BASF
A Global Leader in Chemistry and Performance Materials BASF is one of the world's leading chemical companies and a global innovation partner for sustainable solutions. Through its Performance Materials business, BASF offers a comprehensive portfolio of engineering plastics and high-performance materials for applications in mobility, electronics, industry, healthcare, construction and infrastructure. Well-known brands include Ultramid® (PA, PPA), Ultradur® (PBT), Ultraform® (POM), Ultrason® (PSU/PESU/PPSU), and the bio-based and compostable ecovio® product family. Trusted Partnership. Shared Growth. Since 1967, BASF and ALBIS have continuously expanded their collaboration, creating value for customers through technical expertise, market development and innovative material solutions. Today, ALBIS markets BASF Performance Materials across almost all European countries and supports customers with material selection, application development, technical consulting and local market knowledge. A significant milestone in the partnership was the expansion of ALBIS' responsibilities for the Ultraform® (POM) business in Europe, reflecting BASF's confidence in ALBIS as a trusted partner for market development, technical support and customer engagement. Sustainability and Global Expansion Together, BASF and ALBIS help customers achieve their sustainability goals. The BASF Sustainability Toolbox includes mechanically recycled materials, mass balance solutions and products with a reduced Product Carbon Footprint (PCF), enabling more sustainable solutions without compromising performance or processability. ® Registered Trademark of BASF
At the same time, the partnership continues to grow beyond Europe, with recent expansion initiatives in Brazil and selected Asian markets.
Products
Ultramid® Advanced N
Ultramid® Advanced N is a new polyphthalamide by BASF with an excellent property profile: The compound portfolio, which is based on long alkyl chain polyphthalamides, offers excellent mechanics at elevated temperatures. In addition, the PPA compounds can withstand humidity and contact with challenging media while maintaining their strength. The low water uptake results in a dimensional stability of the plastic parts in humid environments which is among the highest of all polyamides.
Industries
Profile & Characteristics
- Excellent mechanics of up to 125 °C and in wet or conditioned state
- Very low water uptake resulting in high dimensional stability and small influence on properties
- Resistance to many challenging media such as hot oil, coolants, aggressive fuels, acids, calcium or zinc chloride solutions
- Excellent wear behavior and abrasion resistance
- Simple processing with a broad parameter window and good flowability
- Several post-processing options such as welding, laser marking, reflow soldering
Application & Exhibit
Thermostat housings
Ultramid® Advanced N
PA9T
- Stable mechanical properties at elevated temperatures
- Exzellent dimensional stability
- Outstanding chemical resistance for longer performance