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Architectural Coatings

BASF offers advanced solutions for Architectural Coatings. Our products for architectural coatings include all coatings applied on residential, commercial or industrial buildings for both decorative and protective purposes.

We understand challenges as future opportunities. Our team of passionate and experienced professionals with in-depth know-how and industry expertise offers formulation support and supplies a comprehensive product portfolio that covers polymer dispersions and additives.

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Coating manufacturers face several challenges when formulating paints and coatings for residential, commercial or industrial buildings:

A growing demand for environmentally friendly and sustainable coatings requires manufacturers to invest in research and development of new formulations and technologies.
The need to comply with regulatory requirements demands meeting stringent environmental and safety standards.
The wide variety of substrates and surfaces in architectural projects necessitates development of versatile coatings that can adhere to and perform well on different materials.
The need for durability and long-lasting performance in exterior coatings requires manufacturers to create products that can withstand harsh weather conditions and UV radiation.

At BASF we understand challenges as future opportunities. Explore our solutions for architectural coatings!

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Technical Information: Preservation of Polymer Dispersions

Covering the selection of biocides for preservation to proper handling and storage techniques, ensuring the stability and quality of water-based polymer dispersions throughout their shelf life. Whether you are involved in production, packaging, transportation, or storage of polymer dispersions, this information will help you maintain optimal microbiological quality and ensure the longevity of your products.

Technical Information: Handling and Storage of Polymer Dispersions

Polymer dispersions are increasingly processed in various industries. Bulk delivery by road or rail tanker is more convenient for processing facilities. This Technical Information provides an overview of the advantages of bulk delivery and requirements for storage tanks. It also describes measures for handling bulk deliveries of polymer dispersions.

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Stacks of industrial C-IBC packaging at container handling facilities of BASF’s Ludwigshafen site. Credit: BASF

Increasing circularity in transport packaging

BASF is switching to industrial C-IBC packaging containing a minimum of 30% recycled content for all deliveries of dispersions from the Ludwigshafen site in Germany. This is part of our journey towards a more circular economy.

Discover „MyIndustryWorld“ - the new service portal of BASF

Your service portal designed to boost your daily work. With MyIndustryWorld, you get quick and direct access to all the data, tools and expertise for our dispersion offerings in the EMEA region and construction additives worldwide – tailored to the needs of your industry.

Q&A on the EU's restriction on synthetic polymer microparticles

In October 2023, a new restriction on microparticles from synthetic polymers (formerly microplastics) came into force to reduce the release of microplastics into the environment. In this web seminar we clarify the most important questions on this topic.

Sustainability meets Architectural Coatings and Construction

Whether with Architectural Coatings or Construction materials, our biomass-balanced solutions help reduce the carbon footprint of your products, giving you the opportunity to create additional value for your customers. Discover how our partners Barbot, San Marco and Uzin Utz made biomass balance a success.

EU Regulation for Sustainable Products

The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) is an important cornerstone of the EU's approach to more environmentally sustainable and circular products. Find out about the sustainability requirements and their impact, and how it is changing the way products are designed and manufactured.

Lab Assistant to make your formulations easier than ever!

BASF’s Lab Assistant is your digital formulation helper for Architectural Coatings and now also for the construction industry. Lab Assistant helps you obtain data and product comparisons quickly and according to your needs. It is comprehensive and easy to use - so find the right ingredients is straightforward.

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