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    Masks are more antibacterial, protective clothing has higher performance, and device size is more accurate. BASF brings efficient and innovative material solutions

    • Last Update: 2022-08-22
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    Since the outbreak of the new crown pneumonia, medical protective equipment such as masks, protective clothing, and goggles have become essential for epidemic prevention and control


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    As the world's leading chemical company, BASF is doing its own anti-epidemic work and fully cooperating with the needs of epidemic prevention and control, providing efficient, safe and innovative material solutions for medical protective equipment


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    Ke Diwen, President and Chairman of BASF Greater China

    Take strict prevention and control measures to help return to work safely

    Take strict prevention and control measures to help return to work safely

    During the epidemic, BASF not only took professional and strict prevention and control measures in its own production and office areas, but also actively supported the epidemic prevention and control of the communities where the base is located


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    By taking strict health protection measures to ensure the safety and health of all employees, contractors and visitors, all BASF sites and offices in Greater China have achieved safe and smooth operation after full resumption of work on February 10


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    Stephan Kothrade, President and Chairman of BASF Greater China, said in an interview with AdsaleCPRJ.
    com that the company has taken strict prevention and control measures in all its bases and offices in Greater China


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    "Taking BASF Shanghai Pudong Science and Technology Innovation Park as an example, temperature monitoring at the entrance and disinfection measures for public gathering areas such as employee restaurants, conference rooms, and shuttle buses; tables and chairs in the restaurant have also been adjusted accordingly, and employees are arranged to take time-sharing meals.
    We also encourage employees who have the conditions to work from home to apply for working from home before further notice


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    According to reports, BASF also donated medical protective equipment and hygiene products to the communities where the base is located to provide support


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    "We stand unswervingly with our employees, customers, communities and all relevant parties in China, and believe that we will eventually win the battle against the virus


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    BASF said that from August 3 to 6, the 34th China International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition (CHINAPLAS 2020) will be exhibited as planned
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    PolyTHF™ brings better antimicrobial performance and stability to masks

    PolyTHF™ brings better antimicrobial performance and stability to masks

    BASF is one of the producers of polytetrahydrofuran (PolyTHF™), which is mainly used in the production of spandex elastic fibers for various textiles
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    In the field of medical protection, spandex fiber is widely used in medical protection fields such as ear straps of masks and elastic ties of medical protective clothing

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    In addition, elastic spandex fibers with PolyTHF™ are widely used in the production of sportswear, underwear, outerwear and swimwear

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    PolyTHF™'s antibacterial properties and stable performance in contact with water allow the spandex fabric to remain elastic in sweat-soaked environments, providing better antibacterial performance and more comfort to wear
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    Spandex fiber produced with Poly THF™
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    Additives ensure long-term thermal and processing stability of materials

    Additives ensure long-term thermal and processing stability of materials

    BASF offers plastic material manufacturers a broad portfolio of additives that can be used to effectively ensure the long-term thermal and processing stability of various materials
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    BASF's Irganox® antioxidant series was used in the production of a breathable material for medical protective clothing during this epidemic

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    Guangzhou Hecheng Industry Co.
    , Ltd.
    (Hecheng) used BASF’s special requirements for high water pressure resistance, high air permeability, high wear resistance, blood resistance and other special requirements of medical protective clothing when producing the breathable film composite material for medical protective clothing.
    Synergistic antioxidant Irganox® B215

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    Medical protective clothing made with Irganox®
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    Ensuring high dimensional accuracy and stability of medical materials

    Ensuring high dimensional accuracy and stability of medical materials

    According to reports, BASF's Ultraform® PRO (POM) and Ultradur® PRO (PBT) are two characteristic engineering plastics optimized for medical applications, mainly used in inhalers, insulin pens, nebulizers and measuring devices
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    In addition, BASF's thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer (TPU) Elastollan® is also particularly suitable for medical applications
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    The material has excellent transparency, chemical resistance, and excellent tear resistance and flexibility, which can meet the production requirements of medical devices such as infusion sets, urinary catheters, and wound dressings

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    Multipurpose medical catheters from BASF's Elastollan®
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    Develop new chemical functions to enhance product performance and performance

    Develop new chemical functions to enhance product performance and performance

    In terms of anti-fog solutions for goggles, BASF provides a wealth of surface modifiers and hydrophilic polymers, which can be formulated for different lens materials and used in lens wipes
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    At the same time, by reducing the surface tension of water or absorbing moisture, the mirror surface is prevented from generating fine water droplets and fogging, and the formed transparent water film will not affect the vision

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    BASF offers a wide range of surface modifiers and hydrophilic polymers, which can be formulated for different lens materials and used in lens wipes
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    In terms of antibacterial and formaldehyde removal solutions for masks, the treatment of BASF's cationic polymer Lupasol® P has significantly improved the mask's ability to remove germs and effectively removed formaldehyde from inhaled gas
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    The safety of this product has been certified by the FDA and can be used in various scenarios including food contact

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    The treatment of BASF's cationic polymer Lupasol® P significantly improves the mask's ability to remove germs and effectively removes formaldehyde from inhaled gas
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    In addition, in addition to providing material solutions for medical protective equipment, BASF also provides a rich portfolio of sterilization and cleaning material solutions, which can be used for personal home sterilization, public transportation sterilization, and personal and household cleaning
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