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BASF at the India International Leather Fair in Chennai
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‣ Beamhouse Innovations: Products for low TDS and APEO free
processes
‣ Process Innovations: Leather-making processes to fulfill latest
requirements from value chain
‣ Performance System: Tanning agents to meet stringent performance
expectations and ecological requirements
‣ Waterproof System: Outstanding water-proofing capabilities to set new
benchmarks
‣ Upgrading System: Top coat finishing for trendy performance and
consumer safety
‣ Visit BASF at IILF: Hall 2, Booth 2-08-D, Chennai Trade Center,
Nandambakkam, Tamil Nadu from January 31 - February 03, 2012
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Chennai, India – January 31, 2012 – BASF‟s Leather Chemicals division is
participating in the 27 th India International Leather Fair (IILF) to be held from
January 31 to February 3 2012 in Chennai.
Under the theme of “We create chemistry for sustainable solutions”, BASF will
showcase its comprehensive solutions including both product and process
applications. Newly launched leather chemical products demonstrating high
performance and ecological benefits will also be introduced at the fair.
“At BASF, we innovate to make our customers more successful. Hence, it is
important that we drive solutions in product and process applications that do not
stand alone but are integrated and sustainable in the long run”, said Mr. Andrea
Ceretta, Head, BASF Leather Chemicals, South Asia.
“We want to create chemistry not only through our products but also through
strong relationships with our customers. Results of our collaboration with
customers are already visible. Our ongoing innovation on our compact system
solution has reduced steps and product consumption in different segments of the
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leather making process. We have also worked on developing solutions that help
our customers produce leather articles that comply with label requirements such
as the German SG-label for Footwear” added Mr. Ceretta.
A team of BASF specialists from the company‟s South Asian and German
competence centers will be at the booth to advise customers and inform them on
innovative developments as well as on the range of established, high quality
products.
BASF Highlights at IILF 2012
Mollescal ® PN: Ecological liming auxiliary for pelts, soaking auxiliary for fur
In the Beamhouse System, Mollescal ® PN is a liming auxiliary with outstanding
dispersing effect, which can be used to lime all types of raw stock in the
production of all types of leathers. It improves the solubility of lime, which has
several advantages for the whole process. Smaller quantities of lime are needed
for liming and re-liming and its penetration is improved and accelerated. So the
pelts open up more evenly and especially soft, smooth leathers with a clean grain
are obtained. Because of the improved solubility of lime salts in the presence of
Mollescal ® PN, the product can also be recommended to speed up de-liming. In
case of fur skins with Mollescal ® PN, the hairs or wool are cleaned more
effectively during soaking, thus enabling intense and brilliant dyeing.
Basyntan ® UT: Ecological, multipurpose retanning agent
Basyntan ® UT is the latest sulfone based retanning agent, launched within the
Performance System. It is an excellent choice for making high quality leathers,
with improved consumer safety. The product is versatile applicable in the pretanning,
re-chroming and re-tanning of both wet blue and wet white leathers.
Basyntan ® UT imparts a compact fiber structure, a pleasant handle and a tight,
fine grain. Leathers retanned with Basyntan ® UT are characterized by a full
handle also in the belly, excellent buffability and they can be dyed to clear,
brilliant shades. When Basyntan ® UT is used in the pre-tanning of wet white
leathers, a higher cutting yield can be achieved because of the compact fiber
structure and the even fullness. The eco-friendly product is free of formaldehyde,
heavy metals and phenol.
Densodrin ® DP: High performing, full handle water-repellent
As the focus product in the Waterproof System, the newly launched Densodrin ®
DP, brings enhanced performance in fullness, softness and fastness besides its
good water-repellant performance. Dyeings are brilliant and more level and is

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superb for washable leathers. It facilitates further processing like buffing and
finishing, because with Densodrin ® DP, the surface of the leather is much drier.
The new development also stands out from most competition products in the
market due to its consistent and reliable processing. It is less sensitive to water
hardness and low pH, compared to previous water-repellents. Densodrin ® DP
also has an excellent fogging and VOC performance. It has a remarkable
retanning and fatliquoring effect on non-waterproof leathers based on both wet
white and wet blue. Together, these properties make it the first choice for
fatliquoring wet blue and especially wet white automotive leather. When it comes
to environmental friendliness, Densodrin ® DP does not contain any organic
halogen compounds (AOX), alkylphenol ethoxylates (APEs) and is free of organic
solvents.
Astacin ® Finish PTM: Outstanding upgrading binderLepton®
Astacin ® Finish PTM is the latest matt polyurethane dispersion from BASF which
is used to finish all types of full grain and corrected grain leather that is expected
to fulfill high standards of fastness and / or is embossed. As part of the Upgrading
System, Astacin ® Finish PTM is very versatile. It is mainly used in base coats for
improving fill and coverage but it can also be applied in top coats for adjusting the
gloss of the leather. In terms of ecological benefits, Astacin ® Finish PTM is free of
NMP (N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone) and NEP (N-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone). It does not
contain any alkyl tin compounds, surfactants or plasticizers.
Astain ® Finish PS: Superior water spot resistance and high print retention
The newly launched Astacin ® Finish PS is part of our Upgrading System, and a
must for finishing elegant leather with outstanding water spot resistance and high
print retention. Astacin ® Finish PS delivers very high performance levels
regarding water absorption, heat and light fastness as well as flexibility in wet/dry
state and at low temperature. Finishes are distinguished by their high water
resistance, especially to spotting by water droplets. As a only thin finishing coat is
sufficient elegant leather with a fine mill break can be produced with Astacin ®
Finish PS. When it comes to environmental friendliness, Astacin ® Finish PS is not
only free of NMP (N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone), but also NEP (N-Ethyl-2-pyrrolidone).
It also does not contain any plasticizers and is free of alkyl tin compounds.
About BASF Leather Chemicals
BASF Leather Chemicals operates within BASF's global business unit Leather and Textile
Chemicals. BASF's Leather Chemicals business is a leading global supplier of chemical
solutions to the leather industry. Present along the entire industry value chain, we offer
innovative and sustainable solutions for all wet-end to finishing processes in the leather

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industry. Headquartered in Singapore, the business operates sales, production plants and
research & development globally. Further information on its products and services is available
at www.basf.com/leather
About BASF in India
For more than a century, BASF has been partnering India‟s progress with its vast knowledge in
the field of chemistry and high quality products that cater to a wide range of industries. As a
dependable partner to stakeholders, BASF offers innovative, hi-tech and safe solutions. BASF
in India is currently engaged in the business of manufacturing & marketing of Styropor®,
tanning agents, leather chemicals and auxiliaries, crop protection chemicals, textile chemicals,
dispersions and specialty chemicals, performance plastics, automotive and coil coatings,
construction chemicals, polystyrene and polyurethane systems. BASF is also involved in
marketing a wide range of intermediates, catalysts and other chemicals for life sciences,
chemical and allied industries in India.
About BASF
BASF is the world‟s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges
from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. We
combine economic success, social responsibility and environmental protection. Through
science and innovation we enable our customers in almost all industries to meet the current
and future needs of society. Our products and system solutions contribute to conserving
resources, ensuring healthy food and nutrition and helping to improve the quality of life. We
have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a
sustainable future. BASF posted sales of about €63.9 billion in 2010 and had approximately
109,000 employees as of the end of 2010. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in
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