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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.
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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.
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March 28, 2023
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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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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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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.”
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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).
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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.
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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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July 4, 2022
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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.
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June 29, 2022
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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).
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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.
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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.
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August 16, 2021
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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.
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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.
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June 30, 2021
BASF introduces VALERAS™, a new brand for its plastic additives portfolio that enables customers to achieve their sustainability goals
Ludwigshafen, Germany – June 30, 2021 – BASF has focused the sustainable solutions of its plastic additives’ portfolio under the new global brand VALERAS™. VALERAS bundles the company’s longtime experience, innovative solutions, and regulatory support with the aim to increase the sustainability of plastics along the entire polymer value chain. Later this year, the portfolio will expand to include the company’s additive packages for mechanically recycled plastics and their applications.
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May 4, 2021
BASF joins Digital Watermark Initiative “HolyGrail 2.0” for smart packaging recycling
BASF has joined “HolyGrail 2.0 – Digital watermarks for accurate sorting and high-quality recycling” as a member. The initiative aims to increase plastic recycling rates by adding imperceptible digital watermarks to product packaging.
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March 25, 2021
BASF increases price of additives for plastic applications
Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices for products in its additives portfolio for plastic applications globally by up to 20 percent.
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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.
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January 28, 2021
BASF increases price of additives for plastic applications
Effective immediately, or as existing contracts permit, BASF will increase prices for products in its additives portfolio for plastic applications globally by up to 10 percent.
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November 30, 2020
Agricultural applications to benefit from the expansion of BASF’s plastic additives portfolio in Pontecchio Marconi, Italy
BASF today announced the technical completion of the newly constructed plant for the plastic additives business at its site located in Pontecchio Marconi, Italy. The state-of-the-art facility will deliver a wider range of NOR® solutions to support BASF’s leading position in the strategically important and growing agriculture industry.
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November 19, 2020
Ultradur® RX – more clarity for radar sensors
The development of new technologies for the automotive industry focuses on comfort and the safety of passengers. Chemistry has already made a decisive contribution to this and will also play an important role in future mobility challenges. In addition to electromobility, automated driving is a crucial building block for the mobility of tomorrow. Closely linked to this development is the increased use of sensors.
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September 28, 2020
New plastics set standards in flame retardancy and electrical insulation
On the occasion of this year's International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing (Fakuma), BASF is showcasing on its virtual platform two new high-performance plastics, Ultradur® B 4440 and Ultramid® B3U42G6, adding innovations in the field of flame-retardant and highly insulating polymers to its existing portfolio.
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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.
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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.
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April 20, 2020
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BASF and Security Matters collaborate to accelerate progress towards a circular economy for plastics
Ludwigshafen, Germany / Melbourne, Australia, April 20, 2020 – Security Matters, Ltd and BASF sign a binding joint development agreement to develop solutions for plastics traceability and circularity. Plastics, with unique characteristics and when used properly, contribute to a more sustainable and resource efficient future. However, to move towards a circular economy, more plastic waste needs to be recovered and reused.
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March 4, 2020
BASF and Hengst develop reusable spin-on oil filter made of engineering plastic Ultramid® Structure LFX
BASF and Hengst have developed the world’s first reusable plastic spin-on oil filter module for cars. Blue.on is the sustainable alternative to conventional spin-on modules made from metal, since it does not need to be replaced during filter change. It is made from Ultramid® Structure LFX, a long glass fiber-reinforced high-performance plastic from BASF whose specific properties provide new opportunities for metal substitution. Blue.on offers a solution to a key problem of the automotive industry when it comes to oil filter change: each year, about two billion oil filters are replaced and disposed. During oil change, the entire filter unit is exchanged, and the residual oil is disposed as hazardous waste. Moreover, a big amount of additional litter is generated.
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March 3, 2020
BASF’s plastic additives help to improve the durability of highways in India
Hong Kong SAR, China – March 3, 2020 – BASF’s light stabilizers from the Chimassorb® range have been used by M/s Megaplast India Pvt Ltd (Megaplast), a leading polyethylene products manufacturer in India, to produce nonwoven geotextile used in the construction of national highways. The additive package used plays a crucial role in stabilizing the production process and extending the service lifespan of the geotextiles.
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November 12, 2019
BASF 3D Printing Solutions Exhibits Industrial Additive Manufacturing Solutions at Formnext 2019 under New Brand Name
BASF 3D Printing Solutions (B3DPS) will be exhibiting at Formnext 2019, the leading sector show for additive-based manufacturing, with an expanded product range and a new brand presence. Sector specialists are warmly invited to meet B3DPS specialists in person from November 19 through 22 at Booth D21, Hall 12.1 at the Frankfurt Trade Fair. With the introduction of its new Forward AM corporate brand, B3DPS continues to pursue its goal of driving industrial scalability as the next phase of additive-based manufacturing. “Forward” stands for future-oriented, leading-edge materials and technology, while “AM” stands for “additive manufacturing”. The new arrow-symbol brand logo and “Innovating Additive Manufacturing” baseline emphasize the company’s dynamic approach to this exciting industrial manufacturing sector.
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October 14, 2019
BASF develops Ultramid® particle foam for a wide range of applications
For the first time, BASF introduces a particle foam based on a combination of several polyamide 6 grades. The particle foam excels with a wide range of unique characteristics: high temperature-resistance, outstanding stiffness and strength as well as an excellent chemical resistance, e.g. in contact with fuels, oils and lubricants. Additionally, the closed cell foam structure offers an exceptional compressive strength.
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October 8, 2019
New size, new color, new processing method – Infinergy® picks up the pace
Mini beads, black beads, bicycle saddles, tennis rackets, sports and fall-protection floors, safety footwear, luminous Infinergy® panels and lots more – at the BASF stand in hall 5, stand C21/D21, visitors will be able to experience the variety of innovations from Infinergy® inspired. Completely new Infinergy® applications are found in Vision Venture, the concept camper van from Hymer and BASF. Here, Infinergy® is the perfect fit – as a step, bed edge and as a comfort element in the slatted frame.
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October 7, 2019
BASF 3D Printing Solutions Presents Cutting-Edge Manufacturing Solutions at K 2019
BASF 3D Printing Solutions (B3DPS) will be exhibiting for the second time at K 2019 in Düsseldorf, Germany. At the world’s biggest trade show for plastics and rubber industry, B3DPS will be welcoming visitors from October 16 through 23 at the BASF SE stand C21/D21 in Hall 5 and presenting its extensive portfolio of 3D printing materials and service solutions aiming at enabling industrial additive manufacturing at scale. What’s more, the company’s 3D printing experts will be offering insights into the latest technological innovations and application developments in the “competencies” section.
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August 29, 2019
DIC to acquire BASF’s global pigments business
BASF and the fine chemical company DIC have reached an agreement on the acquisition of BASF’s global pigments business. The purchase price on a cash and debt-free basis is €1.15 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2020. The divestiture is subject to the approval of the relevant competition authorities.
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July 11, 2019
Safe, reliable and brilliant performance: At K 2019, new Colors & Effects® pigments meet emerging industry requirements
BASF will present innovation highlights from its broad range of Colors & Effects® pigments for plastic applications at the K trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 16th to 23th, in hall 5 at booth C41. The new product launches include two new Lumina® Royal effect pigments, Microlen® Piano Black, and a black and red addition to the Sicopal® product line, which are especially recommended for recycling materials and demanding applications.
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July 8, 2019
How ecovio® contributes to closing the nutrient cycle towards a Circular Economy
In the face of climate change and a growing human population the concept of a Circular Economy is becoming more and more important for the food and nutrient cycle. With the certified compostable plastic ecovio®, BASF has developed a material portfolio for a variety of applications which can be used throughout the entire food cycle. Now numerous studies by independent research institutions confirm the advantages of ecovio® for the production, packaging and transport as well as waste collection of food, based on the material’s certified biodegradability in industrial and home composting as well as in soil.
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July 4, 2019
Empowering customers to innovate with the Ultramid® Advanced portfolio
BASF’s engineering plastics of the Ultramid® family have a long and very successful history in metal replacement. The BASF polyamides (PA) have allowed lightweight and high-performance parts to be used in many different applications, from the automotive and the E&E industries to mechanical engineering and consumer goods. In recent years, the challenges for plastic parts in these fields have increased drastically by trends such as further miniaturization of parts and systems, e-mobility and accelerated electronics, increased contact with chemicals and sophisticated flame-retardant systems - all leading to higher functional integration.
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