- BASF will double production capacity for water-soluble dispersants in Dilovasi, Turkey.
- The new plant will be operational by Q3 2023.
- The expansion supports detergent, cleaning, and chemical industries in EMEA.
- Products include Sokalan® PA, CP, and NR grades.
Expansion in Turkey
BASF is set to double its production capacity for water-soluble dispersants based on acrylic acid at its Dilovasi, Turkey location with the introduction of a new production plant. This investment aims to support BASF’s customers in the detergent, cleaning, and chemical processing industry across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The additional capacities are expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2023.
Previous Enhancements
In 2020, BASF had already taken steps to enhance flexibility and expand its production plant for water-soluble dispersants and other functional additives at the Ludwigshafen site. Soeren Hildebrandt, Senior Vice President Home Care, I&I and Industrial Formulators Europe at BASF, commented that the capacity expansion will especially benefit European customers, supporting their growth while providing more flexible and reliable supply options.
Product Applications
These water-soluble dispersants and functional additives are marketed by BASF’s Care Chemicals operating division under the brand Sokalan® and have a wide range of applications. Sokalan® PA and Sokalan® CP grades facilitate dirt removal, disperse dissolved dirt in water, and prevent lime deposits on laundry, dishes, and in washing machines and dishwashers. Additionally, they find use in various technical processes to prevent fouling. The latest class of products in the Sokalan® range is represented by Sokalan® NR grades, which are highly effective mineral dispersing agents because of their narrow molecular weight distribution and are optimized for the hydrophilization of pulp fibers.
