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BASF launches Lincare active ingredient for post-laser skincare at trade show

admin — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

BASF launched Lincare, a naturally derived active ingredient made from flaxseed hull oligosaccharides, for post-laser skincare at in-cosmetics Asia 2026 in Bangkok. In clinical testing, a formulation with 1% Lincare helped the skin barrier recover 21% faster, about 1.2 days earlier than placebo, and delivered up to twice the barrier improvement after 14 days. BASF is showcasing it at Booth AC10 alongside Tinosorb® A2B, Emulgade® Verde PE, Plantapon® Amino ASP and NeoHelix Regenerate.

Key facts

Companies	BASF
Chemicals	Lincare, flaxseed hull oligosaccharides, Tinosorb® A2B, Emulgade® Verde PE, Plantapon® Amino ASP, NeoHelix Regenerate
Location	Bangkok, Thailand
Timing	2026-10-29
End uses	post-laser skincare, sun care, skin regeneration, cleansing, personal care, beauty and personal care market in Asia Pacific

Market context

Cosmetic active ingredients are functional molecules that formulators add to creams, serums, and lotions to deliver a specific skin benefit, such as supporting the skin barrier, hydrating, or soothing. Demand for these actives is driven mainly by skincare and personal care brands, with growing interest in gentler, naturally derived options that fit clean-label positioning. Post-procedure and recovery care is a niche but fast-growing segment, as dermatology clinics and consumers look for products used after treatments that can stress the skin. Asia Pacific is a major growth region for beauty and personal care, so ingredient suppliers often launch new actives at regional trade shows to reach formulators. For buyers, a new active from a large supplier can widen the choice of specialty ingredients, though adoption typically depends on performance data, regulatory acceptance in each market, and cost relative to established alternatives.

Source: official release on basf.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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BASF raises 2026 EBITDA guidance after strong third-quarter sales growth

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

BASF reported third-quarter 2026 sales of €16.4 billion, up 14% from €14.3 billion a year earlier, driven by prices up 12% and volumes up 2%. EBITDA before special items rose 15% to €1.6 billion, with the Chemicals, Nutrition & Care, Materials and Industrial Solutions segments all contributing. The company narrowed its 2026 EBITDA before special items guidance upward to €7.4 billion–€7.8 billion, from €6.9 billion–€7.7 billion, and reported free cash flow of €523 million in the quarter.

Key facts

Companies	BASF, BASF Group
Investment	Cash flows from investing activities of minus €89 million in Q3 2026; €434 million received from disposal of Harbour Energy shares
Location	Ludwigshafen site (restructuring); Verbund site in Zhanjiang, China (lower payments)
Timing	2026-10-28, third quarter 2026, 2026 business year

Market context

BASF is one of the world's largest chemical producers, supplying intermediates and specialty products that feed into coatings, plastics, agriculture, construction, automotive, and consumer goods. Demand in these end markets tends to track industrial activity, housing, and vehicle production, so shifts in order books at a company of this scale are often read as signals for the wider chemicals sector. Price increases of the kind described in this period can reflect tighter supply, cost pass-through, or a mix of both, and they tend to matter most for buyers negotiating contracts on bulk commodities and derivatives. Higher pricing also affects competitors that sell into the same downstream chains, since they may adjust their own list prices or volume strategies. Integrated Verbund sites, where one plant's output becomes another's feedstock, give large producers cost advantages that can shape how quickly they respond to changing markets. Investors usually watch guidance revisions and cash generation together, because they show whether earnings gains are holding up beyond the quarter.

Source: official release on basf.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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BASF commissions expanded Alkyl Polyglucosides capacity in Cincinnati, Ohio

admin — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

BASF has inaugurated an expansion of its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) production capacity at its Cincinnati, Ohio site, first announced in 2023. The expansion lets BASF supply North American customers from within the region while adding agility across its global APG network, which also includes sites in Düsseldorf, Germany; Jinshan, China; and Bangpakong, Thailand. APGs are bio-based, readily biodegradable non-ionic surfactants made from renewable feedstocks.

Why it matters

Added regional APG output in the United States gives North American personal care, home care and industrial cleaning formulators a closer, more responsive bio-based surfactant supply source.

Key facts

Companies	BASF
Chemicals	Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs)
Capacity	Expanded APG production capacity at Cincinnati site (volume not stated)
Location	Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; also Düsseldorf, Germany; Jinshan, China; Bangpakong, Thailand
Timing	2026-10-27, 2023
End uses	personal care, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning, industrial formulations, agricultural applications

Market context

Alkyl polyglucosides are non-ionic surfactants produced by reacting glucose derived from starch with fatty alcohols, which are typically sourced from plant oils. Their mild profile, good foam and low skin irritation make them widely used in personal care products such as shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers, and in household and industrial cleaners. Demand is also supported by agricultural formulations and industrial applications where formulators seek bio-based and readily biodegradable ingredients in place of petrochemical surfactants. Because the molecules are made from renewable inputs, buyers often weigh them against sulfate-based and ethoxylated surfactants when reformulating for sustainability goals. Adding production close to customers generally shortens lead times, reduces freight exposure and gives regional buyers more supply options, which can ease pressure on imports and help stabilize availability when demand from consumer goods manufacturers rises. Global producers with multiple sites can also shift volumes between regions to manage disruptions.

Source: official release on basf.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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BASF and Stanford University Advance Multi-Metallic Ammonia Decomposition Catalyst

admin — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

BASF's California Research Alliance and Stanford University's Cargnello Group, with KAIST, reported in Science a multi-metallic uniform nanocrystal catalyst able to decompose ammonia (NH3). The work builds on eight years of joint catalyst projects and is aimed at making ammonia a practical hydrogen carrier. The researchers say further work will raise catalyst activity and prepare the technology for eventual industrial transfer.

Why it matters

Ammonia-to-hydrogen catalysts could widen hydrogen access in regions lacking natural gas or renewables, and reducing precious metal use would affect catalyst cost and supply.

Key facts

Companies	BASF, BASF California Research Alliance (CARA), Stanford University, Cargnello Group, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)
Chemicals	ammonia (NH3), hydrogen (H2)
Timing	2026-07-30, 2024
Partners	Stanford University, Cargnello Group, KAIST
End uses	hydrogen production, clean energy, pharmaceutical synthesis, environmental cleaning, food production

Market context

Ammonia is one of the largest-volume synthetic chemicals, produced mainly for fertilizer manufacture, and it also serves as a feedstock for nitric acid, explosives, and various industrial intermediates. Its growing interest as a hydrogen carrier stems from its high hydrogen content and the existing global infrastructure for shipping and storing it. Converting ammonia back to hydrogen typically requires catalysts, and most practical systems rely on ruthenium or other precious metals, which keeps costs high and supply concentrated. Catalysts that work with less precious metal content, or that run more efficiently, could lower the cost of delivered hydrogen and make ammonia-based supply chains more attractive for fuel cells, clean power and industrial users. Demand for such technology is most closely tied to the hydrogen economy, decarbonization of heavy industry, and fertilizer and chemical sectors that already handle ammonia. Research-stage results like this typically take years to reach commercial scale, so near-term market impact is limited.

Source: official release on basf.com. Summary and context written by Market Krystal.

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