26.05.2015
- The European Commission has denied reports it held back on farther-reaching legislation regulating endocrine disruptors (EDCs) due to pressure from both the chemical industry and...
22.05.2015
- BASF has declared force majeure for ethylene-oxide (EO)-based products in its Care Chemicals portfolio, due to a captive shortage of the ethylene derivative. The restrictions apply...
22.05.2015
- BASF's oil and gas subsidiary Wintershall is pulling out of its gas exploration activities in Qatar. The company said it is returning Block 4 North near the North Field off the...
13.05.2015
- BASF has agreed to acquire the polyisobutene business of compatriot chemical producer Lanxess for an undisclosed sum. The two companies said the deal concerns for the most part...
11.05.2015
- BASF has inaugurated a wholly owned 100,000 t/y plant for PA 6 and PA 6.6, sold under the "Ultramid" trademark, at Shanghai Chemical Industry Park (SCIP). The new facility, the...
08.05.2015
- German chemical producers organized in the industry association Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI) are concerned about the impact of the new rules for fracking being debated in...
07.05.2015
- BASF has announced that it will sell its custom synthesis business, part of its Nutrition & Health division, and parts of its current active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)...
07.05.2015
- Wayne T. Smith has been appointed chairman and CEO of BASF Corporation, US subsidiary of the Ludwigshafen, Germany-based chemical producer. In the position, he replaces Hans Engel...
