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BASF Plastics

key to your successCompetencein Plastics

Innovations for thechallengesof the future


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The success story of plastics is unique. No other material has

changed our lives to such an extent. When it comes to versatility,

ease of processing and cost-benefit ratio, plastics are virtually

unbeatable. It is not surprising that, in the past five decades, growth

rates for the use of plastics have surpassed those of other materials.

This is an ongoing success story. Plastics are and remain innovative

trendsetters. With undiminished pioneering impetus, plastics are tap-ping into new areas of application and opening up undreamt-of tech-

nical perspectives in all sectors of life in terms of mobility, living and

leisure.

It is thanks to this versatile material that todays cars perform better,

are safer and more comfortable but also more economical than ever

before. Foams lower the energy consumption of our houses and

apartments, thus reducing heating costs and greenhouse emissions

by up to 70%. In sport, modern plastics make clothing and footwear

capable of meeting every challenge. And the toy world of our children

has become not only more colorful but also safer, thanks to this

material.

Plastics have become an indispensable fixture of everyday life. This is

as true today as it will be the day after tomorrow. BASF spares no

effort when it comes to researching and utilizing the multifaceted pos-

sibilities that plastics offer us for the future, so that we can attain joint

success with our customers. We are confident that plastics are the

material of the 21st century. As a preferred partner of our customers,

we want to make a decisive contribution towards this goal!

Dr. John Feldmann,

Member of the Executive Board of BASF Aktiengesellschaft

responsible for plastics, oil and gas

Chemistry is the future. We could not imagine our modern daily life

without the wide array of products and solutions drawn from chem-

istry. Chemistrys innovative potential is enormous. Plastics give us an

impressive demonstration of this on a daily basis. Plastics help us to

make our lives safer, simpler and more attractive. Plastics also pro-

vide great opportunities to shape a future that is worth living.

BASFs plastics are represented in all major markets of the world,wherever our customers are. As with all of our products and solutions,

we ascribe utmost importance to quality here as well. For us, this

means offering our customers precisely the solutions that will help

them to be more successful.

In this process, we place great emphasis in cooperation with our part-

ners. The highly motivated BASF team works throughout the world

towards achieving our joint success greater efficiency coupled with

prudent management of resources. Our customers, in all sectors,

know that they can rely on BASF.

This has made us into the worlds leading chemical enterprise:

BASF The Chemical Company.With this phrase, we expressly

identify ourselves with chemistry. At the same time, this gives us the

compass and the destination for our journey into the future.

Why dont you join us on this journey!

Dr. Jrgen Hambrecht,

Chairman of the Executive Board of BASF Aktiengesellschaft


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BASF and plastics

Plastic the material of the 21st century

BASF and Plastics a success story

BASF plastics and their applications

The key to success

Overview of products and sectors

BASFs plastics product line

Styrenic plastics Terluran

Polystyrene

Styrolux, Styroclear

Luran

Luran S

Terlux

Terblend N

Styroflex

Biodegradable plastics Ecoflex

Engineering plastics Ultradur

Ultraform

Ultramid/Capron

Ultrason

Foams Styropor/Neopor

Styrodur C

Neopolen

Basotect/Palusol

Polyurethanes Basic products

Systems

Specialty elastomers

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give us mobility

Electronic engine management, airbags and safety belts, navigation

systems and noise abatement, weight-saving car body components:

throughout our vehicles, plastics make a decisive contribution to

safety, reliability, comfort and eco-efficiency.

Plastics

make our daily life easier

In nutrition, hygiene, health and living plastics fulfill many tasks in

our bathrooms and kitchens and in the food packaging in supermar-

kets.

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We are hardly aware of it anymore but we live in the age of plastics. Owing to their

multifaceted application possibilities, plastics have become an indispensable fixture

of modern life. From coffee machines to telecommunications satellites, from non-slip

steering wheels to ultra-light airplane seats, from yoghurt cups to well-insulated

energy-saving houses, from swimwear to hard-shell suitcases: plastics are always

there, meeting our basic needs and creating equipment for our modern lifestyle.

Plastics make a major contribution to our quality of life and comfort, to technology

and progress, to esthetics and to our well-being. They play an evengreater role when

it comes to conserving natural resources since the use of plastics saves more fossil

fuel than is needed for their production a fact that many of us do not realize.

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Plastics make the world a better,

safer and more attractive place tolive, while conserving resources.

make modern entertainment

electronics and telecommunications possible

Without plastics, there would be no cell phones and no video game

consoles, no DVDs and no DVD players, no computer housings and no

USB sticks. Thanks to their ease of processing and their excellent

cost-effectiveness, plastics now make these technologies affordable

to the public at large.

conserve resources

Novel foams translate into highly efficient insulation of buildings and

help to markedly lower the consumption of heating energy as well asthe emission of pollutants. Plastics in vehicles reduce the weight and

thus the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. If we were to package

our food products and consumer goods with materials other than

plastics nowadays, we would need twice as much energy and the

packaging would be four times heavier.

enrich leisure activities as well as top-level sports

Without plastics, there would be no inline skates and no surfboards,

no Tartan tracks, no sports shoes and no skis. Thanks to plastics,athletic clothing can be literally tailor-made to meet the most

diversified requirements. As desired, such clothing can offer thermal

insulation for winter sports or can be breathable for track & field.

When used in todays specialized swimwear, plastics create smooth

flowing surfaces. It is no exaggeration to say that the top sport

performances of today would not be possible without plastics.

are indispensable in industrial technology

No industry without plastics: electric and electronic components have

to be safe, compact and multifunctional. Aircraft have to be as light-

weight as possible, bridges and ships have to be stable, the form and

function have to be as variable as possible this is where plastics

offer ideal solutions.

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As a leading chemical company and a globally active plastics

manufacturer, BASF has always been, and continues to be, at

the forefront of developments involving plastics and innovative

applications.

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Competence in plastics:

historically evolved and used worldwide

The first styrene synthesis in 1929 at the Ludwigshafen plant was

followed a year later by the first industrial-scale production of poly-

styrene. Shortly after this, BASF researchers developed Styropor, and

the manufacture of technical polyamide began in 1940.These and

other breakthroughs formed the foundation of the spectacular growth

of BASF plastics in both the domestic and industrial areas after World

War II. In addition to introducing new products BASF, together with its

customers, paved the way for novel applications. Some of the

milestones include the development of the first air-intake manifold forinternal-combustion engines and the first wall plug made of

polyamide.

BASFs Verbund:

a network for success

BASFs integrated network concept, the Verbund, consists of a com-

plex interlinking of technical and economic resources that comple-

ment each other ideally. Thus, in the integrated production network,

the products as well as the raw materials of one plant serve as the

basic materials for the next; in the integrated energy network, the

waste heat of one plant is supplied as process heat to the next plant.

These are all synergistic effects that lower costs, thus contributing to

creating competitive structures. The integrated know-how network

combines the worldwide knowledge and experience of thousands of

highly qualified employees.

BASF plastics:

global and yet local

In the middle of the 20 th century a mere three million metric tons of

plastics were used. Today, this figure is more than 200 million tons,

and continuing to rise. As a globally active company, BASF is making

a decisive contribution to this growth with its products and problem

solutions. Particularly in Asia, BASF is making sizeable investments to

keep pace with the meteoric growth of this market.

Production, development and sales sites around the globe ensure

proximity to individual markets, and play a vital role in our integrated

partnership network with customers and suppliers.

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Yeosu

YokkaichiFreeport,

Texas (USA)Antwerp (Belgium)

Ludwigshafen (Germany)

Nanjing (China)

Kuantan (Malaysia)

production plants,technical centers,system houses

Geismar,Louisiana (USA)

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A comparison of composite thermal insulation systems:

With Neoporan increase in the eco-efficiency

Costs (standardized)

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Neopor

Styropor

Mineral fiber

BASF plastics and sustainability:

Thinking of tomorrow today

Sustainable development is a fundamental pillar of BASFs business

strategy. It means linking economic success to environmental

protection and to social responsibility. BASF feels that sustainable

problem solutions will give the company a long-term competitive

edge. This is why BASF has developed the eco-efficiency analysis to

identify products and processes that are economically and

environmentally best suited for a given application.

Plastics are very often involved in eco-efficient solutions, for instance,

in light-weight automotive construction, in material-saving packaging

and in innovative thermal insulation. This is further evidence that

plastic is indeed the material of the 21 st century.


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Styrene polymers, engineering plastics and polyurethanes this is only part of

BASFs plastics product line spanning an impressive breadth of applications and

properties. This is why BASFs plastics are present in all sectors of life. Nowadays,

the development of new applications calls not only for material know-how but also

for detailed knowledge of the markets. With this in mind, BASF continuously and

consistently orients its product line and service package to the requirements of its

customers.

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capacity, thus allowing the manufacture of inexpensive stretch films.Styrolux, a product related to Styroflex, has been developed for

products that make high demands in terms of appearance. Styrolux

stands out for its greatly improved transparency, toughness and

stiffness.

Ecoflex, a totally biodegradable plastic based on polyester, is part of

the product line. Either alone or blended with other components,

Ecoflex opens up new horizons for biodegradable films for use in

packaging and in agriculture.

BASF plastics offer specific solutions for

innovative packaging

Increasing cost pressure on markets, coupled with rising require-ments in terms of the protection and visual presentation of the goods,

characterize this sector today. With these demands in mind, the

development of new products at BASF combines the requisite

protection and barrier properties with ease of processing, great

design freedom and low system costs.

With an eye towards this, the refinement of the transparent, elastic

film material Styroflex fanned out in various directions. This second-

generation product exhibits an enormous elongation and resilience

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building and living

Neopor, a foam made by BASF and a further development based on

the familiar Styropor, helps to insulate houses so as to save even

more energy. Unlike conventional insulating materials, this silver-gray

foam contains infrared absorbers and infrared reflectors that further

reduce thermal conductivity. Neopor especially in lower densities

has a considerably better insulation capacity. Since less raw material

is needed, costs can be lowered and resources conserved.

BASFs foam Styrodur is also used for thermal insulation. It can

withstand stress extremely well and stands out for its long-term

compressive strength, even under high loads.

PermaSkin has been developed as an alternative to the coating of

components made of wood, plastic or metal. This is a production

process in which a thermoplastic film made of BASFs plastic Luran S

can be formed in one single work step while being simultaneously

laminated onto a carrier material.

the electric & electronic sector

When it comes to electric and electronic equipment, BASF plastics

have long since gone beyond being a material just for housings.

They can simultaneously fulfill several tasks in multifunctional parts.

For instance, flat conductors with a sheathing made of Elastollan, a

thermoplastic polyurethane produced by BASFs subsidiary,

Elastogran, weigh less and take up less space than conventional

round cables. Especially in automotive construction, flat conductors

are slated to replace conventional cables in many places.

The development of injection-molded circuit boards goes a step

further. Here, track conductors and electronic components are applied

directly onto a plastic carrier made of Ultramid T, a polyamide

produced by BASF, by means of laser direct structuring. This entails

considerable advantages in terms of the space saving and economical

manufacture of mechatronic modules.

A cutting-edge example of the replacement of conventional materials

by high-performance plastics is the use of Ultrason E, BASFs poly-

ether sulfone, as a substrate film for LCDs. Instead of glass, a film

that is 50 percent thinner and 30 percent lighter in weight can be

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automotive construction

In automotive construction, where particularly high technical and eco-

nomic demands are made, plastics have been making tremendous

gains by virtue of their combination of low weight, great design

freedom and favorable cost-benefit ratio. As a consequence, the pro-

portion of plastics in cars has doubled in the last 30 years and will

amount to about 20 percent by the end of the decade.

Together with system suppliers, BASF, as a development partner, is

making its contribution to many innovations in automotive construc-

tion. Interesting examples these days are the worlds first thermo-

plastic motor oil pan for trucks as well as the roof module in Class Asurface quality manufactured with the PFM-System. Thanks to the

use of paintless film molding (PFM), the coating step as in the

smart fortwo can be dispensed with.

shipbuilding and airplane manufacture

For transportation by sea or air, BASF offers innovative plastics

with special property combinations or new system solutions.

Also charging-air boxes for truck diesel engines, hot oil-resistant

electronic transmission controls, low-friction adjusting drives and

novel air-mass sensors to regulate the engine have been prepared

for serial production jointly with suppliers.

BASF is also involved in the development of innovative composite

parts. So called collar joining, a method for mechanically joining

metal and plastic, facilitates the manufacture of such hybrid elements

which are finding their first use in automotive construction.

Shipbuilding calls for simple construction systems, which achieve high

strength and which are largely corrosion-proof. The sandwich plate

system, known as SPS, a composite consisting of steel and

polyurethane, meets all of these requirements. It is being used more

and more in the repair and new construction of ship decks and cargo

holds. The repair and installation times are considerably shorter than

those of conventional methods.

Lightweight construction and fire protection are of prime importancein aircraft construction. In this case, the use of the melamine resin

foam Basotect in aircraft seats reduces the weight by up to 60 per-

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sports and recreation

It is as if plastics had been made for sports and recreation. Whether it

is a hard, glossy and scratch-resistant surface on skis made of

Terlux, a UV-resistant coating made of Luran S on surfboards or a

soft, cushioning sports shoe sole made of polyurethane, no other

material adapts as well to the ever-growing challenges posed by

sports. Bindings made of the polyamide Capron secure the boots to

the skis. Fibers made of Ultramid BS 416 N in T-shirts protect

children from sunburns.

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Today, competition in the market is more intense than ever before through all stages

of the value-added chain, from raw material producers to end consumers. By

offering standard plastics, specialty plastics, system solutions and special service

packages, BASF meets a wide range of market demands. Joint success can only be

achieved by consistently orienting material competence, technological knowledge

and services towards the needs of customers.

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Standard plastics:

less is more

Styrene polymers such as ABS, which are widely used for housings,

packaging and childrens toys, have become typical standard plastics

nowadays: they are replaceable, their prices are very volatile and

there is competition for them all over the world. Here, BASF works

with a lean portfolio of products which are manufactured at a low cost

and at a consistently high quality in extremely efficient world-scale

plants in Europe, Asia and North America.

The same applies to the major basic products of the polyurethane

industry, MDI and TDI.

In Europe, under the service brand name Colorflexx, together with

cooperation partners, BASF offers comprehensive services along with

its inexpensive, colorless ABS and PS. With this approach, customers

acquire the capability of manufacturing colored products themselves,

as a result of which they save costs and are able to respond flexibly

to new color trends, a concept that benefits everyone.

Specialty plastics:

tailor-made to the last detail

Product specialties open up new markets or improve the costeffective-

ness of existing applications. Elastollan, in the form of thermoplasti-

cally processable polyurethane granules, belongs to the specialties

and so does a new, highly stabilized Ultramid that has a very good

cost-benefit ratio and can replace materials that are more difficult to

process.

Improved processing properties reduce the costs of a part at the pro-

duction stage. An example of this is Ultradur High Speed, a new PBT

in BASFs product line, which is twice as flowable as conventional PBTgrades. For the first time, even more complex parts with thinner walls

can be created.

Luran S, as a weathering resistant material for exterior applications,

breaks new ground for door coatings. Ecoflex considerably improves

the properties of products that have to be biodegradable. Terlux is

continually tapping into new applications for highly attractive packag-

ing for products such as cosmetics.

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PlasticsPortal:

the portal to the future

The PlasticsPortal, our e-commerce platform for plastics, offers great

benefits to customers. Via the PlasticsPortal, customers can download

product and price information throughout the world, they can obtain

specific application information, simply place orders, participate in

auctions, review old orders and invoices and much more. Sales have

already far exceeded the one-billion euro mark.

Using the PlasticsPortal helps customers to become more efficient

and thus more successful.

System solutions:

bundled know-how holistic thinking

The transition from special product developments to holistic system

solutions opens up completely new perspectives. An example of this

is the cooperation with raw material producers, processors, machine

manufacturers and OEMs, which culminated in the PFM-System as a

new concept for the plastic car body of the future. This yields novel

roof modules with Class A surfaces.

CeoDS, a damping system based on Cellasto, is continuously being

improved in a joint effort with the automotive industry. It makes a

substantial contribution to modern riding comfort.

The ever-growing use of polyamide and PBT in the engine compart-

ment is further accelerated by BASFs material and processing

know-how.

Novel simulation methods allow a prediction of mechanical properties

of glass fiber-reinforced components after they have been injection

molded. Predicting the rupture strength of plastic intake manifolds,

with a precision that had not yet been possible until now, translates

into a substantial reduction of the development time and costs.


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Automotiveconstruction

Electrictechnology/electronics

Cosmeticspackaging

Luran

LuranS

Terluran

Terlux

TerblendN

Ultramid

Ultradur

Ultraform

Ultrason

Polystyrol

Styrolux

Styroflex

Styropor

Neopor

Peripor

StyrodurC

Ecoflex

Neopolen

Basotect

Palusol

Elastollan

Elastolit

Cellasto/ CeoDS

Elastofoam

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Constructionindustry

ys, sportsd recreation

Household Packaging

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Terluran, BASFs ABS, has set worldwide standards for cost-effectiveness and

product quality. BASF makes its Terluran Core Products (Terluran GP-22, Terluran

GP-35, Terluran HI-10) using state-of-the-art technology in world-scale-plants in

Europe, Asia and North America. In this way, BASF is ensuring not only the global

availability of Terluran but, as the only manufacturer world-wide, it can also offer

identical products from regional production sites. Owing to its very bright and con-

sistent intrinsic color, Terluran

is ideally suited for self-coloring, particularly whenthere is a need for brilliant colors. With its service brand Colorflexx, BASF also pro-

vides an innovative and complete package for the self-coloring of plastics and can

meet the requirements of customers efficiently and economically.

when it is all about design

Product differentiation through design is becoming more and more

important in a wide array of sectors. Designers like to reach for

Terluran due to the ease with which it can be colored and also due

to its high-quality surface finish and good gloss. The high scratch and

abrasion resistance of Terluran ensures that products made with it

retain their decorative appearance, even after prolonged use.

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when it is supposed to be cost effective

Ease of processing, short cycle times and reduced wall thicknesses

make Terluran an extremely cost-effective material. For major house-

hold appliances as well as for smaller household and kitchen appli-

ances, preference is given to the use of Terluran.

and when it gets really hot

With its specialty Terluran High Heat, BASF has the right answer

whenever there is need for particularly high dimensional stability

under heat. Components made of Terluran HH retain their shape and

dimensions even under extreme loads. The high-heat grades are

employed for automotive exterior parts such as exterior rear-view

mirrors, fenders, spoilers or transmission covers.

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www.colorflexx.com

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In polystyrene, BASF supplies standard and impact-resistant grades for use in injec-

tion molding and extrusion, thermoforming, blow molding and injection blow molding.

As a global player, BASF has further expanded its technological competence in poly-

styrene in recent years. World-scale production facilities supply the most important

markets with products having a consistent quality.

In packaging for food products, in office and information technology or in refrigerators

all sectors make high demands of the combined properties of the materials used.

In its diverse variants, polystyrene offers extraordinary property combinations, thus

making a vital contribution to everyday life.

packages food products

Particularly when it comes to food packaging, the materials have to

perform miracles: the packaging has to be perfect from a hygienic

standpoint and prevent the contents from spoiling as well as protect

them against damage during transportation, storageand sale.

Polystyrene 486 M makes quite an impression with

its outstanding cost-benefit ratio. When blended with

the polystyrenes 143 E, 145 D, 165 H and 158 K, it

yields a wide array of requirement profiles for use,

for instance, as beverage cups, packaging for dairy products as well

as injection-molded service packaging. Whenever the packaging and

filling of food products are combined in one work step, a low-shrink-

age product like polystyrene 145 D is particularly well suited.

Polystyrene 485 I is used in the packaging and record

industries since it allows the creation of matt surfaces.

The polystyrenes 168 N and 158 K are ideal when it

comes to high-quality foamed articles, such as foam

containers, labels or profiles.

is just brilliant

Polystyrene 454 C is a high-gloss product whose develop-

ment involved great emphasis on a special combination of impact

strength, high flowability, heat resistance and high gloss. The main

areas of application for polystyrene 454 C are in a variety of uses in

the household sector, in cooling equipment and for toys.

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Thanks to polystyrene 2710, impact-resistant grades that are particu-

larly resistant to stress cracking are available for the production of

refrigerator inserts and door paneling, which is directly back-foamed

with polyurethane systems.

BASFs impact-resistant glossy grades are preferably used in

the accessories sector and as a basic material for glossy-layer co-

extrusion.

The transparent and brilliant grades polystyrene 158 K and 165 H set

the standard in terms of the cost-efficient production of transparent

vegetable drawers and other accessories.

www.basf.de/polystyrol

www.colorflexx.com

offers the potential for use in new tasks

BASFs polystyrene plastics have received the stamp of approval from

leading manufacturers of video and audio equipment worldwide as

well as companies active in the office and information technology

sector.

Polystyrene 495 F can be used to produce large housing parts as

well as filigree, shapely designs. It is a product with a tremendous

potential for future tasks.

stays cool

Tailor-made material properties and trouble-free processing as well

as enormous cost-efficiency make polystyrene perfect for use in

refrigerators.

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is cost-effective and transparent

for dimensionally stable packaging

In food-product packaging, such as cups, bowls and boxes, Styrolux

combines transparency with high impact strength and compliance

with food-product requirements. The excellent miscibility of Styrolux

with standard polystyrene also allows the cost-effective production of

industrial packaging such as blister packs and transparent, unbreak-

able displays.

is transparent and unbreakable

for injection-molded parts

Styrolux is the ideal material for various articles from the sanitary,

cosmetics, household, office equipment and toy sectors. Owing to its

crystal-clear transparency, appealing surface gloss, good breakingstrength as well as excellent flow properties, Styrolux is convincing

in injection molding.

www.styrolux.com

Products made of Styrolux, BASFs styrene-butadiene block copolymer (SB), are

transparent and impact resistant. Consequently, Styrolux lends itself for a wide

variety of applications and for the manufacture of visually attractive products that

have outstanding properties of use.

is thin and tough for flexible packaging

Thin films made of Styrolux help to increase the shelf life, attractive-

ness and freshness of food products such as vegetables and ready-

made salads. In addition to transparency, the requirements here

include primarily puncture resistance, suitability for printing, high

resistance to shrinkage as well as high permeability to water vapor

and gases.

is tailor-made for transparent clothes hangers

Under the brand name Styroclear, BASF has developed a new

product that, like other SB grades, offers a combination of very

good transparency and toughness.

Especially designed for use in transparent clothes hangers,Styroclear makes it possible to admix standard polystyrene

without losing the excellent transparency.

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displays ideal properties

for the bath and cosmetics sectors

Thanks to its extraordinary resistance to chemicals and its high

strength, Luran is an ideal material for applications in the sanitary

sector.An example of this is transparent shower stalls

made of Luran.

In the cosmetics sector, Luran is the ideal plastic for exclusive

packaging. Its high-quality, brilliant surface, which is easy to print

on, and its suitability for coloring make Luran the material of

choice among designers.

in industrial applications

Luran is a highly stressable thermoplastic with outstanding dimen-

sional stability and strength. These properties predestine Luran for

applications such as industrial gates, covers, lamps, battery cases and

roller fans for air-conditioning systems.

In addition to pure SAN, there are also SAN grades with a higher

dimensional stability under heat.

www.luran.de

is found in a wide variety of household applications

Since Luran has outstanding transparency and is dishwasher-

safe, it is used for transparent parts such as salad bowls,

mixers, storage containers for food products, plates, thermos

bottle housings and for built-in components for refrigerators.

Under its brand name Luran, BASF offers SAN, a product that has been used

for years now in many applications in the household and sanitary sectors, for

packaging cosmetic products as well as for electronic and office articles.

Lurans extraordinary properties include its excellent transparency and good

resistance to chemicals. Moreover, Luran stands out for its high stiffness,

dimensional stability and resistance to fluctuating temperatures.

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for weather-resistant applications at home

Be it rain, sun or cold construction elements made of Luran S can

withstand, even extreme, conditions without problems. Brittle surfaces

and bleached colors are a thing of the past. Together with selectedpartners, BASF now offers PermaSkin, a system with which a

thermoplastic film is created in a single work step and applied

simultaneously onto one or both sides of components made of wood,

plastic or metal. The film used in this method consists of a special

Luran S compound that is sold under the brand name LuraSkin .

for sturdy appliances in the electric & electronics sector

Thanks to its thermal resistance and high color stability, Luran S is

an ideal material for electric appliances that are exposed to high

heat stress. These include espresso and coffee machines, microwaveovens and sewing machines. Owing to its special resistance to

weathering, Luran S is also very well-suited for parts used for

television antennas, parabolic dishes, solar panels, motion sensors

as well as housings for alarm systems.

Luran S is the brand name for BASFs styrene acrylonitrile copolymers that have

been impact-modified with acrylic ester rubber. The Luran S grades and their

blends stand out for their resistance to weathering, for their high ageing stability

and good resistance to chemicals. As a result, Luran S is suitable for components

that are subjected to high loads but nevertheless have to exhibit a particularly high

quality over the long term.

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displays extreme resistance to weathering for outdoor

sports and recreation

Be it a surfboard or a sailboat, a golf cart or a ski box, whether

injection-molded or extruded, Luran S can be found in all kinds ofequipment used for sports and recreation.

displays important product properties

in automotive construction

In recent years, Luran S has conquered a large share of the market

for automotive add-on parts. More and more users are deciding infavor of Luran S due to its resistance to UV light. Even after pro-

longed weather exposure, Luran S does not exhibit the graying that

is typical of ABS, and the toughness of the part is retained over a long

time span.

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for high requirements in medical technology

The special combination of properties such as good toughness,

excellent resistance to chemicals, sterilizability and unproblematic

adhesion to other materials makes Terlux the ideal choice for

demanding applications in medical technology.

www.terlux.com

for a wide array of applications in sports and recreation

At first glance, Terlux captivates with its sparkle and

transparency. Closer scrutiny reveals its outstanding

toughness and rigidity, important prerequisites

for its use in sports and recreation.

Terlux is the brand name of MABS polymers made by BASF. The key properties of

this class of materials are excellent transparency, brilliance, high toughness and

good resistance to chemicals. In addition to these attributes, Terlux exhibits an

outstanding surface finish and is easy to process. Moreover, Terlux can create

particularly brilliant visual effects such as sparkles. The material can also be

printed on without any problem. This combination of properties, which is quite

extraordinary for impact-modified thermoplastics, makes Terlux into a specialty

for demanding applications.

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offers shapely and brilliant solutions in the

cosmetics and hygiene sectors

Cosmetic products convey a sense of beauty and

attractiveness. That is why the presentation of a

product plays an incredibly important role. Elegant

and brilliant packaging that protects the valuable

contents is required. Terlux allows great design

freedom and permits the creation of brilliant

surfaces with extraordinary color intensity.

a clear choice for households and offices

Articles meant for households and offices are

in constant use and so the requirements

made of their ability to stand up to daily wear

and tear are very high. This is not a problem

for Terlux. This sturdy material has excel-

lent processing characteristics and allows

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in sports and recreation

The versatile properties of Terblend N come to the fore in skis,

bindings, ski poles, snow boards as well as for protective gear for

skaters.

www.terblend-n.com

in automotive construction

The use of Terblend N saves system costs. Terblend N not only

offers weight-related advantages in comparison to blends with poly-

carbonate, but it is also a plastic that does not have to be subse-

quently coated. The automotive industry employs Terblend N for cen-

ter consoles, air vents, gear levers and airbag covers as well as for

radio faceplates and glove compartments. Terblend N has also

proven to be a good choice for applications for car bodies. It is used

for bumpers, spoilers and motorcycle fairings.

With its Terblend N (ABS+PA), BASF offers a blend based on ABS and polyamide.

It combines the good properties of the individual components and also reduces

the disadvantages of PA, such as the shrinkage and inadequate low-temperature

impact strength. Terblend N offers an interesting combination of important

material properties: extraordinary impact strength even at temperatures below

freezing, excellent toughness, ease of processing, outstanding chemical resis-

tance, good dimensional stability under heat, high-quality surface finish as well as

a pleasant feel.

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Styroflex is BASFs transparent, elastic copolymer based on styrene and

butadiene. Styroflex owes its unique property profile to a special molecular

architecture. Thanks to its excellent processability and high thermal stability, this

product is suitable for film extrusion as well as injection molding. Styroflex is

poised to conquer broad fields of application in compounds and as an effective,

impact-modified additive.

sets new standards as film

Excellent resilience, high transparency and enormous toughness are

the outstanding properties of Styroflex. Styroflex has an extremely

low speck count, which means that it can be extruded to yield trans-

parent, highly elastic thin films. Its high permeability to gas and water

vapor is particularly appreciated in the packaging of fresh meat.

Styroflex opens up new possibilities in the realm of stretch packag-

ing since its superior stretching capacity and resilience do away with

the limits that have existed up until now. As an additive for PE films,

Styroflex thanks to its extremely fine dispersion is crossing into

the realms of nanotechnology and is bringing about a significant

increase in puncture resistance.

offers flexibility as a compound

Thanks to its good adhesion to other styrenes, Styroflex proves

its mettle in two-component injection molding, even in transparent

hard-soft combinations. The high polarity of Styroflex makes it

easy to print on.

The special property profile of Styroflex comes to the fore in

compounds with other materials. The hardness can be set as

desired. Soft touch applications are also possible.

improves the toughness as an additive

Styroflex also excels as an additive to increase the toughness of

standard and impact-resistant polystyrene. Both the toughness and

the resistance to stress cracking are improved, even at low tempera-

tures. In appropriate mixtures, Styroflex can systematically adjust the

toughness-to-stiffness ratio of impact-resistant polystyrene.

As a compatibilizer, Styroflex is also instrumental in combining differ-

ent styrenes and polyolefins. Thus, for instance, matt ABS can be pro-

duced by using matt polystyrene.

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in film applications

Ecoflex has been developed specifically for applications in the

flexible films sector. Ecoflex films are completely biodegradable,

thus writing a new chapter in packaging disposal. Films made ofEcoflex exhibit similar properties to those of polyethylene. The great

advantage for manufacturers is that they can produce and print the

Ecoflex films on conventional equipment designed for processing

polyethylene films. Like polyethylene, Ecoflex is water-proof, tear

resistant, flexible, fusible and can be printed on. Ecoflex can be

processed in many different ways, for example, as tubular film, as

an extrusion coating or as cast film.

Under the brand name Ecoflex, BASF offer biodegradable, aliphatic aromatic

copolyesters. Under certain conditions, such as those found in compost heaps,

Ecoflex breaks down within just a few weeks without leaving any residues.

In formulations consisting of thermoplastic starch and biodegradable, synthetic

polymers so-called starch blends or as a mono-application in the realm of

flexible films, Ecoflex

offers customers completely biodegradable packaging.

in packaging

Packaging based on corn or potato starch as well as polylactic acid

(PLA) becomes even better when it is made into a biodegradable

composite with Ecoflex

. For instance, Ecoflex

increases the usabilityof food-product packaging made of renewable raw materials such as

corn starch, PLA or potato starch. These products then simply end up

on the compost heap where, like natural polymers, they decompose

without leaving residues.

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has versatility as a strong point

Ecoflex creates a plethora of possibilities for products made of

renewable raw materials. Films made of Ecoflex are used as mulch

for corn, lettuce or strawberries as well as for fast-food packaging.

The properties of Ecoflex ensure good wet strength and fat

resistance. And nature benefits from this, too. The biodegradable

composite consisting of starch packaging or paper and Ecoflex

offers the advantage of problem-free disposal through composting.

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for applications under high stress

Ultradurs strengths become apparent wherever high-quality parts are

required, and particularly where they must withstand high stresses. In

automotive industry, where its high stiffness and strength combined

with good heat aging performance are particularly valuable, Ultradur

even replaces metals. Resistance to fuels and lubricants is also vital

here. Glass-fiber-reinforced grades made from PBT and ASA

(Ultradur S) also have especially low warpage.

www.basf.de/ultradur

Ultradur is the trade name for BASFs partly crystalline, thermoplastic saturated

polyester based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT). It is used as a material for

high-quality, highly stressed engineering parts in a wide variety of industrial sectors.

Ultradur features high stiffness and strength, very good dimensional stability at

high temperatures, low water absorption and good resistance to many chemicals.

Ultradur also has excellent weather resistance and outstanding heat ageing

performance.

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as components become smaller and more complex

Components continue to become smaller and more complex and carry

out increasingly demanding functions, so materials used in electrical

engineering and electronics have to meet high requirements. No

problem for Ultradur, thanks to excellent flowability.

Excellent dimensional stability means that the functioning of filigree

component assemblies can be relied upon whatever their environment

may be. In addition, Ultradur has excellent electrical and thermal

long-term performance.

Flame-retardant Ultradur B 4406 G 4/6 Q 113 has optimized flowa-

bility and permits production of particularly thin-walled components.

Another plus point is its excellent surface quality.

when the surface is important

An attractive surface with high heat resistance is essential for many

items of household equipment, such as fryers and housings for irons.

And weathering resistance is an additional requirement for external

components on vehicles, such as wiper arms and door handles. Using

Ultradur B 4040 G 4-G 10 this can be achieved with no sacrifice of

stiffness or strength. Materials suitable for direct metallization, e.g. for

headlamp surrounds, can be made from Ultradur B 4520. A process

frequently used for identification marking, for example of electronic

components, is laser inscription. Some Ultradur brands are colored in

such a way that they can be marked using this process.

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a high performer in automotive construction

With Ultraform, the designer has an engineering plastic which provides the proper-

ty combinations demanded by the automotive industry. Ultraform has excellent

chemical resistance and good long-term heat resistance, and is unaffected by hot

fuels and oils. Ultraform grades with specific additives have good electrical con-

ductivity, e.g. for electrically heated exterior mirrors of motor vehicles or in the fuel

tank area, where the antistatic properties of these grades are particularly important.

for toughness and resistance to hot water

in households and leisure applications

Ultraform

s strengths are also apparent in the household and leisure sectors.Ultraform has high stiffness, strength and toughness. These properties are in par-

ticular demand for components in toy parts, for example in axles and frames where

resistance to breakage under high loads is important. Due to its outstanding resis-

tance to hydrolysis, hot-water-resistant Ultraform retains its shape even at high

temperatures it is now used in several hundred thousands of espresso machines!

Ultraform is BASFs trade name for the range of polyoxymethylenes. The

Ultraform range includes versatile engineering plastics with varied properties

tailored for use in advanced, high-performance components. Ultraform

grades combine high stiffness with mechanical strength. They exhibit good

resilience as well as good toughness and dimensional stability, and have good

sliding friction performance. An important feature of Ultraform

is its chemical

resistance, especially to the usual grades of gasoline (even those containing

methanol or ethanol) as well as to diesel fuels, and even to biodiesel.

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a tough competitor in mechanical and precision engineering

Long service life, fault-free functioning and dimensional accura-

cy are demanded in modern mechanical engineering. Ultraform

is the perfect material for this sector. It has high dimensional

stability, with good sliding friction performance. Ultraform does

not corrode, and has very low friction and wear, making it partic-

ularly effective for conveyor belts. It has exceptional resilience

and excellent recovery, making it ideal for use in clips and snap

connections.

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Ultramid ensuring reliability in energy

supply and engineering

The outstanding importance of Ultramid in electrical engineering

derives from its high dielectric strength and tracking resistance, as

well as good heat and aging resistance. These properties make

Ultramid a high-quality insulating material. There are halogen-free

flame-retardant Ultramid grades which are suitable for electrical

components with particularly high fire protection requirements.

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Ultramid, No.1 in the engine compartment

The very high quality and safety requirements posed by modern

automotive construction, especially in the engine compartment place

high demands on the materials used. BASF, together with its partners

in the automotive industry, is discovering opportunities for completely

new applications. Ultramid sets new standards in the development of

inlet manifolds, pedal systems and airbag housings. In the enginecompartment in particular there are many components for which

plastics could be used. Ultramid, with its superior resistance to heat,

and also to fuels and oils, hydraulic fluids and coolants, is well suited

to this purpose.

Ultramid grades, as well as the Capron brands sold in

Europe, are polyamide molding compounds based on PA 6, PA

66. The product line is rounded off by various copolyamides,

such as PA 66/6 and partially aromatic polyamides. The superi-

or properties of these materials have made them indispensable

in virtually every sector of engineering and for an enormous

range of components and machine parts. They are also used as

high-quality electrical insulation materials.

Ultramid and Capron stand out for high mechanical strength,

stiffness and thermal resistance. In addition, BASFs polyamides

exhibit good thoughness at low temperatures and favorable

sliding friction behavior, while also allowing trouble-free

processing.

Ultramid/Capron for superlative color and design, whether in

household, construction or leisure

Ultramid and Capron give almost unrestricted freedom in design and

in shape and surface characteristics. These advantages stem from

Ultramids and Caprons outstanding versatility in injection molding.

Applications of Ultramids and Caprons extend beyond windows,

doors and bannisters. High-quality products for the personal hygienesector, coat-rack systems and cosmetics applications also depend on

the performance and attractiveness of Ultramid and Capron.

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The ideal material for applications in extrusion

Ultramid resins are indispensable in numerous packaging

applications, due to their outstanding properties: excellent barrier to

oxygen, organic solvents and flavours, thermoformability superior

strength, high clarity, remarkable heat distortion resistance and food

contact approval.

This superior plastic material provides gloss and elegance to blow-

moulded multilayer cosmetics packaging, helping to turn creative

ideas into reality.

Ultramid monofilaments are found in numerous high-tenacity

products such as fishing lines, nets, racquet strings and ropes.

Ultramid is also used to manufacture filter cloth for various

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remains dimensionally stable and media resistant

even at extreme temperatures

High dimensional stability, excellent resistance to chemical

media and outstanding surface quality in moldings predestine

Ultrason for demanding applications in automotive engineering

and chemical engineering. Examples include parts in oil pumps

and headlight reflectors and housings.

Its ability to withstand repeated sterilization, high toughness and

transparency are persuasive arguments for the use of Ultrason

in the field of sanitation and also in the household. Applications

in these areas include baby formula bottles and microwavedishes.

www.basf.de/ultrason

a hot favorite for electrical and electronic engineering

Ultrason is an extremely versatile thermoplastic. In addition to

outstanding thermal properties it has low creep, even at high

temperatures, good flame retardancy, excellent insulation

properties and high dielectric strength. Ultrasons high

stiffness, strength and dimensional stability permit its use in,

for example chip trays, the holders used on machines which

manufacture computer chips.

has outstanding filtration properties

Owing to its molecular structure, Ultrason is particularly suitedfor many membrane applications such as in the beverage

industry for the de-alcoholization of beer. Ultrason membranes

can even filter out gases. Ultrason also features resistance to

many chemicals.

The Ultrason grades are high-temperature-resistant, amorphous thermoplastics

based on polysulfone and polyethersulfone. Ultrason S and Ultrason E are used

whenever polyamide, polycarbonate, polyoxymethylene and polyalkylene

terephthalate reach their limits. The exceptional property spectrum of these

materials even allows them to replace thermosets, metals and ceramics. The most

important features of Ultrason are high stiffness, high mechanical strength, high

continuous operating temperatures, good electrical insulation properties and good

dimensional stability.

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Peripor the material for perimeter insulation

Peripor is also a product of the Styropor family. This PS-E material is

made into insulating panels and molded parts for applications involv-

ing exposure to particularly high levels of pressure and moisture.

for thermal insulation tasks throughout the house

As an integral part of a composite thermal insulation system,

Styropor

is instrumental in optimally insulating the faades of houses,thereby conserving heating energy and precious resources. Styropor

is widely used as insulation material for interiors, on roofs or in floors

and ceilings and as impact-sound insulation. In this way, the use of

Styropor in construction makes a major contribution towards to

reducing CO2 emissions.

www.styropor.de

Styropor is supplied as a raw material for the manufacture of high-grade products

used in thermal insulation and packaging. Styropor is an expandable polystyrene

(PS-E). Its multi-faceted product properties include a very high thermal insulation

capacity, high compressive strength, outstanding shock absorption as well as low

weight. Styropor is impervious to moisture and has a good cost-benefit ratio.

as packaging material for safe transportation

High performance and low prices play a decisive role in the packaging

industry. Foams made of Styropor meet all requirements here as well.

Styropor is inexpensive, extremely lightweight and recyclable.

Packaging made of Styropor helps to limit damage to products like

domestic appliances, food, furniture or glass during transportation and

storage, thus retaining product value.

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with markedly improved thermal insulation properties

Neopor is particularly advantageous wherever structure and cost con-

siderations make it necessary to limit the thickness of the insulating

layer without reducing the insulating capacity. Examples of this are:

faade insulationimpact-sound insulation in conjunction with thermal insulation

inner insulation of exterior walls

insulation of masonry walls of double-leaf construction

inter-rafter insulation

lay-on systems for pitched roofs

Neopor is the most recent addition to the family of expandable polystyrenes. It is

supplied to processors in granular form. The difference between Neopor and Styropor

is immediately noticeable. Panels and molded parts made of Neopor are silver gray.

Neopor contains infrared absorbers and infrared reflectors that reduce thermal

conductivity. Neopor especially in the realm of lower densities has a considerably

better insulation capacity than can be achieved with conventional rigid polystyrene

particle foams. This means that the same insulation result is obtained with much less

raw material or with a thinner layer of insulating material. This, in turn, lowers costs and

conserves resources. Approximately ten liters of crude oil go into the production of a

panel that is two square meters in size and ten centimeters thick. However, over the

course of 50 years, such a panel saves around 1200 liters of heating oil.

makes the Three-Liter House a reality

in the renovation of old houses

Neopor has also proven its mettle as an insulating material in the

Three-Liter House pilot project. In a residential neighborhood in

Ludwigshafen, Germany, an old house was renovated so efficiently that

it can be heated with the equivalent of just three liters (instead of 23

liters) of heating oil per square meter of living space per year. With this

project, BASF was able to demonstrate a high level of system compe-

tence. In addition to a fuel cell, special thermal windows, heat-storing

interior plaster and, of course, Neopor as an environmentally ideal

insulating material all make a major contribution towards our future

way of living.

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Green and good.

in perimeter insulation for living comfort,

even in the basement

Low water absorption, compressive strength and high thermal

insulating capacity are the aspects that make Styrodur C suitable

for perimeter insulation, i.e. the exterior insulation of structural

components that are in contact with the ground.

for the thermal insulation of green roofs as inverted roofs

In inverted roofs, the thermal insulation material lies above the roofsealing layer. Styrodur C fulfills the stringent requirements resulting

from this exposed position in all inverted roof constructions: gravel

roofs, terrace roofs, green roofs and parking roofs.

Styrodur C BASFs extruded polystyrene rigid foam panels that are dyed green

displays excellent product properties that have made it an indispensable insulation

material for construction projects both above ground and underground as well as for

the production of composite elements. Styrodur C stands out for its good thermal

insulation capacity, low water absorption and high compressive strength. This green

insulating material not only saves heating and cooling energy, but it also reduces

thermal stress in structures.

for thermal-bridge insulation in structural components

Thermal bridges are spatially delimited areas in structural components

through which heat is constantly being lost. Styrodur 2800 C, with its

embossed surface, stands out for creating a particularly good adhesive

bond to concrete, stucco and mortar. This makes it the ideal insulating

material when it comes to avoiding thermal bridges.

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even for applications involving high compressive stress

In addition to thermal insulation and resistance to moisture, many

applications also call for compressive strength, for instance, in parkinggarages, in the ground of maintenance hangars for large-bodied air-

craft or load-bearing thermal insulation under foundation slabs. In

these applications, the elasticity of Styrodur C also contributes

to leveling out irregularities and absorbing load peaks without

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as Neopolen P, the ideal foam

for cars

Low weight, high energy absorption and favorable

deformation behavior, even under repeated impact

stress, are important prerequisites for automotive

components made of Neopolen P.

as construction material

Thanks to its wide array of product properties,

Neopolen P meets several requirements at the same

time: it functions equally well as packaging, as housing

or even as impact protection. Neopolen P also acts as

thermal and sound insulation for equipment.

for reusable packaging

In comparison to other foams, Neopolen P is particularly well-suited

for reusable packaging. Here, its high resilience after static and

dynamic loads, its good resistance to chemicals and its low weight are

all highly appreciated.

www.neopolen.de

suitable for a variety of applications as Neopolen E

Owing to its extraordinary processing characteristics and its multi-

faceted product properties, Neopolen E can be employed over a

broad spectrum of applications: optimal cushioning properties, good

resilience as well as excellent elasticity all make Neopolen E a

preferred material for packaging, charge carriers, luggage inserts or

sports mats.

Minimum water absorption, long service life, very good resistance to

chemicals as well as suitability for use over a broad temperature

range allow the use of Neopolen

E in the construction sector as wellas in expansion padding for long-distance heating lines. Thanks to its

product characteristics, Neopolen E lends itself for use in many other

areas such as automotive construction, pipe insulation as well as the

sports and recreation sectors.

Neopolen P (EPP) is a polystyrene foam made of expanded, primarily closed-cell

foam particles. This raw material which is free of blowing agents is processed by

molded-part manufacturers into a wide array of foam products.

Neopolen E (EPE) is a foam made of cross-linked polyethylene. It is delivered as a

finished product in the form of panels. Customers then process the panels into

molded parts for a broad range of applications.

Neopolen P and Neopolen E stand out for their high energy absorption at a low

weight, good resilience after static and dynamic loads as well as resistance to

chemicals. They are environmentally friendly and allow a wide variety of recycling

possibilities.

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Basotect is a flexible, open-cell foam made of melamine resin, a thermoset plastic

from the aminoplastics group. The special chemical and spatial structure of this

material accounts for its particularly attractive property profile. Basotect displays a

high sound-absorption capacity, high temperature resistance, favorable fire retardan-

cy, very good flexibility and, it is easy to process. Basotect is manufactured in the

form of blocks and subsequently processed by customers into the final products hav-

ing the desired shape and size.

Aside from organic foams, BASF also offers a construction material on an inorganic

basis, namely, Palusol fire-retardant panels. These panels consist essentially of a

hydrous alkali silicate. The main area of application for Palusol is in preventive fire

protection.

Palusol is classified as a non-flammable construction material. In

case of fire, under the effect of heat, the panels build up foamingpressure and then foam. The non-flammable, thermally insulating

foam prevents the spread of the fire and smoke to other rooms for

a certain period of time. Palusol is used in fire-rated doors, fire-

resistant glazing as well as in fireproof partitions for pipes, cables

or ventilation elements.

makes vehicle interiors quieter

Basotect fulfills the rising requirements that are being made in auto-

motive construction in terms of continuously reducing the noise levels

and weight. It is compressed together with nonwovens, wovens and

films into precisely contoured components which are then installed in

vehicles, trains and airplanes for sound insulation purposes. The

product properties valued most in this field are the high temperature

resistance, fire safety and chemical resistance of Basotect.

has outstanding sound-insulation

and fire-retardant properties

Due to its high sound-absorption capacity and its classification as

a flame-resistant material even without the addition of flame-

retardants Basotect is an indispensable item in the construction

sector.

www.basotect.de

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BASF has world-scale facilities for polyurethane basic products in

each of the three regions of the globe. Polyurethane systems and

specialty elastomers are produced at 28 sites throughout the world.

These sites also function as BASFs sales centers close to customers.

This is where innovative problem solutions as well as new products

and technologies are being developed jointly with customers.

BASFs polyurethane business is conducted by three regional business

units. The Elastogran Group is responsible for the polyurethane busi-

ness in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and it also runs BASFs

global research and technology center for polyurethane specialties

PU systems and specialty elastomers in Lemfrde, Germany.

PolyurethanePUR

BASF is one of the leading suppliers of polyurethane products and

the worldwide market leader in polyurethane systems and specialty

elastomers. As the worlds largest chemical company, BASF offers

a comprehensive product portfolio in polyurethanes:

PU basic products (isocyanates, polyether polyols,

polyester polyols)

PU systems

PU specialty elastomers (thermoplastic polyurethanes,

microcellular elastomers as finished parts)

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For further information:

Regional Business Unit BASF Polyurethane Europe

(including Middle East/Africa)

Elastogran GmbH

Postfach 1140, D-49440 Lemfrde Germany,

Tel.: +49 54 43 12 0

Regional Business Unit BASF Polyurethane NAFTA

BASF Corporation

1609 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192 USA

Tel.: +1 734 32 46 100

Regional Business Unit BASF Polyurethane Asia

BASF East Regional Headquarters

45th Floor

Jardine House

No. 1 Connaught Place

Central, Hong Kong

Tel.: +852 27 3101 11

BASF PolyurethaneAvenue Hamoir 14

B-1180 Brussels Belgium

Tel.: +32 23 7325 19

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Isocyanates, polyols, catalysts and additives BASF has all of the

components of the polyurethane application spectrum in its line-up.

Major advantages include BASFs integrated network structure, the

Verbund, as well as the backward integration to PU starting products

(for example, PO, aniline, nitrobenzene). BASF is in a position to man-

ufacture PU basic products economically in its world-scale facilities

using state-of-the-art processes, thus achieving excellent delivery

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The property profile of polyurethane systems is practically unlimited.

Whether hard or soft, integral or compact, the formulations of these highly

developed plastic specialties are tailor-made for every envisaged area of

application in close cooperation with customers.

Be it shoe soles, steering wheels or insulating panels, regardless of the

application, the innovative polyurethane systems allow the implementation

of fast, flexible and cost-effective solutions that are perfectly tailor-made toa wide array of market needs. BASF is continuously refining these systems

together with its customers, so that today it can offer some 8000 systems

that are sold through a global network of 28 system houses.

Product line

Lupranat isocyanates

Lupraphen polyester polyols

Lupranol polyester polyols

Pluracol polyester polyols

Elastan PU systems

Elastocoat PU systems

Elastoflex PU systems

CosyPUR PU systems

Elastofoam PU systemsElastolit PU systems

Elastonat PU systems

Elastopan PU systems

Elastopor PU systems

Elasturan PU systems

Elastocore PU systems

Elastospray PU systems

Elastoclear PU systems

Autofroth PU systems

Elastoskin PU systems

Cellasto

specialty elastomersCeoDS specialty elastomers

Emdicell specialty elastomers

Elastollan specialty elastomers

Elastocell specialty elastomers

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BASF is the worlds market and technology leader when it comes to

thermoplastic and cellular specialty elastomers as well.

Elastollan

Elastollan, a polyurethane elastomer that can be processed thermo-

plastically, offers particularly good physical properties. This renders

this multi-talented material suitable for demanding applications in

virtually all industries. The main areas of application for Elastollan

granules include the automotive industry, the electronics and shoe

sectors as well as sports and recreation articles.

Cellasto

Components made of microcellular PU elastomers are developed, pro-

duced and sold under the brand name Cellasto. Nine out of ten car

manufacturers use Cellasto damping systems in the chassis of their

vehicles. When Cellasto is used as spring aid, stop buffer or body

mount, it absorbs vibrations and reduces noise, thus enhancing the

driving comfort and safety.

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Polyurethanes (PU) are versatile plastics for a wide array of application areas. The

material properties can be specifically tailored to the application, and can range from

very hard to very soft, as necessary. Polyurethane materials are used in all sectors of

life, be it sports or recreation, in households as well as in cars, furniture, steering

wheels and mattresses, headrests, refrigerators or shoe soles. BASFs polyurethanes

make life more comfortable, safe and pleasant.

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Overview of products and brands

Note

The data contained in this publication

are based on our current knowledge

and experience. In view of the many

factors that may affect processing

and application of our product, these

data do not relieve processors from

carrying out their own investigations

and tests; neither do these data

imply any guarantee of certain prop-

erties, nor the suitability of the prod-

uct for a specific purpose. Any

descriptions, drawings, photographs,

data, proportions, weights etc. given

herein may change without prior

information and do not constitute the

agreed contractual quality of the

product. It is the responsibility of the

recipient of our products to ensure

that any proprietary rights and exist-

ing laws and legislation are

observed. (September 2004)

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BASF Plastics:

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on polyurethanes can

be found at:

www.elastogran.de

www.basf.com/polyurethanes

on PVC und PVDC can

be found at:

www.solvinpvc.com

Auto fro th* Polyurethane system PU

Avantra ** Styrene/butadiene-polymer SB

Basotect Foam from melamine resin MF

Capron Polyamide PA

Cellasto* Components made from microcellular PUR elastomers PU

CeoDS* Multifunctional composits made from Cellasto components PU

Colorflexx Service for the self-coloring of polystyrene and ABS

CosyPUR* PU soft foam system PU

Ecoflex Biodegradable plastic/polyester

Elastan* Systems for sports field surfaces PU

Elastocell* Components made from microcellular PU elastomers PU

Elastoclear* PU system PU

Elastocoat* PU systems as coating and casting compounds PU

Elastocore* PU cast system PU

Elastoflex

* Soft polyurethane foam systems PUElastofoam* Soft integral polyurethane foam systems PU

Elastollan* Thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers PU

Elastolit* Rigid integral polyurethane foam systems and RIM systems PU

Elastonat* Flexible integral polyurethane systems PU

Elastopan* Polyurethane shoe foam systems PU

Elastopor* Rigid polyurethane foam systems PU

Elastoskin** Flexible integral polyurethane systems PU

Elastospray* PU spray foam system PU

Elasturan* Systems as cold curing cast elastomers PU

Emdicell* Components made from microcellular PUR elastomers PU

Lupranat* Diisocyanates PU

Lupranol* Polyether polyols PU

Lupraphen* Polyether polyols PU

Luran Styrene/acrylonitrile copolymer SAN

Luran S Acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylate polymer ASA

Luran SC Acrylon it ri le /s ty rene/acrylate pol ymer and pol ycarbonate ASA, (ASA+PC)

LuraSkin Film for coating components

Neopolen E Polyethylene foam EPE

Neopolen P Polypropylene foam EPP

Neopor Expandable polystyrene PS-E

Palusol Alka li si lica te

PermaSkin System for coating components

PFM-System System for producing automotive exterior parts

PlasticsPortal Web-based e-Commerce platform for solutions and information

Pluracol** Polyether polyols PU

Polystyrol,

impact-modified Polystyrene PS-IPolystyrol, standard Polystyrene PS

SPS* Steel-polyurethane systems PU

Styrodur C Extruded rigid polystyrene foam XPS

Styroflex Styrene/butadiene block copolymer SB

Styrolux Styrene/butadiene block copolymer SB

Styropor Expandable polystyrene PS-E

Terblend N Ac ry loni tr il e/bu tadiene /s tyrene polyme r and pol yamide ABS+ PA

Terluran Acrylon itr ile/butadiene/styrene polymer ABS

Terluran HH Acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene polymer ABS

Terlux Methyl methacrylate/acrylonitrile/butadiene/styrene polymer MABS

Ultradur Polybutylene terephthalate PBT, (PBT+ASA)

Ultraform Polyoxymethylene POM

Ultramid

Polyamide PA 6, 66, 6/66, 6/6TUltrason E Polyethersulfone PESU

Ultrason S Polysulfone PSU

= reg. trademark of BASF Aktiengesellschaft* = reg. trademark of Elastogran GmbH** resp. TM*= reg. trademarke of BASF Corporation

TM = trademark of BASF AktiengesellschaftTM*= trademark of Elastogran GmbH


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