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BASF and Oriental Yuhong expand collaboration by co-developing sustainable waterproofing solutions in China

Accelerates research and development on near-zero emission waterproofing solutions for China’s construction industry
Partnership to address market needs for sustainable solutions while enhancing product performance
Joint development of next-generation waterproofing solutions to exceed current market standards on environmental protection
Beijing, China – August 29, 2019 – BASF and Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co. Ltd. (Oriental Yuhong) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) in China to further strengthen their partnership to co-develop the next-generation of environmentally-friendly waterproofing solutions. The partnership intends to reinforce the strategic cooperation in construction solutions and develop waterproofing solutions with near-zero emissions that will set a new standard in China’s construction market.

The two companies will develop cutting-edge products to meet the most stringent emission category certified by the EMICODE® EC1PLUS label. BASF will produce EMICODE® EC1PLUS compliant dispersions which will enhance the performance of Oriental Yuhong’s waterproofing products. The technical development work will be carried out together with Oriental Yuhong in BASF’s Innovation Campus Shanghai, which houses cutting-edge dispersions development with a team of more than 80 scientists.

“Innovation is a key differentiator for BASF. We strive to develop cutting-edge dispersion technology, and we are committed to working with market shapers such as Oriental Yuhong in driving sustainability advancement without compromising technical performance,” said Gops Pillay, President, Dispersions & Pigments, BASF. “Oriental Yuhong is the leading supplier of construction materials in China with solid application development capacity. Together with our strong R&D competencies and technical expertise, we will work hand in hand to raise the emission standard in the industry”.

“Oriental Yuhong has been in collaboration with BASF in China since our inception. Through our collaboration, both companies have achieved remarkable results in R&D and continuous business development. We are pleased to have worked with BASF, a world-renowned brand with strong R&D and innovation capabilities, for over 20 years,” said Xiang Jinming, Vice Chairman & Executive President, Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Tech. “This agreement marks the joint effort of the two companies in providing fast-rising technologies in the construction and coatings business. It also provides a gateway for promoting more eco-friendly solutions in the future. It will fulfill our mission to create a sustainable and safe environment for society and all of mankind. Chinese customers will, therefore, enjoy high-quality construction products and services. We look forward to working with many excellent partners to build a harmonious habitat for everyone.”

EMICODE® is an international classification system established by GEV, an association for emission-controlled installation materials. The system compares and evaluates the emission characteristics of flooring installations and construction products. EC1PLUS is the highest-level identifier in EMICODE®, which certifies products with very low volatile organic compound emissions. Total volatile organic compound (TVOC) value of the materials awarded this premium-grade label must be ≤750μg/m3 (after three days), an even stricter emission limit value and environmental and health requirements than their standard category EC1 with TVOC ≤1000μg/m3 (after three days).

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