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

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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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

Rel iab i l i ty

Competence

Innovation

Tinuvin® 880Novel 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?

Tinuvin® 880Optimization 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

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

Tinuvin® XT 55Latest 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?

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

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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