High performing Pb free mc solar cells - BASF – The Chemical Company - The world\92s leading chemical company. Our chemistry is used in nearly all industry sectors We combine economical success with social responsibility and the protection of the environment Sales 2010 €63,873 million, EBIT 2010 €7,761 million Employees December 31, 2010) 109,140, About 1,100 new patents filed 6 Verbund sites and about 390 production sites.