BASF A.S.

BASF in Singapore operates as both a significant manufacturer and a commercial trading entity. It is not exclusively a factory or a trader, but rather a combination of both roles.

BASF has a substantial manufacturing presence in Singapore, particularly on Jurong Island. Here, they produce a diverse range of chemical products, including but not limited to acrylic dispersions, superabsorbent polymers, and specialty chemicals that serve various industries such as automotive, construction, and consumer goods. These facilities represent their factory operations.

Beyond manufacturing, BASF Singapore also functions as a vital commercial hub for the Asia Pacific region. This includes sales, marketing, technical support, logistics, and supply chain management for a broad portfolio of products, effectively acting as a trading and distribution center. Their regional headquarters for certain business units are also located here, coordinating business activities across multiple countries.

Essentially, BASF Singapore is a comprehensive operation encompassing production, distribution, and strategic business development.

BASF in Singapore manufactures or sells a diverse range of products across various chemical and material categories, serving multiple industries. These include:

Chemical Intermediates

Such as solvents, plasticizers, monomers, and other foundational chemicals used as building blocks in various manufacturing processes.

Performance Materials

Including engineering plastics (e.g., Ultramid, Ultradur used in automotive, electronics, and consumer goods) and polyurethane systems (e.g., Elastopan, Cellasto for construction, footwear, and automotive applications).

Dispersions and Pigments

Such as acrylic and styrene-butadiene dispersions for coatings, adhesives, construction materials, and printing and packaging industries. Pigments are also supplied for automotive coatings, plastics, and printing inks.

Industrial Formulations

Including additives for lubricants, plastics, and coatings, as well as specialized chemicals for oilfield and mining applications.

Care Chemicals and Nutrition

This category encompasses ingredients for personal care products (e.g., emollients, surfactants, active ingredients for cosmetics), home care products (e.g., surfactants for detergents), industrial and institutional cleaning solutions, and ingredients for human and animal nutrition.

Agricultural Solutions

Primarily through sales and distribution, offering crop protection products such as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, along with seeds to enhance agricultural productivity.