GEISMAR, LA,January 23, 2014 --BASF sites in Louisiana recently launched several new information resources for the local community. Area residents can learn how BASF is creating chemistry for a sustainable future through social media sites, an e-newsletter and a local website that feature site news, career opportunities, employee volunteerism, economic impact and community activities in the region.

"As part of our global commitment to actively support the communities in which our sites are located, these new local communications tools will enhance our open dialog and connection with our neighbors," said Tom Yura, Senior Vice President and Manager of the BASF site in Geismar, Louisiana.

Community members can "like" BASF on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/BASFNorthAmerica, follow the company on Twitter at., and visit the BASF Louisiana website atwww.basf.us/la. Residents can also sign up for the quarterly BASF Louisiana community e-newsletter, "Around the Block," by emailinglouisiana@basf.com. www.twitter.com/BASFLouisiana

BASF - The Chemical Company

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 16,600 employees in North America, and had sales of $18.5 billion in 2012. For more information about BASF's North American operations, visitwww.basf.us.

BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of €72.1 billion in 2012 and more than 110,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet atwww.basf.com.

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