• At BASF, we recognize the key role we play in protecting our planet and conserving its resources. From cosmetics and personal care to household, industrial and institutional cleaning and solutions for technical applications, BASF's Care Chemicals division helps manufacturers make their efforts easier, safer and more sustainable. We are committed to a more sustainable future. How about you?

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We as the Care Chemicals division of BASF carry the passion to care in our DNA: we care for our customers, consumers, employees, society and our planet.

This is what sets us apart and motivates us. Care 360° – Solutions for Sustainable Life is our global, cross-business and holistic approach to cover all topics relevant to the future of our markets and industries: sustainability, digitalization, innovation and new approaches to working together. 

Think of it as a canvas where we can sketch the future and collaboratively find solutions for sustainable life. Care 360° – Solutions for Sustainable Life lays the foundation for us to evolve our relationship with you – and create value together.

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Our Solutions for sustainable life

We as the Care Chemicals division of BASF carry the passion to care in our DNA: we care for our customers, consumers, employees, society and our planet. This is what sets us apart and motivates us. Care 360° – Solutions for Sustainable Life is our global, cross-business and holistic approach to cover all topics relevant to the future of our markets and industries: sustainability, digitalization, innovation and new approaches to working together.

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  • Sustainability Stage

    BASF and INOCAS S.A. (Innovative Oil and Carbon Solutions) signed a long-term Supplier Finance Agreement, including offtake of Macaúba Kernel Oil and Macaúba Pulp Oil, an R&D project and options to acquire equity shares in INOCAS in future.

    care chemicals

  • Sustainability Stage

    BASF and Acies Bio have entered into a transformative partnership to further develop a platform for fermentation technology from methanol for the production of fatty alcohols

    care chemicals

  • Sustainability Stage

    BASF today released the second edition of its Responsible Sourcing Report (RSR). The publication focuses on the key raw materials of the Care Chemicals segment and documents the progress made in 2023 in the three pillars of sustainability – economy, environment and society.

    care chemicals

  • Sustainability Stage

    BASF invites to the first Care 360° Sustainability Days. The Care Chemicals division is looking forward to welcoming participants from all its businesses to sessions on selected sustainability topics. The virtual event will take place from September 17-19, 2024, and customers in the Personal Care, Home Care, I&I, and Industrial Formulator industries in Europe are invited to tackle sustainability challenges and opportunities #2050isnow

    care chemicals

  • Digitalization Stage

    BASF’s new digital service, “Ingredients Revealed” enables developers of personal care products to easily identify ingredients and formulations with specific criteria like sustainability information, standards, and labels.

    personal care

  • Innovation Stage

    Epispot™ is dedicated to blemish-prone skin, addressing the root causes of an imbalance involving lipids, microbiota, and the skin’s natural defense system. It reduces skin shine, improves the appearance of facial pores, and promotes a healthy complexion.

    personal care

  • Sustainability Stage

    BASF has partnered with Indonesian non-profit organization Kaleka to support the sustainable management of palm and palm kernel oil production in Indonesia. The smallholder project will be implemented by Kaleka and will follow a jurisdictional approach. 

    care chemicals

  • Innovation Stage

    The recently launched TinomaxTM CC is designed for skin and sun care formulations, and offers a significant sensory improvement, not least due to its homogeneous particle shape. In the form of an off-white powder, it has the ability to enhance UV protection with SPF and UVA via light birefringence.

    personal care

  • Sustainability Stage

    BASF Personal Care production sites are on an exciting journey towards Net Zero 2050. For example, BASF’s Çayırova production site in Turkey has received the international renewable energy certificate.

    In addition, the production site in Zona Franca, Spain, has been supplied with electricity without fossil resources since 2022. Other European production sites in the Personal Care business are successfully implementing measures to achieve the Net Zero goals 2050.

    care chemicals

  • Innovation Stage

    A new version of the mushroom extract Laricyl® offers greater sustainability and efficacy. The mycelium is now grown by solid-state fermentation, replacing wild harvest. Laricyl improves the appearance of pores and reduces skin shine.

    personal care

  • Innovation Stage

    Made from upcycled milk thistle seed cake, Kerasylium™ provides a plant-based alternative to animal keratin. The active ingredient helps to repair damaged hair and protects it from daily stress.

    personal care

  • Innovation Stage

    Could you ever imagine overcoming skin problems, with sustainable products based on Traditional Chinese Medicine from the Himalayan region? Phytocine™ makes it possible! Read more. 

    personal care

  • Innovation Stage

    Great news! The Chinese start-up company is known for identifying new active ingredients from Traditional Chinese Medicine background for personal care. Check out the press release for more details!

    personal care

  • Digitalization Stage

    Subscribe to our latest digital service – D’lite, that helps you from the idea generation to product design.

    personal care

  • Digitalization Stage

    Emollient Maestro makes it easy for you to predict your sustainable Emollient Mixture alternative with the power of Artificial Intelligence. 

    personal care

  • Sustainability Stage

    Disponil® APG 215: 100 percent based on natural, renewable plant-based raw materials. By increasing the bond strength of medium-density fiberboard, a denser and smoother surface is achieved, improving water-repellent properties.

    industrial formulators

  • Sustainability Stage

    Our new methane sulfonic acid (MSA) plant is now on stream. Lutropur® MSA – BASF's high-purity methane sulfonic acid – is the sustainable alternative to conventional acids.

    home care and i&i

  • Sustainability Stage

    BASF Home Care and I&I Europe is significantly expanding its portfolio of Palm-based surfactants with RSPO certification. BASF offers its customers around 150 surfactants certified according to the RSPO "Mass Balance" standard.

    home care and i&i

  • Sustainability Stage

    With our Lavergy® line, together with our high quality Home Care and I&I portfolio, we already offer a complete package for your high performance and sustainable formulations. 

    home care and i&i

  • Sustainability Stage

    With its EcoBalanced portfolio, BASF Home Care and I&I Europe offers customers a solution enabling them to combine high quality with lower environmental impact without having to compromise on performance

    home care and i&i

  • Innovation Stage

    The new star lineup of biopolymers in personal care

    personal care

  • Sustainability Stage

    In order to protect our planet and its resources while making an active contribution to each individual along our bioactive ingredients value chain, we are aligning our actions towards more sustainable practices.

    personal care

  • Innovation Stage

    Let’s unlock the future of Personal Care
    We at BASF Personal Care aim to take an active role in enabling solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future. We want to go beyond what has been possible, collaborating to offer an even more transparent and comprehensive approach to beauty. Not only are we combining cutting-edge technologies with scientific evidence, we also care about a transition to more sustainable, ethical and ecologically conscious solutions.

    personal care

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