BASF has decided to exit the hydrosulfites business and will close the respective production facility in Ludwigshafen.

As a result, the company will phase out the supply of Hydrosulfite F as well as HydroBlue 90, HydroBlue 92, Hydrosulfite Evo, Adlite, and Blankit. This decision is part of the ongoing strategic review of the production setup at the Ludwigshafen site and reflects the company’s commitment to focus on business activities with long-term value creation potential. The company will support the approximately 65 employees currently working in the hydrosulfites business in finding new roles within the BASF Group.

“Focus is a cornerstone of BASF’s Winning Ways strategy,” said Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, President of BASF’s Monomers division. “By concentrating on profitability and long-term value creation, we are safeguarding the competitiveness of our business in a challenging economic environment. As we phase out our activities in the hydrosulfites business, we will work closely with our employees and customers to ensure a responsible transition.”

Hydrosulfites are used as reducing agents in the textile industry during the dyeing process and as bleaching additives in pulp and paper applications.