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BASF commissions world-scale menthol and linalool facilities in Ludwigshafen alongside a new citral plant in Zhanjiang
BASF’s Aroma Ingredients business unit has officially launched three newly established world-scale production facilities for menthol and linalool in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and citral in Zhanjiang, China.
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May 32 min read


US Issues Final Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese MDI Imports
The United States has issued a final affirmative anti-dumping ruling on imports of methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) from China, which is an important milestone in the global polyurethane raw materials market.
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Apr 232 min read


BASF and Sevnce Robotics sign an MoU to enhance the smart transformation of the chemical industry
BASF and Sevnce Robotics sign an MoU to enhance the smart transformation of the chemical industry
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Apr 62 min read


Chongqing Flavours Get a "International Face": China-Singapore Design Collaboration Boosts "Xiangliao" Brand's Global Expansion by Creating International Packaging for Chongqing Noodle Sauce
China-Singapore Design Collaboration Boosts "Xiangliao" Brand's Global Expansion by Creating International Packaging for Chongqing Noodle Sauce
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Apr 54 min read


A flagship for chemical production: BASF inaugurates world-scale Verbund site in China
BASF today celebrated the official inauguration of its newly built, world-scale Verbund site in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province in southern China. Covering an area of around four square kilometers, it is more than a major BASF project in the chemical growth market of China.
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Mar 313 min read


Changhua has announced the commencement of commercial production of CO₂-based polyols utilising Econic’s technology.
Changhua Chemical has inaugurated the world’s first commercial-scale production facility for polycarbonate ether (PCE) polyols. a new class of sustainable polyols derived from carbon dioxide. Marketed under the Carnol™ brand, these polyols are based on Econic’s proprietary technology and deliver cost-competitive, high-performance solutions with a carbon footprint approximately 30% lower than that of conventional polyols. The facility, located in Lianyungang, is expected to pr
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Mar 311 min read
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