BASF provides solutions for the entire textile industry chain

BASF will participate in the China International Exhibition on Textile Fabrics and Accessories (Autumn / Winter) at the Shanghai New International Expo Center on October 20-23, 2008, with the theme of "Your Textile Scheme Partner". More than 2,200 companies from all over the world will be participating to showcase their products at this leading trade fair for apparel fabrics, home textile products and accessories. In many areas throughout the textile value chain, BASF offers a wide range of products and solutions ranging from raw materials for yarns to swatches and trademarks that demonstrate the functionality and special effects of garments to consumers. The products and solutions exhibited this year include the world's first project to calculate the specific textile carbon footprint "Zero Formaldehyde Adds" to Make Baby Clothes Safer Resource-Saving Textiles from the Consumer's Perspective Innovative Dyed Polypropylene Fiber Technology Polyamide Production of PolyTHF for Spandex and Elastane Production in Fibers Since 2006, BASF has introduced new textile industry in China with the assistance of China International Exhibition on Textile Fabrics and Accessories (Autumn Winter) Technology.This year, for the first time, we showcase BASF's range of smart solutions for its customers in a number of areas to demonstrate the strength of BASF's product range and its commitment to support the textile industry, "said Dr. Zheng Daqing, Managing Director of BASF Greater China Said, "BASF is hoping to contribute to the sustainable development of China's textile industry thanks to continuous breakthroughs in innovation, emphasis on eco-friendly solutions and new R & D facilities in China." Eco-textile solutions include the world's first Based on specific textiles Production of carbon footprint measurement program BASF Textile Chemicals showcase a variety of textile industry solutions focused on three main aspects related to environmental protection, namely: consumer safety, resource saving and climate protection. These solutions are part of the BASF Textiles and Chemicals' "Putting * FUTURE into Textiles" product line, which aims to contribute to better textiles and a brighter future. In a project that collaborates with leading partners in the textile value chain, BASF analyzes carbon footprints based on raw data measured during actual production of specific textiles. Based on this analysis, partners can use BASF's textile auxiliaries and technologies to reduce the overall emissions of carbon dioxide. In consumer safety, visitors can learn about the formaldehyde-free textile production process from BASF. In this way, BASF helps textile manufacturers, retailers and major brands to create "zero-formaldehyde-added" textile products and enhance product safety and reliability. This is particularly important for baby and children's wear manufacturers, which have become increasingly stringent for formaldehyde content. BASF will also promote resource conservation beyond production to help consumers realize that they can also contribute to resource savings: for example, the selection of textiles that are treated with non-iron and durable fresh technologies, which reduces the amount of washing and ironing Energy consumption. MOOO> Fiber - Innovative dyeable polypropylene BASF Specialty Chemicals will launch the innovative dyeable polypropylene fiber MOOO at the China International Textile and Accessories Fair (Autumn / Winter). MOOO> fibers, which use BASF's technology, represent a unique new dyeing process that provides an efficient and flexible dyeing solution for the application of polypropylene fibers in the textile and clothing industries. Through BASF's innovative technology, the colorless MOOO> fibers can be dyed with disperse dyes in standard industrial production and can produce a wide range of vibrant colors to meet rapidly changing market needs. Protects polyamide supply and enhances dyeability BASF will also present polyamide for fiber production at this fair. BASF's Freeport production site in the United States is now under way to further secure the polyamide supply to the textile industry to meet market demand. The company is currently developing new products with optimized features such as more dyeable. Providing high quality PolyTHF for making spandex and spandex BASF has 25 years experience in spandex and spandex and is now a top PolyTHF supplier worldwide. BASF's customers include major manufacturers of spandex and spandex, and in particular, an increasing number of manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region. Elastic spandex fiber in the textile industry, including the use of sportswear, swimwear, underwear, jackets, etc., and PolyTHF is an important component of the production of such fibers. BASF produces highly-consistent, high-quality PolyTHF at its production sites in Caojing, Shanghai, Ludwigshafen, Germany, Geismar, Ulsan, South Korea. The current total annual production capacity reached 185,000 tons. In addition to polytetrahydrofuran, BASF also offers a variety of raw materials for the production of spandex fibers and elastomers, including isocyanates, chain extenders, chain terminators, crosslinkers and various solvents. In addition to a wealth of products, BASF also offers its customers a wide range of technical support. BASF's services include not only support customers to start new plants, or provide general technical advice, but also improve the fiber properties, such as functional properties and heat resistance and so on. At the same time, BASF is able to perform special analyzes of chemical composition, morphology, etc. to evaluate the viscosity of the spinning slurry, solvent recovery and assistance to customers in terms of sustainability and accountability. A few days ago, BASF in Shanghai to establish a new poly THF application laboratory. The laboratory will enable BASF to provide its customers with better technical support, especially in areas where demand for PolyTHF, such as elastomeric spandex, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and cast elastomer (CPU), continues to grow. The BASF Group's textile and chemical business includes solutions for textile, pretreatment and dyeing auxiliaries as well as total solutions for coating, finishing and textile coatings. Our products are manufactured and sold worldwide. We are one of the leading suppliers in these fields. Specialty Chemicals's MOOO> dyeable polypropylene uses BASF's new technology. This new and unique process can be used in the textile and apparel industries. BASF's technology addresses major technical issues in polypropylene dyeing and provides an efficient and flexible solution. BASF's invention allows customers to easily dye with disperse dyes through standard industrial processes. This invention brings a variety of vivid colors, and can meet the changing needs of the market. The BASF Intermediary Group develops, produces and markets more than 600 intermediates, ranking the first in the world. The main types of products in the sector include amines, glycols, polyols, acids and specialty products. In many applications, intermediates are used primarily as raw materials for coatings, plastics, pharmaceuticals, textile fibers, detergents and crop protection agents. Innovative BASF intermediates help improve the performance of final products and increase the efficiency of the production process. The ISO 9001: 2000 certified intermediate division has installations in BASF's production facilities in Europe, Asia and the Americas. BASF Group Specialty Polymers is a leading global supplier of engineering plastics, extrusion polymers, specialty plastics and foams and fiber intermediates for automotive, electrical and electronics, packaging, textile and carpet fibers, construction, home furnishing And leisure and other fields. About BASF BASF is the world's leading chemical company, The Chemical Company. The company's product range includes everything from crude oil and gas, chemicals, plastics, specialty chemicals, agricultural products to fine chemicals. As a trusted partner, BASF has helped its clients in all industries to achieve greater success. By providing high value products and smart solutions, BASF plays a key role in addressing global issues such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and transportation and mobile communications. In 2007, BASF employs more than 95,000 people worldwide and has sales of nearly 58 billion euros. BASF and the Greater China market can be traced back to 1885, since then, BASF is China's loyal partners. It is one of the largest foreign investors in the chemical industry in China. In 2007, the company employs more than 6,000 employees in Greater China and owns 23 wholly owned subsidiaries of BASF and 10 BASF joint ventures. In Greater China sales of about 4.4 billion euros.