Incroflo TM Speciality additives for wood plastic composites

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1 Incroflo TM Speciality additives for wood plastic composites Step-up to better WPC At the heart of better plastics

2 Introducing Incroflo Developed scientifically to enhance WPC processing Increase production output Improved mechanical properties compared to the industry standard lubricant Superior dispersion of wood particles and pigments Reduced water uptake Enhanced mold release Reduced wear on processing equipment Metal stearate free Minimal interaction with coupling agent Easily dosed at levels of 1 5 % Range of free flowing microbeads or pastilles

3 Atmer anti-stats and UV absorbers Atmer anti-stats Reduced handling products during transport and storage Reduced dirt and dust pick up Reduced risk of electrical discharge Atmer UV absorber Reduced colour fade Protection against surface cracking Decelerate rate of wear on parts

4 Problems with WPC processing Extruding highly filled polymers will have reduced melt flow The wood flour is not compatible with the polymer Processing cannot be speeded up by increased heating Additives are needed to improve processing Coupling Agents : improve compatibility of wood flour & polymer Lubricants : improve the flow of the WPC Outdoor parts can be adversely effected by moisture and microbial action Electric charge can be built up during processing Static charge can attract dust & dirt Outdoor WPC will be subjected to UV UV radiation can lead to colour fade, surface cracking & accelerated wear

5 Background to Technical Data WPC samples formulation 70 % wood flour (Rettenmaier BK 40/90) 2 % coupling agent (Scona TPPP 8112 FA) 1 % lubricant (Incroflo 1100, 1200, 1300) benchmarked against typical industry standard lubricant 27 % PP homopolymer (LyondellBasell HP 510N)

6 Background to Technical Data WPC samples formulation 70 % wood flour (Rettenmaier BK 40/90) 2 % coupling agent (Scona TPPP 8112 FA) 1 % lubricant (Incroflo 1100, 1200, 1300) benchmarked against typical industry standard lubricant 27 % PP homopolymer (LyondellBasell HP 510N) Test protocols MOR : Modulus of Rupture EN 310 STRENGTH MOE : Modulus of Elasticity EN 310 FLEXIBILITY Charpy impact test (un-notched) EN ISO TOUGHNESS 5 hour Boiling test EN WATER RESISTANCE

7 Background to Technical Data WPC samples formulation 70 % wood flour (Rettenmaier BK 40/90) 2 % coupling agent (Scona TPPP 8112 FA) 1 % lubricant (Incroflo 1100, 1200, 1300) benchmarked against typical industry standard lubricant 27 % PP homopolymer (LyondellBasell HP 510N) Test protocols MOR : Modulus of Rupture EN 310 STRENGTH MOE : Modulus of Elasticity EN 310 FLEXIBILITY Charpy impact test (un-notched) EN ISO TOUGHNESS 5 hour Boiling test EN WATER RESISTANCE Other testing Output rate studies 50 % wood flour WPC 2 % and 4 % Incroflo 1100, 1200, 1300

8 Background Properties of Materials Elastic behaviour Material recovers to original dimensions after force applied is removed MOE describes maximum level before plastic deformation

9 Background Properties of Materials Elastic behaviour Material recovers to original dimensions after force applied is removed MOE describes maximum level before plastic deformation

10 Background Properties of Materials Elastic behaviour Material recovers to original dimensions after force applied is removed MOE describes maximum level before plastic deformation

11 Background Properties of Materials Elastic behaviour Material recovers to original dimensions after force applied is removed MOE describes maximum level before plastic deformation Plastic behaviour Material deforms after force applied (dimensions changed)

12 Background Properties of Materials Elastic behaviour Material recovers to original dimensions after force applied is removed MOE describes maximum level before plastic deformation Plastic behaviour Material deforms after force applied (dimensions changed)

13 Background Properties of Materials Elastic behaviour Material recovers to original dimensions after force applied is removed MOE describes maximum level before plastic deformation Plastic behaviour Material deforms after force applied (dimensions changed) If force is continued then the point of failure is MOR

14 MOR, MOE Force 340 mm

15 MOR, MOE Force 340 mm

16 MOR and MOE MOR MOE FAILURE STRESS Higher MOE More Flexible! Higher MOR Stronger! STRAIN

17 Charpy impact test (toughness of the WPC) Hammer Pendulum Plastic deformation 62 mm POSITIONING THE SAMPLE Brittle Failure 2 Rotation Angle 5 1. Point at start of test 2. Hammer before impact 3. Point of impact 4. Hammer moves with reduced energy 5. Final dial reading noted 6. Sample fails or undergoes plastic deformation 3 4 Sample (62 mm between supports)

18 h H Charpy impact test (toughness of the WPC) E (POTENTIAL) = m g H Starting position Energy Absorbed = m g H m g h First reversal point E (POTENTIAL) = m g h Sample

19 MOR (N / mm²) MOR (strength of the WPC) , , , , Industry standard 1% Incroflo % Incroflo % Incroflo %

20 MOE (N / mm²) MOE (flexibility of the WPC) Industry standard 1% Incroflo % Incroflo % Incroflo %

21 Energy (kj / m²) Charpy (impact strength & toughness) 6 5 4,8 4 3,7 4,0 4, Industry standard 1% Incroflo % Incroflo % Incroflo %

22 Reduced Water Uptake Tested by EN hour boiling test Weight gain expressed as % Test sample dimensions will be critical to water uptake value For our purposes we have compared samples of like dimensions

23 % weight increase Reduced Water Uptake ,0 10 9,6 10,6 9,4 5 0 Industry Standard 1% Incroflo % Incroflo % Incroflo %

24 Output rate data WPC samples formulation 50 % wood flour (Rettenmaier BK 40/90) 2 % coupling agent (Scona TPPP 8112 FA) 2 % & 4 % lubricant (Incroflo 1100, 1200, 1300) 46 % & 44 % PP homopolymer (LyondellBasell HP 510N) Output rate studies 50 % wood flour WPC 2 % and 4 % Incroflo 1100, 1200, 1300

25 % increase in output Increased output (2 % additive) % +12 % 5 +3 % 0 Incroflo 1100 Incroflo 1200 Incroflo 1300 * 50 % wood flour formulation

26 % increase in output Increased output (4 % additive) % % +15 % 5 0 Incroflo 1100 Incroflo 1200 Incroflo 1300 * 50 % wood flour formulation

27 Dosing Incroflo can be

28 Dosing Incroflo can be Dosed directly Loss in weight feeder system Melt and dose from a melt pump / tank

29 Dosing Incroflo can be Dosed directly Loss in weight feeder system Melt and dose from a melt pump / tank Dosed via a compound or masterbatch Compound with all additives (preblend) Mix with wood flour prior to incorporation in extrusion (polymer in pellet form) Mix with wood flour and polymer (polymer in powder form)

30 Dosing Incroflo can be Dosed directly Loss in weight feeder system Melt and dose from a melt pump / tank Dosed via a compound or masterbatch Compound with all additives (preblend) Mix with wood flour prior to incorporation in extrusion (polymer in pellet form) Mix with wood flour and polymer (polymer in powder form) Addition rates are 1 % 5 %

31 Key benefits of Incroflo Compared to an industry standard lubricant Incroflo improves

32 Key benefits of Incroflo Compared to an industry standard lubricant Incroflo improves Strength (tested by MOR) All Incroflo additives superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1100 best performing

33 Key benefits of Incroflo Compared to an industry standard lubricant Incroflo improves Strength (tested by MOR) All Incroflo additives superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1100 best performing Flexibility (tested by MOE) Incroflo 1100 & 1200 superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1100 best performing

34 Key benefits of Incroflo Compared to an industry standard lubricant Incroflo improves Strength (tested by MOR) All Incroflo additives superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1100 best performing Flexibility (tested by MOE) Incroflo 1100 & 1200 superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1100 best performing Toughness & Impact Strength (tested by Charpy) All Incroflo additives superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1300 best performing

35 Key benefits of Incroflo Compared to an industry standard lubricant Incroflo improves Strength (tested by MOR) All Incroflo additives superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1100 best performing Flexibility (tested by MOE) Incroflo 1100 & 1200 superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1100 best performing Toughness & Impact Strength (tested by Charpy) All Incroflo additives superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1300 best performing Water Resistance All Incroflo additives superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1100 & 1300 best performing

36 Key benefits of Incroflo Compared to an industry standard lubricant Incroflo improves Strength (tested by MOR) All Incroflo additives superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1100 best performing Flexibility (tested by MOE) Incroflo 1100 & 1200 superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1100 best performing Toughness & Impact Strength (tested by Charpy) All Incroflo additives superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1300 best performing Water Resistance All Incroflo additives superior to industry standard additive Incroflo 1100 & 1300 best performing Output improvement Up to 20 % improvement in output rate Improved quality & energy savings

37 Recommended Application OTHER Black piano keys Hot tubs Pencils BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Cladding exterior horizontal and vertical Door & window frames and components Ducting, Fascias, soffits and barge boards Pre-finished floor boards, Roofline products Shingles (roof tiles) INTERIORS & INTERNAL FINISHES Balustrades Blinds / shutters Coving, dado rails, and skirting boards Decorative profiles, Interior panels Kitchen cabinets & Worktops Laminate flooring Office furniture, Shelving Sound proofing WPC APPLICATIONS INDUSTRIAL & INFRASTRUCTURE Handrails and railings Industrial packaging Marine pilings / bulkheads Pallets / crates Piers / docks Railway sleepers Rubbish bins Signage GARDEN & OUTDOOR PRODUCTS Decking Fencing and fence posts Garden furniture and park benches Outhouses (sheds etc) Playground equipment Playground surfaces AUTOMOTIVE Door and head liners Ducting Interior panels Rear shelves Spare tyre covers Truck floors

38 Products Available Incroflo Product Code Physical Form at 25 C Key Performance Benefits Incroflo 1100 DFG4760 Microbead Optimised mechanical performance Incroflo 1200 DAG4728 Pastille Increased Output Incroflo 1300 DI01736 Pastille Reduced water absorption Atmer for Anti-Stats Product Code Physical Form at 25 C Key performance benefit Atmer 7300 CC00994 Pellet Fast acting short term anti-stat Atmer 7325 CC00242 Pellet Fast acting long term anti-stat Atmer for UV Absorbers Product Code Physical Form at 25 C Key performance benefit Atmer 7352 CC01042 Pellet Durable goods requiring UV absorbance nm wavelength Atmer 7353 CC01176 Pellet Durable goods requiring wide ranging UV absorbance

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