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BASF Podcast: iGloss: Scratch-resistant clearcoat for cars

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In this podcast you will learn how chemical
innovations from BASF help to develop a new, extremely 
scratch-resistant clearcoat for cars.
The new, extremely scratch-resistant clearcoat iGloss not only 
provides auto bodies with a brilliant and robust exterior, but also 
gives them even longer-lasting scratch resistance. To achieve this 
leap forward, the researchers modeled their work on nature, 
developing a "hybrid material" that combines the advantages of "hard"
materials and "soft" substances. Over time, iGloss provides 
substantially better protection against micro-scratches.
BASF Corporate Communications started a regular bilingual Podcast 
service in April 2007 to report on BASF's innovations and research 
and development activities in an easy-to-understand, informative and 
entertaining way.
Listen to the audio reportage with Dr. Joachim Woltering (Head of 
the Clearcoat Competence Center at BASF Coatings in Münster), Dr. 
Matthijs Groenewolt (Lab Manager at BASF Research).
Podcast Chemistry of Innovations, English editions:
http://www.basf.com/podcast
Direct subscription via RSS-Feed or iTunes (search for "basf"):
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More information:
BASF Coatings AG
http://www.basf-coatings.com
Coatings Partner - Customer Magazine of BASF Coatings AG
http://www.coatingspartner.com
More podcasts:
Podcast - The Chemical Reporter: http://www.basf.com/podcast
In these entertaining weekly episodes our Chemical Reporter answers 
questions on Chemistry in our everyday life. This week's edition: Why
does a mirror grow dark?
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The use of the audio material is royalty-free when naming the 
source. We appreciate information on the use to  podcast@basf.com
BASF is the world's leading chemical company: The Chemical 
Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics and 
performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals as well
as oil and gas. As a reliable partner BASF helps its customers in 
virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value 
products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in 
finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, 
energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of more 
than EUR62 billion in 2008 and had approximately 97,000 employees as 
of the end of the year. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges
in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN). Further information
on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.
Editorial contact:
For the UK:
BASF plc
Chris Wilson
Corporate Communications
Phone: +44-161-488-5616
Fax: +44-161-488-4133
E-Mail:  chris.wilson@basf.com
For the US: 
BASF Corporation
Betsy Arnone
Corporate Communications
Phone: +1 973 245-7865 
Fax: +1 973 245-6714
E-Mail:  betsy.arnone@basf.com
For Europe:
BASF SE
Julia Meder
Communications & Government Relations
Phone: +49 621 60-92439
Fax: +49 621 60-20384
E-Mail:  podcast@basf.com
Contact for iGloss related questions:
Richard Amberger
BASF Coatings AG
Marketing Europe Automotive OEM Coatings Solutions
Phone: +49 2501 14-3702
E-Mail:  richard.amberger@basf.com

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