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      Solutions for the building envelope industry

      From labor shortages to challenging weather environments and more stringent building codes, the construction industry faces a wide variety of challenges simultaneously in its day-to-day operations.

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      BASF InsightsWhere business meets science
      July 21, 2022 Webinar Sustainability in Additives

      Want to know more about what BASF is doing around major trends in sustainability? Come join our team of experts as they share our comprehensive additives portfolio that enables sustainable solutions across various industries. Register today!

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      June 8, 2022 Webinar Light the Way: BASF Performance Additives for Candle Applications

      Join us and hear from Mervin Wood, Technical Expert as he discusses - Thermal & Light Stabilization of Candle products from BASF's Performance Additives. Register today to see our on-demand webinar!

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      May 26, 2022 Webinar Introducing our TINUVIN® DW-ECO Series

      Join Erin Moore, NA Marketing Manager for Formulation and Performance Additives and Mervin Wood, Technical Expert for Performance Additives as we Introduce our new TINUVIN DW-ECO series.

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      April 29, 2022 Podcast Alternatives to Fluoro-Chemicals in Coatings

      Join BASF's Moy, Technical Specialist for Formulation Additives and Hannah Bleecker, Regulatory Steward for Formulation Additives, and Diana Rowe, Business Manager for Industrial Coatings in an episode of the “Powering Up Your Formulations” podcast series. During their chat, Tony, Hannah and Diana will discuss the flouro-chemical alternatives in floorcare.

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      April 28, 2022 Webinar The most challenging applications in Printing and Packaging

      Join Andrew Seecharan – Senior Technical Specialist and Chien Hsu – Senior Technical Account Manager on April 28, 2022 at 1 PM EST to learn about The most challenging applications in Printing and Packaging.

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      March 22, 2022 Webinar Superior additives in industrial coatings

      Join Erin Moore, Marketing Manager for Formulation and Performance Additives in North America, and Tony Moy, Technical Service Specialist for Formulation Additives, on March 22 at 2:00 PM EST to learn about our Superior Additives in Industrial Coatings.

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      July 25, 2022 Paints & Coatings, Automotive & Transportation Quiz: Epoxy Coatings & Additives

      Learn more about epoxy coatings and the perfect match with additives

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      June 22, 2022 Sustainability Meeting the growing demand for bio-based solutions

      Combining sustainability with high-performance

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      June 14, 2022 Performance and Formulation Additives, Sustainability Preventing knot bleeding in paints with dispersions from BASF

      JONCRYL® 9522 brings sustainability and performance benefits for wood primers

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      May 17, 2022 Performance and Formulation Additives Latex-modified concrete brings new life to Vicksburg bridge in Louisiana

      How chemistry and project management came together to rejuvenate the nearly 50-year-old bridge

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      May 17, 2022 Performance and Formulation Additives A new UV absorber and light stabilizer blend enters the ring

      UV rays can degrade coatings and compromise performance over time. Knock them out with BASF light stabilizers and UV absorbers

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      April 27, 2022 Performance and Formulation Additives The polymers protecting our pavement

      Polymer-modified asphalts help reduce road maintenance costs and environmental impact

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      April 11, 2022 Innovation Q&A: JONCRYL® DFC emulsions

      Two BASF experts unpack JONCRYL emulsions for direct food contact

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      April 8, 2022 Performance and Formulation Additives, Sustainability Demand for PSAs is here to stay

      BASF is continually innovating to make high-demand adhesive solutions more sustainable and effective

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      March 31, 2022 BASF Presents: The Art of Coatings

      American Coatings Show 2022

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      March 23, 2022 Performance and Formulation Additives Quiz: Explore our RHEOVIS® portfolio

      Get more familiar with our rheology modifier portfolio

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      February 23, 2022 Sustainability Bring clarity and confidence to wood coatings with JONCRYL® 9530-A

      North American production of JONCRYL 9530 brings supply chain benefits for coating formulators looking to improve their product offerings

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      November 19, 2021 Sustainability Sustainability starts at the source with additives from BASF

      At BASF, sustainability means more than supplying customers with sustainable solutions.

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      November 16, 2021 Sustainability Compostability: The next big trend in flexible packaging

      EPOTAL® CF 430 brings compostability to multi-layer flexible packaging

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      November 15, 2021 Sustainability What sustainability means for builders, manufacturers and architects

      A study conducted by the Farnsworth Group for BASF looks at the implementation, trends, and importance of sustainability in construction

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      November 11, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives Webinar: Using BASF Latex in Micro Surfacing Applications

      Join BASF Senior Technical Specialist, Arlis Kadrmas, in an industry technical training webinar on November 17, 2021

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      October 18, 2021 On-Demand Webinar Series

      Watch our on-demand webinar series to learn about the latest innovations in coating technologies, with presentations from some of BASF's most prominent technical specialists.

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      October 18, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives Creating standout in-mold labels with JONCRYL® 1685-A

      The versatile emulsion delivers performance and aesthetics to a wide range of applications

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      September 22, 2021 Sustainability ACRONAL® binders bring performance and sustainability to flooring adhesives

      New flooring adhesive resins from BASF help meet sustainability and performance demands in the evolving world of construction

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      September 20, 2021 Sustainability, Packaging & Print Creating sustainable moisture-resistant packaging

      JONCRYL® HPB 1631-A, a new solution from BASF, provides a low MVTR and sustainability benefits in paper packaging

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      September 8, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives High-efficient dispersants – EFKA® PX 4701 and 4703, tailoring for energy curable printing inks

      Advanced polymerization techniques can give printing inks exceptional color strength and opacity.

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      August 31, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives Resins and the fight against UV rays

      BASF resins can help protect nonwovens and coatings against damaging UV rays

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      August 30, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives Simon Says: The Dog Days of Summer

      The growing demand for safe, sustainable food packaging isn't limited to humans: pet parents are increasingly looking for the best possible food in the most responsible packaging

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      August 25, 2021 Innovation Ground-breaking resin allows for 3D moldable wood fiberboards

      Innovative new resin technology gives molders unparalleled freedom while vastly increasing production efficiency for wood fiberboards

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      August 3, 2021 Innovation Introducing BASF's Lab Assistant

      Join the Additives team as they introduce our new application.

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      July 22, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives High shine, low maintenance floors

      Floor finishes with ACROFLOR® keep floors looking their best while reducing maintenance and downtime

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      June 30, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives Creating stronger nonwovens for roofing and insulation

      Seemingly simple materials for roofing and insulation can use binder systems that either include or exclude formaldehyde

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      June 22, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives, Paints & Coatings Superior protection and clarity for wood coatings: It’s in the blend

      Waterborne acrylic-polyurethane blends deliver strong benefits to wood coatings

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      May 25, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives, Construction 3 trends impacting the construction industry

      How BASF is navigating the complex web of supply chains and world events shaping the ever-evolving construction industry

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      May 19, 2021 Innovation, Packaging & Print Create high-performance inks with JONCRYL® low-maintenance vehicles

      JONCRYL LMVs are industry mainstays for their ability to bring stability and clean printing to inks

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      May 19, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives, Paints & Coatings FOAMSTAR® technology shines in architectural coatings

      Award-winning defoamers enhance durability in architectural coatings of all types

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      April 27, 2021 Construction Floods, traffic and aging bridge decks: The perfect storm for latex-modified concrete overlays in Arkansas

      An Arkansas bridge engineer shares surprising stories of bridge decking projects featuring the use of latex-modified concrete overlays

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      April 26, 2021 Sustainability Don’t fall for these 3 waterborne DTM coating myths

      Despite these misconceptions, modern waterborne technologies provide excellent performance and sustainability to direct-to-metal coating formulations

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      April 23, 2021 Innovation Quiz: Wood coatings additives

      How much do you know about wood coatings additives?

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      April 23, 2021 BASF offers an alternative to formaldehyde in animal-feed hygiene enhancement

      Amasil® formic acid supports vital animal performance through optimal feed hygiene, which in turn helps poultry and egg producers to be successful.

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      April 23, 2021 Reducing the risk of recall

      The indirect costs from a food recall take longer to recover from and can far outweigh the direct costs involved

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      April 21, 2021 Amasil® FAQs: Product Information and Handling

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      April 12, 2021 It's in the Mix: Amasil®

      Introducing Amasil® formic acid to a feed mixture inhibits pathogen growth while also improving digestion, leading to healthier animals and better feed conversion and vitality. Join our product specialists as they discuss Amasil®’s performance in feed trials and how to incorporate it into your feed mix.

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      April 12, 2021 Feed acidification promotes better hygiene for safer food

      Addition of Amasil® NA to poultry feed led to dramatic reduction of Enterobacteriaceae, Salmonella levels in a recent field trial

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      March 29, 2021 Sustainability Creating more sustainable pet food packaging

      New innovations in grease barrier coatings provide an alternative to fluorochemical-based solutions

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      March 26, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives Making an effective masking tape with BASF polymers

      Despite their simple appearance, masking tapes are more complex than you might think.

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      March 25, 2021 Webinar: 100% Active defoaming for radiation curing systems

      Learn about our newest silicone-free defoamer and its multiple applications and excellent foam breakdown.

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      March 24, 2021 Innovation Introducing EFKA® PB 2770

      In this first episode of "Talks with Tony" podcast, Erin Moore, Marketing Manager for Formulation & Performance Additives, and Tony Moy, Technical Specialist for Formulation Additives, discuss the advantages of BASF’s new silicone-free, energy curable defoamer, EFKA® PB 2770, in industrial, automotive, and furniture and flooring applications.

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      March 2, 2021 Construction Proactive bridge preservation with latex modified concrete

      Maryland engineers use LMC and hydrodemolition, two tried-and-true methods, to extend the service life of bridge decks

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      March 1, 2021 Packaging & Print Simon Says: Just wing it!

      The NFL Super Bowl is a major snacking day in the U.S. and one of the most popular days for takeout. The increase in food delivery during this time is leading to a need for grease resistance on the containers used to effectively shepherd wings from fryer to fingers.

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      February 23, 2021 Performance and Formulation Additives Bring extreme clarity to filmic labels with ACRONAL® 3727 X

      New water-based adhesive provides extreme clarity without APEOs

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      February 5, 2021 Packaging & Print Simon Says: More grocery delivery fun in 2021

      As our society becomes more accepting of online grocery, its prevalence is expected to grow even further. This will require innovation in packaging inks, coatings, and adhesives in order to ensure that food remains fresh and safe on its journey from store to kitchen.

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      December 14, 2020 Performance and Formulation Additives, Innovation, Sustainability, Packaging & Print Q&A: What is EFKA®?

      BASF's additives experts chat about our additive brand of choice for non-aqueous systems.

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      December 2, 2020 Innovation Physio-chemical properties of novel star-type surfactants for direct to metal applications

      In this paper, the properties of novel silicone-free non-ionic star-type surfactants are compared, showing clear dependencies of their compositional parameters on the ability to reduce the surface tension and dosage to reach the lowest values.

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      November 16, 2020 Sustainability Recyclability and performance to go, please!

      Create recyclable takeout cups and containers with this sustainable alternative to extruded polyethylene liquid barriers

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      November 11, 2020 Innovation, Paints & Coatings Acrylic polyol with enhanced performance for 2K PUR direct-to-metal coatings

      A BASF study looks at the performance of JONCRYL® xDTM, a new acrylic polyol suitable for low VOC solvent based direct-to-metal 2K urethane coatings. The new resin provides low VOC capability, long pot life, good dry and wet adhesion to various metal substrates, good corrosion resistance as measured in salt spray and good UV durability.

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      October 27, 2020 Sustainability Balancing resistance and resolubility with water-based inks

      Advancements in emulsion technologies position water-based inks as an effective and sustainable alternative to solvent-based systems in flexible packaging.

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      October 19, 2020 Construction LMC proves a strong, economical choice for long-lasting bridge decks

      Engineers from the Pennsylvania DOT discuss their use of latex-modified concrete in bridge decks around the district

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      October 19, 2020 Innovation, Paints & Coatings Water-based intumescent coatings with dramatically reduced application times

      A BASF study looks at a unique technology for intumescent coatings that can dramatically decrease application times and in many cases preclude the need for a topcoat.

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      September 29, 2020 Innovation Dispersing resins paint vibrant future for printing inks

      The latest addition to the JONCRYL® HPD Line combines strong color strength with Swiss Ordinance List compliance

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      September 29, 2020 Innovation, Sustainability, Paints & Coatings Innovations in liquid-applied roof coatings enhance adhesion to challenging substrates

      Solar reflective coatings are an effective and sustainable answer to environmental challenges

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      September 29, 2020 Study: Acrylic Dispersion for Improved Metal Protection

      A BASF study that looks at a new high-performance, APEO- and zinc-free binder with improved corrosion protection.

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      August 20, 2020 Paints & Coatings, Construction Study: Solar reflective roof coating performance under UV and water exposure

      A BASF study explores morphological changes in exterior surface coatings — specifically solar reflective roof coatings (SRRCs) — after cyclic water submersion and UV exposure

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      August 12, 2020 Sustainability, Furniture & Wood, Plastics & Rubber How Sustainability Drives Innovative Furniture Design

      Do environmental concerns restrict creativity in the furniture industry? At BASF, we’ve seen first hand how sustainability fuels innovation, rather than confine it.

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      August 4, 2020 Packaging & Print Simon Says: Greasy business

      Food needs to be delivered in packaging; packaging that needs to do an effective job of containing and protecting not only your thai curry or neopolitan pizza but also the carrier, vehicle, and countertop or table on which it’s placed.

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      July 27, 2020 Packaging & Print Goin’ surfin’ sustainably

      French startup utilizes high-performing BASF filament made of recycled material to make 3D-printed surfboards.

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      July 23, 2020 Paints & Coatings Better bond coats pave the way for cost-effective asphalt overlays

      Boost your bond coat emulsions and create stronger glue for pavements with this styrene-acrylic polymer

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      July 14, 2020 Paints & Coatings Study: Testing exterior coating mechanics to withstand the environmental elements

      A BASF study discusses a series of tests to determine the mechanical properties of exterior paint film

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      June 29, 2020 Sustainability, Packaging & Print Developing a strong, sustainable grease barrier for food packaging

      A water-based emulsion provides an effective, more sustainable alternative to fluorochemical-based food packaging solutions

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      June 17, 2020 Paints & Coatings A polyester co-binder bridges the performance gap in high-solids resins systems

      This polyester resin helps coating formulators meet elevated performance requirements in topcoat and clearcoat applications

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      June 4, 2020 Innovation, Sustainability, Packaging & Print Shaping an industry

      Deep history paves the way for future innovations in sustainable resins and emulsions

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      May 28, 2020 Quiz: All about automotive coating formulations

      There are some misconceptions out there about automotive coatings. Do you know them well enough to ace this quiz?

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      May 22, 2020 Packaging & Print Simon Says: The new normal

      COVID-19 has changed much in our lives. The ways we work, buy groceries, interact with loved ones, plan for the future, and countless other ‘normal’ aspects are now different.

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      May 15, 2020 Textile, Leather & Footwear, Sustainability, Furniture & Wood, Automotive & Transportation, Construction The Power of Polyurethane

      Polyurethane foam is everywhere, if you know where to look.

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      April 28, 2020 Construction Air barrier market shifts in light of new building codes, trends

      Fluid-applied air barriers combine resiliency with flexibility to help builders meet codes and environmental standards

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      April 23, 2020 Construction Extending the lifespan of bridge decks with an SBR latex

      How latex modified concrete made with STYROFAN® 1186 helps bridges last longer and saves millions of dollars in repair costs

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      April 3, 2020 Packaging & Print Simon Says: Ensuring Supply to Essential Industries

      As we strive to maintain the health and wellbeing of ourselves and each other, our teams are also working hard to ensure business continuity and minimize the overall impact to business operations.

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      March 30, 2020 Paints & Coatings A tough exterior: Resilient exterior paint for trending substrates

      Siding trends in US census data provide insights into key attributes coating formulators should focus on

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      March 27, 2020 Sustainability, Paints & Coatings One-coat corrosion protection with high performance and low environmental impact

      New developments in waterborne direct-to-metal coatings make them perform better while generating fewer VOCs

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      March 9, 2020 Packaging & Print Simon Says: Just Ship It!

      “Just Ship It!” is what I like to envision them yelling as they slapped the label on the box; the beginning of the package’s journey to my door.

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      February 27, 2020 Automotive & Transportation Strengthen and streamline your automotive coating formulations

      A line of high-performance dispersing agents addresses common concerns faced by industrial and automotive paint formulators

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      February 27, 2020 Paints & Coatings Pull off the TiO2 balancing act in architectural coatings

      Formulators save on TiO2 costs and maximize opacity with a polymer that spaces particles and scatters light more efficiently

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      February 27, 2020 Sustainability, Construction Sustainable construction in face of climate change

      BASF offers durable solutions to the housing construction market to help withstand future disasters.

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      February 7, 2020 Sustainability Simon Says: Sustainability takes commitment

      Sustainability takes commitment and it takes collaboration. As we move forward with our current and future offerings, we’ll continue to partner along the value chain to enable everyone to deliver on their lofty sustainable packaging targets.

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      January 31, 2020 Packaging & Print Simon Says: A (very) Happy New Year

      Over the course of the next decade we’ll see a lot of new innovations in the way we order, receive, and consume products and their packaging, just as that landscape has certainly morphed over the last decade. 

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      January 27, 2020 Paints & Coatings With traffic paints, there’s a time and place for crosslinking

      Traffic paints must stay stable until it’s time to dry — very, very quickly. Here’s how they do it

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      January 22, 2020 Morristown Airport trials potassium formate in 2015 and continues to use it over acetate base deicers

      During the Winter of 2015, BASF and Nachurs Alpine Solutions (NASl), a major manufacturer of chemicals and liquid ice melt solutions, joined forces to conduct a trial at Morristown Municipal Airport in New Jersey, a premier corporate airport. The trial tested how liquid potassium formate, a derivative of formic acid would perform as a runway deicing fluid during winter storm activity. This video describes the results of this eco-friendly and cost effective substitute.

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      January 13, 2020 Construction Study: Testing a 1K water-based concrete coating system for better performance

      A study by BASF outlines a test comparing the performance of different 1K and 2K concrete coating systems.

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      December 9, 2019 Sustainability, Automotive & Transportation Midwestern airport uses green products to address common airfield challenges

      Following positive results from a trial run, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is planning to continue using the eco-conscious Alpine RF-14F® deicer for the 2019/2020 winter.

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      December 5, 2019 Sustainability, Construction Second line of defense—keeping floors tracking-free during winter months

      Cleaning-management expert weighs in on best solution to prevent granular-tracking and residue from chloride salts during wintertime.

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      December 2, 2019 Sustainability Is your adhesive compostable? The proof is in the packaging

      Formulate compostable adhesives to help your flexible packaging meet certification standards

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      November 27, 2019 Sustainability, Construction Roofers want greener, safer asphalt shingles

      A study shows roofers are becoming more interested in recyclable and formaldehyde-free asphalt shingles

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      November 14, 2019 Sustainability What's inside: The better choice for door insulation

      There's a better way to insulate entry and garage doors to offer your customers energy efficiency while increasing your facility's operational efficiency.

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      October 30, 2019 Sustainability, Pulp & Paper, Packaging & Print Create the recyclable paper cup this generation needs

      A water-based polymer makes it possible to create recyclable paper cups with the performance you expect in food service

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      October 28, 2019 Sustainability, Packaging & Print Q&A: Add more bio-renewable content to your corrugated ink formulations

      Two packaging experts chat about sustainability and share ways to formulate inks with more bio-renewable content

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      October 11, 2019 Sustainability, Packaging & Print Simon Says: Consumers need guidance to buy sustainable products

      Consumers have plenty of options when it comes to buying sustainably, but how do they choose the most eco-friendly products and identify genuine claims?

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      September 27, 2019 Packaging & Print Simon Says: Rolling the Dice at Pack Expo 2019

      Simon shares his favorite insights and takeaways from Pack Expo 2019

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      September 24, 2019 Automotive & Transportation Lightweighting for the future of automotive technology

      How automotive lightweighting must evolve to match developments in electric and autonomous vehicles

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      September 24, 2019 Construction Installers and architects: What’s top of mind in today’s flooring adhesives market?

      A study explores common influences and concerns for installers and architects in the flooring adhesives market

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      September 20, 2019 Packaging & Print Simon Says: Sailing the High Seas of Consumerism

      How consumer culture shapes the paper and paperboard packaging industry

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      September 17, 2019 Paints & Coatings, Automotive & Transportation Shades of meaning: BASF releases Auto Color Trend analysis for 2019-20

      The German company issued its ninth annual Automotive Color Trends analysis from the business’ color design studio that encompasses the globe.

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      September 6, 2019 Packaging & Print Simon Says: Reduce your eco footprint with sustainable packaging

      In the face of staggering food waste statistics, Simon discusses how food and beverage companies can lessen their environmental footprint with sustainable packaging

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      September 6, 2019 Sustainability Flexible packaging trends to watch this year

      How sustainability, demographics, and health and safety influence flexible packaging inks

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      September 5, 2019 Innovation, Energy & Resources, Plastics & Rubber The long road: Puerto Rico, Hurricane Maria and disaster preparedness

      Ben Cook, a freelance volunteer with Crisis Response International was on the ground for recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, and shares his experience with the Gen-2-O by Power Panel® and what we can learn about our own disaster preparedness.

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      August 30, 2019 Construction Customer spotlight: Trusted waterproofing technologies powered by high-performance polymers

      A partnership between GMX and BASF produces a line of asphalt-based waterproofing systems that strengthens and protects buildings

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      August 29, 2019 Packaging & Print Simon Says: Observing e-commerce in its prime

      Simon reflects on Amazon's Prime Day 2019 and the impact of e-commerce sales on printing and packaging

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      August 23, 2019 Packaging & Print Simon Says: To be, or not to be... recycled?

      Simon muses on some sustainability mishaps in the packaging industry (and how we can do better)

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      August 20, 2019 Q&A: Insulate, protect and save with two emerging Instant Set technologies

      Insulative and intumescent coatings offer the same performance in fewer coats with an Instant Set system

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      August 1, 2019 Innovation, Construction Terreform One, BASF collaborate on unique ‘Monarch Sanctuary’ to cover new building

      Terreform ONE designs a one-of-a-kind monarch habitat filled with milkweed that would serve as a way station for migrating butterflies to support the population.

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      July 25, 2019 Paints & Coatings Summer rays: A year in the life of architectural exterior coatings, part 3

      Protect color, retain gloss and prevent chalking with these summer-specific coating characteristics

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      July 18, 2019 Packaging & Print Simon Says: Color is key in consumer packaging

      In consumer packaging, color consistency is essential — particularly when it comes to upholding your brand

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      July 18, 2019 Sustainability, Packaging & Print Simon Says: Bright future for paper

      As brands phase out non-recyclable substrates, sustainable paper-based folding carton and corrugated packaging move in to fill the gaps

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      July 18, 2019 Packaging & Print Simon Says: Check the U.S. Snack Index

      How shifting American snacking habits affect packaging trends

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      June 19, 2019 Paints & Coatings Quiz: How do pros and DIYers buy paint?

      Find out how well you know the buying habits of professional and DIY painters

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      May 29, 2019 Packaging & Print Simon Says

      BASF’s Simon Foster dishes on the latest print and packaging news

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      May 28, 2019 Automotive & Transportation A quieter ride: Comparing LASD and LASB systems

      What’s driving lightweight, cost-saving systems in the world of NVH?

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      May 28, 2019 Construction Q&A: Waterproofing trends and innovations

      Discussing the latest trends and developments in waterproof coatings

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      May 28, 2019 IBS 2020

      BASF was in Vegas once again for this year's show where we enjoyed talking to builders about sustainable building solutions. Learn more about our consultative BEYOND.High Performance® approach, and how it can help separate you from other home builders in an increasingly competitive market.

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      May 21, 2019 Innovation, Textile, Leather & Footwear, Plastics & Rubber Lifelong runner finds perfect footwear for Boston Marathon

      Alexandra Jasman always sustained injuries while training—until she found the Brooks shoe.

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      May 1, 2019 Plastics & Rubber, Construction A sustainable roof that offers both the lowest lifecycle cost and a low environmental impact

      In order to achieve minimal waste, less downtime and disruptions, seamless application, and an excellent warranty, choosing SKYTITE was a no-brainer for BASF’s McIntosh manufacturing facility.

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      May 1, 2019 Innovation, Sustainability, Automotive & Transportation Consumers feel the need for electric-vehicle speed

      Developing next-generation technology to meet anticipated demand of the e-mobility market

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      April 28, 2019 Sustainability, Plastics & Rubber, Construction Driving sustainability by embracing efficient building methods

      The automotive sector has established a consistent blueprint for continuous efficiency. The time has come for the residential construction industry to do the same.

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      April 26, 2019 Paints & Coatings Spring thaw: A year in the life of architectural exterior coatings, part 2

      Resistance to early rain and surfactant leaching help coatings survive the spring transition

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      March 27, 2019 Furniture & Wood UV Cure, TSCA Registration, and SNUR’s

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      March 20, 2019 Innovation, Plastics & Rubber 'Brave New World': Fashion designer collaborates with BASF on dystopian attire for NYFW

      A chemical company helps Seven Crash bring its futuristic vision to life through eco-fashion.

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      March 20, 2019 Sustainability Quiz: The basics of waterborne direct-to-metal coatings

      Are you in the know about waterborne direct-to-metal (DTM) coating technology? Take the quiz to find out

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      February 27, 2019 Sustainability Recycled plastic, nonwovens and asphalt: Together under one roof

      Manufacturers are transforming recycled plastic into nonwovens for roofing and other construction applications

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      February 27, 2019 Packaging & Print Simon Says: Watch out for these packaging trends!

      Q&A: Simon Foster on his email series, Simon Says, and the latest news in printing and packaging

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      February 19, 2019 Innovation, Paints & Coatings Let it snow—tips for clearing snow and ice from parking structures

      Removing snow and ice from parking lots and parkades is easy, but getting the job done without damaging the deck takes some know-how.

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      February 14, 2019 Innovation, Sustainability Nobel-winning chemist makes world a better place-one enzyme at a time

      Frances Arnold speaks to BASF about winning the most prestigious award in chemistry.

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      February 6, 2019 Plastics & Rubber, Energy & Resources Protective coatings shield storage tank owners from scary energy bills

      Spray foam that stands up to Mother Nature

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      February 6, 2019 Energy & Resources, Sustainability, Plastics & Rubber Powering hope after a disaster

      Power Panel donates Gen-2-0 solar power generator to Puerto Rico disaster relief efforts

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      February 6, 2019 Construction Weathering the storm

      Standing against superstorms and hurricanes by standing together for resilience

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      January 30, 2019 Furniture & Wood, Automotive & Transportation Boost your transportation and industrial formulations

      Find the right Joncryl resins, emulsions and polyols for your application with our product filtering tool.

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      January 29, 2019 Paints & Coatings Winter weathering: A year in the life of architectural exterior coatings

      To survive cold winter temperatures, coatings need strong grain crack resistance and adhesion

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      January 28, 2019 Packaging & Print Find the right fit for printing and packaging applications

      Filter through a line of Joncryl resins and emulsions to optimize your formulations

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      January 23, 2019 Paints & Coatings, Construction Quiz: Understanding the new ASTM Type-II standard for acrylic roof coatings

      ASTM D6083 Type-II updates an older roof coating standard. How well do you know the details?

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      January 15, 2019 Plastics & Rubber The sound of silence at the Guggenheim

      BASF provides material for a highly anticipated installation at one of New York's living-legend museums.

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      January 6, 2019 Innovation, Textile, Leather & Footwear, Plastics & Rubber 3D drawing disrupts shoe production with more efficiency

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      July 30, 2018 Attapulgite mines offer highly absorbent, rheology-stable minerals for many applications

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