BASF launches Tersus Finishes for Wall Systems

JACKSONVILLE, FL, April 22, 2013 -- BASF today introduced Tersus Finishes, a line of modified acrylic finishes designed to provide excellent water repellency and enhanced resistance to environmental soiling. The finishes provide an aesthetically pleasing surface color and texture for BASF wall cladding systems as well as other exterior surfaces.

Tersus finishes utilize a proprietary BASF formula to produce a highly hydrophobic, non-polar surface that repels water. Its anti-soiling properties have been tested using two industry established test methods, Dirt Collection ASTM D3719 and Dade County TAS 143 (modified for textured coatings).

“These tests enable the design professional to evaluate and ultimately specify minimum requirements of dirt collection resistance,” said Peter Daechsel, National Marketing Manager, BASF Construction Chemicals. “Relative performance comparisons are often difficult to make, and we are trying to simplify this with established, reproducible test methods and results.”

Tersus Finish is available in two textures; a 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm sand texture, and can be produced in a wide variety of colors. With this product, BASF offers another option to the design professional to create a building with long lasting curb appeal while reducing building maintenance cost.

BASF is a leading manufacturer of exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), stucco and air/water-resistive barriers. For additional information about Tersus Finishes, call 1-800-221-9255, or visit www.wallsystems.basf.com.

About the Construction Chemicals division

BASF’s Construction Chemicals division offers advanced chemicals solutions for new construction, maintenance, repair and renovation of structures: Our comprehensive portfolio encompasses concrete admixtures, cement additives, exterior insulation finish systems (EIFS), stucco, air-water-resistive barriers, chemical solutions for underground construction, waterproofing systems, sealants, concrete repair & protection systems, performance grouts, performance flooring systems, tile fixing systems, expansion control systems and wood protection solutions.

The Construction Chemicals division’s 6,400 employees form a global community of construction experts. To solve our customers’ specific construction challenges from conception through to completion a project, we combine our know-how across areas of expertise and regions and draw on the experience gained in countless construction projects worldwide. We leverage global BASF technologies, as well as our in-depth knowledge of local building needs, to develop innovations that help make our customers more successful and drive sustainable construction.

The division operates production sites and sales centers in more than 60 countries and achieved sales of about €2.3 billion in 2012.

BASF - The Chemical Company

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 16,600 employees in North America, and had sales of $18.5 billion in 2012. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.

BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of €72.1 billion in 2012 and more than 110,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

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