BASF to exclusively supply Heatworks with high performing detergent solutions for the Tetra countertop dishwasher system

FLORHAM PARK, NJ and MOUNT PLEASANT, SC, January 11, 2022 – BASF and Heatworks, a U.S. based tech firm, have completed the development of the detergent self-dosing cartridge system for award-winning Tetra countertop dishwasher. This marks the transition into a commercial production agreement for the cartridges.

Tetra, the world’s only fully self-contained dishwasher (patent pending), is planned for availability Q2 2022 in the United States. Heatworks uses its patented technologies to improve the cleaning efficiency of Tetra.  

BASF supported Heatworks to identify the optimal cleansing solution for the Tetra system. The Tetra system features a wash capacity of up to three full place settings with just three liters of water. Thus, the Tetra system cleans 50 percent more dishes using 40 percent less water in 55 percent of the time than the leading countertop dishwasher, according to Heatworks.

“Our cartridge system delivers specific chemistry solutions tailored to cleaning dishes with less water. Thus, we can maximize the performance of the Tetra delivering best-in-class cleaning and drying performance”, said Jerry Callahan, CEO of Heatworks. “The partnership with BASF was very fruitful for us. We profited from each other’s know-how and jointly developed the first-of-its-kind self-dosing and tailored multi-use cleaning cartridge system in less than a year. We very much look forward to the official market launch of the Tetra dishwasher in 2022”.

“BASF is committed to enabling efficient and sustainable cleaning solutions, so Heatworks’ Tetra is a perfect fit for us”, said Robert Parker, Director of New Business Development & Digital Officer, Care Chemicals at BASF. “We are delighted to support our customers with innovative cleaning concepts that improve the performance of their products. Heatworks’ Tetra is a great example of BASF innovation support.”

Tetra’s cleaning cartridges are designed to deliver custom dosing, to give the best all-around cleaning on different types of dishware. The cartridges are designed for up to 20 loads when used in accordance with system design and capacity. Cartridge supply subscriptions will be available to Tetra system owners.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 17,000 employees in North America and had sales of $18.7 billion in 2020. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 110,000 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 is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €59 billion in 2020. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at http://www.basf.com.

About BASF Care Chemicals

The BASF division Care Chemicals offers a broad range of ingredients for personal care, home care,

industrial & institutional cleaning, and technical applications. We are a globally leading supplier for the

cosmetics industry as well as the detergents and cleaning industry, and support our customers with

innovative and sustainable products, solutions and concepts. The division’s high-performance product

portfolio includes surfactants, emulsifiers, polymers, emollients, chelating agents, cosmetic active

ingredients, UV filters and enzymes. We have production and development sites in all regions and are

expanding our presence in emerging markets. Further information is available online at www.care-chemicals.basf.com.

About Heatworks Inc.

We’re reinventing ways the world can heat and use water and other liquids. Through our patented, licensable technologies, like Ohmic Array TechnologyⓇ, water and other liquids are heated quickly, at higher volumes, and in the most efficient ways possible. Heated water tastes better. Temperature control is precise. Energy loss and equipment downtime is minimized. Our products improve the comfort of our homes, the quality of our lives and preserve Earth’s precious resources: water and energy. For more information about Heatworks, visit www.myheatworks.com