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BASF To Expand APG Production in US and China

Investments will ease the capacity concerns at the APG plant in Duesseldorf.

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By: Christine Esposito

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BASF will grow its global alkyl polyglucosides (APG) production capacity with two production expansion projects at sites in Cincinnati, OH, and Jinshan, China. With Cincinnati coming online in 2018 and Jinshan in 2019, BASF said it aims to better serve North American and Asian customers from regional supply points while reducing cross-regional volume flows and shortening lead times.   APGs are surfactants used for mildness and foam improvement in personal care applications like facial wash, bo...

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