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Furanone and hydroxyphenyl triazine stabilizers: BASFRecent Research Landscape

Photodegradation of organic polymers leads to structural failure and yellowing in shaped articles. This additive chemistry mitigates UV-induced chain scission to extend material service life.

What technical problems is BASF addressing in Furanone and hydroxyphenyl triazine stabilizers?

Polymeric photodegradation and yellowing

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Artificial UV-C light causes rapid chain scission and surface erosion in shaped polymer articles. Preventing this specific failure mode extends the operational lifespan of materials in high-intensity sterilization environments.

Oxidative and thermal degradation

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Synthetic polymers like polyurethane and diisocyanates undergo irreversible chemical breakdown when exposed to heat and oxygen. Preventing this degradation maintains structural integrity and prevents yellowing.

Thermal and oxidative degradation

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Organic materials suffer from structural breakdown when exposed to heat and oxygen during processing and use. Preventing this loss of integrity maintains the mechanical and aesthetic properties of the final article.

Volatile organic compound emissions

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Polyethylene and polypropylene structures suffer from polymer chain scission and loss of mechanical integrity when exposed to heat and oxygen. Preventing this degradation extends the service life of industrial tubes and articles.