New light stabilizers Tinuvin® 880 and Tinuvin® XT 55, part of BASF's plastic additives, help polymer products withstand ahrsh weather conditions. These new stabilization techniques can be used for needs from automotive applications to artificial turfs. Presentation held at K2016 Preview on June 28th, 2016. Presented by Dr. Volker Bach. Visit BASF at the K Fair 2016 from October 19th to 26th, Hall 5, C21/D21 in Düsseldorf, Germany. More information at www.basf.com/k2016.

1. New generation of light stabilizers
against harsh weather conditions
Tinuvin® 880 and Tinuvin® XT 55
Dr. Volker Bach
Head of Global Competence Centers Plastic Additives, Performance Chemicals
BASF Schweiz AG

2. Our light stabilization additives address challenges
of our customers in the polymer industry
 Polymer based products are subject to some of the
harshest climatic conditions on earth
 OEMs expect plastic elements and surfaces to maintain
their original material appearance and properties
 BASF’s light stabilizers filter harmful UV light and act as
free radical scavengers
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3. BASF Plastic Additives is a leading supplier –
investing to create value for the industry
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 Global production network
 Investments in manufacturing footprint and
digital technologies, such as automation and modelling
 More than 50 years of experience
 Broadest portfolio, including stabilizers providing ease in
processing, heat and light resistance
 Innovative solutions together with our customers
 Global state-of-the-art lab footprint
 Backed by BASF’s global R&D network
Reliability
Competence
Innovation

4. Tinuvin® 880
Novel plastics stabilization
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 New generation of low molecular weight methylated
Hindered Amine Light Stabilizer (HALS)
Material
 Unmatched UV resistance
 Long-lasting appearance and performance
 Drastically improved thermal stability crucial for interior
applications
 Improved secondary properties by eliminating defects
such as mold deposit and surface stickiness
What is new?

5. Tinuvin® 880
Optimization of automotive parts
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 A unique 100% active substance
 Formulators have the flexibility to adjust parts
performance properties accurately
 and benefit from cost-efficiency
Tinuvin® 880

6. Tinuvin® 880
Application
Interior car parts
 Instrument panels
 Door panels
 Console
 Glove box
 Trims
 etc.
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Exterior car parts
 Bumpers
 Side cladding
 Rocker panel

7. Tinuvin® XT 55
Latest generation of HALS
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 HALS for the film, fibers and tapes industry
Material
 Provides formulators with very good durability and
excellent secondary properties
 Very low contribution to water carryover
 Tailor-made dosing resulting in good cost position
What is new?

8. Tinuvin® XT 55
Less impact of water carryover
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 Latest generation of HALS
 High performance light stabilizer that has very low
contribution to water carryover
 Customers benefit from improved production reliability
Tinuvin® XT 55

9. Tinuvin® XT 55
Application
Primary application
 PE monofilaments for artificial turfs
Secondary application
 Technical textiles for the construction industry
 i.e. geo-textiles, shade nets and scaffolding
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