer fluids for modern liquid-cooled data centers, supporting the reliable operation of AI infrastructure.
Because of its extraordinary property profile Ultrason® is ideally suited for E&E parts in AI infrastructure like fiber optical connectors (FOC).
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Trade News | October 12, 2026

Powering data, managing heat: Ultrason® for AI-driven E&E applications

BASF is expanding the application focus of its Ultrason® portfolio to advance the development of electrical and electronic (E&E) components used in AI-driven data centers, high-speed connectivity and e-mobility. BASF’s polyarylethersulfones (PAES) thus support E&E manufacturers, OEMs and data center operators who require materials that maintain reliable operation, signal integrity and long service life as well as ensure fire safety and efficient thermal management.