BASF – United States
BASF – United States
Plasticizer Product Portfolio
Plasticizer Product Portfolio There has been a need for plasticizers ever since PVC (polyvinylchloride) was patented in 1913. In its unmodified state, PVC is rigid and brittle. Plasticizers are used to make the material soft and flexible. BASF has been a leader in the market for plasticizers and raw materials throughout the history of flexible PVC.
Plasticizers
Plasticizers from BASF BASF is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of plasticizers. BASF offers a broad product portfolio of plasticizers for standard as well as special applications, such as toys and medical devices. Plasticizers give flexibility to PVC products such as cables or films.
Plasticizer product range for a sustainable business
BASF plasticizers: functional, versatile and safe PLASTOMOLL PALATINOLN PALAMOLL PALATINOL10-P 5 HexamollDINCH This trusted non-phthalate plasticizer for high safety and quality standards is recommended whenever people come into close contact with PVC products that contain plasticizers.
Plasticizers
ChemCyclingTM is the name of a chemical recycling project launched by BASF with the aim to manufacture products from chemically recycled plastic waste on an industrial scale. BASF cooperates with technology partners, who use a thermochemical process called pyrolysis to transform plastic waste into secondary raw material (pyrolysis oil). This oil is
- What feedstocks does BASF use?
- BASF now offers part of its plasticizer portfolio based on circular feedstocks. For this purpose, either renewable or chemically recycled feedstock is used at the beginning of the value chain instead of fossil resources. The alternative feedstock is allocated to the sales products according to a mass balance approach.
- Why should you use BASF plasticizers?
- In a wide variety of applications, BASF’s plasticizers help make numerous products flexible. At the same time, they ensure reliable protection against bad weather and extreme temperatures, helping the products to last longer, function better and maintain their value. When stability meets flexibility, it’s because at BASF, we create chemistry.
- What are biomass balanced plasticizers based on?
- BASF has launched biomass balanced (BMB) plasticizers based on renewable raw materials under the names Hexamoll ® DINCH BMB, Palatinol ® N BMB, Palatinol ® 10-P BMB and Plastomoll ® DOA BMB. Instead of fossil resources, the required amount of bio-naphtha or biogas is used. These materials are derived from organic waste or vegetable oils.
- How does BASF use pyrolysis oil?
- In the manufacturing process, BASF uses pyrolysis oil obtained from previously non-recycled plastic waste instead of fossil resources at the beginning of the value chain. The oil is supplied by partners as part of BASF’s ChemCycling™ project.
- What are plasticizers used for?
- Plasticizers are used in many different applications, including films, insulation for cables and ducts, coatings, flooring, hoses and profiles. They are also an essential part of sensitive applications such as toys, medical products, sports and leisure equipment as well as food packaging.
