Coatings
Eco-Efficient Technologies
We combine market-leading technologies with ecological contributions to put our customers into pole positions.
Our innovative technologies empower customers and partners to align their ecological and economic goals seamlessly. By stringently enhancing efficiency throughout our value chains, we also work to reduce our environmental footprint.
Empowering change along our entire value chain
Resource efficiency is vital for a sustainable future as it reduces waste and emissions, helps to mitigate climate change, protect ecosystems and preserve precious resources for future generations. We therefore aim to always achive more with less by steadily advancing the material efficiency of our solutions as, for example, by:
- Significantly reducing coating thickness, leading to lower material consumption and minimizing waste during the application process with thin-film solutions.
- Increasing efficiency in results, time and efforts by delivering solutions for improved production processes in our customers' operations.
- Reducing material consumption and waste in our own operations wherever possible.
In this section, we highlight just a few examples of our initiatives that exemplify our dedication to these principles. The examples highlighted here typically leverage more than one of our three strategic levers and serve as illustrations of our efforts; many could also be featured in other sections of our focus areas.
Achieving optimal surface cleanliness at low temperatures can be challenging, as residues such as lubricants can impede coating adhesion, and foaming tendencies may increase. BASF Coatings' low-temperature cleaners offer a gentle yet effective cleaning solution specifically designed to thoroughly eliminate these residues while minimizing surface damage. This ensures reliable results in the coating process, allowing for improved adhesion and overall performance.
Sustainability benefit
By operating at temperatures lowered by 20°C, these cleaners help reduce operational costs and contribute to environmental sustainability. This lower cleaning temperature can enable up to a 20% reduction in energy usage, CO2 emissions, and costs associated with the application process.
Reduction of -20% in energy, CO2 and costs possible
StarBloc® is a thin-film waterborne primer technology which significantly streamlines the primer coating processes. The technology is characterized by its particularly thin layer thickness of film thickness 18-22 μm and – through its reduced material consumption – offers various advantages for primer coating processes in the automotive industry.
Sustainability benefit
Similar corrosion protection as with the ten times thicker zinc-phosphating layers at reduced material consumption & pre-treatment time but increased productivity.
* Of medium sized car
Approx. 0.8 kg (~30%) material reduction* possible
The innovative Oxsilan® technology is an eco-friendly, multi-metal pretreatment process that enhances coating performance. During the coating process, reactive silanol groups can be chemically bonded to both the metal surface and the paint coating. Additionally, heat treatment, such as that following cathodic electropainting (CEP), cross-links the polysiloxanes, allowing for the formation of layers in the range of 100 nm.
Sustainability benefit
Similar corrosion protection as with the ten times thicker zinc-phosphating layers at reduced material consumption & pre-treatment time but increased productivity.
* Reduction in pre-treatment time
** Increased productivity
Improvements of 30%* and 65%** realized in practical applications
The VIANT process is a conversion coating and primer paint in just one coating layer that enables reliable corrosion protection on edges and inner surfaces. The process does not require any high voltage, new equipment or intensive training but still saves costs and resources.
Sustainability benefit
Reduces layers without compromising on coating protection. Leads to a shorter process chain, resource savings and reduced running costs.
