BASF has expanded production capacity by 10,000 metric tons per year for its medium-molecular-weight polyisobutylene manufacturing plant in Germany ...
Depending on the molecular weight, PIB has a broad range of properties and can be used in a multitude of applications. Marketed by BASF under the trade name Oppanol, the PIB product line is used in a variety of products. Oppanols are components of adhesives, sealants and chewing gums. They can function as drag reducers and are used to produce impermeable roofing membranes with unique performance characteristics. They can also be used to protect optical fibers without interfering with their light transmission.