The theme at BASF’s booth at ACS 2018 was “BASF is Trending.” Key topics showcased were Smart Coatings, Protect and Perform, Cure Control, Value Engineering and Sustainability.


BASF is Trending: Smart Coatings
Topics Showcased Under Smart Coatings

•  Ice Phobic
•  Anti-graffiti
•  Soft-feel/Haptics
•  Easy Clean
•  Anti-Static
•  Bio-resistant
•  Self-Healing
•  Halloysite

•  Corrosion resistance
•  Better Adhesion
•  Better Appearance
•  Gloss retention
•  Low temperature cure for Protective Coatings
•  Stain Resistance
•  Exterior Coatings
•  "Life proof"
•  Waterborne = Solventborne

•  UV Curing/Energy Curing
•  Isocyanates (Waterborne and Solventborne)
•  Early Rain Resistance
•  Photolatent Catalysts
•  Instant Set (Insulative, intumescent)
•  Open-time Extenders
•  Kaolin
•  Polycarbodimides
•  Self-crosslinking
•  RPD Joncryl Technology
•  Low temperature cure

•  Faster Return to Service
•  UV Coatings will improve faster throughput vs. Conventional applications
• TiO₂ Reduction Complexity Reduction
•  Labor Savings

• Formulations for ultra-low
•  APEO-free additives
•  100% Solids / 100% Active Products
•  Biomass/Biobased
•  TiO₂ Reduction
•  Bio-resistant
• Carbon Footprint Reduction
• Waterborne = Solventborne