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October 16, 2025

BASF celebrates expansion and 10^th anniversary of DMAPA and PEA production in 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%.

October 16, 2025

BASF and LEMON sign Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop new material solutions for apparel

BASF and LEMON Co., Ltd. (LEMON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly develop new material solutions using Freeflex^®, a fiber made from BASF’s Elastollan^® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). LEMON, a leading producer of functional nanomembranes, will incorporate Freeflex into the production of its waterproof and windproof apparel. The agreement also outlines future opportunities for collaboration in technology development and business expansion.

New Gardolene D passivation solution provides superior corrosion protection and improves battery performance.
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Trade News |

October 10, 2025

Chemetall launches first global chromium- and fluoride-free Gardolene® D passivation solution for copper foils to the market

Chemetall, the global surface treatment business unit of BASF Coatings and a leading provider of innovative surface treatment solutions, introduces the first chromium-free and fluoride-free passivation technology for copper foils, Gardolene D. This pioneering solution is unique in the industry and offers superior corrosion protection as well as improved performance of copper foils used in electric vehicle battery packs, energy generation and storage systems. The new Gardolene D technology sets a new benchmark for sustainability and performance while also offering long-term regulatory compliance in copper foil treatment for the battery manufacturing market.

Business & Financial News |

October 10, 2025

Joint News Release: BASF and Carlyle reach binding transaction agreement on coatings business to create a leading standalone company

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”).

October 7, 2025

BASF achieves major milestones at Zhanjiang Verbund site: butyl acrylate plant start-up and mechanical completion of cracker and petrochemical plants

BASF has reached two significant milestones at its Zhanjiang Verbund site: the successful start-up of the butyl acrylate (BA) plant and the mechanical completion of the steam cracker and all integrated petrochemical plants.