BASF celebrates expansion and 10^th anniversary of DMAPA and PEA production in Nanjing, China

• With the expansion, BASF Nanjing site’s DMAPA annual capacity nearly doubled, while PEA capacity increased by around 25%
• Supporting increasing customer demand in the Asian market with reliable and safe production
• Entire amine portfolio from BASF Nanjing site uses 100% renewable electricity, resulting in annual CO₂ emission reduction of about 9,800 tons or 4% product carbon footprint

Nanjing, China – BASF today celebrated the expansion and 10^th anniversary of its 3-(dimethylamino)propylamine (DMAPA) and polyetheramine (PEA) production at BASF’s Nanjing site. With the startup of the expanded plants in July 2025, the site’s annual DMAPA production capacity has nearly doubled, while PEA capacity has increased by approximately 25%.

Michael Becker, Senior Vice President, Intermediates Asia Pacific, BASF, said, “Over the past decade, close collaboration with our customers has been key to our success. This expansion further strengthens our responsiveness and ability to deliver reliable supply and high-quality products, laying a solid foundation to meet our customers’ growing demand across Asia Pacific.”

Customers benefit from carbon emission reduction as entire amine portfolio produced at BASF Nanjing site switched to 100% renewable electricity

Since 2023, BASF has transitioned its entire amine portfolio produced at BASF’s Nanjing site to 100% renewable electricity. In addition to DMAPA and PEA, this also applies to tert-Butylamine (tBA), n-octylamine (NOA), and 1,2-propylendiamine (1,2-PDA). This change has reduced annual CO₂ emissions by approximately 9,800 tons compared with the baseline year 2020, corresponding to an average product carbon footprint (PCF) reduction of about 4% across the entire amine portfolio at BASF’s Nanjing site[1]. Customers benefit from this transition as it reduces their Scope 3 emissions without requiring any changes on their end.

“As one of the world’s largest amines producers, BASF is taking a step towards sustainability by converting to 100% renewable electricity for the amines produced at BASF’s Nanjing site. This move enhances competitiveness for both BASF and our customers in the region by reducing carbon emissions, positioning us closer to becoming their preferred partner for sustainable intermediates,” added Joachim Schmidt-Leithoff, Vice President of Business Management Amines, Acetylenics and Carbonyl Derivatives, Intermediates Asia Pacific, BASF.

Versatile amines support the sustainability transformation of various industries in Asia Pacific

DMAPA is an important building block for betaines, which are used to produce gentle liquid soaps, shampoos and dishwashing detergents. DMAPA is also used in water treatment as well as in the production of plant protection products, lubricant additives, polyurethane foams and epoxy resin hardeners. Following the expansion, BASF has increased its global production capacity of DMAPA by more than 20% to about 85,000 metric tons per year, reinforcing its position as one of the world's leading manufacturers of DMAPA.

PEA is an intermediate chemical for epoxy curing agents used in the production of plastics, polyurea coatings, adhesives, reaction injection moulding and wind blade composites. BASF offers PEA under its Baxxodur^® brand.

About BASF Intermediates

BASF’s Intermediates division is a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of chemical intermediates and we aim to become the preferred partner for sustainable intermediates for our customers. With more than 600 products in our portfolio, including amines, diols, polyalcohols, acids and specialties, we offer innovative solutions for a wide range of industries, from coatings and plastics to pharmaceuticals and crop protection. Our intermediates can improve the properties of end products and increase the efficiency of production processes. With our focus on CO2 management, recycled and bio/renewable products, we offer our customers solutions and products which support them in achieving their sustainability goals. As an ISO 9001 certified division, we operate a global network of production sites in Europe, Asia and North America.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.

[1] Reduction includes Scope 1, 2 and 3.1 emissions and was conducted in comparison with the base year 2020, which marks the beginning of BASF’s PCF calculations and the gradual electrification of sites. Calculation is based on equivalent production volumes as in 2020. BASF’s PCF calculations follow the requirements and guidance given by ISO 14067:2018. In a methodology review, TÜV Rheinland has certified that the PCF methodology SCOTT developed and used by BASF SE for calculating the PCFs of BASF products is scientifically-based, is in accordance with ISO 14067:2018 and the Together for Sustainability PCF Guideline, and reflects the state of the art (ID-Nr. 0000080389: BASF SE-Certipedia).