APGs are secondary surfactants derived from 100% renewable feedstocks. The non-ionic surfactants are widely used in different applications within personal care, home care, industrial & institutional cleaning, industrial formulations and agriculture markets.
“Both our customers and consumers around the world are aware of the importance of sustainable formulations,” said Mary Kurian, President Care Chemicals in a press statement. “At BASF, we are committed to providing sustainable products with strong performance. This expansion will enable the future of bio-based and biodegradable surfactants worldwide by offering diverse applications for personal care and home care, as well as industrial and institutional cleaning and industrial formulations.”
The additional capacities are expected to come on stream in 2025.