# BASF expands emollient capacity at Düsseldorf site

BASF is investing in a new reactor and upgraded distillation units at its Düsseldorf site to expand production capacity for emollient specialties used in skin care and sun protection products. Start-up is planned for autumn 2025.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-10-05
- Where: Düsseldorf, Germany, Germany
- Starts operating: Q4 2025
- Status: announced
- Products: emollients, skin care ingredients, sun protection ingredients
- 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/global/en/media/news-releases/2023/09/p-23-323), 2023-10-04: "BASF sees the growth potential in specialties for the personal care industry in Europe and, as the market leader, we are consistently investing to support this growth with our customers."

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