BASF Expands Sustainable Surfactant Production in Thailand
BASF has inaugurated expanded production capacity for its bio-based Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) at the Bangpakong site in Thailand, enhancing regional supply flexibility and supporting growing demand for sustainable surfactants across multiple industries.
BASF announced the expansion of its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) footprint in Asia with a new plant at the Bangpakong site in Thailand. The enhancement is a strategic response to strengthen its position in a growth geography and serve customers with greater agility and more flexibility from a robust regional network.
“This investment reinforces our commitment to being a reliable partner for customers across personal care, home care, and industrial sectors”, said Mary Kurian, President, Care Chemicals, BASF. “By expanding our APG production in Thailand, we’re enhancing regional supply capabilities, enabling faster, more flexible service, and supporting the growing demand for sustainable, high-performance solutions.”
BASF currently produces APGs at sites in Düsseldorf, Germany; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Jinshan, China—forming a robust global network to meet diverse industry needs. The expansion in Bangpakong strengthens regional supply capabilities in Asia, while a new APG production line in Cincinnati, scheduled for completion in 2026, will further enhance capacity in North America. Together, these investments reinforce Care Chemicals’ commitment to delivering sustainable, high-performance solutions with speed, flexibility, and reliability across key markets.
APGs are bio-based and readily biodegradable, and mild secondary surfactants derived from 100% natural, renewable feedstocks. In addition, their sustainable and high-performance profile, along with the non-ionic nature of APGs, makes them highly versatile for formulation with other surfactants. They are widely used in various applications across personal care, home care, industrial & institutional cleaning, industrial formulations, and agricultural markets.
