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Ab sofort steht die bahnbrechende App PACIFIC zur Verfügung, die den Austausch von Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Daten von BASF-Produkten ermöglicht. Entwickelt in Zusammenarbeit mit CircularTree, ist PACIFIC jetzt im Catena-X Automotive Ecosystem im Cofinity-X App Store erhältlich.

The groundbreaking PACIFIC app, which enables the exchange of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data of BASF products, is now available. Developed in collaboration with CircularTree, PACIFIC is now available in the Catena-X Automotive Ecosystem in the Cofinity-X App Store.

PCF App PACIFIC

A solution for the exchange of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data of BASF products via the Catena-X ecosystem.

Celebrating 25 years of pioneering CAE simulation

Ultrasim^® - Your CAE Simulation Pioneer

Are you looking for support to develop sustainable innovations using plastics and foams? Meet BASF’s CAE experts at FAKUMA!

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Ultramid^®BMB

Reducing carbon footprint by saving fossil ressources with Ultramid^®Biomass Balance

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ChemCycling – Ultramid^® Ccycled

BASF supports your sustainable solutions with its new Ultramid Ccycled products.

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Mechanical Recycling of PE/PA Films

Multilayer films based on Polyethylene/Polyamide 6 (PE/PA6) are certified to be recycling compatible for the PE film stream.

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Transparent TPU granulate on black background

Elastollan^®(TPU)

Elastollan^®means variety. With Elastollan^®many products can be improved - and can contribute to a more sustainable future. It’s all about spotting opportunities, thinking creatively and finding smart ways to combine strengths.

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Ultramid^® Advanced: PPAs and more

PPAssion for perfection: We provide the PPA you need – enhancing the robustness, long-term performance and reliability of electric engines and E&E parts, so that you can save on energy, weight and space.

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Ultramid^®Expand

The polyamide based particle foam with unique properties.

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Ultramid^® HPP

High Productivity Plus leads to significant reductions in cycle time and process energy consumption.

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Ultrason^® (PSU, PESU, PPSU)

The specialty polymer Ultrason^®is ideally suited for advancing the production of renewable energies. And Ultrason^®is colorful – for customized, stylish parts and faster time to market with colors by Avient.

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The 3RV2: Crafted from biomass-balanced Ultramid® and Ultradur®.

Electronics & Electric

BASF and Siemens collaborate for sustainable 3RV2 circuit breaker crafted from biomass-balanced Ultramid^® and Ultradur^®.

BASF & Siemens circuit breaker

Transportation

Alternative powertrains, leightweight construction, emission reduction. We provide an extensive portfolio to tackle these automotive challenges and drive future mobility forward.

News Releases BASF@Fakuma 2024

Recyclability of polyamides extended in the 2024 minimum standard for packaging

On 29 August 2024, the Zentrale Stelle Verpackungsregister (Central Agency Packaging Register – ZSVR) published the new minimum standard for recycling-friendly packaging. It now also recognizes barrier films that include not only polyethylene (PE) and polyamide (PA) but also ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) for high oxygen barrier as recyclable. These film structures are commonly used for sausage, cheese and meat packaging. For the first time, adhesive-laminated PE/PA film structures are now also recognized as recyclable in the minimum standard

President, Performance Materials, BASF.

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BASF Performance Materials co-creates the sustainable future with its customers

Waterloo, Belgien, 29. August 2024. Der Unternehmensbereich Performance Materials der BASF stellt seinen strategischen Fahrplan zur Erreichung der Klimaneutralität bis 2050 vor und benennt wichtige Meilensteine auf dem Weg zu einer Kreislaufwirtschaft. Damit positioniert sich der Unternehmensbereich, der das gesamte Material-Know-how der BASF für innovative und maßgeschneiderte Kunststoffe bündelt, an der Spitze der dringend nötigen Nachhaltigkeitstransformation bei Kunststoffen.

An impact absorber made of the polyamide particle foam Ultramid® Expand, jointly developed by BASF and Mercedes-Benz, has won 2nd place in the "Enabler Technology" category at the SPE Automotive Awards 2024. Foto: BASF SE; 2024

Impact absorber made of BASF polyamide particle foam Ultramid® Expand receives the 2nd prize of the prestigious SPE Automotive Award

An impact absorber made of the polyamide particle foam Ultramid^® Expand jointly developed by BASF and Mercedes-Benz for the Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX technology program has won 2^nd place in the "Enabler Technology" category at the SPE Automotive Awards 2024. SPE stands for Society of Plastics Engineers (Internationale Gesellschaft für Kunststofftechnik e.V.), which honors outstanding developments in plastic parts for vehicle engineering every year.

The leading CAE simulation service Ultrasim^® celebrates 25 years of pioneering virtual engineering for customers

Powered by unique and ultra-accurate simulation methods, extensive material data, and easy-to-access web services, the computer-aided engineering (CAE) competence Ultrasim^® creates an unparalleled offering for BASF customers. As a pioneer in the field, BASF introduced the first integrative simulation capability for plastics in 1999, laying the foundation for what is today a strong global network of CAE simulation services.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF announce the first electrical safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics. Used across industrial and infrastructure applications, Siemens SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker is now being manufactured using Ultramid® BMBcertTM and Ultradur® BMBcertTM from BASF, where fossil feedstock at the beginning of the value chain is replaced by biomethane derived from renewable sources such as agricultural waste. Both materials offer the same quality and performance as conventional plastics. A special thing: the SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker is also used in BASF production plants. Photo: BASF SE, 2024

Siemens and BASF collaborate on driving circular economy

Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have today announced the first electrical safety product to include components made from biomass-balanced plastics. Used across industrial and infrastructure applications, Siemens SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker is now being manufactured using Ultramid^® BMBcert^TM and Ultradur^® BMBcert^TM from BASF, where fossil feedstock at the beginning of the value chain is replaced by biomethane derived from renewable sources such as agricultural waste. Both materials offer the same quality and performance as conventional plastics. The material changeover in the SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker production will reduce the emission of carbon dioxide equivalents by ~270 tons per year¹. Customers using these products contribute to a circular economy towards a more sustainable future.

BASF introduces new Elastollan^® 1400 TPU series

BASF launches a new ether-based thermoplastic polyurethane: Elastollan^® 1400. The new TPU series provides exceptional hydrolysis and microbe resistance and combines stable processing behavior with good compression set properties. The material delivers outstanding burst pressure performance and can be processed by extrusion and injection molding. The aging stability of Elastollan^® 1400 ensures long-lasting performance – a versatile option for a wide range of applications.

BASF expands its sustainable polyamide portfolio with products with reduced and, for the first time, net zero CO2 footprints

With Ultramid^® LowPCF (reduced CO₂ footprint/“Product Carbon Footprint”, PCF**) and Ultramid^® ZeroPCF* (CO₂ footprint of net zero greenhouse gas emissions), BASF launches two new product variants within its polyamide value chain in Europe. Greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced when compared to conventional products. BASF is offering its Ultramid^® B brand and the precursor caprolactam as ZeroPCF and LowPCF variants, as well as Ultramid^® C as LowPCF option.

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