Product examples

Betatene^®

• Natural beta-carotene derived from algae
• Applications in dietary supplements as well as functional foods and beverages

Renewable BDO

• 1,4-Butanediol based on sugar
• Used for the production of biodegradable plastics and other bio-based polymers
• Production process relies on patented fermentation technology from Genomatica

CETIOL^® RLF

• Facial care product for sensitive skin for health-conscious consumers
• The fast-spreading emollient is produced by an enzymatic process from 100% renewable feedstocks

ecovio^® - certified compostable

• Consists of the compostable BASF polymer ecoflex^® and polylactic acid derived from corn
• Applications: fruit & vegetable bags, mulch films, packaging

Palm-based specialties for cosmetics

• As a leading processor of palm kernel oil BASF supports protection of rainforests, peatland and local communities.
• We shift our Personal Care specialties for the cosmetics industry to certified sustainable palm kernel oil.

Tinocare^® GL

• Scleroglucan polysaccharide produced by industrial fermentation
• Used for skin and hair applications, e.g. face care, sun protection, shampoo and conditioning

Vitamin B₂

• Vitamin B₂ (Riboflavin) is used in dietary supplemets, food, infant nutrition and beverage applications
  
• Vitamin B₂ can also be used for medical nutrition

• BASF´s new biobased Thermoplastic Polyurethane
• identic outstanding product performance to equivalent fossil based Elastollan®. The biobased TPU enables the usability in every already well-known area of Elastollan®.