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Alcohols, Glycol Ethers & Acetates from BASF​ - 
Your reliable partner to shape a sustainable future​.

BASF is a leading manufacturer of Alcohols, Glycol Ethers & Acetates. Our products can be used in different ways, playing a key role in the automotive and construction industries, as well as in the production of modern chip and electronics components.

BASF's unique global presence reinforces our reputation as a trusted and preferred partner for our customers. We are committed in providing reliable and competitive solutions. 

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Our products

Explore our wide range of products by clicking on the different product groups. Click here to download the complete product portfolio and here to access our sustainability solutions overview.​

Applications

Learn more about the various applications where our product portfolio can support you.

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Paints & Coatings
 

Paints & Coatings
 

Alcohols and oxygenated solvents from BASF act as important and sometimes indispensable auxiliaries for virtually all coating systems. Their uses are complex: they guarantee a high dissolution capacity for the coating components and ensure the gloss and flow of the paints. Optimum volatility can be adjusted through the specific mixing of various products.
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Lubricants
 

Lubricants
 

Alcohols and oxygenated solvents from BASF are raw materials for different types of synthetical lubricants, such as polyalkylene glycols (PAG) or phosphate esters.
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Detergents
 

Detergents
 

Oxygenated solvents from BASF are key components in many detergents thanks to their solvency power, especially for fats and oils. Their low toxicity, high environmental compatibility and good biodegradability are another reason for using them in household products. Generally, 1-3% of oxygenated solvents in the formulation is sufficient.
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Pharmaceuticals1
 

In the production of pharmaceuticals, our oxygenated solvents are typically used as extractants. They offer the low solubility required and at the same time provide high dissolution capacity for organic substances.
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Textile & Leather chemicals

Textile & Leather chemicals

Alcohols and oxygenated solvents from BASF are applied to produce greasing agents, colorants and tanning agents in textile and leather industry.
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Crop protection
 

Crop protection
 

Our alcohols and oxygenated solvents, such as C3-C5 alcohols or PO ethers, act as an agent for the formulation of crop protection products or they are used to produce insecticides or herbicides. Oxygenated solvents from BASF are also used as growing regulators in cultivation.
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As an Intermediate Chemical

As an Intermediate Chemical

Used as solvents for several chemical reactions and processes.

Our sustainable solutions

Discover our solutions, starting from the established "classic" product line to our extensive range of sustainable versions.

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We have been awarded ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 50001:2018 certifications by DQS GmbH. Contact us in case further information is required.

Sustainability at BASF

Learn more about how we create chemistry for a sustainable future.

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World Account

1Our products are manufactured according to ISO 9001 and were designed for the use in further chemical syntheses or industrial applications. The quality of the products at the time of passing of risk is determined by BASF’s product specification. From our side, the products are not intended to be used for sensitive applications (e. g. cosmetics, personal care, toys, food contact). Therefore, we have not evaluated whether the existing safety data support the use in these applications. It is solely the responsibility of the customer to ensure that any proprietary rights and legislation are observed and required risk assessments are carried out. In particular, the customer is not relieved from carrying out its own investigations and making tests to determine and verify the suitability of the products for a particular purpose prior to use. This includes all required risk assessments and according measures concerning the use of the products in the intended applications.