New storage tank for 2-EHA: BASF expands supply capabilities in Indonesia
Last update on Jun 10, 2026
BASF has started up a new storage tank for 2-ethylhexyl acrylate (2-EHA) in Merak, Indonesia, expanding its supply capabilities in the country. The investment is reported to enhance supply reliability, shortens lead times and provides greater flexibility to meet customer demand, further reinforcing BASF’s leadership position in the acrylic esters market.
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Complemented by integrated acrylics production network in Asia Pacific
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, ensuring a stable and dependable supply of high-quality 2-EHA to support customers’ business growth.
According to the company, its 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. This enables multiple supply points to support customers in Indonesia and other fast‑growing 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 Merak tank adds to BASF's existing storage infrastructure in Indonesia, which includes a butyl acrylate storage facility. 2-Ethylhexyl acrylate is used as a key raw material across adhesive formulations and coating systems.
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