BASF strengthens U.S. production network with APG expansion in Cincinnati

BASF successfully completes the expansion of APG production capacity at its Cincinnati, Ohio, site. © BASF

Additional local capacity brings APG production closer to customers across North America
APGs combine high performance, mildness, and biodegradability, making them suitable for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications

BASF has inaugurated the expansion of its Alkyl Polyglucosides (APGs) production capacity at its Cincinnati, Ohio, site, further strengthening the company’s manufacturing footprint in the United States. First announced in 2023, the expansion reinforces Cincinnati’s role in BASF’s regional production network and strengthens the company’s position as a leading APG supplier in the United States. By increasing production close to its North American customers, BASF can combine a reliable regional supply point with its broad APG portfolio and formulation expertise.

“The Cincinnati expansion represents an important step in reinforcing BASF’s leadership in the U.S. APG market,” said Gisela Pinheiro, BASF Senior Vice President Home Care and Industrial & Institutional Cleaning. “Combining our broad APG portfolio and formulation expertise with expanded regional production allows us to work even more closely with customers. It strengthens our ability to support innovation and sustainability targets across a wide range of applications.”

APGs, marketed by BASF under the trade names Glucopon®, Plantaren®, Agnique® PG and Disponil® APG, are bio-based, readily biodegradable (according to OECD 301), mild, non-ionic surfactants derived from 100 percent natural and renewable feedstocks. Their excellent performance and compatibility with other surfactants make them highly versatile ingredients for personal care, home care, industrial and institutional cleaning, industrial formulations, and agricultural applications.

In addition to Cincinnati, BASF produces APGs at sites in Düsseldorf, Germany; Jinshan, China; and Bangpakong, Thailand. Together, these facilities enable BASF to provide reliable supply and respond more effectively to customer needs across regions.

Glucopon®, Plantaren®, Agnique® PG and Disponil® are registered trademarks of BASF SE.

About the Care Chemicals division at BASF

The BASF division Care Chemicals offers a broad range of ingredients for personal care, home care, industrial & institutional cleaning, and technical applications. We are a leading global supplier for the cosmetics industry as well as the detergents and cleaners industry, and support our customers with innovative and sustainable products, solutions and concepts. The division’s high-performance product portfolio includes surfactants, emulsifiers, polymers, emollients, chelating agents, cosmetic active ingredients and UV filters. We have production and development sites in all regions and are expanding our presence in emerging markets. Further information is available online at http://www.care-chemicals.basf.com/