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BASF compounds are advanced materials used in various industries for manufacturing high-performance products. But what exactly is a BASF compound, and why is it so important in the production of plastics, automotive parts, and other components? In this blog, we’ll explore the significance of BASF compounds and how they are changing the way products are made.

Since New Year's Day in 2025, the trading atmosphere in the plastics market has gradually weakened, and there is a strong wait - and - see sentiment in the market. However! The ex - factory quotation of Zhenjiang Chi Mei ABS has been raised by 400 yuan per ton. The ex - factory quotation of Ningbo Formosa Plastics ABS has been raised by 100 yuan per ton. Ultimately, this trend is driven by the three major raw materials. Not only has butadiene achieved a single - day increase of 1000 yuan, but the price of acrylonitrile has also been rising continuously, making it difficult for the price of ABS to decline. Butadiene: Soaring by 1000 yuan in a single day

​When Unitree H1 from YUSUR Technology twisted in Yangko dance on Spring Festival Gala’s grand stage, Tesla’s Optimus Gen2 deftly assembled circuit boards, and Figure 01 flawlessly crafted latte art, the global tech community witnessed an unprecedented revolution. Let’s explore the polymer material innovations behind seven humanoid robots:

First plastic gas tank for commercial vehicles made of BASF's high-performance Ultramid® polyamide, which weighs up to 20 percent less than an aluminum alternative

Special engineering plastics, as the pinnacle of the field of polymer materials, are a class of high-end engineering plastics with characteristics such as high temperature resistance (long-term operating temperature > 150°C), high strength, and corrosion resistance. Their core value lies in achieving metal substitution through unique molecular structure design, playing an irreplaceable role in strategic industries such as aerospace, new energy, and electronic information. Currently, the global industry is undergoing a structural upgrade from general-purpose plastics to high-performance materials. Special engineering plastics, with their revolutionary advantage of "replacing steel with plastics," have become a key material for the transformation and upgrading of advanced manufacturing.

Facing rising material costs, manufacturers can significantly cut expenses by switching from traditional painted or two-shot molded automotive B/C pillar trims to high-gloss PC/ASA/PMMA—a paint-free, single-shot solution. This eliminates painting defects, reduces equipment needs, and saves 101 RMB per vehicle (20M RMB/year at scale), while improving heat resistance and design flexibility. Success depends on material-performance alignment, process optimization, and supplier collaboration. Strategic material substitution, not just cheaper alternatives, drives sustainable cost reduction.