BASF Begins Mass Production of Flame-Retardant TPU at Shanghai Plant

Meeting Demand for Robotics and EV Charging Cables

Global chemical company BASF has begun production of flame-retardant thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products in China, strengthening its ability to respond to the Asian market.

BASF's flame-retardant grade Elastollan®, applicable to cables in the fields of industrial automation, robotics, and electric vehicle (EV) charging. Provided by BASF

BASF announced that it has commenced commercial production of flame-retardant grade Elastollan® at its thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) plant in Shanghai, China.

This product is a material used in cables for industrial automation, robotics, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Through this, BASF plans to further enhance its local responsiveness to the cable industry in the Asia-Pacific region.

Previously, in 2023, BASF began local production of its halogen-free flame-retardant (FHF) TPU series. With the addition of this new flame-retardant grade product, the company has expanded its portfolio of flame-retardant TPU products.

The company expects that by establishing local production systems for both product lines, it will be able to respond more quickly to regional regulatory changes and specific flame-retardant performance requirements.

Rohit Ghosh, Vice President of BASF Asia Pacific Performance Materials TPU Business Unit, stated, "By producing products with excellent flame-retardant and mechanical properties locally, we are able to respond more rapidly to the technical demands of the regional market." He added, "We will not only strengthen our strategic competitiveness in the cable sector but also in various application areas such as specialty tubes, hoses, and belts in the future."

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