Additives for Polyvinyl Chloride

Window profile made of PVC

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was one of the first thermoplastics developed. Despite the fact that PVC has a low thermal stability, processing at elevated temperatures is possible by adding specific heat stabilizers. This is one of the main reasons PVC has become a major bulk plastic.

BASF offers specific additives particularly suitable to control polyvinyl chloride (PVC) polymerization. They protect the substrates against thermal degradation of PVC during manufacturing, processing and end-use.

Wide Product Range

We offer a comprehensive range of products with a broad variety of property profiles. Find the right product for you!

Chimassorb® for Plastics

Chimassorb^® light stabilizing additives prevent the discoloration and degradation of plastic materials. They prevent harmful UV light to start plastics degradation, for example they act as free radical scavengers to maintain the appearance, as well as the chemical and physical properties of the plastics.

Irgastab^® for Plastics

Irgastab^® comprises a range of additives for your plastic applications. As a thermal and processing stabilizer, Irgastab^® provides long-term durability and helps to maintain the integrity of polymer properties during processing. As nucleating agent, Irgastab^® increases crystallization temperature and improves the mechanical properties.

Irgastat^® P for Plastics

Irgastat^® P provides a permanent antidust effect and improves the perceived quality of your application. Antistatic properties again add value especially in monofilament and tape applications.

Irganox®

Irganox^® comprises the broadest range of antioxidants for the use in organic substrates such as plastics, synthetic fibers and elastomers. Irganox^® ensures long-term thermal and process stability in a wide variety of applications.

Tinopal®

Tinopal^® Fluorescent Whitening Agent features excellent resistance to heat, exceptional whitening properties, good light fastness and low volatility. It has a brilliant bluish cast, is readily soluble in organic solvents and features good compatibility in various substrates.

Tinuvin®

BASF’s light stabilizers Tinuvin^® protect plastics parts against all sorts of weather conditions that lead to loss of mechanical properties and discoloration of surfaces.

Uvinul^® for Plastics

BASF’s light stabilizers Uvinul^® protect plastic parts against all sorts of weather conditions that lead to loss of mechanical properties and discoloration of surfaces. Uvinul^® can be used for a wide range of polymers.