Bio-based polymers in the Circular Economy

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1 Bio-based polymers in the Circular Economy Reinier Grimbergen PhD Director Science to Innovate

2 Bio-based polymers in the Circular Economy Bio-polymers are everywhere!

3 Bio-based polymers catalyze the CE! Enzymes for Food, Feed, Materials, Chemicals and Fuels

4 Bio-based polymers for materials Bio-degradable or bio-durable depending on application

5 EOL Value Chain Transformation 1 DSM is acting in different positions of the value chain Raw Feedstock Polymers Materials Materials End Users EOL - Capitalize on (ligno )cellulosic biomass - Partnerships Bio-based Products & Services at DSM - Enable Advanced Biofuels - Enable bio-based Performance Materials - Partnerships & lead users Conversion technology

6 Bio-succinic acid Versatile bio-based raw material for polymers

7 Strong Partners Reverdia: Powered by DSM + Roquette Utilizing the distinct and unique competencies of two leading companies Biomass Biosuccinium Materials OEM Brand Owner Experts on the potential of biomass Top global starch and derivatives producer Biorefinery experts 3 billion Euros turnover Member of UN Global Compact Experts on using microorganisms to convert sugars from biomass into chemicals/materials Biotechnology leader Annual net sales of around 9 billion Top ranking Dow Jones Sustainability Index

8 Proven Superior Low Cost Technology Biosuccinium Supply Chain is Established Provide consistent supply with growing production capacity Biomass Biosuccinium Materials OEM Brand Owner Biosuccinium 10 kt plant operational in Cassano, Italy since Dec 2012, based on corn starch hydrolysate Expansion plans for next facilities of kta ready; depending on market traction we can move into Asia and Americas with partners

9 Broad Portfolio of Products and Applications Packaging Industrial Sports and Footwear PBS Food packaging Catering, cutlery Disposable cups and lids Shopping bags Resins, pigments Adhesives Printing inks Plasticizers Food packaging PU foams Insulation TPU Construction Mining Plasticizers Pigments Resins Coatings Composites Non-wovens and Fibers Automotive Agricultural PBS Fishing lines and nets Diapers Hygiene products Resins Adhesives PU foams Seats TPU Interior and sealing PBS Interior Resins, pigments Paints and coatings TPU and PU Footwear Outdoor garment Spandex / Elastane Apparel PBS Packaging Buttons Plastic parts Plasticizers Footwear PBS Mulch films Plant pots 8 TPU = thermoplastic polyurethane; PU = polyurethanes; PBS = polybutylene succinate: new biopolymer; Spandex / Elastane = elastic fibers

10 Bio-succinic acid in transition From corn starch to woody biomass feedstock commercial

11 EOL FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY Value Chain Transformation 2 DSM is acting in different positions of the value chain Application know-how Customer intimacy - Partnerships with suppliers Engineering Plastics, Resins, Dyneema, Advanced Surfaces, Biomedical Materials - Create consumer awareness - Capitalize on brand owners pull Raw Feedstock Polymers Materials Materials End Users EOL

12 Arnitel Eco A high performance thermoplastic elastomer Partially made from renewable resources, using rapeseed oil. Adding new performances, like UV and heat resistance Panliners of Arnitel Eco, lowering the carbon footprint enabling higher temperatures

13 EcoPaXX : Engine cover Trend: Reducing carbon footprint 70% bio-based engineering plastic Superb surface appearance High thermal resistance up to 250 C Mercedes A class: reduced CO 2 footprint with 40% Reduction of 40% of the CO 2 emissions compared to conventional polyamides

14 Value Chain Transformation 3 DSM is acting in different positions of the value chain from fossil based oil Acrylic Acid (Meth) Acrylates Water-based emulsion Paint Retail Consumer / Contractor to bio-based C5 waste stream (cellulose) BioBased acid BioBased ester Water-based emulsion Paint Retail Consumer / Contractor DSM Retail

15 The new standard in sustainable decorative paints Novel process of converting renewable materials into durable polymers New dimension of high performance combined with durability Enabling partners to formulate ultra low odor, zero VOC paints

16 Contribution of DSM to CE Secure future availability of resources 1. Minimize environmental impact 2. Reduce critical resource use 3. Replace scarce and toxic resources Unlock more value from resources in use 4. Increase lifetime value of products 5. Enable recovery of valuable materials 6. Valorize waste streams 15

17 Thanks for your attention

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