February 24 - 26, 2020: Dr. Axel Grimm (BASF SE) spoke about "Pushing the limits of plasticizers in outdoor applications" at PVC Formulation in Cologne, Germany

This international conference covers global trends in PVC trade and technology, including the latest advances in a range of PVC additives, such as plasticizers, stabilizers, lubricants, impact modifiers, functional fillers, pigments, blowing agents and antimicrobials.

The 12th edition of PVC Formulation took place from 24 – 26 February 2020 in Cologne, Germany. BASF’s Technical Marketing Manager Dr. Axel Grimm explained how you can be “Pushing the limits of plasticizers in outdoor applications”. He presented the results of his evaluations regarding the lifetime extension of polymeric plasticizers especially in humid and hot environments. Furthermore, he described and underlined the importance of exact scientific testing conditions.

BASF was also represented in the panel discussion on plasticizers by Dr. Rainer Otter (Vice President, Regulatory Affairs/Advocacy BASF SE).

Image from left to right: Dr. Axel Grimm (Technical Marketing Manager, Plasticizers Europe BASF SE), Dr. Matthias Pfeiffer (Head of Technical Marketing, Plasticizers Europe BASF SE), Dr. Rainer Otter (Vice President, Regulatory Affairs BASF SE), Herbert Morgenstern (Technical Marketing Manager, Plasticizers Europe BASF SE)