BASF expands SAP capacity

BASF is strengthening its position in the superabsorbent polymers (SAP) market with investments in local production sites in fast growing emerging markets. In South America, BASF will build a SAP plant in Cama?ari, Brazil with an annual capacity of 60,000 metric tonnes. Production is expected to start in late 2014. In China, BASF-YPC Company Limited, a 50-50 joint venture between BASF and Sinopec, plans to start construction of a 60,000-metric-tonne SAP plant at its Verbund site in Nanjing in mid-2012, with commercial production to start in 2014.  The investments in Brazil and China underline BASF's long-term commitment to its customers and the emerging markets. The innovative superabsorbent polymers from BASF enable customers to set the trends in the markets for diapers, adult incontinence products and feminine hygiene applications. As already announced earlier this year, BASF is conducting a feasibility study to evaluate the technical and economic viability of constructing an integrated SAP plant in Kuantan, Malaysia. The study is underway and a decision on any investment in Kuantan will be made following the conclusion of the study.

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