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March 19, 2026

Science in the Spotlight: BASF Wins Fountain Award Gold at PCHi 2026 for Next Generation Personal Care Solutions

At the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) 2026 exhibition, BASF celebrates a significant milestone with the Fountain Award Gold win for Aloversil™ BC10156. Exhibiting under the theme “Beyond Beauty Within Science,” BASF reinforces its commitment to delivering high-performance, evidence-based innovation for the fast-evolving Personal Care market in the region.

March 11, 2026

BASF to Divest Softex Business to GOVI CAST

BASF has signed an Asset Purchase Agreement to sell its Softex business to GOVI CAST Sdn. Bhd., a leading supplier of specialty chemicals. The transaction includes the customer list, formulation and production know-how, and a tolling/supply agreement to ensure continuity during the transition. Physical assets will be excluded from the agreement.

March 2, 2026

BASF starts commercial production of Elastollan® Flame‑Retardant (FR) TPU grade in Shanghai

BASF today announced that its Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) plant in Shanghai is qualified to produce Elastollan^®Flame‑Retardant (FR) TPU grade, offering a comprehensive portfolio of flame-retardant solutions including both FHF and FR grades.

February 25, 2026

BASF increases prices for MDI in ASEAN countries

February 25, 2026 – With immediate effect, or as contract terms allow, BASF will increase prices for its Lupranate^® MDI (Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate) basic products by $200 per metric ton in ASEAN countries.

February 4, 2026

BASF increases prices for TDI in Asia-Pacific (excluding Chinese Mainland) and MEAF region

February 04, 2026 – With immediate effect, or as contract terms allow, BASF will increase prices for its Lupranate^® TDI (Toluene Diisocyanate) by $200 per metric ton in Asia-Pacific (excluding Chinese mainland) and MEAF region.