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BASF creates new global business unit to advance battery activities for electromobility

· New “Battery Materials” unit will integrate BASF’s cathode materials, electrolytes and next-generation lithium battery initiatives · Ralf Meixner will lead “Battery Materials” In recognition of the significant growth opportunity associated with the global battery marketplace, BASF is creating a new global business unit that will bring together its current and future battery-related electromobility activities. As part of this transition, a new global business unit “Battery Materials” will be formed, effective January 1, 2012. This business unit will integrate the existing battery activities of BASF’s Catalysts division, which is focused on cathode materials development; its Intermediates division, which is focused on electrolyte formulations, and BASF Future Business GmbH, which is focused on next-generation lithium battery opportunities. This operating consolidation will take place throughout the first half of 2012, leveraging the collaborative efforts of each of these business teams to ensure a seamless migration for BASF and its market constituents.

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BASF showcases expertise at CPhI worldwide in Frankfurt

BASF will present its extensive expertise across the entire pharmaceutical value chain at the Convention on Pharmaceutical Ingredients and Intermediates – CPhI worldwide – from October 25 through 27, 2011 in Frankfurt, Germany. As a strategic partner to the pharmaceutical industry, BASF provides intelligent system solutions and high-value products which help its customers to be more successful.

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BASF launches Kids’ Lab experiments during National Science Week from 1 to 5 August 2011

- 2011 is the International Year of Chemistry of which BASF   is a global sponsor.
- BASF introduces learners to the importance of water    resources.
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BASF offers a new solution for phenol-free thermal receipt paper

With Pergafast® 201 BASF provides a sustainable solution for Bisphenol A- and phenol-free thermal papers. Every thermal paper contains a color developer as a key component in a chemical system designed to produce an image or record upon the application of heat. For many years Bisphenol A (BPA) was widely used as a color developer but recently there have been many concerns raised regarding its toxicological properties and therefore its suitability for use in thermal paper.

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BASF to build new dispersions plant in Durban, South Africa

 - Strengthening BASF’s presence in South Africa
 - Supporting the growing regional coating and construction     industry
 - New plant will be operational in 2012
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2011 - International Year of Chemistry

The International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011) is a worldwide celebration of the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind.

Under theunifying theme “Chemistry—our life, our future,” IYC 2011 will offer a range of interactive, entertaining, and educational activities for all ages.

BASF offers packaging industry innovative barrier solutions against mineral oil residues -
Solutions for every type of packaging and manufacturing process

BASF offers the packaging industry a variety of barrier solutions that demonstrate a high effectiveness in preventing mineral oil residues from migrating from cardboard food packaging into food. This has been confirmed through a series of studies conducted by the official Food Safety Authority of the Canton of Zurich on the BASF products Ultramid®, Epotal® A 816, Ecovio® FS Paper and specially developed dispersions.
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BASF News GRAHAMSTOWN SCIENCE FESTIVAL:
4 – 10 MAY 2011

BASF sponsors the University of Pretoria’s Science Centre, Sci-Enza, to encourage South Africa’s youth to follow science-related careers.
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Workplace Safety: Understand the Shocking Truth

Graham Tyers, Newson Gale, Inc.
Dissipating static electricity is crucial for avoiding ignition risks in hazardous areas.                          
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BASF - Puzzling cutlery made of Ultramid from designers at ding3000 At the opening of the Plasitcs fair K 2010

BASF will be exhibiting JOIN cutlery made of Ultramid® A3EG6 FC plastic, a food contact-approved special polyamide. This high-quality plastic design cutlery is the creation of the design studio ding3000 in Hanover: It also serves as brain-teaser, conversation piece and table decoration. The team at the BASF designfabrik™ contributed to its development and design. ...

Exhibitions

The Biennial Water and Waste Exhibition and Conference PRESERVING OUR FUTURE

13 – 15 September
MTN Expo Centre, Nasrec, Johannesburg
Water & Waste
An exhibition that focuses on the critical need for sustainable water and waste management and water process control, with the theme ‘Renew, Regenerate, Refurbish’. A platform for leading industry players showcase effective solutions, innovative products and materials, technological developments and services.

Petro.t.ex Africa 2011
The Definitive African Petroleum Industry Exhibition and Conference

Date: 7 – 9 June 2011
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa

This gathering of the virtual “who’s who” of the downstream industry attracts a wide range of attendees, visitors and delegates including, senior management from the major oil companies, refinery operators, government representatives, ngo’s, fuel wholesalers and retailers, consultants, industry associations, engineers, project leaders, financiers and many other relevant roleplayers.

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