FLORHAM PARK, N.J., March 18, 2005 - Jobwerx News - BASF has introduced T-Lite microfine titanium dioxide, a transparent ultraviolet (UV) light filter manufactured by Sakai Chemical Industry Company of Japan. BASF will market the T-Lite ingredients to cosmetic and sunscreen manufacturers globally, under an agreement with Sakai, a leader in advanced nanotechnology and powder modification.

T-Lite microfine titanium dioxide provides superior transparency and elegance and is highly compatible and stable in various oils. Titanium dioxide is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S.F.D.A.) as a Category 1 sunscreen filter that offers broad spectrum UV-A and UV-B protection in a single ingredient.

Because T-Lite delivers superior transparency compared to ingredients already on the market, it will help sunscreen manufacturers in developing new formulations with high sun protection factors.

Less than a year ago BASF introduced Uvinul® A Plus, a photostable, organic UV-A absorber used in sun care products. These sunscreen product protection ingredients are sold for use in Mexico, Europe, and in the United States. BASF is a leader in organic and inorganic UV-A and UV-B filters, with a product portfolio that allows the creation of just about any desired formulation of sunscreen agents for a wide array of applications, including lotions and moisturizers, including products for children.

BASF's cosmetic ingredients deliver a range of benefits to support healthy-looking skin and hair. BASF's portfolio of cosmetic ingredients includes UV filters, active ingredients and cosmetic polymers that are used in the production of high-value consumer products such as sunscreen products, skin care creams and lotions and hair care products. In addition to cosmetic ingredients, BASF offers a comprehensive range of aroma chemicals that are used by the flavor and fragrance industry, among others, in the manufacture of fragrance compounds for cosmetics, detergents and household cleaning products.


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