BASF plastic additives provide UV protection for 5G base stations

Tinuvin
®
360 extends the life of 5G outdoor base stations
low volatility helps increase productivity
communications equipment and electronics manufacturer Shenzhen Xingshengdi New Materials Co., Ltd. uses BASF plastic additives to produce 5G base stations for major international telecommunications companies. Under
BASF's Tinuvin
®
360 light stabilizer, 5G outdoor base stations are resistant to aging and degradation caused by intense sunlight, maintaining stable operation and extending service life.
base stations use radio waves to relay communications between mobile devices and core networks, often installed outside buildings

. These base stations are generally made of polycarbonate and react to various degradations in direct sunlight. Therefore, it must be treated with light stabilization.
Tinuvin 360 can be added to polycarbonate resins during the production phase, especially for high-load, extremely low volatility and good compatibility processing and aging conditions. The material's low volatile properties help reduce die fouling and extend running time, making the process more stable, reducing production time and maintenance costs.
addition, the Tinuvin 360, which is used in end electronic devices, has a strong UV absorption performance: it absorbs ultraviolet light and converts it into heat to release, protecting products exposed to direct outdoor sunlight from UV rays.
The Tinuvin 360 creates higher value and increases productivity and profitability by optimizing production processes," said Hermann Althoff, Senior Vice President, Specialty Chemicals, Asia Pacific, BASF. It also allows us to customize plastic equipment with better mechanical performance and better weather resistance. Xu
, general manager of Shenzhen Xingshengdi New Materials Co., Ltd., said: "Previously,
outdoor base stations were made of metal. Today, we offer the size, weight and power performance required for a wide range of commercial applications in a compact, lightweight plastic package. This not only optimizes system performance, but also makes prices more competitive. BASF
conducted an in-depth laboratory study on the stability of plastic products exposed to ultraviolet light. Chemists conduct application tests in dedicated laboratories and application centers to analyze and study the degradation of plastics. These findings will be directly
the development of blocked amine-like photostabilizers and ultraviolet absorbents.
the requirements of ISO 4892-2:2013, the Tinuvin 360 has passed the test of the weather-resistant testing device in a simulated environment. This international standard provides for
testing methods for exposing samples to xenon arc lamps in humid environments to simulate the aging reaction (temperature and humidity) of polymers in the actual use environment
, i.e. exposure to sunlight. The data from accelerated aging tests are then used to evaluate the durability of polymers in different applications.About BASF Plastic Additives
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