Elementis announced its expansion into the Household, Industrial and Institutional (HI&I) market with its portfolio of RHEOCLEAN® rheology modifiers, building on decades of expertise in rheology and formulation science to help customers develop distinct, high-performing cleaning and home care products.
BASF is increasing prices on all products in its Home Care, Industrial & Institutional Cleaning (I&I) and Industrial Formulators portfolio in Europe by up to 30%, or more for selected products, effective immediately or as existing contracts allow.
The sale of BASF’s optical brightening agent business to Catexel was completed end of February 2026. Optical brightening agents are ingredients in laundry detergent formulations. Both parties have agreed to keep the financial details of the transaction confidential.
Brenntag Specialties Home Care, I&I will participate in the H3i 2026 exhibition on March 3-4, at the NH Milano Congress Centre, Milanofiori, Assago, at Booth 206.
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