An extensive product literature on basf s surface polyamide. First top mount made of cellasto and ultramid german pdf, 3 mb english pdf, 3 mb cellasto components. Document thumbnail compliance certificate document thumbnail. Basf develops a new cleaning version of its melamine resin foam. By using basotect, the artwork executed by the guggenheim museum and supported by basf changed the acoustic atmosphere in a specially developed exhibition room to such an extent that almost all ambient noise was suppressed.
Basf is the worlds leading chemical company, and has a portfolio ranging from chemicals, plastics and performance products to. Basotect sound insulation basf sustainable construction. At low frequencies, improved sound absorption can be achieved, for example by adding layers of a heavier material. Compared to poly fiber or fluval its way superior and less messy. The new grade is called basotect w and it cleans even more efficiently and is whiter than the established version.
Ferguson recreation center in florida, usa, is using basfs melamine foam basotect to enhance acoustics for swimmers and visitors. One thing about the basotect is that it is comparatively light its made form melamine, has no fibers and thus no binder, and seems pretty much odorfree. Its characteristic feature is its threedimensional network structure consisting of slender and thus easily shaped webs. Identification product identifier used on the label page. The new grade is called basotect w and it cleans even. The product may be installed on supports the type must be requested using the standard class 1 to cse rf. Ti ktsmd october 2009 page 7 of 10 acoustics basotect g diagram 3. Leed v4 neopor f5300plus material ingredient report. German pdf, 1 mb english pdf, 1 mb elastollan xflex. Basotect is a thermoset, and thus, in the event of a fire, the material does not melt or produce burning droplets when it comes into contact with flames. Construction and industry due to high sound absorption and fire protection, basotect. We have several search tools, listed above, that give you more efficient methods to reach the information that you need. Melamine foam is produced by basf and does not burn. Basf launched the master builders solutions brand on january 1, 2014.
Basotect releases practically no volatile substances that could obstruct solar radiation, e. Basf safety data sheet according to regulation ec no. Its characteristic feature is its threedimensional network structure consisting of slender and thus easily shaped. This page has links to all data sheets in matweb for the tradename basotect. Basf plastics help to increase energy efficiency and save resources in almost all industries. The most widely used of the basotect grades, used in industrial and construction applications. The standard dimensions of the blocks are 2500 x 1250 x 500 mm.
Ti ktsmd october 2009 page 4 of 10 acoustics basotect g figure 1. The stan dard dimensions of the blocks are 2500 x 1250 x 500 mm. The unique property profile of basotect resulting from the basic melamine resin. Open cell foam blocks for the production of cleaning appliances. Walltite insulating air barrier system overview basf. Substancepreparation and company identification basotect. For every use there is the right basotect basotect is supplied in the form of blocks with standard dimensions of 2500 x 1250 x 500 mm to processors that produce shaped parts for diverse applications, e. Because basotect can be shaped into any form an architect, interior designer or sound engineer envisions, basotect. Basf is involved in research project that also receive public funding.
Our mission is to replace conventional, averageperformance materials whether plastic, fiber, foam or metal with highperformance materials. Basf chemistry helps schools achieve this while also meeting mandates and budgets. Download brochures this page features a selection of our latest brochures. The foam is manufactured by several manufacturers worldwide, most notably by basf of germany under the name basotect. Basf aktiengesellschaft basotect g product description basotect g is a lightgrey, opencell foam made of melamine resin. Bastotect is the generic name for a range of open cell foams made from melamine resins by basf.
They make this highlyefficient intermediate, used in many types of applications, significantly easier and safer to handle. Basf coating systems allow jointfree impervious protection even at temperatures as low as minus 50 degrees. I have used both 703 and the basotect in small projects, and each have their advantages and disadvantages. Basotect is a flexible, open cell foam made from melamine resin, a thermoset polymer. Basfs specialty foam basotect is being used in the. Information material on polyurethane products and systems. Basf is now one of the largest plastics producers worldwide and has an extensive range of styrenebased products, polyurethanes, and engineering plastics. Basf report 2014 pdf download the entire basf report 2014 as a pdf. Our intent in developing this design solutions guide is to supply general information for the customer on a variety of applications as a precursor to the more narrowly focused information which will appear in subsequent manuals. Strategy focused on participating in fast growing asian markets. Basf plasticsportal basotect this is not even a raw block but already cutoff straightened at the edges and partly cut in panels i think they are 2.
Its an open cell melamine foam and a few years ago it was discovered that this foam has some powerful cleaning properties. Brochures intermediates for special applications basf. The sales representative responsible for your area will be happy to answer any questions you may have about our products. Download production information, safety data sheets, technical data sheets and more for each brand family. In what we commonly regard as silence, 30 decibels are measured, while the reading in wheelers lownoise chamber. The carbon foams were obtained by pyrolyzing melamine foam basf, basotect w at 800c for 60 min in 150 mlmin flow of n 2 similar to that we described earlier pham et al. Basf created basotect as a fire proof acoustic and thermal insulation. Through science and innovation we provide our customers with products to meet the current and future needs of business and society. It is used for soundproofing in all new commercial planes and is ul rated and has the highest fire resistant rating of all. The versatile melamine resin foam basf construction north. Porsche uses it in some cars for sound insulation under the hood. Any word on basotect foam as acoustic treatment gearslutz. You can find detailed information on our product range by looking up your industry or using our product finder.
Trying to burn basotect basotect is a registered trademark. I have seen that several german gearslutz have tried this new material from basf yet and a big german online music sture sells them also. Manuals on specific applications will expand upon this general guide and address those precise topics. Basotect melamine resin foam basf usa pdf catalogs. Piezoresistive carbon foams in sensing applications. Heating rates of 15cmin until 300c, and 2cmin from 300 to 800c were applied. Further, being halide free, melamine foam, when exposed to a naked flame or extreme heat does not emit any of the toxic biproducts associated with conventional polyurethane based acoustic foams. The artful design of sound control noise has a profound influence on how spaces are experiencedfrom restaurants, concert halls, hotels, sporting arenas and more.
Its trademark its trademark feature is the fine, open cell structure, which absorbs sound to a high level. Oekotex standard 100oekotex standard 100 is a globally uniform testing and certification system for textile raw materials, intermediate and end products at all stages of production. Basf has significantly shaped the history of plastics and continues to shape its future. Basf aktiengesellschaft, business unit foam products europe ksfn 46 raw materials sitren 595 dipolit 480 water basotect mode of application two roll coating system soaking in sitrenwater. Basotect melamine acoustic foam produced by basf from melamine resin, basotect foam exhibits superior fire, temperature and chemical resistance. Document type articles in technical journals basf statements brochure case study declaration of performance dop flyer heavy metal iatf 16949 iso 14001 iso 50001 iso 9001 processing data sheet. Beijing swimming stadium in order to clad the interior of the building. An impressive example of this is the roof of the astana arena in kazakhstan with a total area of 10,000 square metres and a capacity for 30,000 visitors. Melamine foam is a foamlike material consisting of a formaldehydemelaminesodium bisulfite copolymer. Sound absorbers made of basotect are considered a highly practical solution.
Basf is the first company in the world to offer triphenylphosphine tpp in the form of pellets. Thats what basf performance materials is all about. New and highly efficient technologies and production processes combine with optimized production systems within a unique logistics structure, making basf products leaders in terms of both cost and technology in many sectors. Information material on polyurethane systems and products basf.
This is not a substitiute for certified laboratory tests please use the local legal firehazard safety requirements for any application. Designing and constructing a school includes important considerations such as safety, indoor environmental quality and operational costs. Display of the reference curves that limit the various sound absorption classes the reference curve needs to be shifted in steps of 0. Aural exchange offers same day shipping via fedex and delhivery, 5 year warranty on all products. Because of its good thermal conductivity of basotect is. Basf plc basotect acoustic melamine foam downloads. Pdf piezoresistive carbon foams in sensing applications. The basf group comprises subsidiaries and joint ventures in more than 80 countries and operates six integrated production sites and 390 other production sites in europe, asia, australia, the americas and africa.
Basf has developed a new cleaning version of its basotect melamine resin foam. Basotect is manufactured in the form of untrimmed blocks with a thin outer skin. General purpose homopolymer glass reinforced flame retarded mineral reinforced glassmineral reinforced impact modified glass reinforcedimpact modified mineral reinforcedimpact modified fda compliant uv hydrolysis resistant. Our additives improve the processing and product properties of plastics and are therefore a problem solver for complex. Basotect g is a lightgrey, opencell foam made of melamine resin. Delivery form, storage basotect is manufactured in the form of untrimmed blocks with a thin outer skin. The installations sounddeadening properties were partly enabled by basotect, a soundabsorbing material from basf that was used to make the more than 400 pyramids and 600 wedges covering the exhibits floor, walls and ceiling. Sound absorbers space sylver gold size tolerance to. Its high sound absorption capacity and reliable fire characteristics without the addition of flameproofing agents make basotect suitable for sound insulation in buildings, air conditioning equipment, and ventilation systems. I agree with andre in function of foam quality related to fire properties, which is the main reason this foam is used in this world. It is certified to okotex standard 100 in product class ii, which demonstrates that basotect w has no adverse health effects when used or processed.
The high nitrogen content of the resin is responsible for the flameresistant property of the foam without the need to use flame retardants. Basf has a globally unique portfolio of chemical intermediates for the manufacture of outstandingly versatile polyurethane pur materials, including an extensive range of highperformance catalysts, polyols, additives and solvents. Basotect w 2500mmx1250mmx500mm relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against recommended use. Direct and prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation should be avoided. Thanks to basotect g travel on turkish buses is quieter. Basotect consists of melamine resin, which is a type of thermoset foam. It soaks up the eliquid and distributes it evenly on the atty.