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New Gardolene D passivation solution provides superior corrosion protection and improves battery performance.
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October 10, 2025

Chemetall launches first global chromium- and fluoride-free Gardolene® D passivation solution for copper foils to the market

Chemetall, the global surface treatment business unit of BASF Coatings and a leading provider of innovative surface treatment solutions, introduces the first chromium-free and fluoride-free passivation technology for copper foils, Gardolene D. This pioneering solution is unique in the industry and offers superior corrosion protection as well as improved performance of copper foils used in electric vehicle battery packs, energy generation and storage systems. The new Gardolene D technology sets a new benchmark for sustainability and performance while also offering long-term regulatory compliance in copper foil treatment for the battery manufacturing market.

October 6, 2025

BASF achieves major milestones at Zhanjiang Verbund site: butyl acrylate plant start-up and mechanical completion of cracker and petrochemical plants

BASF has reached two significant milestones at its Zhanjiang Verbund site: the successful start-up of the butyl acrylate (BA) plant and the mechanical completion of the steam cracker and all integrated petrochemical plants.

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September 30, 2025

BASF’s SYNSPIRE® G1-110 catalyst enhances steam efficiency at Nan Ya Plastics Corp’ 2-Ethylhexanol Plant, accelerating sustainable operations

In early 2024, Nan Ya Plastics Corporation (Nan Ya). installed BASF’s SYNSPIRE G1-110 catalyst at its 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) Mailiao site. With the installation, Nan Ya Plastics has been able to reduce the annual steam consumption of the site by approximately 40,000 metric tons and has avoided 38,000 metric tons of CO₂ emissions.
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September 29, 2025

Joint News Release: BASF delivers first biomass-balanced 3-(dimethylamino)propyl-amine in Asia Pacific to Galaxy Surfactants

BASF has delivered its first shipment of biomass-balanced BMBCert^TM
3-(dimethylamino)propylamine (DMAPA) in Asia Pacific to Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., a leading manufacturer of specialty care and performance ingredients for the beauty, home care, and wellness markets.

September 25, 2025

BASF India, Somaiya Vidyavihar, and Indian Chemical Council Celebrate the Next Generation of Women in Chemistry through the We-Chemie Program

BASF India, in partnership with Somaiya Vidyavihar (SVV) and the Indian Chemical Council (ICC), proudly celebrated the continued success of its flagship initiative We-Chemie, empowering young women in chemistry.