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.
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FLORHAM PARK, NJ, October 15, 2025 – In response to the growing demand for effective solutions for sensitive skin, BASF’s Personal Care business has introduced Ameriflor™ Calm, a botanical active ingredient that has been shown to make sensitive skin more resilient. This innovative product not only helps to reduce redness appearance and trans-epidermal water loss but also defends against environmental aggressors. Sourced from regenerative organic certified farms in Oregon by the Regenerative Organic Alliance and produced in the United States at a manufacturing site that runs on 100% renewable electricity, Ameriflor Calm exemplifies BASF’s commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.

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Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Washington D.C. – October 10, 2025 – BASF and funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), in partnership with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), have entered into a binding agreement relating to BASF’s automotive OEM coatings, automotive refinish coatings, and surface treatment businesses (“BASF Coatings”).