Sole carrier with universal application Licocene for

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1 Sole carrier with universal application Licocene for MASTERBATCH

2 Made to fulfill your requirements Licocene PP 1302 Licocene PP 1502 Licocene PP 2602 Licocene PP 3602 TP* Licocene PP 6102 Clariant s high-performance metallocene polymer technology outperforms traditional dispersing agents and carrier systems for colorants, additives and fillers, creating unprecedented possibilities for innovative premix producers. Metallocenecatalyzed manufactured polyolefin polymers in particular polypropylene have been developed as a convenient»sole carrier«of highly-filled formulations. TP* Test product Key Advantages Sole carrier for better and faster dispersion of colorants, additives and fillers Licocene assures high compatibility with polyolefins ranging from amorphous to semi-crystalline Benefits Shorter mixing time Low energy input Improved production quality Simplified inventory management 2 Licocene sole carrier with universal application

3 Excellent sole carrier properties Licocene products are preferred materials recommended as excellent sole carriers for high-loaded masterbatches and single pigment concentrates (SPC) due to low drop and softening points, low viscosities and good wetting and dispersing capabilities. High monodispersibility Licocene polymers feature narrow molecular weight distribution (Mw / Mn ~ 2) and have a range from amorphous (nearly fully transparent) to highly crystalline (opaque). It has been found that Licocene permits a large amount of colorant or additives to be evenly dispersed giving the end product excellent properties without negative impact on physical and mechanical properties. The premix composition can thus provide molded, blown or extruded articles excellent optical and mechanical attributes. Fingerprint of metallocene-catalyzed Licocene Amorphous to crystalline products available Melting range ~ 80 C 145 C Viscosity range ~ 60 mpa s 9300 mpa s Narrow molecular weight distribution ~ 2 Full polymer compatibility Polyolefins and derivatives Advantages for premix production Reduction of agglomerates Reduction in screen filter blockage Reduction of specks, spots and surface irregularities Reduction in number of extrusions Ideal carrier for temperature sensitive ingredients (e. g. blowing agents) Compatible with various polymers The Licocene carrier is compatible with various polymers, such as polyolefins or their kinds. 3

4 Licocene with universal application Licocene as convenient carrier based on metallocene-catalyzed polyolefin enables the use of standard plastic processing equipment to generate high-filled color and additive formulations. The composition exhibits excellent colorant dispersion, coloring properties, increased additive concentrations as well as improved process stability. Licocene based masterbatches improve process reliability, as the polymer batch composition melts at lower temperatures that allow it to distribute more efficiently and provide better processability and increased throughput. Figure 1: 50 % carbon black (various grades) masterbatch for polypropylene 0.5 internal method FPV in [ bar/g ] DIN EN BP 800 BP 5560 BP BP 45 L 46 Formulation: 50 % carbon black x % Test product (35 % Licocene PP % Licocene PP 6102) 4 Licocene sole carrier with universal application

5 Low filter pressure value (FPV) and high relative color yields are achieved with the use of Licocene especially vital in the manufacture of fibers and high-end quality articles. Excellent results can be achieved with a combination of Licocene PP 2602 / Licocene PP 1502 and Licocene PP 6102 as sole carrier for highly filled black carbon, white and colored batches, which can be used for polyolefins. As sole carrier, Licocene assures optimal distribution of carbon black particles in the polymer matrix and exhibits relatively low filter pressure values (< 1 bar/g). Figure 2: Licocene as sole carrier for various pigments 2.0 internal method 4 (deficient) Filter pressure value [ bar/g ] Quinacridone Pigment Red 122 PP PP 6102 Diazo-condensation Pigment Yellow 155 PP PP 6102 Dioxazine Pigment Violet 23 PP PP (good) 1 Film note 0 (excellent) Formulation: 50 % Organic pigment + 35 % Licocene PP % Licocene PP 6102 Filter value: DIN-EN Filter: PZ 14/screen pack 2 Premix: Hot mix Film note: Clariant method evaluated in PP 5

6 Licocene carrier for temperature-sensitive organic pigments Figure 3: Single pigment concentrate (SPC) of Graphtol Yellow GR (50 %) 3.0 internal method 120 Filter pressure value 14 μm, 724 mesh/square [bar/g] pigment Rel. color yield [%] 0 80 LLDPE 35 % Licowax PE % Licocene PP % Ceridust 6050 M 10 % Licocene PP % 40 % Extruder: Berstorff ZE 25 x 48 D: Screw CP3 / 48 L-D, speed 500 min -1, 5 kg/h Temperature: Licocene C, Die: 130 C; LLD-PE polymer MB Licocene sole carrier with universal application

7 Technical information Regulatory status for food contact applications Licocene PP 1302, PP 1502, PP 2602, PP 3602 TP European Union: All components listed as additives in Annex I, Table 1 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (no SML, no further restrictions, specifications or limitations). USA (FDA): may be safely used as components of articles intended to contact food in accordance with 21 CFR and (for further information please contact your Clariant representative) Authorized in compliance with further food contact regulations and laws of different countries and regions including: Japan, China, Switzerland. Declarations relative to the requirements and specifications of several regulations 1) and standards 1) are available on request. For further information please contact your Clariant representative. Licocene PP 6102 European Union: All components listed as additives in Annex I, Table 1 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with food (no SML, no further restrictions, specifications or limitations). USA (FDA): may be safely used as a component of articles intended to contact food in accordance with Food Contact Notification (FCN) No (maximum use level in the finished food contact article: 5 %). May be safely used as a component of resinous and polymeric coatings complying with (for further information please contact your Clariant representative). Authorized in compliance with further food contact regulations and laws of different countries and regions including: Japan, China, Switzerland. For further information please contact your Clariant representative. Declarations relative to the requirements and specifications of several regulations 1) and standards 1) are available on request. For further information please contact your Clariant representative. 1) Including, e. g.: Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS), CONEG s»toxics in packagings«, EN 71-3 (»safety of toys migration of certain elements«), Directive 94/62/EC (»packaging and packaging waste«). Technical data Density 23 C [g/cm³] Drop/ softening point [ C] Viscosity at 170 C [mpa s] Color Supply Form Licocene PP 1302 ~ 0.87 ~ 90 ~ 200 White Fine grain, granules Licocene PP 1502 ~ 0.87 ~ 86 ~ 1800 White Fine grain, granules Licocene PP 2602 ~ 0.88 ~ 99 ~ 6300 White Granules Licocene PP 3602 TP* ~ 0.90 ~ 111 ~ 9300 White Granules Licocene PP 6102 ~ 0.90 ~ 145 ~ 60 White Fine grain, granules Softening point TP* Test product Storage For best shelf life, store this product in a dry area at normal ambient temperatures. Minimum shelf life when properly stored is two years from date of delivery. For further information please refer to the material safety data sheet. Packaging Please refer to the respective technical product data sheet (PDS). 7

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