BASF's new Uvinul MC 80 plant triples capacity

BASF has more than tripled production capacity of Uvinul MC 80 with the successful commissioning of a new plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany. The new plant was brought on-line, as planned in the second quarter of 2001, and increases production capacity to 4,500 metric tons per year.

With worldwide approval, Uvinul MC 80 is widely used in both sunscreens and daily skin care products for the highly effective protection it offers from the sun's ultra violet rays. Part of BASF's extensive range of UVB and UVA absorbers, Uvinul MC 80 and related products allow the cosmetic industry to formulate sun screen creams which give optimum sun protection at various Sun Protection Factors (SPF).

Dr. Thomas Saupe, Director of Strategic Marketing Cosmetic Ingredients said, "BASF recognized the market's demand for increased production of reliable sunscreen ingredients in easy-to-use formulations, and the need to bring new capacity on-stream rapidly. BASF has achieved those goals. I believe this clearly shows BASF's commitment to customers and demonstrates our ability to respond rapidly to the market's needs."

Uvinul MC 80 (ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate) is manufactured by a BASF patented process that delivers both outstanding product quality and purity. This innovative process also fits perfectly into BASF unique "Verbund"-structure of the Ludwigshafen production site, the Germany based headquarter of BASF Group.

BASF is a transnational chemical company that aims to increase and sustain its corporate value through growth and innovation. The company's product range includes high-value chemicals, plastics, colorants and pigments, dispersions, automotive and industrial coatings, agricultural products and fine chemicals as well as crude oil and natural gas. BASF's approach to integration, known in German as "Verbund", is one of its particular strengths, ensuring cost leadership and a unique competitive advantage. With sales in 2000 of about Euro 36 billion (approx. USD 34 billion) and a workforce of 103,000 employees, BASF is one of the world's leading chemical companies. BASF acts in accordance with the principles of Sustainable Development. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and New York (BF).

Source: BASF

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