Plexiglas Rnew TM Biopolymer Alloys. Innovation Takes Root Orlando, FL February 19, 2014

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1 Plexiglas Rnew TM Biopolymer Alloys Innovation Takes Root Orlando, FL February 19, 2014

2 Arkema in a snapshot Global producer of specialty chemicals Sales of 6.4 bn* Worldwide #1 to #3 on 90% of our portfolio High Performance Materials Sales by segment* 33% 34% Coating Solutions 33% Industrial Specialties 14,000 employees in 45 countries Sales by region* 91 industrial plants Europe 40% 34% North America 10 research centers 26% * 2012 figures Asia and Row 2

3 Three business segments High Performance Materials Industrial Specialties Coating Solutions World of high value and innovative solutions Global and integrated industrial niches Solutions for decorative paints, industrial coatings and high-growth acrylic applications Specialty polyamides Fluoropolymers Adorption/filtration (CECA) Organic peroxides Thiochemicals Acrylics Fluorochemicals Coating resins PMMA(Altuglas International) Photocure resins (Sartomer) Hydrogen peroxide Rheology additives (Coatex) 3

4 Innovation is the heart of Arkema s strategy 10 research centers 150 m allocated to R&D 1,200 researchers Serquigny High Performance Materials Verneuil Coating Solutions Carling Coating Solutions Kyoto High Performance Materials King of Prussia Genay (Coatex) High Performance Materials Industrial Specialties Coating Solutions Cary Lacq Pierre-Bénite Changshu Coating Solutions Industrial Specialties Industrial Specialties High Performance Materials Industrial Specialties 4

5 A history of performance in plastics For over 80 years, the Plexiglas brand has been offering a product portfolio for the building & construction, lighting, POP, sign, automotive & transportation, along with other markets in providing excellent: Optical properties Chemical resistance Mechanical properties Thermal properties UV Resistance Ease of processing What about the sustainability of our plastics?

6 Road to sustainable acrylic resins Our goal is to develop acrylic formulations that offer alternatives to non-renewable high performance resins We want to reduce the carbon footprint by designing formulations that incorporate bio-based components Alternatively, we want to enhance the thermal properties and weatherability of bio-based polymers for durable applications +

7 Road to sustainable acrylic resins Using our experience in modifying acrylic formulations to enhance properties we can: Provide a step change in impact performance Offer significant increases in chemical resistance Improve melt flow for easier processing..all while incorporating bio-sourced materials

8 Introducing Plexiglas Rnew biopolymer alloys By combining a durable polymer with a biopolymer we are able to achieve: High melt flow Impact resistance Chemical resistance Transparency Scratch and mar resistance Offer unique properties and performance unlike those of the individual polymers Product & process uniformity Fabrication flexibility Printability Reduced carbon footprint Offer sustainable solutions for a variety of applications

9 Significant improvement in CFP without compromising the performance Impact modified formulations tailored for specific performance vs. reduced GHE Compounded Plexiglas and Ingeo provides an even greater reduction in GHE Significant CO 2 emission reductions But, what about resin properties? Assumptions: PMMA 3.75 kg CO2 eq/ Kg Polymer IM compounding step adds 5% contribution

10 Plexiglas Rnew grades Plexiglas Rnew Plexiglas Rnew TM C520 A combination of a standard PMMA with a renewable content to provide a transparent standard biopolymer Plexiglas Rnew TM B514 A combination of an impact modified PMMA with a renewable content to provide a transparent highly impact resistant biopolymer Plexiglas Rnew TM B522 A combination of an impact modified PMMA with a renewable content to provide a transparent highly chemically resistant biopolymer

11 BIOPOLYMER ALLOYS APPLICATIONS PACKAGING ELECTRONICS APPLIANCES POINT OF PURCHASE BUSINESS MACHINES SANITARYWARE SIGNAGE

12 Plexiglas Rnew Plexiglas Rnew Provides: Renewable content technology Compatibility of physical properties to standard grades Optimization of formulations for impact and chemical resistance while maintaining transparency PROPERTIES TEST METHOD UNITS C520 Standard PMMA B514 B522 Impact PMMA Renewable Carbon ASTM D6866 % Flexural Modulus ASTM D790 PSI 479, , , ,000 Notched Izod Impact ASTM D256 ft-lbs/in Luminous Transmittance (0.125"/3.2 mm) ASTM D1003 % Haze (0.125"/3.2 mm) ASTM D1003 % < 2 < 2 <5 <4 < 2

13 Plexiglas Rnew Plexiglas Rnew provides you the design flexibility that completes your sustainability story Whether your process is molding or extrusion, you have the opportunity to provide a powerful story Use of materials that qualify towards LEED points Meets requirements for Bio-preferred label Brand integrity Perceived value

14 Plexiglas Rnew Plexiglas Rnew Biopolymer Alloys show an outstanding balance of properties to create the following value propositions: Versatility in design - High flow rates create ease of processing and design latitude Improved product performance - Improved impact, chemical resistance and thermal properties Maintaining optical properties vs. standard PMMA grades Wide range of properties and new market applications Unique transparent bio-based polymer for durable applications Excellent aesthetics : color acceptance, gloss, & effects Reduction in the CFP vs. competitive polymers

15 Presenter: Jim Litkovitz Bus. Manager, Resins, Altuglas International Come take the Journey! Technical: Lead Scientist: Florence Mehlmann, Ph.D. Thank you! The statements, technical information and recommendations contained herein are believed to be accurate as of the date hereof. Since the conditions and methods of use of the information referred to herein are beyond our control, Arkema expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results obtained or arising from any reliance on such information; NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The user should thoroughly test any application before commercialization. Nothing contained herein constitutes a license to practice under any patent and it should not be construed as an inducement to infringe any patent, and the user is advised to take appropriate steps to be sure that any proposed action will not result in patent infringement. Plexiglas, Rilsan, Pebax, Platamid and Biostrength are trademarks of Arkema.