● Chimassorb®2020 stabilizer for TPO roofing membranes provides long-term protection against adverse weather conditions
● TPO roof waterproofing membrane to help save energy
● adjust the amount added to meet the needs of different regions
SHANGHAI, China - November 1, 2017 - BASF Plastics Additive Chimassorb® 2020 is used by Oriental Yuhong in the roof construction of several commercial buildings in China. This outstanding roof system waterproofing material protects TPO roofing membrane and roofing Protects yourself from wear and tear and prevents rapid deterioration under extreme heat and sun exposure.
Roofs must withstand a variety of unpredictable and harsh weather conditions: extremely high temperatures, strong winds, rain, freezing rain, hail, blizzards and temperature changes, etc. It is extremely difficult to withstand these climatic conditions for prolonged periods of time, which is indicative of the durability of the roof A severe test.
TPO roofing membranes typically contain process stabilizers to protect the coil during extrusion or calendering, as well as high temperature and photo-age protection through light stabilizers and thermal stabilizers, otherwise the webs will crack quickly and cause Roof leaks. "According to Oldeuf, senior vice president, Asia Pacific, Specialty Chemicals at BASF," TPO roofing membranes will age quickly without the use of light stabilizers. To this end, BASF offers top quality process stabilizers and long-term stability The product line, which has undergone rigorous testing in BASF's Shanghai laboratory, "simulated various harsh heat and climatic conditions through oven aging and artificial weathering.The results show that BASF polymer formulations and stabilization programs TPO roofing membranes withstand the harshest climatic conditions and meet the current roofing and waterproofing requirements.
Liu Zhiwei, Technical Development Manager of TPU Roofing Coil Business Unit, TPU Coil Manufacturer, said: "With the Chimassorb2020-based stabilizer technology, we successfully achieved the new ASTMD6878 standard for TPO roofing membrane Technical Requirements The new standard adjusts the performance requirements of roofing waterproofing membranes under prolonged extremely hot weather and our aim is to provide customers with more durable waterproofing products and better construction services.
Another advantage of TPO roofing membranes is that they are 100% recyclable, helping to reduce their carbon footprint and making them more environmentally friendly. The recycling of TPO roofing membranes prevents them from building up in landfills and helps building owners save waste cost.
In addition, the energy-saving properties of TPO roofing membranes are also highly praised by customers thanks to their good UV reflection properties, which show that the surface temperature of light-colored roofs is much lower than that of dark-colored roofs and the cooler the building surface, the less air conditioning is used , Of course, the more energy-efficient.
BASF adjusts the addition of plastic additives to meet the needs of different regions The Global Ultraviolet Radiation Mapping Tool developed by the company in conjunction with DLR helps to better predict the expected life of plastic in a given environment and reduces Climatic conditions pose a risk of product failure, in such a way that the customer can choose the right stabilization system to optimize the amount added to protect the plastic material.
About BASF Plastic Additives
BASF is a leading supplier and innovation partner to the plastic additives industry and includes a comprehensive portfolio of innovative products that include stabilizers to reduce the processing challenges of applications such as polymers and moldings, films, fibers, sheets and extruded sections, Improve its thermal stability and light stability.
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At BASF, we create a new chemical role - the pursuit of a sustainable future. We combine economic success, social responsibility and environmental protection. BASF employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and provides services to customers in almost all countries, all industries Our products fall into five main business areas: Chemicals, Specialty Products, Functional Materials and Solutions, Agricultural Solutions, Oil and Gas. BASF's global sales of approximately 58 billion euros in 2016. BASF's shares are held in Frankfurt BAS, London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS) stock exchanges.