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BASF Australia LtdAltona Manufacturing, Kororoit Creek Road, Altona 3018, AustraliaTel : +61-3 9281 6300Fax : +61-3 9281 6366
BASF India LtdThane Belapur Road, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, 400705, India Tel : +91-22 6712 7665Fax : +91-22 6712 7628
PT BASF IndonesiaPlaza GRI, 10th & 11th Floor, JI. HR Rasuna Said Bl. X2/1, Jakarta, 12950, IndonesiaTel : +62-21 526 2481Fax : +62-21 526 2533
BASF INOAC Polyurethanes Ltd1-196, Kawada Aza Hongudo, Shinshiro-shi, Aichi-ken, 441-1347, JapanTel : +81-536 23 5599Fax : +81-536 23 2557
BASF Company Ltd14/F, KCCI Bldg, 45, 4-ga, Namdaemunro,Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea, 100-743Tel : +82-2 3707 3100Fax : +82-2 3707 7807
BASF Malaysia Sdn BhdNo.2, Jalan U8/87, Seksyen U8, Bukit Jelutong,40706 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MalaysiaTel : +60-3 7847 3196-7Fax : +60-3 7847 3192
BASF Chemicals & Polymers Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd46-A, Block-6, P.E.C.H.S., Karachi, 75400, PakistanTel : +92-21 431 4084Fax : +92-21 431 4085
BASF Philippines Inc11/F Hanjinphil Corporation Building1128 University Parkway, North Bonifacio,Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, PhilippinesTel : +63-2 811 8000Fax : +63-2 838 1025
BASF South East Asia Pte Ltd7 Temasek Boulevard, #35-01 Suntec Tower One, Singapore, 038987Tel : +65 6398 5000Fax : +65 6430 9883
BASF Thailand Ltd308/1 Moo 4 Soi 5, Bangpoo Industrial Estate, Sukhumvit Road, Preakasa, Muang, Samutprakarn, 10280, ThailandTel : +66 2324 0518Fax : +66 2324 0290
BASF Vietnam Co. LtdSaigon Trade Center, #1701-1711, 37 Ton Duc Thang Street, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh CityTel : +84-8 824 3833Fax : +84-8 824 3832
BASF Polyurethanes Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters
BASF East Asia Regional Headquarters Ltd45/F, Jardine House, No.1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong KongTel : +852 2731 0111Fax : +852 2731 5636
Greater China Region
BASF Polyurethane Specialties (China) Co Ltd2333 Gang Cheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 200137, P.R. ChinaTel : +86-21 3865 5617 Fax : +86-21 3865 5616
BASF Polyurethanes (China) Co LtdNo.408, Huanshi Road South, Guangzhou Nansha Economic & Technical Development Zone Guangdong, 511458, P.R. ChinaTel : +86-20 8498 2560Fax : +86-20 8498 2561
BASF Taiwan LtdNo.11 Jen Cheng Road, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu County, Taiwan, R.O.CTel : +886-3 598 2525Fax : +886-3 598 2521
® = registered trademark of BASF
The information submitted in this publication is based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application, these data do not relieve processors from the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do they imply and legally binding (assurance) of certain properties of suitability for a specific purpose. It is the responsibility of those to whom we supply our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.
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BASF Australia LtdAltona Manufacturing, Kororoit Creek Road, Altona 3018, AustraliaTel : +61-3 9281 6300Fax : +61-3 9281 6366
BASF India LtdThane Belapur Road, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai, 400705, India Tel : +91-22 6712 7665Fax : +91-22 6712 7628
PT BASF IndonesiaPlaza GRI, 10th & 11th Floor, JI. HR Rasuna Said Bl. X2/1, Jakarta, 12950, IndonesiaTel : +62-21 526 2481Fax : +62-21 526 2533
BASF INOAC Polyurethanes Ltd1-196, Kawada Aza Hongudo, Shinshiro-shi, Aichi-ken, 441-1347, JapanTel : +81-536 23 5599Fax : +81-536 23 2557
BASF Company Ltd14/F, KCCI Bldg, 45, 4-ga, Namdaemunro,Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea, 100-743Tel : +82-2 3707 3100Fax : +82-2 3707 7807
BASF Malaysia Sdn BhdNo.2, Jalan U8/87, Seksyen U8, Bukit Jelutong,40706 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MalaysiaTel : +60-3 7847 3196-7Fax : +60-3 7847 3192
BASF Chemicals & Polymers Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd46-A, Block-6, P.E.C.H.S., Karachi, 75400, PakistanTel : +92-21 431 4084Fax : +92-21 431 4085
BASF Philippines Inc11/F Hanjinphil Corporation Building1128 University Parkway, North Bonifacio,Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, PhilippinesTel : +63-2 811 8000Fax : +63-2 838 1025
BASF South East Asia Pte Ltd7 Temasek Boulevard, #35-01 Suntec Tower One, Singapore, 038987Tel : +65 6398 5000Fax : +65 6430 9883
BASF Thailand Ltd308/1 Moo 4 Soi 5, Bangpoo Industrial Estate, Sukhumvit Road, Preakasa, Muang, Samutprakarn, 10280, ThailandTel : +66 2324 0518Fax : +66 2324 0290
BASF Vietnam Co. LtdSaigon Trade Center, #1701-1711, 37 Ton Duc Thang Street, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh CityTel : +84-8 824 3833Fax : +84-8 824 3832
BASF Polyurethanes Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters
BASF East Asia Regional Headquarters Ltd45/F, Jardine House, No.1 Connaught Place, Central, Hong KongTel : +852 2731 0111Fax : +852 2731 5636
Greater China Region
BASF Polyurethane Specialties (China) Co Ltd2333 Gang Cheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai, 200137, P.R. ChinaTel : +86-21 3865 5617 Fax : +86-21 3865 5616
BASF Polyurethanes (China) Co LtdNo.408, Huanshi Road South, Guangzhou Nansha Economic & Technical Development Zone Guangdong, 511458, P.R. ChinaTel : +86-20 8498 2560Fax : +86-20 8498 2561
BASF Taiwan LtdNo.11 Jen Cheng Road, Hsinchu Industrial Park, Hsinchu County, Taiwan, R.O.CTel : +886-3 598 2525Fax : +886-3 598 2521
® = registered trademark of BASF
The information submitted in this publication is based on our current knowledge and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing and application, these data do not relieve processors from the responsibility of carrying out their own tests and experiments; neither do they imply and legally binding (assurance) of certain properties of suitability for a specific purpose. It is the responsibility of those to whom we supply our products to ensure that any proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.
Shinshiro, JapanYokkaichi
Boxtel, Netherland
Schwarzheide, GermanySrem, Poland
Bratislava, Slovakia
Qingtao
Dubai
BASF Polyurethane Headquarters
Regional Headquarters
Regional Technical Development Center
Basic Chemical Plant
System House
TPU Plant
TDI/MDI
Cellasto Plant
Asia Pacific Sales Office
BASF Polyurethanes Worldwide Network
BASF is the leading supplier of polyurethane basic products, systems and specialties. The brand “Polyurethane Solutions” stands for the worldwide leading supplier of polyurethane systems and specialty elastomers. We provide excellent problem solving expertise and product quality from a global network of 38 BASF System Houses which offer tailor-made solutions to our customers.
PU Customers all over the world experience first hand customized consulting and development services in polyurethane systems and specialties whenever they do business with BASF’s polyurethanes specialists. Polyurethane Solutions brings BASF close to the customer, providing local support to help customers become even more successful.
For further information, please visit www.polyurethanes.asiapacific.basf.com
These flexible foam systems are distinguished by their wide range of foam
applications that meet even the highest demands. Flexible foam products
made by BASF Polyurethanes are highly resilient and perfect for long-term
use – two key factors ensuring you can truly relax either when sitting down
on a chair or a sofa or when lying in bed. In addition, the good flowability
of PU systems provides manufacturers of moulded parts with enormous
freedom in design.
Lie down, sit back, relax and enjoy!
Your comfort solution starts here...
Eco-friendly
CosyPUR™ BALANCE
A viscoelastic and supersoft system based on renewable raw materials.
Lupranol® BALANCE
For basic materials, BASF provides an environmentally-friendly
solution for flexible slabstock foam. Lupranol® BALANCE is a
natural oil polyol (NOP) from the castor-oil plant and can be
used as a 100 per cent drop-in for any other conventional
slab polyol.
Pressure absorption
BASF’s flexible PU system with adjustable
product properties, due to its cell morphology,
is used for producing memory foam pillows.
Given its wide range of foam properties,
from ultrasoft to visco-elastic, our PU
system is acclaimed for its ability to absorb
pressure, maintain the shape and support
of bedding items and create optimal
comfort for resting.
Design freedom
Flexible PU systems from BASF cover
a wide processing range to meet the
requirements of various applications with very
simple formulations.
Manufacturers and designers are given a high
degree of design freedom to turn flexible PU
foams into any shape or style for bedding and
furniture products that the imagination allows.
Whether it carries an irregular, round or rectangular
shape, the material facilitates the design of ergonomic
furniture to provide comfort catering to the physical
conditions of specific users, such as moulded parts used in
orthopedics, something particularly beneficial for its versatility.
Greater elasticity and comfort
The BASF PU system can be formulated to achieve varying levels of hardness and
recovery properties. Soft or firm, fast to slow resilient - everything is possible
with Polyurethane Solutions.
Viscoelastic foam, with its special cell structure, is slow in recovery
and soft but supportive. It is also temperature sensitive in its
indentation hardness and follows the curve of a human body
while maintaining the firm feel of a high-resilient foam.
Viscoelasticity can also be retained over a wide
temperature range.
Good air permeability and breathability
The open-cell structure of flexible
polyurethane foam results in improved
breathability of mattress and pillow products
preventing any build-up of heat and
moisture for enhanced user comfort.
Reduced ignitability
The BASF flexible PU systems with flame
retardants can attain a lower level of
ignitability, complying with international
safety standards for several types of
upholstered furniture. Our systems can
also be adjusted to meet the international
standards* even without flame retardants, thus
reducing impact on the environment and being
more healthy to sleep upon.
*California Technical Bulletin 117
Bedding
A good night’s sleep begins with the right mattress and pillow.
Good bedding materials should be firm enough to support the neck, back
and body while offering plenty of cushioning comfort.
CosyPUR™ and Elastoflex® flexible foams used in pillows and mattresses
provide unparalleled comfort and ultimate relaxation. The key benefits of
CosyPUR™ flexible foam are viscoelastic and being air permeable. It follows
the outline of the head and body and responds to a body’s temperature and
weight for optimum pressure relief.
Working, chilling, sleeping – at the heart of all relaxation
Home Furniture
Furniture designers and manufacturers are prime beneficiaries of the
versatility polyurethane can produce in any style - be it extravagant, classic
or voluminous - in meeting customer demand for design diversity.
Polyurethane flexible foams made of Elastoflex® and Elastofoam® can
accommodate any design for aesthetic and functional purposes in several
types of home furniture, from designer chairs, sofas, baby seats to bathtub
pillows.
And, they can also be foamed around inserts made of wood or metal to give
furniture the necessary stability.
Office Furniture
Office furniture with molded foam cushioning from Elastoflex®, Elastofoam®
and Elastoskin™ retains their hardness and contours for years. The resulting
comfort and ergonomically-designed seating enables employees to work
more efficiently.
Furniture parts can be securely bonded to these foams in cost-effective
ways for an array of cushioning - from armrests, seating cushions to
backrests, among other uses - to deliver a combination of design flexibility,
user comfort and other added-value elements.
In addition, they make for complete curving, even in tiny parts, and are ideal
for direct back-foaming of coverings and come with integrated fastening
and support elements for thin seat cushions.
Public Seating
Elastoflex®, Elastofoam® and Elastoskin™ are foam products designed
especially for seating in public venues, such as theatres, cinema houses,
arcades and airports, among others, that are subject to heavy daily usage.
Using these products enables furniture makers to develop ergonomically-
designed upholstery cores to realize targeted levels of hardness and
elasticity.
In addition to comfort, these furniture foams must also be fire-resistant. The
chemical structure of this material can be altered to achieve minimal smoke
density and toxicity.
Wyandotte (USA), Lemfoerde and
Ludwigshafen (Germany).
Sustainability
BASF combines economic
success with a clear focus
on sustainability issues such
as environmental protection,
health and safety or product
stewardship. We support
Responsible Care® which is a
global initiative of the chemical
industry, designed to continuously
improve the performance of
chemical companies worldwide.
As a key supplier of PU material,
BASF Polyurethanes puts special
attention on environmental
issues and energy efficiency as
key drivers for our growth. We
consider ourselves the steward of
its products and services during
their whole life cycles including
the process of development,
production and storage of
our products, as well as their
transport, application and finally
their disposal or recycling is
carefully evaluated, with the aim to
reduce their environmental impact.
Bringing PU System solutions
closer to custormers
In the highly service-oriented
polyurethane systems and
specialties business, experience
and technical expertise are what
customers require. With our
network of 38 Systems Houses
around the world, Polyurethane
Solutions offers quick local support
by developing customized PU
solutions, with on-site technical
service, sales and marketing
support to customers. BASF
currently operates nine Systems
Houses in Asia Pacific, located
in China, Japan, South Korea,
Taiwan, India, Malaysia, Thailand
and Australia.
BASF Polyurethanes - Leading position in the industry
Build the best team
At BASF, we believe employees
are our most valuable asset. They
drive our growth momentum in
Asia and the world. Over the years,
we have recruited a strong local
and multinational team in Asia.
We provide all our employees with
structured training programs and
long-term career developments to
make full use of their potential.
Innovation
Polyurethane Solutions believes
innovation is the most effective driver
for growth and competitiveness in
today’s world of rapid technological,
social and environmental changes.
This is especially true in Asia-
Pacific, where the demand for ever
innovative Polyurethane products
and their customization to diverse
industry applications has been
rapidly increasing. To this end, we
established a regional Technical,
Research and Development Centre
(TRDC) in Shanghai in 2007 which
now forms part of a powerful
global R&D network comprising
the other technical centers in