Performance Polymers

Performance Polymers

RECYCLE: The Final Destination but also the Beginning of #ourplasticsjourney

Discover how BASF is committed to a circular economy by offering products that pursue and expand different recycling methods.

PU Recycling Solutions “Loop” - Steering Wheel

The Loop steering wheel is a recyclable PU solution incorporating recycled content, with innovative PU formulation for easy recycling and closed-loop solutions
Recycled content is reintroduced into new designs by 20-30 wt%, depending on the application
Partnership with Autoliv successfully closed the recycling loop, resulting in the showcased steering wheel

PU Recycling Solutions “Loop” - Haptex^®

Innovative recycling solution for the synthetic leather industry: Haptex^® made from PET fiber can be recycled in one step, with no need to separate the multi-layer
Closed-loop concept: All components in the leather can be recycled and reused
Recycled content can reach 13% in new recycling formulations, and all Haptex^® 4.0 products in the market have been upgraded to a recyclable version

Trendbook: Material Selection N°3

Ultramid^® Expand, Elastoflex^® Loop, Infinergy^®string
Unveil new design perspectives with Material Selection No3, a curated collection of innovative BASF materials
Discover high-performance polyamide foamed like popcorn and recyclable polyurethane foam for revolutionary comfort
Explore the world’s first endless string made of expanded thermoplastic polyurethane

Hemp mat, suitcase and door trim

Natural fibers: Renewable materials like hemp, flax, bamboo, and wood fibers face challenges in mechanical stability and durability
BASF's Acrodur^® adhesives: Transform natural fibers into lightweight, stable, and durable composites
Applications: Successful in automotive and home furnishing industries, with expanding scenarios
The key benefits are summarized as per the following chart