Additives for Styrenics

Washing machine with styrenics

Polystyrene is a standard thermoplastic. BASF has a variety of antioxidants for the stabilization of styrenics.

Under oxidative conditions, unmodified polystyrene such as crystal polystyrene, is a relatively stable polymer so in many applications, antioxidants are not required. Nevertheless, processing of polystyrene or polystyrene copolymers can damage the material. Low concentrations of antioxidants prevent molecular weight changes during processing.

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.

Irgafos^®

Irgafos^® comprises a range of secondary antioxidants for use in organic substrates such as plastics, synthetic fibers and elastomers. It ensures thermal protection and long-term durability as well as the integrity of polymer properties during processing.

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.