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March 11, 2026

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF collaborates with Niber Technologies on high-performance electrospun innovation based on Freeflex^®TPU

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will showcase an outdoor jacket produced in collaboration with Niber Technologies, Pte. Ltd. (Niber Technologies), a leading electrospinning specialist. The jacket incorporates the newly developed Freeflex^®E 130, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) based electrospun nano membrane.

Extended Ultrason® P portfolio by BASF enables re-qualification of food‑contact articles like reusable bottles, catering tableware and high-heat pans affected by EU Regulation 2024/3190.
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March 10, 2026

Extended Ultrason® P portfolio by BASF enables compliant re-qualification of food‑contact articles affected by EU Regulation 2024/3190

For high-temperature applications in contact with food, BASF is now offering a portfolio of polyphenlysulfone (PPSU) grades which is not based on Bisphenol S (BPS) and Bisphenol A (BPA).

March 2, 2026

BASF increases prices for butyl acrylate and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate in Asia-Pacific

BASF announces a price increase of up to $100 per metric ton for butyl acrylate (BA) and 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA) across Asia-Pacific. The adjustment will take effect immediately, or in accordance with existing contractual agreements.

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 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.