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Petrochemicals Plasticizers America North and South America: Plasticizers to meet the needs of a changing world There has been a need for plasticizers ever since PVC (polyvinyl chloride) was patented in 1913. In its unmodified state, PVC is rigid and brittle. Plasticizers are used to make the material soft and flexible.
Petrochemicals
In Petrochemistry, separation is the first step in creating new bonds. It results in basic chemicals which are used to make many other products in the chemical industry. From the heart of the BASF Verbund, we feed the value-adding chain for a number of intermediates and end products. When separation produces new bonds, it’s because at BASF
Products
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
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.
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Petrochemicals Plasticizers . TI/N-CPN/IP Palatinol DOTP April 2025 Page 1 of 4 Supersedes edition dated June 2025 . Internal . Palatinol DOTP . characteristics are needed. Palatinol DOTP is used primarily to plasticize vinyl resin where good processing and the finished product requires improved low temperature flexibility and low
- Who is BASF East Africa?
- BASF East Africa Ltd, the regional sales hub for the East African market, was established in Kenya in 2011 and is responsible for 15 countries. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions.
- What is BASF petrochemicals?
- The Petrochemicals division is the starting point of BASF’s petrochemical-based value chains throughout the regions. The division manufactures and markets a broad portfolio of high-quality basic chemicals and tailored specialties for internal and external customers.
- What products does BASF manufacture?
- Highly reactive chemical compounds. BASF is a leading manufacturer of Alcohols, Glycol Ethers & Acetates. Acrylic acid and acrylic monomers, key components for polymers. Flexible solutions for your requirements, with standard and special plasticizers. From styrene to expanded and extruded polystyrene for packaging and construction.
- Where are BASF petrochemicals produced?
- BASF Petrochemicals is present in all regions with production sites – close to the customers. Products such as ethylene, propylene, butadiene and benzene are produced in steam crackers from naphtha or natural gas. Using these, we produce alcohols, solvents and plasticizers for the chemical and plastics industries.
- What are BASF plasticizers?
- BASF offers a broad product portfolio of general purpose and special purpose plasticizers. Plasticizers give flexibility to PVC products such as cables or films. At the same time, they offer protection against the effects of weathering and temperature, thereby helping to maintain the product’s functionality.
- Does BASF have a trade representative office in Ethiopia?
- In Ethiopia, BASF has a Trade Representative Office responsible for the various BASF industry segments. BASF Djibouti FTZE was established in 2022 and has an office in Djibouti City. Continuous innovation and tailor-made solutions ensure our customers achieve greater success.
