BASF's solvent-free Haptex® solution helps (Greentech, Suzhou Ruigao) to produce synthetic leather, creating first-class seat coverings for automakers, giving luxury sensory experience, and meeting strict volatile organic compound (VOC) requirements Emission Standards.

Kris Tomasson, Vice President of NIO Automotive Design:

The comfortable interior air and the excellent appearance and texture of BASF's Haptex® material will enable the upgraded ES6 model to bring users a more pleasant driving experience. "

Li Hongbo, General Manager of Suzhou:

"Different from traditional coated fabrics, BASF's Haptex® solution does not use organic solvents, which can significantly simplify the synthetic leather manufacturing process and improve production efficiency. This will further help automakers meet the increasing demands on interiors such as seat coverings. Strict volatile organic compound (VOC) emission standards.

BASF's Haptex® material has excellent mechanical properties. Even in an environment of minus 30°C, it can still exhibit excellent peel strength, durability, abrasion resistance and hydrolysis resistance.

Long Zhiqiang, Global Vice President of BASF's Asia Pacific Performance Materials Transportation Division:

The successful application of BASF's Haptex® solution on the NIO ES6 luxury model represents the result of close cooperation between us and our customers and partners. We will continue to rely on our professional material knowledge and innovation capabilities to develop more products that meet specific needs and meet strict emission regulations for customers. "

About BASF Performance Materials Business Unit

The Performance Materials business unit integrates all BASF's expertise in innovative custom plastics, and is active in the four major fields of transportation, construction, industrial applications and consumer products globally. The business department has a complete product and service portfolio, and has a deep understanding of application-oriented system solutions. We drive profitable growth and business development with our close cooperation with our customers and our focus on solutions. Strong R&D strength has laid a solid foundation for the development of innovative products and applications. In 2019, the global sales of the Performance Materials business unit reached 6.06 billion euros. For more information, please visit: www.plastics.basf.com

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At BASF, we create a new role in chemistry-the pursuit of a sustainable future. We combine economic success, social responsibility and environmental protection. BASF has more than 117,000 employees worldwide and contributes to the success of customers in almost all countries and all industries. Our products fall into six business areas: chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, surface treatment technology, nutrition and care, and agricultural solutions. BASF's global sales in 2019 were 59 billion euros. BASF's shares are listed on the Frankfurt (BAS) stock exchange and are traded on the US stock market in the form of American Depository Receipts (BASFY). For more information, please visit: www.basf.com