Our experienced team and state-of-the-art recycling assets ensure you get the best value for your material and peace of mind with transparency, consistency and integrity in our sampling, assaying, and trading and hedging services.
Sampling
Gain the best total return on your PGMs with transparency and confidence.
LOT WITNESSING
Watch our sampling and assaying processes in action with BASF ECMS’s Lot Witnessing program.
REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLES
Each lot is evaluated individually to determine best-fit sample preparation and provide superior accuracy compared to one-size-fits-all methods.
LOT INTEGRITY
Samples are homogenous and highly representative of the bulk material. Your catalyst is weighed at each step of the process. No weight is deducted for moisture picked up during sampling.
CONTINUOUS INVESTMENT
We are continually investing in our assets and people to optimize processes and improve quality control.
Assaying
BASF applies the highest standards with ISO-accredited assaying handled only by qualified and experienced analytical chemists.
WORLD-RENOWNED ASSAY LAB
Our team of highly trained chemists provide the best analytical services representing the highest standards in the industry.
PEOPLE
At BASF ECMS, our scientists are experts in analytical chemistry. Before they assay your samples, each chemist must pass strict qualification standards in accordance with our ISO-17025 Quality Management System.
TECHNIQUE
Each lot is analyzed separately with highly accurate techniques tailored to your materials, resulting in the best total return.
METHOD
BASF ECMS is among very few refiners to apply ISO 17025 accredited methods, enabling us to deliver the highest level of accuracy and precision in the industry. As part of ISO 17043 accredited process, we undertake numerous round-robins to build alignment with other reputable independent labs.
Recycling
Using our expertise in chemistry, BASF ECMS transforms spent material back into high-grade precious metal, which can be traded or repurposed for use in new catalyst production.
BEST-IN-CLASS ASSETS
Our industry-leading technologies and equipment, is designed and operated in a way that allows us to quickly transform a wide-range of materials back to high-grade precious metals. This efficiency allows us to offer faster return cycles to our customers.
CHEMISTRY EXPERTISE
Our team’s deep knowledge of chemistry and refining allows us to incorporate a diverse set of feed stocks into our operations, while operating safely.
ROLE IN THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Recycling is one of the world’s largest sources of precious metals, second only to mines. We have a responsibility to support sustainable processes and reduce impact on the environment via circularity.
