BASF SE has partnered with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center on a new tool to maximize the service life of plastic products by exactly matching plastic additives to the predicted intensity of ultraviolet (UV) radiation.
At the two agencies, scientists have created an extensive set of global maps showing UV radiation levels in all regions of the world. With the help of these maps, the dosage of plastic additives can be optimized, resulting in a more robust final product perfectly adapted to the requirements of the region where it will be used.
Solar UV radiation is a major factor in the premature degradation of plastics exposed to sunlight, such as agriculture, building & construction or automotive end applications. Light stabilizers from BASF can counteract the harmful effects of UV radiation on plastics when properly designed into the formulation.
It is essential to predict the expected UV radiation exposure for an application’s intended location and designed lifetime.
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