Daniel Freidank (left) and Wei Leng (right), lab managers, check the quality of viscoelastic polyurethane foam. The density of a foam product depends on the type and amount of blowing agent, and the flexibility or rigidity on the structure of polyols and isocyanates involved.
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Ludwigshafen; Taipei – July 1, 2025 – BASF today announced senior leadership changes in its Electronic Materials business. The global business unit will strategically base its operations in Taipei, Taiwan as of July 1, 2025.
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