Paints & Coatings

BASF offers the most complete selection of raw materials for the most demanding coating applications.

Paints and coatings are used for decorative and protective purposes – they improve surface properties such as appearance, adhesion, and wetting, as well as resistance to corrosion, wear, and scratching. We offer an extensive range of binders as well as performance and formulation additives for key industries.

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Our aim is to support our customers with formulation and market expertise

Architectural Coatings

Furniture & Flooring

Industrial Coatings

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Automotive & Transportation

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Press Releases

BASF increases prices for its additives for paint and coatings industry globally

Effective since December 1, 2021 BASF is increasing prices for its additives for the paint and coatings industry globally.

BASF introduces portfolio for protective wood grain enhancement

BASF has developed the new Joncryl 953X portfolio for water-based 1K systems to protect and highlight the beauty of wood while meeting sustainability needs.