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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Who we are

Innovate with us!

At BASF, we strive to find solutions to the global challenges we face on a daily basis. This objective requires thinking outside the box and seeking integrated results. Collaboration is key in creating solutions. To achieve this goal, we consistently join forces with experts from different sectors with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of know-how. With that in mind, we invite you to innovate with us! 

Join us in our efforts to innovate for a sustainable future: we welcome you to bring in your expertise to help with our ongoing challenges. In our open collaborations, you may find a perfect match with your profile. Take initiative and get in touch with us.

Ongoing Challenges

Open Collaboration

While the world’s population and the resulting demands continue to grow, the planet’s resources are limited. Chemistry is an enabler; it provides solutions for current and future societal needs. To find the best solutions, we collaborate with excellent minds from start-ups, industry and academia.

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We want to improve many areas of life. If you think you can contribute with your idea, technology or business model, we want to hear from you!
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We look forward to innovating and collaborating with excellent researchers around the world. Bring in your expertise and partner with an industry leader!

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BASF adds ISCC EU certification to certified biomass-balanced methanol portfolio

BASF has broadened its offering for certified biomass-balanced methanol products  by adding the ISCC EU certification to its existing portfolio. Since mid-2025, BASF’s Intermediates division has been supplying biomass-balanced methanol that is certified under ISCC EU, enabling BASF to meet the full range of certification requirements across both the chemical and biofuel sectors. For the chemical industry, methanol is certified under the ISCC PLUS and REDcert² standards, while ISCC EU and REDcert-EU certifications address the specific regulatory needs of the biofuel sector. This comprehensive certification framework allows BASF to support its customers in different industries to achieve their sustainability goals and comply with regulatory requirements.
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Trade News | November 19, 2025

BASF inaugurates the expansion of production capacity for Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) in Bangpakong, Thailand

Chonburi, Thailand – November 19, 2025 – BASF today announced the expansion of its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) footprint in Asia with a new plant at the Bangpakong site in Thailand. The enhancement is a strategic response to strengthen its position in a growth geography and serve customers with greater agility and more flexibility from a robust regional network.

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Climate protection is a central component of the BASF strategy. For many years, the company has been continuously reducing its CO2 emissions. For further significant reduction, innovative processes such as methane pyrolysis are developed as part of our Carbon Management R&D Program. In the project funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Germany), BASF researchers are working on a new reactor concept in which hydrogen can be produced without CO2 emissions. The first milestone has now been reached. Our test facility at the Verbund site in Ludwigshafen (Germany) has started in experimental mode.
Trade News | November 17, 2025

BASF and ExxonMobil Join Forces to Advance Low- Emission Hydrogen Through Methane Pyrolysis Technology

LUDWIGSHAFEN, Germany, and HOUSTON, USA – November 17, 2025 – BASF and ExxonMobil have formed a strategic collaboration to advance methane pyrolysis technology, a next step toward delivering efficient, cost-competitive low-emission hydrogen solutions for industrial use. The companies have signed a joint development agreement to co-develop methane pyrolysis technology, including plans to construct a demonstration plant aimed at commercial readiness.
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Trade News | November 13, 2025

BASF Coatings is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) set a global plan for peace and prosperity. They were adopted ten years ago, in September 2015, at the UN World Summit. BASF Coatings supports selected SDGs through its own priorities and concrete measures. 
BASF is targeting a listing for Agricultural Solutions at Frankfurt Stock Exchange, guided by a new Management Board and a strong focus on innovation and customers.
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Business & Financial News | November 11, 2025

BASF targets Frankfurt Stock Exchange as listing location for Agricultural Solutions and presents its new Management Board

BASF is targeting the Frankfurt stock exchange as the listing location for its Agricultural Solutions business. The planned initial public offering (IPO) of Agricultural Solutions as a European company (Societas Europaea, SE) represents a major milestone in BASF’s “Winning Ways” strategy. It will establish the standalone business as an independent, pure-play agricultural company with global reach, robust growth prospects and strong cash flow generation. BASF will remain the majority shareholder and will continue to benefit from the company’s growth and success, while implementing market customary corporate governance.