# BASF investing in pearlizer and opacifier production line in Mauldin, South Carolina

BASF is investing in its Mauldin, South Carolina site to add a new production line for pearlizers and opacifiers used in cosmetic products. Start-up is planned for end of 2019.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2019-01-17
- Where: Mauldin, South Carolina, United States
- Starts operating: 2019
- Status: announced
- Products: pearlizers, opacifiers, specialty blends for personal care
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md)

## Sources

- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/us/en/media/news-releases/2019/01/P-US-19-004), 2019-01-17: "BASF is investing in its operations in Mauldin, South Carolina to enable production of pearlizers and opacifiers used in cosmetic products."

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