Hostavin N30 PP FIBERS APPLICATIONS. Classification. Technical Marketing BL Polymer Additives Technical Marketing July 2014

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1 Hostavin N30 PP FIBERS APPLICATIONS Classification Technical Marketing BL Polymer Additives Technical Marketing July 2014

2 Product Overview Classification Technical Marketing BL Polymer Additives Technical Marketing July 2014

3 3 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Hostavin N30 - Product Profile Chemical name Polymer of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-7-oxa-3.20-diaza-20 (2,3-epoxi-propyl)-dispiro[ ]- heneicosane-21-on polymer of H N C H 2 O C N O H (CH 2 ) 9 CH2 and Cl O H 2 C CH CH 2 Polymer of Hostavin N 20 and Epichlorohydrine Delivery form White powder or yellowish granules (pills or micropills) Average Molecular Weight ~ 1500 g/mol Softening point ~ 148 C (ASTM E28, D36) TGA 352 C (10% mass loss)

4 4 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Hostavin N 30 - Properties Lower alkalinity (pka of Hostavin N30 is around 6.7) Low sensitivity against environmental and agro chemicals (e.g pesticides) Efficiency as LT antioxidant Less discoloration after long term thermal aging or after UV aging Positive contribution on processability Better performance in flame-retardant systems No negative impact on sealability Low extractability Broadly registered (e.g. FDA approved)

5 5 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Hostavin N 30 Selected applications Applications : PP Fibres : Carpet fibres Woven/non woven fibres Performance criteria : Good resistance vs thermal treatment during fibers processing Good fibers processability Agricultural films : Greenhouse Mulch films Silage films Medical Applications Good resistance vs agrochemicals (eg. Pesticides, insecticides ) Good color retention during sterilisation process

6 HOSTAVIN N-30, IMPROVEMENT OF PROCESSABILITY & SPINNABILITY Classification Technical Marketing BL Polymer Additives Technical Marketing July 2014

7 Process Stabilization of Polypropylene Fibers

8 Experimental Polypropylene Homopolymer, «Fibre grade» MFI 14.2/230/2.16, Cryst. : 67% Operations : 1. Compounding at 210 C (Colin), Single screw 1:3, 80 rpm, die diameter 4 mm 2. Multiple extrusions at 230 C and 270 C (Goettfert extrusiometer), single screw 1:3, 50 rpm, die diameter 2 mm Measurements : MFI : Melt Indexer Zwick 4105 YI : Spectrocolorimeter Minolta

9 Melt Stability of PP (Fibre g.) Processed at 230 C MFI 230 C/2.16 kg 30 1st pass 3rd pass 5th pass None P-EPQ I-168 Stabilization : 0.1% Ca-stearate, 0.05% Hostanox O 10, 0.05% Process. Stab., *Conc. Adjusted

10 Color Stability of PP (Fibre g) Processed at 230 C Yellowness Index 8 1st pass 3rd pass 5th pass None P-EPQ I-168 Stabilization : 0.1% Ca-stearate, 0.05% Hostanox O 10, 0.05% Process. Stab., *Conc. adjusted

11 Melt Stability of PP (Fibre g.) Processed at 270 C MFI 230 C/2.16 kg 35 1st pass 3rd pass 5th pass None P-EPQ I-168 Stabilization : 0.1% Ca-stearate, 0.05% Hostanox O 10, 0.05% Process. Stab., *Conc. Adjusted

12 Color Stability of PP (Fibre g) Processed at 270 C Yellowness Index 3 1st pass 3rd pass 5th pass None P-EPQ I-168 Stabilization : 0.1% Ca-stearate, 0.05% Hostanox O 10, 0.05% Process. Stab., *Conc. Adjusted

13 Influence of Polymer HALS on Molecular Weight (M N ) ofpp DuringProcessing MN [g/mol] Formulation: parts Hostalen PP(homopolymer, unstab.) 0.2 parts Calcium stearate 0.3 parts HALS Kneader: HBI System 90 (Haake Bücheler) Quantity: 40 g Kneading temperature: 200 C Kneading speed: 20 rpm Kneading time: 30 min PP without HALS, not kneaded PP without HALS, kneaded PP with Hostavin N 30, kneaded PP with HALS 944, kneaded Degradation of the polymer means cutting the chain into low molecular fragments. The molecular weight drops down.

14 Spinnability of HALS-Stabilized PP Yarns containing partially PP Recyclate Maximum take-up speed / Chim.944 Hostavin N Virgin PP (Phillips) w/o HALS 20% 50% Recyclate concentration samples: PP yarn (5.6 dtex / filament), consisting of a blend of Phillips-type virgin PP/PP recyclate stabilized with 0.16% Hostanox PAR 24, 0.04% Hostanox O 10 and 0.20% HALS

15 15 MFR Change During Multiple Extrusion Granulation steps MFR 230/5 [g/10min] w/o Hostavin N 30 L 944 Formulation: PP (MFI 230/5 = 4) 2000 ppm Ca-Stearate 3000 ppm HALS Samples: Dry blending of resin and additives Test: Multiple extrusion Criterion: MFR after 1, 3, 5 and 8 granulation steps (DIN EN ISO 1133) Li 122

16 16 Spinnability - Customer Comment Much less fibre breakage during spinning process when Hostavin N 30 is used as a light stabiliser Reported from customers when using Hostavin N 30 on production scale spinning facilities

17 PP Carpet Fibers Classification Technical Marketing BL Polymer Additives Technical Marketing July 2014

18 18 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Hostavin N30 for PP Carpet (PP BCF Yarn)

5% PP MB based on 20% of HALS Tested Yarn BCF BCF Yarn Spinning Tufting / Weaving BCF HS

19 19 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications PROCESS FROM CHIPS TO CARPET Polymer + Colored MB + Additive MB CHIPS Moplen HP552R (MFR(230 C/2.16Kg)=25) 1.5% Blue MB 0.5% PP MB based on 20% of HALS Tested Yarn BCF BCF Yarn Spinning Tufting / Weaving BCF HS Cabling / Twisting HS Shearing Yarn Heat-Setting YARN Printing / Dyeing Coating NEUMAG FACILITIES CARPET

20 20 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications BCF Product Specifications Industrial yarn - BCF Trilobale 2100/140DTEX Fastness requirement: color & mechanical properties - LIGHT FASTNESS ISO 105-B02 Commercial Carpets: Grey scale value 4 and 50% Tenacity Retention after 200 hours Residential Carpets: Grey scale value 4 after 400 hours

21 21 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Blue PP BCF Yarn 2100/140 Dtex (2.5% Blue MB) Tested according to ISO 105- B02 Market limit 0.1% 2020 Value Proposition: Mech Prop Light Fastness Time 200 h 400 h Additivation 0.1% N hours 0.1% Hostavin N30 97% 87% 0.1% HALS % 61% N30 performance ratio 6% 42% 400 hours W/O HALS 700 hours Retention of Mechanical properties (%)

22 22 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Blue PP BCF Yarn 2100/140 Dtex (2.5% Blue MB) Tested according to ISO 105- B02 12 D elta E* W/O HALS 0.1% N30 0.1% 2020 Value Proposition: Delta E Light Fastness Time 200 h 400 h 0.1% Hostavin N % HALS N30 performance ratio -7% -23% Exposure Time (Hours)

23 23 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Result: Delta-E Delta-E 200 hrs 400 hrs Hostavin N30 Sam ple Delta-E of PP fiber samples containing 0.12% HALS after ageing in WOM (ISO dry/wet E2006)

24 24 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Result: Relative Tensile Strength Rel. Tensile strength (%) Initial (0hr) 500 hrs Hostavin N30 Sample Relative tensile strength of PP fiber samples containing 0.12% HALS after ageing in WOM Exposure condition: ISO dry/wet E2006

25 25 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Result: Relative Elongation Rel. Elongation (%) Initial (0hr) 500 hrs Hostavin N30 Sample Relative elongation of PP fiber samples containing 0.12% HALS after ageing in WOM Exposure condition: ISO dry/wet E2006)

26 26 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Hostavin N30 - Value Proposition Up to 40% improvement in mechanical properties protection with same loading as HALS 2020, together with an improvement in colour retention Higher Hostavin N30 performance allows to lower the dosage of HALS while keeping mechanical properties retention vs competitor product.

27 27 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Success Story : Hostavin N30 in PP woven Fibres for outdoor Fabrics Application : Outdoor Fabrics Fibres : PP, 600 denier/144 filaments Stabilisation : 1.3% Hostavin N30 Replaced product : 1.3% Tinuvin 111 Advantages : - Significantly more homogeneous colour distribution in the fabrics - Longer processing time before changing screen pack (1/week vs 1/day) - Achieving required outdoor performance

28 28 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications HALS -Impact on Colour of PP Woven Thermal Treatment for 7d at 100 C PPU 1780 (without HALS) PPU phr Hostavin N 30 PPU phr L 944

29 29 Confidential, Hostavin N 30 - Selected applications Impact of various HALS on Color of Polypropylene after Heat Storage (100 C) 40 Yellowness Index days at 100 C w/o heat storage L 622 L 783 L 944 N 30 samples: PP injection molded plaques (MFI (230 C/ 2.16kg) : 0.9; density g/cm 3 ; thickness 1mm containing 0.1% Ca-stearate, 0.05% Hostanox 1010, 0.10% Hostanox PAR 24 and 0.40% HALS

30 30 UV Stability of Unpigmented PP Fibres Time to 50% tensile strength [h ,2% 0,5% 0,8% 0 w/o LS L 944 Hostavin N 30 L 88 Formulation: Sample : 100,00 parts PP homopolymer, MFR 230 C/2,16kg = 18 g/10min X parts HALS 110f36 dtex multifilament Test: Xenotest , DIN

31 31 Automotive - Different HALS Time to 50% tensile strength [h] Without HALS Hostavin * N 30 L 944 L 88 Formulation: 100,0 parts PP homopolymer, MFR 230 C/2,16kg = 18 g/10min 0,8 phr HALS Sample: Test: Criterion: PP multifilament 110/36 dtex, circular Xenotest (102/18, suprax) Tensile strength Li 374b

32 32 Gas Fading - Simplified Lab Test Filter paper soaked in a 5% toluene solution of HALS. After air drying the paper was treated with 1% solutions of the phenolic AO. Air dried again. Controls of HALS alone and AO s alone on filter paper were added. Exposure using SNV

33 33 Gas Fading - Test Equipment

34 34 Gas Fading - Test Results YI cycle 1 cycle 3 cycles 6 cycles 9 cycles 12 cycles L 622 Hostavin N 30 L 5050 L 3346 L 944 Stabilisation : 0.08% CaSt 0.2% Hostanox M101 0,2% HALS

Products Capacity of HDPE plant

HDPE Products Products Capacity of HDPE plant PROPERTY MFR (190 C/5 kg) Density 1. INJECTION MOLDING GRADES UNIT (g/10 min). g/cm 3 ASTM METHOD INTERNAL METHOD D 1238 17066 ISO 1183 HC 7260 for transport