BASF strengthens supply of 2-ethylhexyl acrylate in Indonesia with new storage tank

• Enhances supply reliability and flexibility for customers
• Supports growing demand in paints, coatings and adhesives industries
• Underscores BASF’s long-term commitment to the local acrylic esters market

Jakarta, Indonesia – May 28, 2026 – BASF has started up a new storage tank for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA) in Merak, Indonesia, expanding its supply capabilities in the country. The investment enhances supply reliability, shortens lead times and provides greater flexibility to meet customer demand, further reinforcing BASF’s leadership position in the acrylic esters market.

Indonesia is a key growth market for 2-EHA within ASEAN, driven by the continued expansion of downstream industries such as paints, coatings and adhesives. Strategically located in Merak, a major logistics hub, the new storage facility strengthens BASF’s ability to serve this growing demand through optimized distribution and improved delivery reliability, ensuring a stable and dependable supply of high-quality 2-EHA to support customers’ business growth.

BASF’s local storage expansion in Indonesia is complemented by its integrated acrylics production network in Asia Pacific, including BASF PETRONAS Chemicals in Malaysia and BASF’s 2‑ethylhexyl acrylate plant at the Zhanjiang Verbund site in China. This enables multiple supply points to support customers in Indonesia and other fast‑growing ASEAN markets.

“This investment reflects our strategic focus on growth markets in ASEAN and our commitment to building a resilient, customer-centric supply network,” said Haibo Tian, Vice President, Business Management Industrial Petrochemicals at BASF. “With enhanced local infrastructure, we are strengthening supply chain resilience, increasing operational flexibility and advancing our ability to meet evolving market needs while creating long-term value for our customers.”

The new 2-EHA storage tank enhances BASF’s existing storage infrastructure in Indonesia, including its butyl acrylate storage facility. 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate is a key raw material used in a wide range of applications in the adhesives and coatings industries.

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