CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF Showcases Innovative Plastic Additives Solutions

·Next-generation high-performance light stabilizers provide long-term protection for outdoor plastics
·Tinuvin® NOR® light stabilizer specially designed for agricultural films extends service life and reduces resource waste
·Irgastab® offers advanced UV protection for rotational molding applications

April 21–24, 2026, BASF will present its innovative plastic additives solutions at CHINAPLAS 2026 (Booth C41, Hall 7.2, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai), with a focus on applications in outdoor use, agricultural plastics, and industrial sectors.

Designed to Withstand Year-Round Harsh Weather Conditions

From coastal humidity to inland high temperatures, outdoor plastic materials face severe challenges every year. BASF's Tinuvin NOR 600 is specifically designed to meet these weather-related challenges, offering excellent long-term weatherability and acid resistance. When used synergistically with other BASF light stabilizers, it significantly enhances the resistance of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), its alloys, and polyolefin plastics to UV radiation and high temperatures. Therefore, Tinuvin NOR 600 is particularly suitable for outdoor applications such as roofing waterproofing membranes, truck tarpaulins, and artificial turf. With its good flowability and low dust characteristics, Tinuvin NOR 600 enables safe and efficient handling by processors and masterbatch manufacturers while developing durable and distinctive solutions. This product sets a new benchmark in light stabilization technology, helping customers meet the increasing performance demands for outdoor plastic applications.

Extending the Service Life of Agricultural Plastic Films

China is the world's largest consumer of agricultural plastic films. Improving the durability of mulching and greenhouse films means reducing waste, increasing utilization, and signifies that high-performance films will directly contribute to China's long-term ecological and sustainable development goals. BASF's Tinuvin NOR platform provides advanced stabilizer solutions that protect agricultural films from intense sunlight, high temperatures, and agrochemicals, delivering durable and reliable performance. From vegetable greenhouses in Shandong to vast horticultural bases in Yunnan, farmers can rely on these high-performance plastic materials to protect crops from intense sun, temperature fluctuations, and increasingly variable weather. By adopting NOR technology, film manufacturers can achieve long-lasting protection, easy processing, and compliance with organic agriculture standards.

BASF's VALERAS® range of additive solutions and services covers the entire lifecycle of plastics, contributing to their sustainable development, and the Tinuvin solutions are an integral part of this portfolio.

Delivering Reliable Performance for Rotational Molding Applications

Rotational molding applications—such as water towers, storage tanks, and industrial logistics containers for chemicals or other hazardous substances—have high material performance requirements to prevent leaks and environmental contamination. These materials must withstand harsh weather conditions, significant temperature fluctuations during cross-temperature zone transport, and long-term outdoor storage.

Water storage container manufacturers seeking enhanced material performance can turn to BASF's Irgastab product solutions. This new portfolio for rotational molded containers or liquid tanks provides UV protection for up to 20 years, while simultaneously improving production and processing efficiency.