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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Elevating Excellence: BASF Pharma Solutions Technical Service Lab in India

Welcome to the BASF Pharma Solutions Applications Lab in Mumbai, India.

Dedicated to providing in-depth knowledge of excipients and formulations, this lab is equipped with the capabilities to support the development of oral, solubilization, and topical solutions, enabling you to unlock the full potential of your APIs.

Thanks to our extensive network of R&D and Applications Labs in India, Germany, USA, Brazil and China, we can provide efficient and reliable services to our customers, no matter their market.

To connect with our regional Technical Service teams, please submit your inquiries here: https://pharma.basf.com/speak-with-an-expert

Join us in our efforts to innovate for a sustainable future: we welcome you to bring in your expertise to help with our ongoing challenges. In our open collaborations, you may find a perfect match with your profile. Take initiative and get in touch with us.

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Production building for optical brighteners at the Monthey site Photo: BASF
Business & Financial News | December 16, 2025

BASF to divest its optical brightening agent business to Catexel

BASF and Catexel have signed an agreement on the sale of BASF’s optical brightening agent business. Optical brightening agents are ingredients in laundry detergent formulations. The business is currently part of BASF’s Care Chemicals division.
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Von links: Dr. Marc Heider (Vorsitzender des Sprecherausschuss der Leitenden Angestellten der BASF SE), Sinischa Horvat (Vorsitzender des Betriebsrats der BASF SE), Dr. Katja Scharpwinkel (Mitglied des Vorstands und Arbeitsdirektorin BASF SE), Dr. Helmut Winterling (President European Verbund Sites, BASF SE) bei der symbolischen Unterschrift der neuen Standortvereinbarung. Foto: BASF/Andreas Henn
December 15, 2025

“Shaping the Future for a Strong Site”: New Site Agreement signed for BASF SE at the Ludwigshafen Site

The management and employee representatives of BASF SE have today concluded a new site agreement with the title “Shaping the Future for a Strong Site.” The agreement is intended to run for five years.
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From left to right: Dr. Robert Heger, Vice President Polymer Dispersions for Architectural Coatings & Construction EMEA at BASF; Philipp Junge, Chief Operating Officer of the OQEMA Group; and Joachim Burger, Head of Sales Additives EMEA at BASF, during the kick-off of the new distribution partnership in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Trade News | December 15, 2025

BASF and OQEMA announce distribution partnership in selected Central and Eastern European countries

BASF and OQEMA, one of Europe’s leading chemical distributors, have entered a new distribution partnership for polymer dispersions for construction and architectural coatings as well as additives for paints & coatings in selected Central and Eastern European countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia.

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Business & Financial News | December 11, 2025

BASF Research Press Briefing 2025: How innovations drive BASF’s success 

“Innovation has always been part of BASF’s DNA. Especially in these volatile times, it is crucial to leverage our innovative strength to develop competitive solutions that differentiate us as a company in our markets and give us a competitive edge,” said Dr. Stephan Kothrade, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF and Chief Technology Officer, at the company’s Research Press Briefing held today. To achieve this, BASF implemented its “Winning Ways” strategy about a year ago with the clear goal of becoming the preferred chemical company to enable its customers’ green transformation. “Our ambition extends beyond making BASF green. We aim to inspire customers to choose BASF as their trusted partner for their future success,” Kothrade said.
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Trade News | December 11, 2025

Turning diaper waste into new value: BASF, Essity and TU Wien pioneer circular solutions

BASF, one of the world’s leading chemical companies and manufacturer of superabsorbent polymers (SAP), and Essity, a global leading hygiene and health company, joined forces together with the Technical University of Wien to revolutionize recycling of absorbent hygiene products (AHP).
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