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protect the environment and resources 

Our Industrial Solutions segment develops ingredients and additives for industrial applications such as polymer dispersions, pigments, resins, electronic materials, antioxidants and admixtures. We aim to help customers grow their business sustainably while protecting the environment and resources.

BASF light stabilizers increase lifespan of floating solar panel systems
Shanghai Qihua Water Photovoltaic Engineering Co., Ltd. in China is using Chimassorb® and Tinuvin® to make high density polyethylene (HDPE) mounting devices for floating solar panels.
Space agency partnership protects greenhouses and crops
Greenhouses around the world nurture and protect the crops that feed the world’s growing population. Just like people, greenhouses need protection from the sun’s intense UV rays. 
BASF light stabilizers protect oil spill barriers from degradation by intense sunlight
Marine oil spill barriers, also known as oil containment booms, can  last longer and keep oil spills under control even under intense sunlight, thanks to light stabilizers from BASF. 
The power of chemistry at work on Incheon airport’s roof
When you’re running a busy airport, the last thing you want is a leaky roof.  BASF and Wonpoong Corporation teamed up to create roofing membranes which would withstand extreme weather conditions without disrupting Incheon’s schedule. 
BASF’s light stabilizer for greenhouse films helps Vietnam farmers increase crop yields, reduce waste
BASF and Tân Hùng Cơ Masterbatch Manufacture Co. are working to help farmers increase their yields and save resources with more durable greenhouse films. 
BASF’s plastic additive shields 5G base stations from UV light
Shenzhen Xingshengdi New Materials Co., Ltd, has used BASF’s plastic additives to produce 5G base stations for major international telecommunications companies.
Architectural coatings help keep Japan’s building exteriors durable and attractive
KIKUSUI Japan uses BASF’s customized dispersion to produce water-based coatings to protect against harmful UV rays for maintaining an attractive appearance for exterior walls.