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BASF receives NPA’s Novel Ingredient and Science Award for its portfolio of natural cosmetic ingredients

FLORHAM PARK, NJ, July 10, 2018 – The Natural Products Association (NPA) recognized BASF  for having the largest selection of ingredients for cosmetic manufacturers who want to certify their products according to the NPA Natural Standard. The 25th Annual NPA Awards honors outstanding individuals in government and businesses that have made valuable contributions to the success of the natural products industry.

BASF and Mazza Innovation become partners on unique, environmental-friendly extraction technology for plant extracts

Lyon, France/Delta, British Columbia, Canada — July 5, 2018 — BASF and Mazza Innovation today announced the signing of an exclusive, long-term supply agreement: The Canadian botanical extractions company will provide BASF with specific plant extracts to develop new solutions for cosmetic applications. Mazza produces the plant extracts using its patented PhytoClean™ technology. This unique, water-based extraction method concentrates bio-actives in a very eco-friendly way.

BASF increases prices for non-ionic surfactants

Ludwigshafen, Germany – June 21, 2018 – Effective July 1, 2018, or as contractual obligations allow, BASF will increase prices for non-ionic surfactants such as Lutensol^®, Plurafac^®, Pluronic^®, Pluriol^®, Glucopon^®, Dehypon^®, Emulan^®, Degressal^® and Dehydol^® in EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa) by up to 160 euros per metric ton.

1-0 against stains – BASF solutions get laundry clean at low temperatures

• Solutions for concentrated, resource-saving product formats
  
• BASF enzyme Lavergy^® Pro 104 L promises to get laundry clean at just 20 °C
  

BASF strengthens market position in chelating agents

• Capacity expansion and portfolio optimization to strengthen position as a leading European supplier
  
• Double-digit million investment at Ludwigshafen site