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Trade News | March 26, 2026

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF debuts Elastollan® GripTec outsole solution for enhanced grip, design freedom and sustainability

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will unveil Elastollan® GripTec, a new innovative thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) portfolio designed for the sports footwear industry, unlocking new possibilities for outsole design and manufacturing. The new Elastollan GripTec series combines exceptional grip, durability, design flexibility and sustainability, and is designed for running and hiking enthusiasts, as well as lifestyle fashion and kidswear applications.
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March 23, 2026

BASF increases prices for MDI and TDI in East Asia region (excluding Chinese mainland)

March 23, 2026 – With immediate effect, or as contract terms allow, BASF will increase prices for its Lupranate® MDI (Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate) and Lupranate® TDI (Toluene Diisocyanate) by $500 per metric ton in East Asia region (excluding Chinese mainland).
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March 19, 2026

Science in the Spotlight: BASF Wins Fountain Award Gold at PCHi 2026 for Next Generation Personal Care Solutions

At the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) 2026 exhibition, BASF celebrates a significant milestone with the Fountain Award Gold win for Aloversil™ BC10156. Exhibiting under the theme “Beyond Beauty Within Science,” BASF reinforces its commitment to delivering high-performance, evidence-based innovation for the fast-evolving Personal Care market in the region.
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Trade News | March 11, 2026

CHINAPLAS 2026: BASF collaborates with Niber Technologies on high-performance electrospun innovation based on Freeflex® TPU

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will showcase an outdoor jacket produced in collaboration with Niber Technologies, Pte. Ltd. (Niber Technologies), a leading electrospinning specialist. The jacket incorporates the newly developed Freeflex®E 130, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) based electrospun nano membrane.
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Extended Ultrason® P portfolio by BASF enables re-qualification of food‑contact articles like reusable bottles, catering tableware and high-heat pans affected by EU Regulation 2024/3190. Photo: BASF 2026
Trade News | March 10, 2026

Extended Ultrason® P portfolio by BASF enables compliant re-qualification of food‑contact articles affected by EU Regulation 2024/3190

For high-temperature applications in contact with food, BASF is now offering a portfolio of polyphenlysulfone (PPSU) grades which is not based on Bisphenol S (BPS) and Bisphenol A (BPA).
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