Segment Profile
The Industrial Solutions segment consists of the Dispersions & Resins and the Performance Chemicals divisions. It develops and markets ingredients and additives for industrial applications, such as polymer dispersions, resins, additives, electronic materials and antioxidants. We aim to grow organically in key industries such as automotive, plastics, paints and coatings, electronics, and energy and resources, and expand our position by leveraging our comprehensive industry expertise and application know-how.
Innovative chemistry at nanoscale
Modern semiconductor nodes usually measure less than five nanometers. Shrinking logic chip size presents unique challenges for leading semiconductor manufacturers to clean extremely thin metal layers in small three-dimensional structures. BASF is the first chemical company to develop wafer cleaning products that make use of a new nanoscale kinetic control mechanism to solve this problem. In this way, we support our customers in the mass production of three-nanometer integrated circuit chips. BASF expects these products to generate annual sales growth of over 15% between 2022 and 2027. The cleaning products are also recyclable, reducing chemical waste and packaging consumption by more than 50% compared with traditional single-use solutions.
Sales
€9,992 million
2021: €8,876 million
EBIT before special items
€1,091 million
2021: €1,006 million
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Customer industries and applications |
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Dispersions & Resins |
Polymer dispersions, resins, additives, electronic materials |
Paints and coatings, construction, paper, printing and packaging, adhesives and electronics industries |
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Performance Chemicals |
Antioxidants, light stabilizers and flame retardants for plastic applications Fuel and refinery additives, polyisobutene, brake fluids and engine coolants, lubricant additives and basestocks, components for metalworking fluids and compounded lubricants Process chemicals for the extraction of oil, gas, metals and minerals; chemicals for enhanced oil recovery Kaolin mineralsa |
Chemicals, plastics, consumer goods, automotive and transportation industries, as well as energy and resources |
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North America |
Asia Pacific |
South America, Africa, Middle East |
Annual capacity (metric tons) |
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Acrylics dispersions |
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1,839,000 |
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Formulation additives |
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69,000 |
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Polyisobutene |
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265,000 |
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