BASF to exit hydrosulfites business, close Ludwigshafen plant
Key highlights
- 24 September 2025: BASF will exit the hydrosulfites business and close the Ludwigshafen production facility.
- BASF will phase out Hydrosulfite F, HydroBlue 90, HydroBlue 92, Hydrosulfite Evo, Adlite and Blankit.
- About 65 employees in the hydrosulfites business will be supported in finding new roles within the BASF Group.
- Hydrosulfites are used as reducing agents in textile dyeing and as bleaching additives in pulp and paper.
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BASF Ludwigshafen Hydrosulfites Closure · Germany
Closure announced
2025-09-24
~2026
Decision and timing
24 September 2025, Ludwigshafen, Germany — BASF will exit the hydrosulfites business and close its hydrosulfites production facility at the Ludwigshafen site following a strategic review of the site's production setup.
Products being phased out
The company will phase out supply of Hydrosulfite F, HydroBlue® 90, HydroBlue® 92, Hydrosulfite Evo, Adlite® and Blankit.
Workforce and transition
About 65 employees currently working in the hydrosulfites business will be supported in finding new roles within the BASF Group.
Applications
Hydrosulfites are used as reducing agents in textile dyeing and as bleaching additives in pulp and paper applications.
Source: BASF