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Automotive SolutionsPerformancePassionSuccess

Automotive SolutionsPerformancePassionSuccess

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New horizons.Polyurethanes in cars.

Automotive SolutionsPerformancePassionSuccess

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Editorial.

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Dear Readers,

What other technical accomplishment fascinates and stirs so many people as much as the car – its development, its performance, and its look?

And what other material has played such a significant role in the past few years as the polyurethane product ideas from BASF? Together with the artistry of the developers, engineers and car manufacturers, these ideas have been and remain decisive in terms of increased dynamism, safety, comfort and automotive design.

We hope you enjoy this informative, inspirational journey through the fascinating world of polyurethane.

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Contents.

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Contents

8-9 Automotive competence Innovations at a glance

Exterior

10-11 A class of its own: Exterior applications

12-13 From mirrors to spoilers: For more driving pleasure

Interior

14-15 Top quality: Dashboard solutions

16-17 A special feel: From steering wheels to door handles

18-19 For a relaxed ride: Seats and backfoaming systems

20-21 New lightness in the trunk: Honeycomb technology

Engine Compartment

22-23 Top for comfort: PU systems for acoustic parts and filters 24-25 For greater safety and reliability: PU for electronic applications

Chassis/Suspension

26-27 Cellasto® components to combine dynamics and comfort About BASF

28-29 Passion for Innovations

30-31 Responsibility for the Future

32-33 Partners for Professionals

�BASF AUTOMOTIVE Contents

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Automotive competence.

BASF AUTOMOTIVE Applications

A glance behind the car body often says it all. In this way the innovative materials from BASF already guarantee surprisingly economic and ecological detailed solutions for dozens of applications within the automotive sector.

From A for acoustic cover plates in the engine compartment to U for underfloor mats. If our engineers and developers continue at this pace, we will shortly come full circle and be able to provide a central polyurethane equipment package for the entirety of automotive construction.

Gear lever knobElastofoam I

Gear lever knob, handbrake, controlsElastollan

Wing mirrorElastolit D,Elastolit R

Cupholder, shutter, door handleElastollan

Front bumper Elastolit R

Engine coverElastoflex W

Structural parts (radiator module, air filter casing) Elastolit K

Filter, air filter,radial filterElastofoam I

Cabel casing set Elastofoam I

Cable sheathing, ABS ESP systemsElastollan

Flat flexible cablesElastollan

Center console Elastoflex E

Door side part surface Elastoskin IElastoskin S

Door side panel foambackingElastoflex E

Coating of fine hardwood trimsElastocoat C

Dashboard skin Elastoskin I, ElastollanElastoskin S

Dashboard foambackingElastoflex E

Steering wheel Elastofoam I, Elastollan

Seats, headrests, armrests Elastoflex W

Headrests Elastofoam I

Interior linings Elastollan

Lumbar support filmsElastollan

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BASF AUTOMOTIVE Applications

Roof module, hardtopElastoflex E

Headliner Elastoflex E

Trunk floor, rear shelfElastoflex E

Windscreen and window bonding Elastolit R

Rear bumperElastolit R

Rear spoiler, rear spoiler lipElastolit K

Doorsills Elastolit R

Carpet foambackingElastoflex W

MudguardElastolit R

Auxiliary springs, support bearings, chassis componentsCellasto

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A class of its own.

The polyurethane systems Elastolit® and Elastoflex® are ideally suitable for manufacturing great-looking exterior car parts such as mudguards, front and rear bumpers, door sills, spoilers, hoods, wing mirror housings or roof modules.

They guarantee low weight, excellent aerodynamics, reduced susceptibility to minor damages, top mechanical characteristics and a high level of design freedom. Alltogether, this makes them a first-class economic alternative to classic materials in the automotive exteriors sector.

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BASF AUTOMOTIVE Exterior

In the style of new mobility: Front and rear bumpers, mudguards and door sills made from Elastolit® R.

Elastolit® R (RIM systems) is characterized by particularly high impact strength even in extremely cold conditions. It’s special reinforcements also make it extremely rigid.

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BASF AUTOMOTIVE Exterior1�

Dynamics at a glance: Spoiler and spoiler lips made from Elastolit® K.

It is easier to create filigree complex contours with the compact duromer system Elastolit® K than with classic metal construction methods. Even for large components with a wall thickness of 2 mm and more, Elastolit® K proves its worth, thanks to economic processing options and a paint-friendly surface.

Top protection: Roof module made from Elastoflex® E.

The slogan for hardtops is: the lighter and more resistant the better. The semi-rigid system Elastoflex® E fulfils all necessary conditions in this respect, plus excellent heat and cold resistance, top adhesion to other materials and excellent sound and vibration insulation.

PUre driving pleasure: 19 polyurethane components in the smart crossblade.

From the three-part front section made from Elastolit® R to the roll bar with inlaid head pads made from integral semi-rigid foam to the trunk lid made from Elastolit® K – 19 perfect, super-light PU components ensure unique driving pleasure in the smart crossblade.

In addition to its high stability, Elastolit® R is also easy to paint, has first-class mechanical characteristics, temperature and climate resistance and top flow characteristics. Thanks to its short demolding it is also economical to produce.

Passion for details: Wing mirror and window bonding with Elastolit® R.

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Beautiful views.

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Design, horse power and consumption are no longer the only crucial indicators for the success or failure of a car. More than ever before, interiors and cockpits ranging from comfortable to luxurious also play an important role. This is an area in which PU products are proving their worth as the top in quality, functionality, robustness and durability.

Top quality for top comfort.Top quality for top comfort.

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Elegant to sporty. Dashboards in Elastoskin® and Elastollan®.

PU-molded skins in Elastoskin® ensure a high-quality look and particularly fine tactile properties – for example in the DaimlerChrysler S-Class and the SLK. They can be produced in constant wall thicknesses and allow much scope for design.

Greater safety, greater comfort. With the dashboard foambacking in Elastoflex® E.

The semi-rigid foam system is ideal for foambacking surface skins, films and molded parts. It increases passenger comfort, guaranteeing high quality appearance and soft contours, and gives an excellent and pleasant soft touch.

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A special experience. The finest exotic wood coating with Elastocoat® C.

Very valuable, very fine, transparent, lightfast and scratch-resistant, and cost-effective to produce. A crystal clear grouting made with the PU system Elastocoat® considerably reduces the number of conventional production stages and gives vehicle cockpits a particular flair.

BASF AUTOMOTIVE Interior16

Progress you can feel and see.

Sprayed skins for dashboards and door side panels in Elastoskin® in the Buick Lucerne, Cadillac STS, DTS, CTS, or Nissan Quest, and slush skins in the TPU Elastollan® in the Landrover Discovery and Sport are further evidence of the excellent look, tactile properties and versatility of application and design.

Perfectly integrated. Door handles with Elastollan®.

As in the cockpit, also the inside door handle made of Elastollan® has a refined look and an excellent soft touch surface.

The soft, aliphatic TPU is ideal for making everything from door handles to cupholders: It is scratch-resistant, lightfast and easy to combine with other materials. TPU – with optimal properties for interior surfaces.

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A special feel.

Everything at your fingertips.

Steering wheels made of the PU soft integral system Elastofoam® I have a lightweight, soft core and a tough outer skin. They are wear-resistant, have a good quality appearance and can be used in all vehicle classes. Their PU core is particularly suitable for integrating many different functions into the steering wheel.

Everything at your fingertips.

Steering wheels made of the PU soft integral system Elastofoam® I have a lightweight, soft core and a tough outer skin. They are wear-resistant, have a good quality appearance and can be used in all vehicle classes. Their PU core is particularly suitable for integrating many different functions into the steering wheel.

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Arrive relaxed at your destination.

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BASF AUTOMOTIVE Interior 1�

Sit more comfortably – travel better on Elastoflex® W.

When driving, comfort is important. Elastoflex® W in seat cushions, armrests and headrests contributes to fatigue-free driving in the most pleasant of manners. Not only does polyurethane foam have excellent absorption characteristics, it also guarantees minor resilience loss and an optimal

microclimate. Ergonomically designed seat components made of the flexible foam system Elastoflex® W feature outstanding properties in terms of continued use and sitting comfort. Thus, even a long journey can turn into a comfortable ride.

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BASF AUTOMOTIVE Interior�0

State-of-the-art honeycomb technology for trunk floors, sky roofs and rear shelves.

With the easy and clever combination of paper honeycombs and polyure-thane, new standards can be reached even for lightweight components inside the vehicle which have to resist considerable strain. This results in a product which has excellent stability, is extremely lightweight, has very good reduction of sound and vibration, optimal properties during manufacturing and good adhesion to substrates.

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New lightness in the trunk.

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Stop the vibrations.

Enjoy a comfortable and quiet ride. The PU systems Elastoflex® W for back foam linings and the semi-rigid Elastoflex® E for headliners ensure a notice-able increase in comfort through noise and vibration absorption as well as an evident dampening of airborne sound.

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BASF AUTOMOTIVE Engine Compartment �3

Elastoflex® W acoustic cover plates protect people and material.

Elastic foams made with the PU soft foam system Elastoflex® W, protect against the heat and noise of the engine compartment. The foams ensure stress-free driving, are resistant to high temperatures and avoid unpleasant vibrations, thus contributing to a marked increase in safety and comfort. Fresh ideas: Elastofoam® I air filters and radial filters.

The filter material with its foamed edge is fitted precisely and sealed in place both perfectly and reliably.

From power comes peace.

Headliners made of Elastoflex® E reduce noise in the car and have excellent mechanical properties.

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BASF AUTOMOTIVE Electronics�4

Elastollan® film conductors.

These are lighter and flatter than conventional cables and therefore ideal for use in tight spaces, in addition to offering excellent properties and maximum safety.

Elastofoam® I cable harnesses, Elastollan® cable sheaths.

The motto of ABS and ESP is “Safety first”. Therefore, the thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer Elastollan® and the soft integral foam Elastofoam® I ensure a smooth flow of data even under extreme conditions.

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Greater safety and reliability.

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Harder than the hardest trip.

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BASF AUTOMOTIVE Cellasto ��

Cellasto® auxiliary springs, support bearings and chassis components.

Driving comfort and driving dynam-ics today play a crucial role in the success – or failure – of a car. With this microcellular system, both the driver and the vehicle are always on the safe side, also off-road, because Cellasto® deals with even the toughest automotive require-ments quickly, selectively and on an individual basis.

For this reason, Cellasto® is already installed by all car manufacturers worldwide. Its excellent character-istics ensure a reduction in vibration and noise and thus a clear increase in comfort and dynamics on all roads.

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Passion for innovations.

BASF Performance��

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BASF Performance ��

BASF is the largest international chemical supplier for the automotive industry. Polyurethane is a fundamental component of this success, due to its unlimited range of applications. The entire product range covers basic products and PU systems, up to and including special elastomers such as Elastollan and Cellasto. In this way, BASF/Elastogran develop polyurethane applications that are tailored individually to customer requirements and guarantee the same quality standards worldwide. BASF is always close to its customers, with a network of local system houses – because only those with first-hand experience of local conditions can react whenever needed in the most rapid and flexible manner.

Automotive innovations are only one of the many facets of the international scope of BASF – the Chemical Company.

Using the company objective “We help our customers to be more successful”, the largest chemical company in the world offers tailor-made products, application techniques and intelligent system solutions for the most varied of sectors.

To name but a few: the automotive sector, construction sector, foodstuffs manufacture, plant protection, packaging industry, petrochemicals, energy supply, bio- and gene technology, paints, dyes and cosmetics manufacture.

With its commitment, ideas, innovations and highly motivated experts in research, production, application and service, BASF is a guarantee for a multifaceted, responsible future that is above all worth living in. And this is crucially reflected in a further fundamental company objective: conscious, responsible and sustainable actions for people and the environment.

Leidenschaft für Lösungen.

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BASF Environment30

Responsibility for the future.

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The BASF commitment to people and the environment is based on our awareness that respect, respectful coexistence and respectful treatment of the world in which we live are guarantees for a future that is worth living in.

With this basic approach in mind, BASF implements its goals on an inter-national basis in terms of sustainable development, responsibility for the environment, safety and products.

Thanks to ever-more efficient processes, we are able to achieve a higher product yield in our plants, using less resources and reducing emissions and waste. We are contributing to the reduction of CO2 by promoting technologies to reduce the weight of vehicles.

Thanks to knowledge about the effect of our materials, we can offer increased safety for customers, end-users and the general public.

Thanks to an extremely high safety level, we ensure that all of our employees take responsibility – for themselves and their colleagues.

With every new plant, we assess risks, compile a safety, health and environmental protection concept – and are scrupulous in checking correct implementation of this concept down to the last detail.

In this way, we do all in our power to ensure that our environment and resources are protected and that people have attractive perspectives for a future worth living in.

BASF Environment 31

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Partners for professionals.

BASF AUTOMOTIVE Contacts3�

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BASF AUTOMOTIVE Contacts 33

BASF is represented in over 170 countries worldwide with more than 100,000 employees.

Talk to our central contact partners for your region here:

BASF East Asia Regional Headquarters Ltd.45th floor Jardine HouseNo.1 Connaught PlaceCentral, Hong KongTelephone +852 27 31 01 11Telefax +852 27 34 96 36E-mail [email protected]

BASF Regional Business Unit Polyurethane Europe Elastogran GmbHElastogranstrasse 6049448 Lemförde – GermanyTelephone +49 5443 12-0Telefax +49 5443 12-2201E-mail [email protected]

BASF Regional Business Unit Polyurethane NAFTA1609 Biddle AvenueWyandotte, Michigan 48 192 – USATelephone +1 734 324 62 92Telefax +1 734 324 52 83E-mail [email protected]

BASF Poliuretanos LtdaAv Papa João XXIII, 4502 - ACEP 09370 - 904 - Mauá - SPTelephone +55 11 4542 7200 Telefax +55 11 4542 7251E-mail [email protected]

PU System Houses

Editor: Dr Sylvia Kaufmann, Elastogran Lemförde; Concept and Design: Alder Koenig, Hamburg; Photos: Alder Koenig, Corbis, Elastogran GmbH, Getty Images, Imagesource

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