Sigma-Aldrich Takes Over Global Distribution for BASF Pharma Excipients in Small Pack Sizes

* University and Development Lab Supplies Now Available from Sigma-Aldrich



Ludwigshafen , Germany – – BASF SE and Sigma-Aldrich® have signed a global distribution agreement for a number of BASF’s pharmaceutical excipients. Sigma-Aldrich will repackage the products into small pack sizes making them available for academic- oriented research and development segments like universities and laboratories.



“Through our agreement with Sigma-Aldrich, we can ensure scientists around the globe a reliable supply of our high-performance materials, addressing today’s most relevant developments in drug formulation and delivery. Researchers will benefit through more flexible packaging sizes that meet their lab demands,” says Dr. Ralf Fink, Head of Global Marketing Pharma Ingredients at BASF.



“Our partnership with BASF SE brings an enhanced line of high quality pharmaceutical excipients to the global research and academic community, supporting growing opportunities in research, drug formulation and other life science areas,” added Josef Zihlmann, Vice President Sales and Marketing at Sigma-Aldrich.

The excipients portfolio offered comprises various grades of binders (Kollidons), coatings (Kollicoats) and solubilizers (Cremophors, Lutrols, Solutol). A complete list of products is available on the Sigma-Aldrich website at www.sigmaaldrich.com .



About BASF’s Pharma Ingredients & Services

BASF produces and markets a broad range of active ingredients and excipients, as well as exclusive synthesis services for the pharmaceutical industry. These products are made using the latest technologies, to the highest quality standards and in compliance with cGMP guidelines. Further information can be found at www.pharma-ingredients.basf.com.



BASF - The Chemical Company.

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals and oil and gas. As a reliable partner, BASF creates chemistry to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of more than €50 billion in 2009 and had approximately 105,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.



About Sigma-Aldrich: Sigma-Aldrich is a leading Life Science and High Technology company committed to Enabling Science to Improve the Quality of Life. Its chemical and biochemical products and kits are used in scientific research, including genomic and proteomic research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical development and as key components in pharmaceutical, diagnostic and other high technology manufacturing. The Company has customers in life science companies, university and government institutions, hospitals, and in industry. Over one million scientists and technologists use its products. Sigma-Aldrich operates in 40 countries and has 7,700 employees providing excellent service worldwide. For more information about Sigma-Aldrich, please visit its award-winning Web site at http://www.sigmaaldrich.com.