What is the primary purpose and scope of BASF's new SAP and diaper performance lab in Mumbai?

The primary purpose of BASF's new SAP and diaper performance lab in Mumbai is to provide global superabsorbent resin (SAP) customers with technical and application services, including technical support, application expertise, and rapid co-innovation. The lab, located within BASF’s Asia-Pacific Innovation Campus in Mumbai, spans approximately 200 square meters and is equipped to conduct over 30 test methods specifically designed for SAP and diaper performance and benchmarking, supporting innovation in baby diapers, adult diapers, and feminine hygiene products.

How does the Mumbai lab fit into BASF’s broader global R&D and SAP development infrastructure?

The Mumbai lab is a globally integrated part of BASF’s SAP development ecosystem, operating as a dedicated global technical service laboratory that collaborates closely with BASF’s existing global SAP product development laboratory in Ludwigshafen, Germany. It leverages BASF’s global SAP production network and is positioned within the company’s second-largest R&D hub in the Asia-Pacific region — the Asia-Pacific Innovation Campus, established in 2017 in Mumbai under BASF India Chemicals Private Limited.

BASF Launches Global Diaper and Superabsorbent Resin Performance Lab in Mumbai

Aug 24, 2026

BASF inaugurated a new Superabsorbent Resin and diaper performance laboratory in Mumbai to enhance technical services and innovation for global customers. The facility operates within the Asia-Pacific innovation park and collaborates with the existing Ludwigshafen lab.

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