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Synthetic Fibers

The demands on nonwoven fabrics made from synthetic fibers are quite diverse. Depending on the application, the material must be tear-resistant, weather-resistant, flexible, lightweight, soft or absorbent. Our binders provide the properties needed for our customers’ fabrics.

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Roofing

Our formulations provide good thermal resistance to prevent shrinkage during the bituminization process. With our binders and experience, we support the development of roofing membranes that comply with new standards and legislation.

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Automotive carpet

Whether it’s found in mats or rear-seat coverings – automotive carpet requires high abrasion- and water-resistance and must be low-odor. Our solutions help customers meet these requirements.

Abrasives

Our product portfolio for abrasives applications includes oil- and solvent-resistant products along with phenol-compatible products that offer elevated thermodimensional stability.

Application's products

Acronal® S 888 S

Aqueous dispersion of a self-crosslinking copolymer based on acrylic esters, acrylonitrile and styrene

Acronal® LN 838 S

Aqueous dispersion of a self-crosslinking copolymer based on acrylic esters and acrylonitrile

Acronal® 2324

Aqueous dispersion of a copolymer based on acrylic esters and acrylonitrile combined with a crosslinking component

Styrofan® 2430

Aqueous dispersion of a self-crosslinking copolymer based on styrene and 1,3 butadiene

Saduren® 163

Aqueous solution of a methylolated condensation polymer based on melamine and formaldehyde

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.

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Upcycling solutions for interior design at NEST | BASF

Swiss innovation and research building NEST is all about bringing new sustainable technologies to the market, but faster. Upcycling solutions enabled by BASF binder technology are now part of the platform: a new unit features high-performance surface coverings from waste materials.

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.

BASF at Techtextil 2024: Shaping the future of the textile industry with sustainable solutions

At the leading international trade fair for technical textiles and nonwovens, which will take place at Messe Frankfurt from 23 to 26 April 2024, BASF will be presenting numerous solutions and new projects in the field of textiles to customers and partners at booth C11 in hall 9.1. The focus is on sustainability: whether market-leading products or new technologies – the path clearly leads towards a circular economy.

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