BASF
Specialized excipients and active ingredients for pharmaceuticals.
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BASF's pharmaceutical solutions division is a key supplier of a wide range of excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to the global pharmaceutical industry. The company produces high-quality, innovative ingredients that support the development of efficient and reliable drug formulations. Its portfolio includes binders, disintegrants, coatings, solubilizers, and solvents, as well as leading APIs like ibuprofen and omega-3 fatty acids. The business serves clients in the pharmaceutical sector by providing solutions for various delivery platforms, including oral, topical, and parenteral applications.
The parent company, BASF (Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik), was founded on April 6, 1865, in Mannheim, Germany, by Friedrich Engelhorn. Initially established to produce chemicals for dye production from coal tar, the company has grown into the world's largest chemical producer. A significant part of its history includes the 1925 merger with other German chemical companies to form I.G. Farben, which was later dissolved after World War II. BASF was re-founded in 1952 and expanded its portfolio to include plastics, performance products, and agricultural solutions. The business model for the pharmaceutical division, like other BASF segments, is built on a deep integration of production, known as the Verbund system, which maximizes resource and energy efficiency. This is complemented by a strong focus on research and development to create sustainable and innovative products.
The pharmaceutical division leverages BASF's extensive experience in chemistry to address industry challenges such as drug solubilization, modified-release formulations, and taste-masking. It offers digital tools like the Virtual Pharma Assistant (ZoomLab™) to help customers optimize formulations and navigate regulatory compliance. The business generates revenue through the direct sale of its extensive portfolio of chemical products to industrial customers worldwide.
Keywords: active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, drug formulation, ibuprofen supplier, omega-3, oral dosage solutions, solubilization, parenteral formulations, topical delivery, polymer chemistry, drug delivery, biopharma ingredients, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical raw materials, binders, disintegrants, drug coatings, pharmaceutical solvents, softgel excipients, taste-masking agents
