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Additional capacity for bio-based, readily biodegradable surfactants derived from 100% natural and renewable feedstocks is expected to come on stream in 2025.
June 6, 2023
By: Christine Esposito
Editor-in-Chief
BASF will expand its global alkyl polyglucosides (APGs) production capacity with the expansion of its site in Cincinnati, OH. This investment will strengthen the company’s production footprint in the US and allow BASF to continue supporting the growth of its North American APG customers with local supply points and reduced cross-regional volume flows, the company announced today. The additional capacities are expected to come on stream in 2025. “With this investment, we will solidify our position as a leading supplier of APGs in all relevant industries,” said Mary Kurian, president, Care Chemicals. “Both our customers and consumers around the world are aware of the importance of sustainable formulations. At BASF, we are committed to providing sustainable products with strong performance. This expansion will enable the future of bio-based and biodegradable surfactants worldwide by offering diverse applications for personal care and home care, as well as industrial and institutional cleaning and industrial formulations.” BASF’s APGs are bio-based and readily biodegradable, mild secondary surfactants, derived from 100% natural and renewable feedstocks. Beside the sustainability and superior performance profile, the non-ionic nature of APGs makes the formulation with other surfactants versatile. APGs are widely used in different applications like cosmetic and beauty, home care & household, industrial formulations, and agriculture. “As the sole producer of APGs in North America, this expansion demonstrates our unwavering commitment to deliver innovative bio-based and biodegradable surfactants to our customers,” said Marcelo Lu, Senior Vice President Care Chemicals, North America. “With this additional capacity we stand ready to help customers reformulate and meet the increasing consumer and regulatory demand for more sustainable solutions across the Care Chemicals portfolio.” BASF currently produces APGs in Duesseldorf, Germany, Cincinnati, and Jinshan, China. The investment to expand regional production capacities in North America is driven by a growing global demand and complements the existing facilities. The site in Cincinnati, produces an extensive product portfolio for personal care, detergents, and agriculture applications. “The Cincinnati site is a strategic manufacturing site for BASF Care Chemicals, that continues to support our customers and is dedicated to providing the highest quality ingredients that meet their needs,” said Tasso Rigopoulos, site director for BASF in Cincinnati. “This expansion and investment demonstrate our commitment to our employees, our community and our presence in Ohio.” The expansion of the production site is part of BASF’s long-term growth strategy.
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