As a result of damage sustained during a fire that occurred in a BASF plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany on July 29, 2024, BASF SE - also on behalf of its affected affiliates – has declared force majeure on deliveries of selected vitamin A, vitamin E, and carotenoid products as well as selected aroma ingredients, with immediate effect and until further notice. The selected aroma ingredients are ionones, pyranol, DL-menthol, rose oxides, ethyllinalool, nerolidol, and isophytol R. BASF said it is in close contact with customers to share updates and the developments regarding the supply capability of the affected products.

The fire occurred in a BASF plant that manufactures aroma ingredients and precursors for the vitamin A, vitamin E, and carotenoid production. Some employees were injured in the fire but were able to leave the medical center on the evening of the incident, the company said.

There was no contamination of air, water, or soil. BASF’s environmental monitoring vehicles were underway inside and outside the site and did not detect any product residues.

While no timeline was provided, the company said cleaning, inspection, and repair work of the plant has started.