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BASF establishes metal surface treatment global competence center in Asia Pacific

• Dedicated facility to help enhance collaboration with customers and provide advanced technical service
• New competence center to speed up innovations with clear focus on sustainable additives

BASF announces 25th anniversary of APG® production at Düsseldorf site

• Made from 100 percent natural feedstock: The original alkyl polyglycoside (APG^®) from BASF  

• All-round surfactants with proven mildness for personal care, cleaning efficiency and industrial applications

• Vast majority of APG^® surfactant range in Europe from certified sustainable palm-based raw material

BASF embraces personalization in cosmetics

• New concept answers worldwide trend for personalized care products
• BASF designs customizable Face and Hair Care formulations
• Mixing and matching of boosters allows for countless combinations

BASF announces start of North American production of pearlizers

Pearlizers, opacifiers, and specialty blends will be available RSPO MB-certified

BASF introduces Luviset® 360: a new styling polymer for exceptional textures and very strong but flexible hold

• Superior styling performance: Luviset^® 360 provides long-lasting hold even under high humidity conditions
• Luviset 360 needs less carbomer thickener to achieve target viscosity and has self-thickening capability