BASF VALERAS portfolio helps customers to achieve sustainability goals

Tinuvin NOR 211 is a new high-performance heat and light stabiliser that protects and prolongs the lifespan of agricultural plastics that require resistance to high levels of inorganic chemicals like sulphur and chlorine.

Dr. Bettina Sobotka, head of Global Marketing and Development for Plastic Additives at BASF, said that Tinuvin NOR 211 AR additive solution addresses a broad variety of challenges for agricultural plastics, including sustainability requirements, increased chemical exposure, longer use durations and downgauging trends.

BASF has launched the game-changing heat and light stabiliser Tinuvin NOR®211 AR for sustainable farming practices

Tinuvin NOR 211 AR offers an effective value-in-use solution for agricultural plastics exposed to intense UV radiation, thermal stress, and inorganic chemicals commonly used in crop management and disinfection.

The advancements in plasticulture, heavily influenced by polyethylene (PE) grades, have led to a growing trend in downgauging and a greater emphasis on the use of plastic materials.

Downgauging involves reducing the thickness of plastic films while maintaining their performance, made possible by incorporating new polymer grades to enhance the mechanical properties of PE materials.

At the same time, converters are investing in new equipment to increase the number of layers in their films, thereby improving performance and durability. This transition to thinner and more durable films is crucial for the sustainability of agricultural plastics as it helps to reduce plastic waste, enhances production efficiency and facilitates practices like recycling and upcycling.

Tinuvin NOR 211 AR is a unique stabilisation system that can be used in plasticulture, even in intensive horticulture, regardless of the application region’s severity of UV radiation, heat, and chemicals that are present.

This new product solution is the best option when downgauging is required, especially in the presence of high levels of sulphur and chlorine.

With the increasing use of inorganic chemicals in agriculture due to the adoption of “Integrated Pest Management” and “Organic Farming” practices, the need for effective stabilisation of agricultural films is crucial.

BASF’s commitment to innovation and sustainability is reflected in the expansion of its NORplatform. Tinuvin NOR 211 AR, part of the VALERAS portfolio, utilises renewable electricity in production and optimises product form to reduce energy consumption and emissions.

It also improves material dosing precision, minimises dust exposure, and promotes water and aquatic organism protection, leading to a safer, more efficient, and environmentally friendly workflow.

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