At its Bad Wimpfen site, Solvay used TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) as a raw material in the manufacture of products, mainly for the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. On September 18, 2025, the company announced that it will cease the production of TFA-related organics at the Bad Wimpfen site by early 2026.
The plant operations are subject to strict regulations and to the control of the competent local authorities. The Bad Wimpfen site carries out rigorous monitoring of its wastewater treatment plant, in accordance with the regulatory requirements for environmental and health protection, as laid down by the authorities.