A new generation of high-performance light stabilizers delivers long-term protection for outdoor plastics.
Tinuvin® NOR® light stabilizers are specially designed for agricultural films to extend service life and reduce resource waste.
Irgastab® provides advanced UV protection for rotational molding applications.
From April 21 to 24, 2026, BASF will participate in CHINAPLAS 2026 International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber at Booth C41, Hall 7.2, National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). The company will focus on displaying its innovative plastic additive solutions for outdoor applications, agricultural plastics and industrial scenarios.
Engineered to withstand harsh weather conditions all year round
Outdoor plastic materials face severe challenges every year, ranging from humid coastal climates to high temperatures in inland areas. BASF Tinuvin NOR 600 is developed to tackle such weather challenges, featuring excellent long-term weather resistance and acid resistance. When combined with other BASF light stabilizers, it delivers a synergistic effect and significantly enhances the resistance of PVC, its alloys and polyolefin plastics to ultraviolet rays and high temperatures. Therefore, Tinuvin NOR 600 is particularly suitable for outdoor applications such as waterproof roofing membranes, truck tarpaulins and artificial turf. With good fluidity and low dust characteristics, the product enables processors and masterbatch manufacturers to operate safely and efficiently while developing durable and distinctive solutions. It sets a new benchmark in light stabilization technology and helps customers meet the growing performance requirements of 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 mulch films and greenhouse films helps reduce waste and increase utilization, and high-performance films also directly support China's long-term ecological sustainable development goals. The BASF Tinuvin NOR platform offers advanced stabilizer solutions that protect agricultural films from intense sunlight, high temperatures and agrochemicals, endowing the films with durable and reliable performance. From vegetable greenhouses in Shandong to extensive horticultural bases in Yunnan, farmers can rely on these high-performance plastic materials to protect crops from strong sunlight, temperature fluctuations and increasingly volatile weather conditions. Adopting NOR technology enables film manufacturers to produce products with long-term protection properties that are easy to process and compliant with organic farming standards.
BASF VALERAS® additive solutions and services cover the entire lifecycle of plastics to drive sustainable development, and Tinuvin solutions serve as an indispensable part of this portfolio.
Delivering reliable performance for rotational molding applications
Rotational molding products, including water towers, storage tanks and industrial logistics containers for chemicals and other hazardous substances, impose stringent requirements on material properties to prevent leakage and environmental pollution. Such materials must withstand extreme weather conditions, dramatic temperature fluctuations during cross-regional transportation, and long-term outdoor storage.
Manufacturers of water storage containers seeking to enhance material performance can choose BASF Irgastab solutions. Its new product portfolio for rotational molding containers and liquid storage tanks provides up to 20 years of UV protection while improving production and processing efficiency.
