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RoofingLuran S is utilised in roofing applications for many reasons.Luran S is utilised in roofing applications for many reasons.It has excellent impact resistance, better thermal insulationand is lightweight for freighting and construction.

Time passes – Luran ® S enduresA new generation of roofing material was born forresidential and decorative commercial applications

Time passes – Luran ® S enduresSuperior durability and aesthetic appearance- At least 30 years of proven durability in extreme environments- Exceptional appearance also in matt and marble effects- Unlimited designs and wide range of colorsYellowness index35302520ABSYellowing of ABS, Luran Sand blends when exposedoutdoors (white pigmentation)151050Luran S (ASA+PC)Luran S (ASA)UV-stabilized Luran S (ASA)-5 0 1000 2000 3000 4000Hours of sunshine

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Time passes – Luran ® S enduresSiding• Cap layer over PVC for enhancedweatherability in all colours• Low gloss (Luran S Q 440)• Ease of processing compared to otheralternative capstocks• Compatible with PVC - can use in regrind

Neopor ®Expandable polystyrene EPS - properties and application

Neopor ®Expandable polystyreneProduct developmentThe development of Neopor is based ongroundbreaking studies carried out in the BASFresearch laboratories which are safeguarded bycorresponding patents.Properties of the productThe Neopor raw material can be processed to foamon conventional EPS processing machines.The preeminent property of Neopor foam is its highthermal insulation efficiency which is inverselyproportional to its thermal conductivity. In order toattain the same thermal conductivity as Neopor foamthe bulk density of conventional EPS (and hence theamount of material used) must be almost twice ashigh (see diagram)Thermal conductivity [mW/m·K]4540353025EPSNeopor ®5 10 15 20 25Bulk density [kg/m 3 ]Like Styropor® F from BASF Aktiengesellschaft, Neoporis flame-resistant (building materials class B 1). With theexception of its enhanced thermal insulation efficiency itsphysical and ecological properties are comparable to thoseof conventional EPS.

Time passes – Luran ® S enduresOther applications• Garage Doors• Exterior Doors• Mailboxes• Lighting• Storm Doors• Gutters• Shutters

the ideal material wherever largesurfaces have to be protected by aThe big picture: unbeatablethe detail: impressiveTime passes – Luran ® S enduresFit for the futureerties and advantages – making itprop-product superior has ®S Lurantive and cost-efficient.visually attrac-both is which materialIf only Luran S had been around for longer! Luran S is a material ideally suited for outdoorapplications all around the home. Luran S is weathering-resistant and colorfast, and has excellentsystems for garages or industrialroofing in unbeatable is ®S Luran4scale residential blocks.cladding for large-in and – buildingsimpact strength. These properties are a timeless advantage in doors, roof coverings, and guttering.Luran SLong-term weathering resistanceThe rational choice

Time passes – Luran ® S enduresLuran S in Window Profile• 30% lower density• Easy processability• Non-corrosive melt• Higher weatherability in dark colours• Higher heat deflection temperature

BedroomThere are many applications of BASF products in our bedrooms.From flooring and carpets to insulation soundproofing and windows.

CarpetBASF introduces new polymer for light-resistant carpet fibresBASF announces the launch of Lumaxx, a nylon 6 fibre intermediate that heralds a totally new generationof inherently light-resistant carpet fibres. With its special stabilising component, Lumaxxaffords maximum protection against the destructive effects of intense heat and light – the agents thatcause fibres to degrade and colours to fade –and thus significantly prolongs the life of the carpet.Lumaxx ® yarns are able to withstand the toughestexposure conditions.

Peripor ® FlooringA house with warm socksPrefabricated modules made of BASF foam for thermal insulation of the floor slabThe ISOQUICK company in Niederzissen, Germany has recentlyturned to novel prefabricated modules to develop a thermal insulationsystem for the floor slab that is also just right for building low-energyand passive-heating housing, where it does its share in saving energy.These modules are made of Peripor, an expandable polystyrene (EPS)manufactured by BASF. The ISOQUICK® modules can support theentire weight of a house, and so they can be used underneath theload-bearing floor slab. The bottom, top and edge elements togetherform a seamless thermally insulated floor enclosure that protects thehouse against cold from the bottom up, creating a connection to thebuilding shell that is free of thermal bridges. One of the first housesto be built with the ISOQUICK® perimeter floor enclosure is locatedin Bechtolsheim, in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.Peripor – the water-repellant StyroporThe prefabricated modules are made of Peripor, a foam from BASF’sStyropor family. Thanks to a special modification, this material canalso be installed in areas that are exposed to moisture. In the past,Peripor panels with different profiles and thicknesses were alreadybeing installed to insulate the outside walls of basements and floorslabs, but ISOQUICK has now discovered this foam specifically forits prefabricated and practical foundation slab insulation modules.

Peripor ® FlooringPrefabricated modules – easy to installThe perimeter floor enclosure consists of bottom, top and edge modules that are individually prefabricated at the plant.This eliminates the costs incurred for the labor and materials used in formwork. Moreover, the material consumption canbe calculated precisely and the installation produces hardly any waste. The modules can be fitted into each other at theconstruction site employing the tongue-and-groove technique.To start with, the edge modules are used to cre¬ate an outer shellthat matches the footprint of the house. The special shape of the edgemodules prevents geometric thermal bridges. Once this shell is ready,the inner core of the floor enclosure is built up with the bottom and topmodules in various insulating thicknesses. The nubbed texture of themodules ensures that the construction cannot shift. The floor enclosurethus created has a stable alignment, it does not require formworkremoval and it forms the foundation of energy-saving houses once thereinforcement structure and the concrete have been put into place. Theindividually shaped edge modules mean that the installation of the basementand plinth insulation can be extended all the way to the integratedthermal insulation system. A steel or wood frame construction as well asformwork elements made of Neopor® or Styropor® can likewise bejoined without forming thermal bridges.Information about Peripor can be found at: www.peripor.de

Peripor FlooringBASF introduces new polymer for light-resistant carpet fibresBASF announces the launch of Lumaxx, a nylon 6 fibre intermediate that heralds a totally new generationof inherently light-resistant carpet fibres. With its special stabilising component, Lumaxxaffords maximum protection against the destructive effects of intense heat and light – the agents thatcause fibres to degrade and colours to fade –and thus significantly prolongs the life of the carpet.Lumaxx yarns are able to withstand the toughestexposure conditions.

Basotect ® SoundproofingThermal insulation technologyThe product... Basotect is a flexible, open-cellfoam made from melamine resin, a thermoset plastic from the amino-plasticsgroup. Its characteristic feature is its delicate three-dimensional filigree network structure formed from slender and hencereadily thermoformable filaments.

Basotect ®Sounds of SilenceWith its exceptional sound absorption properties, Basotect is widely used throughout theworld in cinemas… including those at Melbourne’s Federation Square… and in soundstudios, hospital operating theatres, and airport terminals.

BathroomLuran ® S in the Sanitary SectorLuran S is found throughout most modern bathrooms of today being used forits high durability and resistance to chemical cleaning agents as well its highgloss finish.

Luran ® S in Sanitary SectorAdvantages:• Good chemical resistance (e.g. against cleaning agents)• Color stability and resistanceto yellowing• Impact resistance and stiffness• High scratch resistance• High gloss

Styropor foamed plastics.In what is the optimum type of externalinsulation from a constructionphysics viewpoint, the Styropor insulatinglayer is applied on the outsideof the load-bearing masonry andweather-protected either by a reinforcedspecial plaster or by a ventilatedfacing layer. Another effectivetype of external insulation is an insulatingplaster with foamed Styroporparticles as lightweight aggregate,applied as a continuous layer. Butcomposite Styropor/plasterboardunits are also used to achieve thermalinsulation to today’s requirements byinsulating external walls from theinside, for example by subsequentinterior insulation on existing buildings.Styropor ® for wallsExpandable Polystyrene ConstructionBy virtue of its properties expanded foam made from Styropor has secured a firmposition for itself as an insulating material in the construction sector for almost 50 years.A method widely used in Europe isthat of external insulation withStyropor boards and fabric-reinforcedplaster coating. In this method, theinsulating External boards wall are fixed to themasonry by bonding mortar and subsequentlyinsulationcoveredwith athefabric-reinforceddispersion plaster (Figs. 8 and9). The reinforcement of plasterlayercompositewith alkaliresistantthermalglass fibresheets is necessary to absorb thematerial insulation and temperature system – dependentstresses in the plaster layer occurringon the insulated facade as the resultof temperature fluctuations.•••Figs. 8 and 9:External wall insulationwith the composite thermalinsuiation system•Mixedplaster•MasonryStyroporinsulatinglayerReinforcementlayerPlasterPitched roofsIn many countries, use of the roofspace for living purposes is already aconsideration during the planning of abuilding. Even on existing buildings,roof space is increasingly being developedas additional living areas forguest rooms, play rooms or hobbyrooms. Adequate thermal insulation ofthe roof surface – as the area boundingindoors from outdoors – must beprovided. Making the insulating layeradequately thick is also worthwhilewith regard to the effect of sunlight inthe summer.Suitable for use as insulation inpitched roofs are Styropor rigid foamsin the form of filler insulating boardsbetween the rafters, laid on the rafters(Figs. 4 – 6) or in the form of thermallyinsulating structural composite units.Such insulation systems make economicalconstruction work possibleand offer lasting thermal protection.Fig. 5:A Laying system:71 = Tile roofing2 = Roof battens3 = Underlying battens (for ventilation)4 = Nailing through the Styropor insulation5 = Styropor laying systemOne example of this offers advantagesin particular in the case of a subsequentlyinstalled roof insulation: foammoulded boards with underlyingvapour barrier are laid on the existingroof battens. The tiles are then re-laidFig. 4:Construction andinsulation with Styroporrigid foam

Styropor foamed plastics.In what is the optimum type of externalinsulation from a constructionphysics viewpoint, the Styropor insulatinglayer is applied on the outsideof the load-bearing masonry andweather-protected either by a reinforcedspecial plaster or by a ventilatedfacing layer. Another effectivetype of external insulation is an insu-plaster with foamed StyroporparticlesInsulatingas lightweightplasteraggregate,applied as a continuous layer. Butcomposite Styropor/plasterboardunits are also used to achieve thermalinsulation to today’s requirements byinsulating external walls from theinside, for example by subsequentinterior insulation on existing buildings.Styropor ® for roofingA further possibility of improving the thermal insulation of external walls is to coat them with a thermallyinsulating lightweight plaster. In this case,small, foamed Styropor particles are added to the plastering mortarmix, substantially reducing the apparent density of the plaster and thus increasing its thermal insulation.A method widely used in Europe isthat of external insulation withStyropor boards and fabric-reinforcedplaster coating. this method, theinsulating boards are fixed to theInsulatingmasonry by bonding mortar and subsequentlycovered with a fabric-reinforcedplaster dispersion facadeplaster (Figs. 8 and9). The reinforcement of the plasterlayer with alkaliresistant glass fibresheets Building: is necessary to absorb thematerial and temperature – dependentstresses Les Grottes, in the plaster Geneva layer occurringon the insulated facade as the resultof temperature fluctuations.Figs. 8 and 9:External wall insulationwith the composite thermalinsuiation systemInsulating plasterA further possibility of improving thethermal insulation of external walls isto coat them with a thermally insulatinglightweight plaster. In this case,small, foamed Styropor particles areadded to the plastering mortar mix,substantially reducing the apparentdensity of the plaster and thusincreasing its thermal insulation.The dry mix is delivered to the constructionsite in sacks or containersand is prepared ready-for-use just byadding water.Such lightweight Styropor plasterscan be mechanically processed andsprayed on up to a thickness of 6 cmin a single operation (Fig. 14).3 to 5 days after applying the layer ofinsulating plaster, a mineral plaster isadded for surface protection.Depending on the plaster thickness,profiling and surface coating, unconventionalfacade designs are alsopossible (Fig. 15).Fig. 15:Insulating plaster facadeBuilding: Les Grottes,GenevaFig. 14:Insulating plaster•Mixedplaster••••MasonryStyroporinsulatinglayerReinforcementlayerPlaster107