Guangzhou, China -- BASF, the worlds leading chemical company, will launch a new light stabilizer tailored for the Asian market at Chinaplas 2011, held in Guangzhou, China. The result of four years of development, Tinuvin XT 100 protects film made from thermoplastic resins against overly fast degradation when exposed to UV light.

This cost effective additive will help producers of agricultural films and masterbatchers across Asia to offer films with superior performance over a long period of time, even in the presence of severe concentrations of agricultural chemicals like elemental sulfur. Tinuvin XT 100 enhances the BASF portfolio of light stabilizers for resins used in agriculture.

BASF, the worlds leading manufacturer of plastic additives, will also present a full range of antioxidants, colorants, flame retardants and polymer modifiers at Chinaplas 2011. Following the integration of Ciba in 2009, BASF offers an unmatched portfolio of antioxidants, colorants, flame retardants and polymer modifiers to industries including automotive, electronics & electrical, agriculture, textiles & fibers, packaging & consumer goods, and building & construction. As a reliable and responsible partner, BASF also offers innovative "one-stop-shop" solutions in close cooperation with customers.