Engineering plastics
Engineering plastics are used in numerous applications, such as automotive engineering, the electrical and electronics sectors, household appliances and precision technology as well as in medical technology. This product group includes Ultraform® based on polyoxymethylene (POM), Ultradur® based on polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) and Ultramid® based on polyamide (PA) and polyphthalamide (PPA).
Functional foams
Basotect® is a flexible open-cell functional foam made from melamine resin that is used for sound and thermal insulation in the construction and transportation industries and as a cleaning sponge in the consumer industry.
Polyurethanes
Polyurethane solutions make life more comfortable, safer and more pleasant, while helping to save energy. They contribute toward improved insulation of buildings and household appliances, automotive lightweighting and other consumer products. Several industry fields use the unique advantages of polyurethanes provided with the knowledge and experience of BASF’s polyurethane experts worldwide. This product group includes PU (polyurethane) systems, TPU (thermoplastic polyurethanes) and MPU (microcellular polyurethane or Cellasto®) technologies.
Specialty plastics
Specialty plastics include certified compostable and soil-biodegradable biopolymers, mainly used in various packaging applications and sold under the ecoflex® and ecovio® brands, as well as Ultrason®, a high-temperature plastic based on polyarylethersulfone (PPSU, PSU, PESU), mainly used for water filtration and household applications.
