BASF continues its VALERAS^® journey with new additive solutions at K 2025

• Three years after its debut, VALERAS^® returns to K trade fair with new innovations, proven results and global partnerships
• New Tinuvin^® NOR^® 112 strengthens BASF’s NOR^® platform for plasticulture
• #OurPlasticsDialogues will highlight collaborations with the plastics industry and foster expert exchange at the BASF stand (Hall 5, Booth C21/D21)

At K 2025, BASF will showcase the evolution of its VALERAS portfolio, highlighting how its additive solutions and services are enabling sustainability across the plastic lifecycle. First introduced at K 2022, VALERAS has developed into a robust platform that addresses plastic circularity, durability, and carbon transparency.

This year, BASF will also feature two new innovations added to its portfolio:

• To support organic farming, TINUVIN^® NOR^®112 enhances greenhouse film performance against harsh agrochemicals, further strengthening BASF's NOR platform for sustainable plasticulture.
• The latest advancement to expand the NOR portfolio is a new hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS) solution currently in development, with more information to be revealed at K 2025.

BASF’s NOR platform sets the benchmark in agricultural plastics by offering customized, high-quality solutions for the changing needs of plasticulture. For instance, Tinuvin NOR 211 AR and 112 AR are cost-effective options that can handle strong sunlight, heat, and chemicals. On the other hand, Tinuvin NOR 356 is known for its excellent durability and performance. These solutions help film manufacturers ensure long-lasting protection, easy processing and compliance with organic farming standards. With strong resistance to agrochemical contaminants, a dust-free form and the absence of critical hazard labels, BASF stands out as a trusted choice for agricultural film applications.

K 2025: A platform for progress and exchange

BASF will use K 2025 not only to showcase innovation but also to foster dialogue. Through #OurPlasticsDialogues, BASF brings together external partners from the industry and internal experts in additives to exchange insights and explore collaborative solutions to industry challenges.

Plastic additives-focused dialogues at the BASF stand

BASF will highlight how additive technologies are enabling transformation across multiple industry sectors. These include a closed-loop agricultural packaging solution with Cleanfarms and McKenzie/Snyder, showcasing the role of Irgastab^® in enhancing recycled content; a partnership with Shouman Group that has helped position the company as a trendsetter in Egypt’s plasticulture market through early adoption of Tinuvin^® NOR^® 211; and a collaboration with Takazuri Ltd. to deliver climate-resilient roofing solutions in Eastern Africa using post-consumer materials and tailored additive packages.

“K 2025 provides a timely opportunity to share the progress we have made in enhancing sustainability across the plastics lifecycle – not only through the broader VALERAS^® portfolio, but also through the new solutions we are introducing this year,” said Dr. Achim Sties, Senior Vice President, Plastic Additives. “These advances are the result of strong partnerships and shared ambition. They show what is possible when innovation meets collaboration – and we look forward to meaningful exchanges at K that will help us shape the future of plastics together with our customers and industry partners.”

About BASF at K 2025: Welcome to #OurPlasticsJourney!

#OurPlasticsJourney continues in 2025 at K! Join us at our booth in Hall 5, C21/D21 and discover how to start your green transformation. At BASF, we look at the entire lifecycle of plastics with Make, Use and Recycle. Come and explore sustainability and innovation in high-performance plastics at K 2025. K is the #1 trade fair for plastics and rubber and will take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 8 – 15, 2025. Visit plastics.basf.com/K2025. 

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €65.3 billion in 2024. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.

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