BASF is a European chemical company based in Germany and the largest chemical producer in the world. Its portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF follows the Verbund system which creates efficient value chains that extend from basic chemicals right through to high-value-added products.
- The Chemicals segment is the cornerstone of its Verbund structure and supplies the other segments with basic chemicals and intermediates.
- The Materials segment’s portfolio comprises advanced materials and their precursors for new applications and systems. These include isocyanates and polyamides as well as inorganic basic products and specialties for the plastics and plastics processing industries.
- The Industrial Solutions is further divided into two segments - Performance Chemicals division and Dispersions & Pigments. BASF Plastic Additives is part of BASF’s Performance Chemicals division.
- The Surface Technologies segment offers chemical solutions for surfaces. Its portfolio includes coatings, catalysts and battery materials for the automotive and chemical industries.
- In the Nutrition & Care segment, BASF provides nutrition and care ingredients for consumer products in the area of nutrition, home and personal care.
- The Agricultural Solutions segment aims to functions as an integrated provider of crop protection products and seeds.