PORT ARTHUR, TX, October 29, 2014 - BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LLC (BASF TOTAL) demonstrated its commitment to the community once again, serving as the title sponsor for the 5th Annual Live United 5K & 1K for Kids to raise funds for the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County.

A record-breaking 474 runners and walkers - 33 percent more participants than the 2013 race - joined the October event at Port Neches Park to help raise more than $14,050 in cash contributions and another $29,581 in in-kind donations for the United Way and its 20 partner agencies.

"Participation in the Live United 5K this year was beyond our expectations," said Greg Masica, Vice President and Port Arthur Site Manager. "It is extremely gratifying to sponsor and run in an event that creates such excitement in the community while raising funds for the United Way. As long-time supporters of United Way and all it does to improve the lives of those in need in Jefferson County, we are particularly pleased to see this event continue to grow. We thank everyone who volunteered their time and energy to put together a great run."

In addition to serving as the title sponsor for the race, BASF TOTAL also funded a raffle for a $2,000 grant for schools that registered 50 or more race participants. Port Arthur Independent School District's Tyrrell Elementary won the drawing and the $2,000 grant.

"The Live United 5K run has become an important part of the United Way of Mid and South Jefferson County," said Janie Johnson, United Way executive director. "Not only does it increase services to those in need through the funds raised, it increases visibility of our focus on health. We are grateful for the partnership of BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals and the other sponsors' commitment to the United Way and this event."

In addition to supporting the United Way as the Live United 5K title sponsor for the fifth year, BASF TOTAL employees regularly conduct annual fundraising campaigns at the Port Arthur site and participate in volunteer activities for the United Way and its member agencies.

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Suggested photo caption: A record 474 runners and walkers participated in the Live United 5K on Saturday, October 18. Sponsored by BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LLC, the run raised more than $14,050 in cash contributions and another $29,581 in in-kind donations for the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County and its 20 member agencies. Both participation and fundraising broke records for the fifth annual event.

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Suggested photo caption : Mason Callahan, 11, and Ashley Callahan, 9, both of Vidor, get off on a quick start in the Live United 1K held Saturday, October 18, at Port Neches Park. The Callahans were two of 474 runners and walkers participating in the fifth annual race benefiting the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County. BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LLC (BASF TOTAL) was the title sponsor for the event.

BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals, LLC

BASF TOTAL Petrochemicals LLC is located in Port Arthur, Texas and manufactures a range of chemicals used in hundreds of consumer products. BASF TOTAL is a joint venture partnership between BASF Corporation, 60 percent ownership, and Total Petrochemicals &Refining USA, 40 percent ownership. For more information about BASF Corporation and Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. visitwww.basf.us orwww.totalpetrochemicalsusa.com .

BASF - The Chemical Company

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has nearly 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $19.3 billion in 2013. For more information about BASF's North American operations, visitwww.basf.us .

At BASF, we create chemistry - and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world's leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of about €74 billion in 2013 and over 112,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet atwww.basf.com .

Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Incorporated

Total Petrochemicals & Refining USA, Inc. (TPRI) is part of the Refining-Petrochemicals Americas Division of Total S.A., one of the largest integrated international oil and gas companies with operations in more than 130 countries worldwide. TPRI is headquartered in Houston and is a major producer of polypropylene, polystyrene, styrene, base chemicals and polyethylene in the United States. Its refinery produces transportation fuels and other petroleum-based products for the global market. The company employs more than 1,600 who work in support of manufacturing and research/development activities in Texas and Louisiana. Visit us online atwww.totalpetrochemicalsrefiningusa.com .

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