BASF launches Tinosorb S in the United States

• Following FDA approval of Bemotrizinol, BASF is authorized to market and sell Tinosorb S in the U.S. under its license agreement with DSM Nutritional Products LLC
• Tinosorb S is a globally recognized broad-spectrum UV filter known for its exceptional photostability and performance in advanced sunscreen formulations

FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY, August 10, 2026 – BASF announces availability of Bemotrizinol (BEMT), marketed under the BASF trademark Tinosorb^® S, in the United States following the recent approval of Bemotrizinol as a sunscreen active ingredient by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

BASF confirms that it is authorized to market and sell Bemotrizinol (Tinosorb S) in the United States pursuant to a Supplemental License Agreement with DSM Nutritional Products LLC. Under this agreement, BASF has been granted co-exclusive rights to market and sell Bemotrizinol during the FDA's 18-month exclusivity period, including for use in sunscreen products manufactured in the United States and/or imported into the United States.

Tinosorb S (Bemotrizinol) is a highly effective, broad-spectrum UV filter that provides protection across both the UVA and UVB ranges. In addition to its UV protection benefits, Tinosorb S is recognized globally for its exceptional photostability and its ability to improve the photostability of other UV filters. These qualities enable manufacturers to develop advanced, broad-spectrum sunscreen formulations with long-lasting performance and enhanced skin protection.

BASF's leadership in sun care extends beyond Tinosorb S. Through its comprehensive portfolio of UV filters, including the Tinosorb, Uvinul^®, and Z-COTE^® product families, as well as a broad range of formulation ingredients including emollients, emulsifiers, rheology modifiers, film formers, and active ingredients, BASF supports sunscreen manufacturers at every stage of product development. This integrated approach enables customers to create next-generation sun care products that combine high-performance UV protection, exceptional sensory attributes, and sustainability-focused innovation.

With FDA approval of Tinosorb S now in place, BASF looks forward to working with sunscreen manufacturers, brand owners, and formulators across the United States to bring innovative sun protection solutions to market and help meet consumers' evolving expectations for effective, reliable, and high-performing sunscreen products.

Tinosorb^® S, Uvinul^®, and Z-COTE^® are registered trademarks of BASF SE.

About the Care Chemicals division at BASF

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 leading global supplier for the cosmetics industry as well as the detergents and cleaners 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 and UV filters. We have production and development sites in all regions and are expanding our presence in emerging markets. Further information is available online at https://care360.basf.com/northamerica/en.

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 13,300 employees in North America and had sales of $18.1 billion in 2025. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

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 95,000 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 around €60 billion in 2025. 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.