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High-Performance PPA for Next-Generation IGBT Semiconductors

BASF’s Ultramid Advanced N3U42 G6 is tailored to enhance robustness, long-term performance and reliability.

Nylon Particle Foam for Range of Automotive Applications

BASF’s Ultramid Expand is distinguished by its high temperature and chemical resistance, and excellent mechanical strength.

High-Performance Nylons that Bridge Gap Between Nylons 6/66 and PPA

BASF’s new Ultramid T6000 and T7000 offer several performance and processing advantages.

Ether-Based TPUs for Broad Range of Industry Applications

BASF’s Elastollan 1400 TPU series can be used for applications ranging from railway pads, hoses and profiles to show soles.

High-Productivity PBT and Nylon Compounds Launched

BASF’s new HPP portfolio is the result of cost-optimized and energy-efficient production.

BASF Delivers Biomass-Balanced Ammonia to Evonik

BASF’s BMBcert ammonia grade will be used by Evonik for production of nylon 12 and epoxy curing agents.

Prices Flat-to-Down for All Volume Resins

This month’s resin pricing report includes PT’s quarterly check-in on select engineering resins, including nylon 6 and 66.

NPE2024 Materials: Spotlight on Sustainability with Performance

Across the show, sustainability ruled in new materials technology, from polyolefins and engineering resins to biobased materials.

BASF Launches Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) App on its Products

The company’s PCF app PACIFIC is available in the Catena-X Automotive Ecosystem in the Cofinity-X app store.

‘Game-Changing’ Heat and Light Stabilizer for Agricultural PE Films

BASF’s NOR 211 AR promotes sustainability through reduced polymer usage in the so-called plasticulture — plastics used in agriculture — market.

Encina and BASF Form Long-Term Partnership for Supply of Circular Raw Materials

The agreement is specifically for chemically recycled circular benzene derived from postconsumer end-of-life plastics

Mobile Spectroscopy System Expands to Identification of Multimaterial and Monomaterial Films

BASF’s trinamiX can now identify multimaterial and monomaterial films for improved recycling.

Biomass-Balanced PBAT for Compounding of Bioplastics for Packaging

Renewable feedstock has replaced fossil feedstock in BASF’s ‘industry-first’ biomass-balanced ecoflex PBAT.

BASF Highlighting How They 'Make, Use and Recycle Future Solutions'

NPE2024: BASF is using its proprietary computer-aided engineering tool Ultrasim when designing for sustainability in a broad range of industries.

NPE2024 Consumer Products Industry Session Highlights Trends, Innovations

Hear from industry experts about the latest trends in consumer products at the Consumer Products Industry Sessions.

Total Energies Converts Feedstocks From Plastic Waste Into New Polymer at LaPorte Plant

Pyrolysis product from New Hope Energy was used to create monomer at BASF-Total Energies facility in Port Arthur, then polymerized to PP at Laporte

BASF Launches Recycled PA6 for Textiles With Zara Jacket

Loopamid Nylon for apparel is made from textile waste and used by Zara clothing brand.

At NPE2024, Follow These Megatrends in Materials and Additives

Offerings range from recycled, biobased, biodegradable and monomaterial structures that enhance recyclability to additives that are more efficient, sustainable and safer to use.

BASF Receives ISCC Plus Certification to Expand its Valeras Plastic Additives Offerings

Initial certification includes antioxidants produced at BASF manufacturing sites in Switzerland and the U.S.

Knock-Knock: The Sustainability Auditors Are Here

It won’t be long before you have an appointment with the Sustainability auditors, especially if you serve large customers in sensitive industries like medical and pharma.

BASF Offers Customers Carbon Footprints for its Plastic Additives

myPlasticAdditives online customer portal is BASF’s latest addition to the Valeras portfolio of sustainable solutions and services.

Resins & Additives for Sustainability in Vehicles, Electronics, Packaging & Medical

Material suppliers have been stepping up with resins and additives for the ‘circular economy,’ ranging from mechanically or chemically recycled to biobased content.

Collaboration Creates Recycling Loop for Multilayer PET

Water-based adhesive makes packaging film easier to delaminate.

BASF and Chinese Compounder Partner to Develop High-Quality Recycled Plastics Compounds

Zhejiang REEF Technology to use BASF’ IrgaCycle sustainable additives in its recycled thermoplastic compound.

First Stretch Film Approved for Use in Potentially Explosive Areas

Film maker DuoPlast and BASF collaborate on production of new film that avoids the ignition source electrostatics.

Broad Range of Formulated Additives for Mechanical Recycling of Plastics

BASF’s new IrgaCycle additive blends targeted to recyclers, compounders and converters.

BASF Launches New ‘Valeras’ Brand Sustainable Plastic Additives Platform

The Valeras portfolio included BASF’s plastic additives that enable customers to achieve their sustainability goals.

Sun Chemical and DIC Corporation Acquire BASF’s Global Pigments Business

Acquisition broadens Sun Chemical’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of pigments for plastics and several other markets.

BASF Colors & Effects’ Black Pigment Gets Expanded Food Contact Compliance

BASF’s inorganic pigment Sicopal Black K 0098 can be used in recyclable black plastics for microwaveable and oven-ready food packaging articles.

PVC Plasticizers Based on Renewable and Chemically Recycled Feedstock

BASF’s new biomass balance BMB and chemically recycled Ccycled now part of the company’s portfolio of plasticizers.

BASF Issues Price Increases on Plastic Additives and Nylon 6

Price adjustments attributed to volatility in pricing and availability of raw materials and high freight rates.

Chemically Recycled EPS Adopted by Leading European Home Appliance Manufacturer

BSH Hausgeräte to use chemically recycled EPS bead from BASF for ‘luxury’ line of dishwashers

BASF Increases Prices of Additives for Plastic Applications

Citing higher costs of raw materials and logistics, BASF is hiking prices of plastic additives by up to 10%.

Expanded Novel NOR Stabilizer Technology for Agricultural Films from BASF

BASF’s new plant to deliver wider range of NOR UV and thermal stabilizers to benefit growing global agricultural industry.

BASF's Sicopal Black Gets Expanded FDA Clearance for Recycling

The FDA sanctioned carbon black alternative pigment from BASF’ Colors & Effects is one of the first recyclable black pigments for food contact applications.

Additives: Pigments for Compostable Plastics

BASF Colors & Effects’ pigments portfolio supports sustainable packaging for compostable plastics and printing inks.

K 2019 Preview: Resins & Additives for Sustainability in Cars, Electronics & Packaging

Material suppliers are committed to the ‘Circular Economy,’ as evidenced by their adoption of new technologies, product introductions and collaborations.

Low-Volatility UV Absorber Shields PC-Based 5G Base Stations from UV Light

Tinuvin 360 shown to extend dervice life of 5G base stations and to ensure stable production leading to higher yields.

BASF to Globally Boost Production of Irganox1010

Major investment in expanding capacity of workhorse primary antioxidant planned by BASF.

Polyolefin Discoloration: New Additive Solutions Solve Common Problems

There’s a growing demand for PE films with lower initial color and improved color stability, as well as better retention of physical properties. New stabilizer systems address these and similar concerns for molded PE and PP parts.

Price Hikes on Plastic Additives Underway

Major players issue price increases closely coinciding with higher prices on all commodity resins.

SPE's Polyolefins Highlights: Materials & Additives

New semi-crystalline SEBS, additives for improved discoloration resistance, plant-based antioxidants, online compounding of TPO blends and more discussed in Houston.

New Resins & Additives Galore at K 2016

A wide range of interesting developments in materials technologies were sprinkled in with some intriguing announcements of new ventures at K 2016.

BASF Plans Global Expansion in Additives

More light-stabilizer production slated in Alabama.

BASF to Expand North American Capacity of UV Stabilizers

Capital investment to boost production of Tinuvin product lines in step with polyolefin capacity expansions.

Automotive Color Predictions for 2020

BASF’s Color Excellence Team comes up with head-turning colors by region.

K 2016 Preview: Materials & Additives

Driving the wide range of new developments in engineered plastics and additives are higher performance, safety, and sustainability.

Non-Ortho-Phthalates Gain Ground in Flexible PVC

Conversion to non-ortho-phthalate plasticizers expected to steadily continue.

Health, Eco Concerns Give Non-Phthalate Plasticizers a Push

New and improved formulations are displacing leading plasticizer DEHP; DINP’s future is also now shakier.

BASF Launches New Global Pigments Brand

The new Colors & Effects brand aligns BASF's global pigments expertise across five industries.

PolyOne Acquires Maker of Colorants for Fibers

Expanding its specialty colorants and additives portfolio, PolyOne now offers colorants for the fibers industry.

BASF to Spin Off Pigments Business

By the second half of 2016, BASF plans to have spun off its pigments business into a new entity.

MATERIALS: BASF, Alpek To Switch Businesses Of Joint Venture

BASF will expand polyurethanes business while Alpek will expand EPS business.

ADDITIVES: BASF Sells PolyAd Service Bureau

Moving forward, BASF will increase focus on its core plastic additive business areas.

Additives at NPE: Many Routes To ‘Greener’ Plastics

Just as eco-friendliness was a major theme in materials news at the big show in April, so it was with additives.

K 2010 Preview, Additives A Mix of New Ingredients at K Show

Want your plastic to mold faster, tougher, clearer?

Chemicals & Additives at NPE 2003

Compounders, molders, and extruders will find new answers to virtually all their additive needs at NPE 2003.

New Molds, Materials and Machines At Fall Rotomolders’ Show

Huge new shuttle and carousel machines, expanded availability of CNC-machined aluminum molds, and new resins and additives highlighted the recent Rotoplas ’08 exhibition and 33rd Annual Fall Meeting of the Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) in Rosemont, Ill.

Now It's Here: An Objective Test of Masterbatch Dispersion

There's a new grading system for color concentrates and additive masterbatches.

Plastics Welding: Laser and Infrared Systems Expand Capabilities

A breakthrough in laser welding of three-dimensional parts that eliminates traditional clamping systems was among several innovations in welding and joining highlighted at two recent shows—last month’s Plastics USA in Chicago and this month’s K 2004 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Loads of New Additives and Colorants to Debut at K 2004

Several categories of new polymer additives will be unveiled at this year’s largest plastics show—K 2004 in Dusseldorf, Germany, next month.

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