BASF has started up a new storage tank for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA) in Merak, Indonesia, which expands its supply capabilities in the country. According to the company, the investment enhances supply reliability, shortens lead times, and provides greater flexibility to meet customer demand, reinforcing BASF’s position in the acrylic esters market.

BASF reports that Indonesia is a key growth market for 2-EHA within ASEAN, driven by the continued expansion of downstream industries such as paints, coatings, and adhesives. Strategically located in Merak, a major logistics hub, the new storage facility strengthens BASF’s ability to serve this growing demand through optimized distribution and improved delivery reliability.

BASF’s local storage expansion in Indonesia is complemented by its integrated acrylics production network in Asia Pacific, including BASF PETRONAS Chemicals in Malaysia and BASF’s 2‑ethylhexyl acrylate plant at the Zhanjiang Verbund site in China. The network enables multiple supply points to support customers in Indonesia and other ASEAN markets.

“This investment reflects our strategic focus on growth markets in ASEAN and our commitment to building a resilient, customer-centric supply network,” said Haibo Tian, vice president, business management industrial petrochemicals at BASF. “With enhanced local infrastructure, we are strengthening supply chain resilience, increasing operational flexibility, and advancing our ability to meet evolving market needs while creating long-term value for our customers.”

The new 2-EHA storage tank enhances BASF’s existing storage infrastructure in Indonesia, including its butyl acrylate storage facility. 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate is a key raw material used in a wide range of applications in the adhesives and coatings industries.

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