BASF
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| Stands for | Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
BASF stands for Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik, a company and brand abbreviation.
German chemical company, the largest in the world by sales, producing plastics, crop-protection products, catalysts, coatings and industrial chemicals. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Example: BASF is cutting costs at its Ludwigshafen site because of high energy prices.
Usage notes
Founded in 1865 in Mannheim to make dyes from coal tar; the name means "Baden Aniline and Soda Factory". Its Ludwigshafen site is one of the largest integrated chemical complexes in the world. Its slogan "We create chemistry" dates from 2004.
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