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
Ultrason®
BASF’s Ultrason® grades are high-temperature resistant, amorphous thermoplastics derived from polysulfone (PSU), polyethersulfone (PESU) and polyphenylsulfone (PPSU). Their wide spectrum of properties allows them to be molded into high-quality engineering parts and highly stressed mass-produced articles.
Industries
Profile & Characteristics
- High stiffness
- High mechanical strength
- Low dependence of the properties on the temperature
- Very high long-term service temperature
- Favorable dielectric properties
- Very favorable behavior in case of exposure to fire
- Excellent hydrolysis resistance
- Good dimensional stability
- Good electrical insulating capacity
Application & Exhibit
Fog light
Ultrason® E
PESU
- IR-transparent
- Temperature resistant and high dimensional stability
- Low warpage
- Direct metallization possible
Durchflussmesser für Solaranlagen
Ultrason® S
PSU
- Transparency
- Resistant to antifreeze and heat transfer media
- Hydrolysis resistant up to water temperatures above 110°C
Fittings
Ultrason® P
PPSU
- Excellent resistance to superheated steam (134 °C )
- High toughness
- Excellent flame resistance