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BASF is expanding its certified biomass balance (BMB) portfolio of additives for architectural coatings with the introduction of Dispex^® AA 4145 MB, Rheovis^® PU 1333 MB and Rheovis^® HS 1169 MB.

BASF’s Performance and Formulation Additives announced the launch of Efka^® PX 4720, a new high‑performance dispersing agent designed for ultra‑matte, solvent‑free UV coating formulations, at the American Coatings Show 2026, held place from May 5 to 7.

Ludwigshafen, Germany, 17 June 2025. As the world’s leading trade fair for plastics and rubber returns to Düsseldorf this October 8^th to 15^th, BASF is again on board – just as it has been since the very first K-Fair in 1952.

Ludwigshafen, Germany – BASF, a global leader in the supply of additives to the coatings industry has completed the transition to bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA) for its Rheovis^® range manufactured at Ludwigshafen and Bradford sites. Now, the Rheovis^® range has a ¹⁴C-traceable biogenic content of up to 35% according to the ASTM D6866-18 analytical standard and a reduced Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of up to 30% compared to versions based on fossil feedstock. This development underlines BASF’s commitment to support customers in achieving their sustainability goals. The chemical composition and technical specifications of the new bio-based products remain unchanged. 

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BASF offers polyamide (PA) and polyphthalamide (PPA) blends with superior mechanical properties compared to PA66. Ultramid® T7000 excels in stiffness and strength, especially in humid conditions, making it ideal for moisture-exposed structural parts.