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Germany's BASF completes optical brightener sale

03 Mar '26
1 min read
Germany's BASF completes optical brightener sale
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Insights

  • Germany-headquartered BASF has completed the sale of its optical brightening agents business in the care chemicals sector to Catexel, part of ICIG.
  • The transaction covers international operations, including production at the Monthey site, with around 80 employees transferring.
  • Financial terms were not disclosed.
  • BASF will continue supplying ingredients for home and personal care markets.
The sale of BASF’s optical brightening agent business to Catexel was completed end of February 2026. Optical brightening agents are ingredients in laundry detergent formulations. Both parties have agreed to keep the financial details of the transaction confidential.

The transaction comprises the international business including the production of optical brightening agents at the Monthey site in Switzerland. As part of the divestment, around 80 employees transfer to Catexel.

Catexel is the Care Chemicals platform of the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG), specializing in high-quality specialty chemicals for detergents and cleaning products, personal care, and industrial applications.

BASF remains a leading supplier of a comprehensive portfolio of ingredients for personal care, home care, industrial & institutional cleaning, and technical applications.

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ALCHEMPro News Desk (JP)

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