BASF extended Ultrason P portfolio without BPS and BPA for food-contact applications

BASF now offers a portfolio of polyphenlysulfone (PPSU) grades which is not based on Bisphenol S (BPS) and Bisphenol A (BPA) for high-temperature applications in contact with food.

Extended Ultrason P portfolio by BASF enables re-qualification of food‑contact articles like reusable bottles, catering tableware and high-heat pans affected by EU Regulation 2024/3190.

This Ultrason P portfolio thus complies with EU Commission Regulation 2024/3190, entered in force in January 2025, which prohibits Bisphenol in food contact materials and articles. After defined transition periods, these articles are no longer allowed to be produced in or imported into the European Union.

The six Ultrason P grades, their data sheets, necessary material certificates and food contact approvals are available. Now, manufacturers of reusable bottles, catering tableware, coffee machine components or high-heat pans can timely start to re-qualify their food-contact applications currently made of materials, such as polyethersulfone (PESU), which will also be impacted by the ban.

The six tailored Ultrason P grades feature easy mold release and enable versatile color possibilities from opaque to translucent for compounds or with masterbatches. High-performance characteristics also include temperature-independent mechanical properties, high resistance to many detergents, oils, fats and superheated steam, superior toughness and good dimensional stability.

BASF thus supports a smooth transition toward compliant articles while offering a broad PPSU portfolio that enables food-contact parts with excellent processing, great design freedom and long-term performance.