- BASF will increase Irganox® 1520L production capacity by 20% in Pontecchio Marconi, Italy.
- Irganox® 1520L is used in various polymers, plastics, adhesives, sealants, oils, and lubricants.
- The expansion addresses rising market demand and aims to better serve global customers.
- Irganox® 1520L offers processing and long-term heat-aging stability, usable with other additives.
Production Capacity Increase
BASF plans to boost the production capacity for its antioxidant Irganox® 1520L by 20% at its Pontecchio Marconi site in Italy. This expansion is in response to growing market demand and aims to enhance service to global customers.
Product Applications
Irganox® 1520L is a highly effective thermo-oxidative stabilizer used in a wide range of materials, including solution polymerized, emulsion polymerized, and thermoplastic elastomers, plastics, adhesives, sealants, oils, and lubricants. It is unique in providing both processing and long-term heat-aging stability, even when used alone at low levels without co-stabilizers.
Operational Improvements
The expansion involves debottlenecking operations at the Pontecchio plant, allowing BASF to respond more quickly to increasing market demands. This operational improvement underscores BASF's commitment to supporting customer growth.
Compatibility with Other Additives
Irganox® 1520L can be used in combination with other additives such as secondary antioxidants, benzofuranone, light stabilizers, and other functional stabilizers, enhancing its versatility and effectiveness in various applications.
