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Takazuri and BASF have collaborated to provide long-term, environmentally friendly solutions that promote economic development in Africa and make a positive impact on both the construction industry and the local communities with a potential to scale to other regions. With a focus on building climate resilience with sustainable products, these solutions incorporate Climatile™ technology from Takazuri, which utilizes locally collected and converted post-consumer materials. Furthermore, additive packages from BASF have been specifically tailored to suit the unique weather conditions of the region. 
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Trade News | September 10, 2024

Takazuri and BASF collaborate to support climate resilient construction in Eastern Africa

Takazuri and BASF have collaborated to create smart building solutions that are built to last in Eastern Africa. With a focus on building climate resilience with sustainable products, these solutions incorporate Climatile™ technology from Takazuri, which utilizes locally collected and converted post-consumer materials. Furthermore, additive packages from BASF have been specifically tailored to suit the unique weather conditions of the region. This collaboration aims to provide long-term, environmentally friendly solutions that promote economic development in Africa and make a positive impact on both the construction industry and the local communities with a potential to scale to other regions.

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BASF launches Tinuvin® NOR® 211 AR to support film producers and converters globally in navigating the challenging landscape of plasticulture – the use of plastic materials in agricultural applications. This new high-performance heat and light stabilizer protects and prolongs the lifespan of agricultural plastics that require resistance to high levels of inorganic chemicals like sulfur and chlorine.   Photo: BASF SE
Trade News | July 18, 2024

BASF launches game-changing heat and light stabilizer Tinuvin® NOR® 211 AR for sustainable farming practices

BASF launches Tinuvin® NOR® 211 AR to support film producers and converters globally in navigating the challenging landscape of plasticulture – the use of plastic materials in agricultural applications. This new high-performance heat and light stabilizer protects and prolongs the lifespan of agricultural plastics that require resistance to high levels of inorganic chemicals like sulfur and chlorine. Tinuvin NOR 211 AR offers an effective value-in-use solution for agricultural plastics exposed to intense UV radiation, thermal stress, and inorganic chemicals commonly used in crop management and disinfection.
Trade News | June 5, 2024

BASF accelerates its Plastics Journey at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2024

BASF is set to showcase further milestones on their plastics journey at the upcoming Plastics Recycling and Sustainability Conference Europe (PRSE) 2024. Taking place on June 19-20 at RAI Amsterdam, the conference will serve as a platform for industry leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss the latest developments, opportunities, and challenges in the European plastics recycling sector.

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Trade News | May 2, 2024

Joint News Release - Chemovator invests in Detroit-based startup Heartland rethinking plastics using natural fiber reinforcements 

Detroit (Michigan) and Mannheim (Germany), May 02, 2024 – Chemovator, the business incubator and early-stage investor of BASF, has successfully finalized an investment in Heartland. The Detroit-based startup is a frontrunner in the production of natural fiber plastic additives, and the latest addition to Chemovator's external-facing Elevate program.
Trade News | April 3, 2024

BASF to showcase sustainable additive solutions at CHINAPLAS 2024

BASF joins CHINAPLAS 2024, a landmark event in the plastic and rubber industries, to present its latest additive offerings, which significantly increase the sustainability of various plastic applications. These solutions help customers from the plastics industry achieve their sustainability goals by improving durability, reducing emissions, and enhancing the performance and quality of recycled plastics. 

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Trade News | March 6, 2024

BASF increases prices for Standard Antioxidants and Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS) for plastic applications

Effective immediately or as contracts allow, BASF is increasing prices for Standard Antioxidants and Hindered Amine Light Stabilizers (HALS) for plastics applications globally by up to 10 percent. 
Trade News | December 12, 2023

BASF launches Irgastab® PUR 71, a cutting-edge antioxidant improving regulatory compliance and performance for polyols and polyurethane foams

BASF presents Irgastab® PUR 71, an innovative and advanced anti-scorch solution that not only ensures adherence to regulations but also offers exceptional performance. This premium solution has been formulated without aromatic amine, effectively addressing the limitations of conventional anti-scorch additives.  With its superior environmental, health, and safety profile, this solution meets the increasing regulatory pressure on substance classification and sustainability in the industry.
Mr. Nuttapon Kheankaew from Teamplas shows the white pellets recycled with BASF’s IrgaCycle® at its recycling plant in Chachoengsao, Thailand.
Trade News | November 14, 2023

BASF and Teamplas give waste a second life

BASF and Teamplas Group, a leading manufacturer of recycled pellets in Southeast Asia, have collaborated to transform post-consumer waste into new high-quality office equipment and car interior parts with the help of BASF’s IrgaCycle®

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Trade News | October 12, 2023

BASF partners with Oriental Yuhong for solar rooftop solutions in China

BASF and Oriental Yuhong, a leading Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) roofing membrane producer in China, are teaming up to develop solar roofing membranes used in buildings. The new development aims to meet China’s rapidly growing demand for rooftop solar panels.

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BASF launches the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives. The initial offerings, including Irganox® 1010 BMBcert™ and Irganox® 1076 FD BMBcert™, are certified by TÜV Nord for mass balance according to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS). These industry-first solutions support renewable feedstock to replace fossil feedstock to help customers meet their sustainability targets.

BASF bringt erstmals biomassenbilanzierte Kunststoffadditive auf den Markt. Die ersten Produktlösungen, darunter Irganox® 1010 BMBcert™ und Irganox® 1076 FD BMBcert™, sind vom TÜV Nord  nach ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) zertifiziert. Diese neuartigen Lösungen fördern die Verwendung von nachwachsenden Rohstoffen und helfen Kunden, ihre Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen.
Trade News | September 19, 2023

BASF launches first biomass balance plastic additives

BASF today announced the launch of the industry’s first biomass balance offerings for plastic additives. The initial offerings, including Irganox® 1010 BMBcert™ and Irganox® 1076 FD BMBcert™, are certified by TÜV Nord for mass balance according to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS). These industry-first solutions support the use of renewable feedstock to replace fossil feedstock and help BASF’s customers meet their sustainability targets.
BASF continues its Plastics Journey at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2023. The Plastics Journey consists of three phases which represent the lifecycle of plastics: MAKE, USE, and RECYCLE. The focus of BASF’s engagement at PRSE will be on high-performance solutions in the field of mechanical and chemical recycling.
Trade News | May 5, 2023

BASF continues its Plastics Journey at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2023

BASF is set to showcase its continued plastics journey towards a circular economy and sustainable management of plastics at the Plastics Recycling and Sustainability Conference Europe (PRSE) 2023. The conference, which will be held from 10-11 May 2023 at RAI, Amsterdam, will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to discuss the latest opportunities and challenges that face the plastics recycling industry in Europe. 
BASF announced today that it has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS for certain grades of plastic additives produced at its manufacturing sites in Kaisten, Switzerland (image) and McIntosh, Alabama, United States.
Trade News | April 12, 2023

BASF gains ISCC PLUS certification to expand its VALERAS® offerings for plastic additives

BASF announced today that it has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS for certain grades of plastic additives produced at its manufacturing sites in Kaisten, Switzerland and McIntosh, Alabama, United States. This certification will enable BASF to offer more sustainable grades of its core plastic additives with a reduced Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) through the use of renewable raw materials in a mass balance approach.
Trade News | March 28, 2023

BASF and Noria Energy install first of its kind floating solar system at BASF’s manufacturing site in the United States

As part of its sustainability goal of achieving net zero CO2 emissions1 by 2050, BASF has installed an innovative proof-of-concept floating solar system at its McIntosh, Alabama manufacturing site. Noria Energy’s first of its kind floating solar system uses renewable energy to power three aerators used to improve the water quality of a scenic pond at the production facility.

 

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Trade News | January 12, 2023

Achim Sties appointed new Senior Vice President of BASF plastic additives

BASF has appointed Dr. Achim Sties to lead the global plastic additives business unit effective January 1, 2023. The headquarters of this business will be in Singapore.
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Trade News | September 30, 2022

BASF offers neopentyl glycol and propionic acid with product carbon footprint of zero

BASF for the first time offers neopentyl glycol (NPG) and propionic acid (PA) with a cradle-to-gate product carbon footprint (PCF) of zero. Produced at BASF’s Ludwigshafen Verbund site, Germany, the products are available globally as “NPG ZeroPCF” and “PA ZeroPCF.”
BASF will showcase VALERAS™ for its plastic additives portfolio for the first time at K 2022. VALERAS adds value to plastic applications by delivering significant sustainability benefits with additive technical solutions and services. Among these are solutions to accelerate the plastics journey to a circular economy and net zero emissions. These offerings will be showcased in a series of “Creator Talks” being held at the BASF stand (Hall 5, booth C21/D21).
Trade News | September 13, 2022

BASF to debut VALERAS™ for its plastic additives portfolio at K 2022

Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 13, 2022 – BASF will showcase VALERAS™ for its plastic additives portfolio for the first time at K 2022. VALERAS adds value to plastic applications by delivering significant sustainability benefits with additive technical solutions and services. Among these are solutions to accelerate the plastics journey to a circular economy and net zero emissions. BASF will also present its latest addition to the VALERAS portfolio, Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) of several antioxidants and light stabilizers as a premium service. This complements the recently launched solutions IrgaCycle™ and RegXcellence®. These offerings, along with other novel additive solutions, will be showcased in a series of “Creator Talks” being held at the BASF stand (Hall 5, booth C21/D21).
BASF now offers its plastic additives customers product carbon footprints (PCFs) for several antioxidants and light stabilizers as a premium service within the VALERAS™ portfolio via myPlasticAdditives online customer portal. By improving CO2 transparency in the value chain, BASF will support customers in reaching their greenhouse gas emission reduction targets.
Trade News | September 7, 2022

BASF offers product carbon footprints to its plastic additives customers through myPlasticAdditives

Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 7, 2022 – BASF now offers its plastic additives customers product carbon footprints (PCFs) for several antioxidants and light stabilizers as a premium service within the VALERAS™ portfolio. By improving CO2 transparency in the value chain, BASF will support customers in reaching their greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Using its proprietary digital solution and validated calculations, BASF can now provide cradle-to-gate PCFs. A cradle-to-gate PCF comprises the total greenhouse gas emissions that occur from the extraction of resources through the manufacturing of precursors to the making of the final chemical product itself. 
Trade News | July 19, 2022

BASF’s IrgaCycle™ stabilizes recycled plastics used to protect pineapples from sunburn in Malaysia

Hong Kong SAR, China – July 19, 2022 – BASF and 3T Industries Sdn Bhd, a leading recycling company in Malaysia dealing with post-industrial and post-consumer recyclates, are helping pineapple plantations in Malaysia to increase their yields and save resources. For the first time, 3T Industries has applied BASF’s IrgaCycleTM UV033 DD to enhance 100% recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) sheets used as protectors for pineapples. 
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Trade News | July 4, 2022

Joint News Release - BASF and THOR GmbH fight fire together

BASF and THOR GmbH are combining their expertise in non-halogenated flame retardant additives to provide customers with a comprehensive solution that will enhance the sustainability and performance for specific plastic compounds, as well as meet stringent fire safety requirements.
The certified compostable paper trays DualPakECO® by Confoil can be commercially composted with the organic waste collected in biowaste bins. They can be used for the packaging of ready-to-eat meals available in supermarkets as well as for catering and take-away from restaurants. The paper tray is coated on the inside with BASF’s ecovio® PS 1606, a certified compostable biopolymer. Photo: BASF 2022
Trade News | June 29, 2022

Joint News Release - Confoil and BASF cooperate to develop certified compostable dual ovenable paper tray for packaging of ready-to-eat meals

Bayswater, Australia/Ludwigshafen, Germany, June 29, 2022: The Australian food packaging manufacturer Confoil and BASF have cooperated to develop a certified compostable and dual ovenable food tray based on paper. The paper tray is coated on the inside with BASF’s ecovio® PS 1606, a partly bio-based and certified compostable biopolymer especially developed for coating food packaging made of paper or board. The trays called DualPakECO® are certified according to the Australian standard AS4736-2006 and food contact approved according to international requirements. They can be used for ready-to-eat meals like lasagne, curries and stir-fries available as cold or frozen in supermarkets as well as for catering and take-away from restaurants.
BASF will present its Plastics Journey to advance towards the goal of a circular economy at K 2022 trade fair, which is the #1 trade fair for plastics and rubber. The Plastics Journey consists of three phases which represent the lifecycle of plastics: MAKE, USE, and RECYCLE. BASF offers market-leading products and solutions for all three phases of this journey.©BASF 2022BASF wird auf der K 2022, der führenden Fachmesse für Kunststoff und Kautschuk, ihren Weg hin zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft vorstellen. Die „Plastics Journey“ besteht aus drei Phasen, die den Lebenszyklus von Kunststoffen abbilden: MAKE, USE und RECYCLE. BASF bietet marktführende Produkte und Lösungen für alle drei Phasen dieser Reise.©BASF 2022
Trade News | June 21, 2022

BASF at K 2022: Accelerating the journey towards a sustainable future with plastics

BASF will present its journey to advance towards the goal of a circular economy at K 2022 trade fair, which is the #1 trade fair for plastics and rubber. K 2022 takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 19 – 26, 2022, celebrating its 70th anniversary. BASF has been exhibiting at K ever since the trade fair debuted back in 1952, continuously showing its commitment to the plastics industry and ability to create breakthroughs together with its customers.

“At K 2022, our theme is ‘Go!Create – Welcome to Our Plastics Journey’,” says Dr. Martin Jung, President Performance Materials, “We invite all visitors to join our journey towards a sustainable future with plastics. We will show products and  solutions and more than that we want to give insights in our concepts and plans. The Plastics Journey towards a more sustainable economy needs a co-operative approach and has a long way to go. That’s what we want to express.” The Plastics Journey consists of three phases which represent the lifecycle of plastics: MAKE, USE, and RECYCLE. BASF offers market-leading products and solutions for all three phases of this journey. 

Trade News | June 7, 2022

BASF offers range of chemical intermediates with product carbon footprint significantly below global market average

BASF has calculated the individual product carbon footprints (PCF) of a large part of its portfolio of chemical intermediates. The results were compared with assessments of market-wide average carbon footprints of the corresponding products of third parties. The outcome of the analysis shows that due to the production set-up the PCF of a range of BASF’s chemical intermediates is significantly below the global average PCF of the corresponding third-party chemicals, all produced from fossil-based raw materials. 
Trade News | June 7, 2022

BASF light stabilizer increases the durability of pontoons used for aquaculture in China

Hong Kong SAR, China – June 7, 2022 – BASF’s light stabilizer Tinuvin® has been applied by Fujian Atlantis Plastic Products Co. Ltd., a company specialized in the production and processing of plastic products for marine floats, to protect polypropylene (PP) pontoons used by fish farmers in Ningde, Fujian Province of China.
Identify plastic types at the push of a button – with trinamiX’s Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution
Trade News | May 31, 2022

BASF highlights progress in enabling plastics circularity at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2022

Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 31, 2022 – BASF will present high-performance solutions that target the three key stages of the mechanical recycling process for plastics at the Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2022 in Amsterdam, Netherlands (booth D21) from June 22 to 23. State-of-the-art technology and products to identify the grade of plastic, to improve efficiencies in the cleaning processes for recycling, and to boost the quality of recycled polymeric materials will be featured. BASF’s Plastic Additives business unit has combined its technical competence with that of BASF subsidiaries trinamiX and Chemetall to deliver highly innovative solutions for plastic recyclers. 
BASF has doubled its capacity in Singapore for Irganox® 1010 by adding an additional production line at its antioxidants plant on Jurong Island. The new line has been integrated into the existing production facilities.
Trade News | May 17, 2022

BASF doubles its production capacity for Irganox® 1010 in Singapore

Ludwigshafen, Germany – May 17, 2022 – BASF has expanded the production capacity for its antioxidant Irganox® 1010 at its site on Jurong Island, Singapore, by integrating an additional production line into the existing production facilities.
In automotive electrics, many small components are of great importance. Delicate wheel speed sensors, for example, play a crucial role in the safe functioning of a vehicle. With the polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) Ultradur® B4335G3 HR HSP, BASF has developed a material that protects sensitive electronics from media such as splash water and salt. The unique combination of various properties sets Ultradur® apart from alternative materials.
Trade News | May 16, 2022

BASF launches Ultradur® B4335G3 HR HSP – all-rounder for reliable protection

In automotive electrics, many small components are of great importance. Delicate wheel speed sensors, for example, play a crucial role in the safe functioning of a vehicle. They detect the wheels’ number of revolutions and pass on the information to the ABS and ESP. This is critical in driving situations such as an emergency break as it enables the systems to take preemptive actions to maintain vehicle stability and steering ability. Because they are positioned next to the wheels, the sensors are exposed to extreme climatic conditions and media such as splash water and salt.
BASF is expanding its portfolio with a newly developed thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) from its Elastollan® product line for these busbar holders. Compared to standard engineering plastics, Elastollan® R 2600 FHF particularly stands out due to the optimized thermal linear expansion. It can be processed at lower temperatures, has a lower density and, due to its white color, can be easily colored even with bright pigments.
Trade News | May 5, 2022

Busbar holders made of Elastollan® R 2600 FHF – More safety for future mobility

The transformation of the car from the combustion engine to the electric powertrain is progressing. Highly efficient battery systems are the key to success of electromobility as the power is transmitted from the charging components to the battery and from there to the electric motor. This is done by metal busbars. Plastic overmoldings ensure electrical insulation of the busbars and, thus, safe distribution of the high-voltage currents.
Trade News | March 21, 2022

BASF and REEF Technology sign strategic cooperation agreement to improve the quality of plastic recyclate materials

Ludwigshafen, Germany – March 21, 2022 – BASF has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Zhejiang REEF Technology Co., Ltd. to develop state-of-the-art recyclate formulations for applications used in the automotive, packaging and consumer industries. 
Trade News | March 15, 2022

BASF to increase capacity for plastic additives in Europe

Ludwigshafen, Germany ─ March 15, 2022 ─ BASF will increase production capacity for its hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) at sites located in Pontecchio Marconi, Italy and Lampertheim, Germany. As part of a multi-step investment plan, BASF aims to support the growing demand for light stabilizers used in durable plastics applications and provide enhanced security of supply to global customers. 
Trade News | March 7, 2022

BASF increases price of additives for plastic applications

Effective immediately, BASF increases prices for antioxidants Irganox® 1076, Irganox® PS 802 and related blends in its additives portfolio for plastic applications globally by up to 35 percent.
In cooperation with DUO PLAST, BASF is launching the DUO EX-TRA stretch film. Equipped with BASF's static dissipative polymer Elastostat®, the film innovation avoids the ignition source of electrostatics and is the first stretch film worldwide to be approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Particularly for companies in the chemical industry and their suppliers this eliminates the need for time-consuming unpacking or packing of pallets. In the future, goods can be delivered directly to hazardous areas.  Photo: DUO PLAST, 2021
Trade News | March 1, 2022

Extremely safely packed in ex zones

The film innovation DUO EX-TRA by the film manufacturer DUO PLAST AG in Lauterbach, Germany, is equipped with the static dissipative polymer Elastostat®. This creates the first stretch film suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The newly developed film avoids the ignition source electrostatics. Thus, stretched pallet units no longer pose an explosion hazard.
Trade News | February 15, 2022

BASF launches RegXcellence® for plastic additives, a new service for Regulatory Excellence

Ludwigshafen, Germany – February 15, 2022 – BASF launches a new service offering, RegXcellence®, for its plastic additives customers which enables targeted access to a range of global regulatory support. RegXcellence provides digital solutions and simplifies regulatory issue management with advisory support to accelerate innovation opportunities. 
The new connector system "C-KLIC" based on USB Type-C standard. The excellent material properties of the Ultradur® B 4300 G4 enables space saving of up to 60% compared to standard USB ports. Moreover, the device convinces with a data transfer rate of >10GB/s and optional USB Power Delivery.
Trade News | January 27, 2022

Small and incredibly fast – new connector system with Ultradur®

The transformation of the car continues. Alternative powertrains, autonomous driving and the urge for more sustainability impact the vehicle design and driving experience. Particularly, the car interior is experiencing a unique transformation. It is changing into a mobile office and living room. Applications such as the instrument panel are transformed into entertainment units with screens for video conferencing. Electronic devices with additional functions require ever higher data rates. This represents immense requirements for the high-performance equipment and, thus, for the electronic components and materials used. In addition, it is necessary to reduce weight and to use smaller components due to less space. 
Trade News | November 18, 2021

BASF increases prices for Neopentyl Glycol and 1,6-Hexanediol in Europe

With immediate effect or as existing contracts permit BASF is increasing the prices of the polyalcohols Neopentyl Glycol (NPG) and 1,6-Hexanediol (HDO) in Europe:
Together with customers and partners, BASF has set itself the goal to contribute to a circular economy in which raw materials are conserved, plastic waste is reduced and materials can develop their full potential during use. This requires innovations - and BASF will be showcasing a large number of them from October 12-16 at the 27th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Germany (booth B4-4304). Photo: BASF 2021
Trade News | September 22, 2021

Fakuma 2021 – BASF opens up endless possibilities with a variety of sustainable plastics solutions

Plastics are an essential part of modern life. At the same time, they have become one of the most discussed topics. The public is debating more than ever about how plastics are used and why. Together with customers and partners, BASF has set itself the goal to contribute to a circular economy in which raw materials are conserved, plastic waste is reduced and materials can develop their full potential during use. This requires innovations - and BASF will be showcasing a large number of them from October 12-16 at the 27th Fakuma in Friedrichshafen, Germany (booth B4-4304). 
New IrgaCycle™ additive solutions are tailored to improve the properties of mechanically recycled plastics for different target industries
Trade News | September 14, 2021

BASF introduces IrgaCycle™, new additive solutions for mechanical recycling of plastics

Ludwigshafen, Germany – September 14, 2021 – BASF has launched IrgaCycle™, a new range of additive solutions to address the imminent needs in plastics recycling.
The trend to panoramic roofs is ever increasing in the automotive industry. The actual sunroof opening in the headliner is supported by a structural bracket. Traditionally this is made of heavy steel.  With Ultradur® High Speed a metal replacement solution is now used.  Besides a high dimensional stability, the Engineering Plastic convinces with excellent mechanical properties.
Trade News | August 31, 2021

Lightweight and emission reduction – roof frames made with Ultradur® High Speed

The trend to panoramic roofs is ever increasing in the automotive industry. The actual sunroof opening in the headliner is supported by a structural bracket. Traditionally this is made of heavy steel. In close cooperation, Grupo Antolin and BASF have developed a plastic frame made of Ultradur® High Speed that can be used for open panorama headliners. The novel and newly design of these parts allow a weight reduction up to 60% compared to other traditional solutions. Besides a high dimensional stability, the Engineering Plastic convinces with excellent mechanical properties.
BASF, L&L Products and Stellantis collaborate for lightweight success on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L. BASF, L&L Products and Stellantis have been recognized for lightweighting success on the composite tunnel for the 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L. The vehicle, which launched in May, just won the prestigious Altair Enlighten Award for achievements in vehicle weight savings.  Photo: BASF 2021
Trade News | August 16, 2021

BASF, L&L Products and Stellantis collaborate for lightweight success on the 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

BASF, L&L Products and Stellantis have been recognized for lightweighting success on the composite tunnel for the 2021 Jeep® Grand Cherokee L. The vehicle, which launched in May, just won the prestigious Altair Enlighten Award for achievements in vehicle weight savings.
Trade News | August 2, 2021

BASF’s Irgastab® enables LOTTE Chemical to deliver high-clarity medical polypropylene for syringes used in COVID-19 vaccinations

Ludwigshafen, Germany – August 2, 2021 – LOTTE Chemical, a major Korean chemical company, has produced the polypropylene (PP) required for medical applications using BASF’s Irgastab®, a non-discoloring processing stabilizer. With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations worldwide, the need for syringes made from PP has increased exponentially.
Legal requirements for pollutant emissions, downsizing of internal combustion engines, alternative powertrains such as electric, hybrid or fuel cell have accelerated further development of the vehicle rapidly. Fiberglass-reinforced plastics, such as BASF's Ultramid®, make a significant contribution to further development. With the new development of the heat-stabilized Ultramid® B3PG6 BK23238, BASF is expanding its product portfolio of polyamides for the high-temperature range. A new type of stabilization enables heat resistance of up to 190 °C and protects sensitive electronic components from galvanic corrosion.
Trade News | February 17, 2021

The new star among the standards – the heat-stabilized Ultramid®

The automobile has always been subject to permanent change and facing ever new challenges. Legal requirements for pollutant emissions, downsizing of internal combustion engines, alternative powertrains such as electric, hybrid or fuel cell have accelerated further development rapidly. These changes lead to increasing demands as well as new technical boundary conditions on products in use. Glass fiber reinforced plastics, such as BASF's Ultramid®, make a significant contribution to further development. Engineering plastics must not only withstand high temperatures over a long period of time, but also prevent galvanic corrosion of electrical components.
BASF opens its own virtual platform for Fakuma 2020  Live Chats, lectures, product highlights and more  Fakuma, one of the world's most important trade fairs for plastics processing, will not take place this year as usual. BASF offers customers and interested parties a great alternative: a dedicated virtual platform that will be online from October 13 to 20, offering more than 20 themed stands on 3D printing, processing technologies, electromobility and more. Registration at www.fakuma.basf.com.
Trade News | September 23, 2020

BASF opens its own virtual platform for Fakuma 2020

Fakuma, one of the world's most important trade fairs for plastics processing, will not take place this year as usual. BASF offers customers and interested parties a great alternative: a dedicated virtual platform that will be online from October 13 to 20, offering more than 20 theme stands on 3D printing, processing technologies, electromobility and more. "We want to give our customers, whom we would of course have been very happy to welcome personally at the trade show, the opportunity to interact with our experts," says Jürgen Becky, head of the Performance Materials business unit in Europe. This is precisely where the virtual platform comes in: Flexible from home, on the train or from the office – the exchange with BASF experts is still guaranteed.
BASF expands the application range of its simulation tool Ultrasim®: as of now, the CAE tool also calculates component concepts based on elastomers, especially Elastollan®, BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). Among the special features of the simulation with Ultrasim® are options to simulate both the initial load and cyclic loads of a component. The figure shows a 3D printed prototype of strain relief sleeves designed for production by injection molding. Both, the injection molding process as well as the mechanical design of the part can be supported by simulation.
Trade News | September 16, 2020

Ultrasim®: Simulation now for elastomers

BASF expands the application range of its simulation tool Ultrasim®: as of now, the CAE tool also calculates component concepts based on elastomers, especially Elastollan®, BASF’s thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). The simulation covers the entire process chain from initial processing to the mechanical properties of the final product. Among the special features of the simulation with Ultrasim® are options to simulate both the initial load and cyclic loads of a component. The calculation of component concepts based on elastomers with Ultrasim® is now available.