Business Unit Plasticizers Europe

Important application fields for BASF plasticizers

 


Sheeting or film

Typically methods of manufacturing plasticized PVC sheeting or film include calendering (e.g. for roofing membrane), slit die extrusion (e.g. swing doors) and film blowing-extrusion (e.g. packaging film).

Examples of sheeting and film

Self-adhesive films,
Automotive foils,
Luggage films,
Furniture and Stationary films,
Agricultural sheeting,
Food wrap (cling film),
Roofing membranes,
Pond liners,
Oil tank liners,
Reservoir liners,
Swimming pool liners, Construction sheeting,
Rain coats,
Swing doors,
Shower curtains,
Inflatable boats,
Swim wings (arm bands).                                                           

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Cables and wires

Cables and wires are normally made by extrusion. The most important areas of application are in the construction, automotive and electrical sectors. Plasticized PVC is used for insulation, sheathing and as a filler for centering conductor leads.

Examples of cables and wiring
Housewire < 1kV,
Automotive wiring,
Helix cables,
Data and communications cables,
Computer cables.

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Coatings

Plasticized PVC coatings can be applied to a wide variety of materials. Substrates include paper (e.g. vinyl wall coverings), cotton (e.g. artificial leather) or polyester fabric (e.g. for truck tarpaulins). Typical production techniques are plastisol coating and hot melt coating.

Examples of coatings
Artificial leather (automotive, luggage)
Truck tarpaulins and tent covers,
Table cloths,
Protective clothing,
Vinyl wall coverings,
Conveyor belts

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Floor coverings

Floor coverings made of plasticized PVC can be manufactured by calendering, by slit die extrusion or by plastisol coating methods.

Examples of floor coverings
Cushioned vinyl (foamed covering)
Heterogeneous compact sheet flooring
Homogeneous compact sheet flooring
Carpet backing

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Tubings and profiles

Tubing and profiles made of plasticized PVC are formed solely by extrusion. Extruded profiles include such products as stair rails, socket ledge and refrigerator sealings.

Examples of tubing and profiles
Seals (refrigerators),
Stair rails.
Tubing for:
- medical applications,
- drinks and other comestibles
- garden irrigation
- industrial applications
- Fuel tank venting hose (vehicles)

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