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BASF Color Solutions presents complete solutions for plastics coloration at Fakuma 2008
Wednesday 03. September 2008 - Tailor-made color solutions with solid, liquid and powder preparations New effects for attractive packaging Specially selected masterbatches for the self-coloration of BASF engineering plastics
At Fakuma 2008, the international trade fair for plastics processing in Friedrichshafen, Germany, on October 14 to 18, BASF Color Solutions is presenting its comprehensive range of products and services for numerous applications and processing operations. You can find BASF Color Solutions at a joint booth with BASF Plastics in Hall B4, Stand 4308. The focus is on tailor-made color, additive and combination masterbatches with special features for individual customer requirements.
BASF Color Solutions supplies customers everything from a single source. Whether solid, liquid or powder preparations are of interest, the fair visitor can discover a broad range of standard and special solutions. For example in the coloration of polycarbonate sheets. BASF Color Solutions recommends using liquid coloration offering a complete solution of liquid colors and dosage systems. A significant advantage is that the outstanding dispersion of the dyes ensures extremely high transparency. On customer request masterbatches in granular or powder form for this application are also available. If the customer wants to integrate optimal UV protection or efficient heat management properties, BASF Color Solutions offers tailor-made solutions for this as well. Outstanding products such as additive batches based on Uvinul grades for optimum light stabilization and Lumogen IR 1050 for effective heat management are available.
Design is a decisive factor of differentiation from competitors in the packaging industry with colors and effects playing an increasingly significant role. Cosmetic packaging in particular stands for new trends and attractive design. BASF Color Solutions is presenting eye-catching effects – depth, luster, sparkle and multicolor – and is introducing new samples. In case packaging protects sensitive ingredients such as vitamins and colorants, BASF Color Solutions offers a special solution for PET. Additive batches based on Uvinul S-Pack effectively protect against UV radiation and in addition prevent any yellowing of the plastic.
There is an increasing trend among processors for engineering plastics to switch to self-coloration. BASF Color Solutions makes high-quality coloration of BASF engineering plastics such as Ultramid (PA), Ultradur (PBT) and Ultraform (POM) possible offering on customer request optimally matched Sicopas und Sicoversal X masterbatches. These masterbatches can also be approved for flame-retardant applications.
In addition to the extensive range of products and services, fair visitors can inform themselves about the new business model of BASF Color Solutions. Since the beginning of the year, five BASF Color Solutions companies in Europe have formed the basis for an even more effective cooperation with customers. “By concentrating on the six market segments packaging, construction, household, automotive, fibers and sports and leisure, BASF Color Solutions has positioned itself as a specialist for tailor-made masterbatch solutions. Through lean processes, flexibility and reliability, as well as strong regional presence, we help our customers to be even more successful”, said Tobias Faupel, head of BASF Color Solutions.