Editing BASF (section)

===Plastics===
BASF's plastic products include high-performance materials in [[thermoplastics]], foams, and urethanes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.plasticsportal.com |title=BASF Plastics Portal – Global Homepage |access-date=3 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081119033549/http://www.plasticsportal.com/ |archive-date=19 November 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref>

'''Engineering Plastics'''<br />BASF's Engineering Plastics consists of the "4 Ultras" – Ultramid [[polyamide]] (PA) nylon-based resins, Ultradur, [[polybutylene terephthalate]] (PBT), Ultraform, [[polyacetal]] (POM), and Ultrason, [[polysulfone]] (PSU) and [[polyethersulfone]] (PES).

'''Styrenics'''<br />BASF Styrenics consists of the Foams and Copolymers. BASF's [[polystyrene|styrenic copolymers]] have applications in electronics, building and construction, and automotive components. In 2011 BASF and [[INEOS]] blended their global business activities in the fields of [[styrene]] monomers (SM), [[polystyrene]] (PS), [[acrylonitrile butadiene styrene]] (ABS), styrene butadiene copolymers (SBC) and other styrene-based [[copolymers]] (SAN, AMSAN, ASA, MABS) into a joint venture named [[Styrolution]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.interpack.com/cipp/md_interpack/custom/pub/content,oid,16520/lang,2/ticket,g_u_e_s_t/~/EU_Commission_approves_formation_of_joint_venture_Styrolution.html |title=EU Commission approves formation of joint venture Styrolution |date=13 June 2011 |website=Messe Düsseldorf GmbH |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120515024752/http://www.interpack.com/cipp/md_interpack/custom/pub/content%2Coid%2C16520/lang%2C2/ticket%2Cg_u_e_s_t/~/EU_Commission_approves_formation_of_joint_venture_Styrolution.html |archive-date=15 May 2012 |access-date=25 June 2017}}</ref>

'''Polyurethanes'''<br />BASF's [[Polyurethane]]s business consists of diverse technologies and finished products. Urethane chemicals are raw materials used in rigid and flexible foams commonly used for insulation in the construction and appliance industries, furniture, packaging, and transportation.

'''Foams'''<br />Foams like Styropor are generally used as insulating materials. They are eco-efficient and offer advantages over other materials in terms of cost-effectiveness, preservation of resources and environmental protection. Investments made for insulating materials usually pay for themselves within a short time and contribute to retaining and even enhancing the value of buildings.

'''Polyamides and Intermediates'''<br />BASF manufactures polyamide precursors and [[polyamide]].

'''Biodegradable plastics'''<br />BASF developed a [[biodegradable plastic]] with a high content of [[polylactic acid]].{{citation needed|date=June 2023}}