The Insights features you read most in 2022

Explore the BASF Insights stories readers enjoyed most last year, including bio-based solutions, wood coatings, and UV absorbers.​

When it comes to resistance, safety, and versatility, acResin®️ is one of the most novel adhesive solutions on the market.

Show off your knowledge of recycling paper and paperboard packaging facts in this quiz

Your paper coffee cup may seem like it's recyclable, but chances are it's not. It's an issue that paper cup manufacturers have struggled with for decades. Until now

Create repulpable and recyclable takeout cups and paper packaging with this sustainable alternative to extruded polyethylene liquid barriers

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

Combining sustainability with high-performance

JONCRYL® 9522 brings sustainability and performance benefits for wood primers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Formulate compostable adhesives to help your flexible packaging meet certification standards

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

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

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

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?

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

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

Water-based technologies keep evolving to offer the performance formulators need along with the sustainability consumers demand

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

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

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

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

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

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

In a post-Hurricane Sandy world, not only architects and designers, but now also politicians, engineers and city planners have resilient design on the mind. The very first SMART CITIES NYC '17 Summit sheds light on durability.

Water-based acrylic resins add strength to nonwoven formulations, without the harmful emissions

A new approach aligns product performance, cost and true sustainability for coating manufacturers

This customer gets more bang for his buck and a sustainable roof thanks to a more durable solution.

Building on its mountain of other sustainability programs, Denver International Airport (DEN) tested an environmentally sensitive runway deicer last winter, and initial results were promising

Helping Arrowhead Stadium become the first sports venue to sell the pre-packed bags

Formulators are exploring the science of permanent coalescents, while keeping one eye on performance