Dyes & additives

Plastics additives modify and enhance the properties of polymers. They are used e.g. to improve the plastification, stability and prevent oxidation and microbial attack. Very important group of plastics additives are pigments, which are used to create desired colours attractive for consumers.

News

"The circular economy". Is color still in?

Does “Circular Economy” like color? How can we make color compatible with “Circular Economy”?

Near-infrared masterbatch for recycling black and coloured plastics

Plastics` recycling in the EU has increased by almost 80 % since 2006. During the same period, landfill disposal has significantly declined by 43%.

New Colors & Effects pigments meet emerging industry requirements at K 2019

BASF will present innovation highlights from its broad range of Colors & Effects pigments for plastic applications at the K trade fair in Dusseldorf, Germany, from October 16th to 23th, in hall 5 at booth C41.

The 3. Central European Plastic Meeting

Engel Pre-K 2019 event

Interview with Ulrich Reifenhauser

Sustainable value by lasermarked wood-looks

Today‘s consumer wants to be approached innovatively and personally by a creative packaging design and marketing concept.

BASF plastic additives protect the roof at Incheon Airport’s Terminal 2

BASF’s plastic additives package is helping to protect the roof at Incheon Airport’s Terminal 2, with thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) sheets produced by Wonpoong Corporation in South Korea under the brand name SuperGuardTM.

Plastic Jewels - colour creations in cooperation with BASF

Plastic Jewels is the name of the new series of beautiful polymer colours, developed and realized by Gabriel-Chemie and styled with Colors & Effects Pigments from BASF.

Lanxess completes plant expansion for Macrolex dyes

Lanxess has successfully completed the expansion of its Macrolex dyes production plant at the Chempark Leverkusen.

Ampacet black masterbatch designed for NIR technologies

Ampacet has developed carbon black-free masterbatch solutions that can help to significantly reduce the carbon footprint by providing a second life for black plastic packaging.

Safic-Alcan and Dow expand distribution agreement

Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the extension of its agreement with Dow for the distribution of the flocking adhesives range.

New friction modifier from Lanxess

Lanxess launches lubricant additive for passenger car and high-performance engine oils.

Ampacet Safari White PET masterbatch protects dairy products from photodegradation

Ampacet has introduced Safari White PET masterbatch 7100177-E, designed to protect packaged dairy products from photodegradation by imparting a high level of opacity while dramatically reducing mineral loading.