When a puck hits it at 150 km/h, feel sorry for the puck.

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1 Lexan* EXL resin When a puck hits it at 150 km/h, feel sorry for the puck.

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3 Introduction Product managers can benefit when Lexan* EXL resin makes their products better. Building on the strength of standard Lexan resin - one of the toughest plastics available - Lexan EXL resin has added even greater impact performance and low temperature ductility. So at ice-cold hockey rinks, helmets made with Lexan EXL resin are chosen to hold tough against the puck. And Lexan EXL resin helps outdoor mailbox units stand strong against vandals, no matter what the weather. The new, expanded product portfolio of Lexan EXL resins - which now includes flame retardant, UV-stabilized and high-flow products - offers outstanding performance in segments such as telecommunications, sporting goods, industrial devices and automotive. Design engineers requiring durability and flexibility can use Lexan EXL resin to create new, innovative products with greater reliability, in many cases replacing traditional metal. And for superior aesthetics, Lexan EXL resins also offer a broad spectrum of opaque and transparent colors, which can be custom color matched to specific requirements. Parts made from Lexan EXL resins can have high surface finish and outstanding appearance, making them suitable for many demanding applications such as mobile phones or helmets. Lexan EXL resin helps mobile phone designers meet challenging drop test toughness requirements in cold outdoor environments. SABIC Innovative Plastics 3

4 Potential benefits of Lexan* EXL resin Engineers can specify performance from the full Lexan EXL resin portfolio. Potential benefits of Lexan EXL resin Impact Best-in-class ductility to -60 ºC outstanding balance of ductility and viscosity Weatherability Excellent retention of mechanical properties upon outdoor exposure Aging Better retention of properties vs. other polycarbonate resins Flame retardance FR grades can be used in many ECO-compliant applications Lexan EXL polycarbonate Injection molding Impact modified -60 C ductility -40 C ductility -20 C ductility HB, 10MF, UV V0 1.5mm, 10MF, UV V0 1.5mm, 10MF, UV 5VA 3.0mm, f1 HB, 7.5MF HB, 10MF Hydro stable, 10MF HB, 10MF, UV FDA, 10MF HB, 17MF V0 1.5mm, 17MF 5VA 3.0mm V0 1.5mm, 17MF, UV 5VB 3.0mm Lexan resin grades EXL1330 EXL9335 EXL9330 EXL6414 EXL1414 EXL1414H EXL1434 EXL1444 EXL1112 EXL9112 EXL9132 Knitline strength Chemical resistance A significant improvement over PC/ABS material Improved chemical resistance to some chemicals compared to standard polycarbonate Structural foam Impact modified RT ductility -60 C ductility 6%GF, 3.0GPA, 6MF 9%GF, 3.5GPA, 8MF 9%GF, 3.2GPA, 11MF V0 3.0mm, f1 EXL4016 EXL4019 EXL4419 FL3000 Lexan EXL resins are available in pellet and sheet form for injection molding, structural foam molding and thermoforming. The copolymer structure of Lexan EXL resins combines the best of polycarbonate and siloxane properties, resulting in a significant upgrade to the polycarbonate and polycarbonate blend materials available in the market today. Sheet Impact modified -60 C ductility V0 1.5mm Lexan 9000 It is the low-temperature ductility of the silicone that gives these materials their outstanding impact performance (see figure 2). And because silicone is relatively unaffected by heat or humidity under typical aging conditions, these materials retain their properties for a longer time than standard polycarbonate resins (see figure 3). As part of our commitment to these products, we have established global manufacturing capability and supply. Wherever you manufacture your product, we can meet your material needs. Figure 2 Impact performance Figure 3 Heat and humidity performance -40 EXL 9330 resin Temperature Temperature ( C) ( C) -20 Cycoloy* C1200 resin Lexan 141R resin Lexan EXL1414 resin EXL1414 resin EXL1112 resin Lexan 141R resin 23 Notched 3.2mm Percent retention -10 C Test 85 C and 85% RH for 300 hours 4 SABIC Innovative Plastics

5 Life can get easier for molders when they use Lexan* EXL resin, and recommend it to their customers. Figure 4 Effective 315 C melt / 82 C mold 10 MFI GP polycarbonate 10 MFI Lexan EXL 1414 resin The unique composition of Lexan EXL resin can yield significant processing benefits. Extensive studies at SABIC Innovative Plastics' Polymer Processing Development Center have found that compared to a standard polycarbonate resin of the same melt flow, Lexan EXL resin compared to standard PC resin often exhibit a 10% reduction in injection pressure (see figure 4). Effective viscosity Note that the silicone component of the copolymer is bound to the resin, so there is very little tool deposit during molding, yet it still results in lower part ejection pressures (see figure 5) due to its inherent high release properties. Depending on tool design, it may be possible to reduce cycle times by up to 40% by using Lexan EXL resin compared to PC resin. This may result in significant cost savings. Alternatively, if part sticking in the tool is a problem, Lexan EXL resin may also be a useful solution. Shear rate Spiral flow studies have confirmed a significant improvement in flow length, also it is often possible to replace a standard 10-meltflow polycarbonate with a 17-meltflow Lexan EXL resin, which has both improved flow and better low temperature ductility (see figure 6). In summary, possible processing benefits when using Lexan EXL resin (depending on tool design) Lower injection pressures Lower ejection pressures Higher flow Improved ductility/toughness Shorter production cycle time Lower draft angles Complete with snap fit, metal insert designs Ejection force Figure 5 Part ejection pressure PC (20 MFI) resin EXL1112 resin The improved toughness of Lexan EXL resin may offer a solution where standard PC or PC/ABS blends show limitations. Typically, Lexan EXL resin will offer enhanced performance for use of snap fit or metal insert designs, and allow for lower draft angles and lower levels of molded-in stresses, as compared to standard PC Cooling time(s) Ductile brittle transition 3.2mm PC 10 MF Superior LT impact More flow Figure 6 Flow and ductility benefits PC 17 MF EXL1414 resin 10 MF Superior LT impact Superior flow Superior LT impact More flow Spiral 1.6mm EXL1112 resin 17 MF GP polycarbonate resins Lexan EXL resin SABIC Innovative Plastics 5

6 Share our strength. We've strengthened many of the properties of Lexan* resin, including the brand. Using Lexan EXL resin in consumer applications qualifies our customers to be considered for the Lexan branding program. 6 SABIC Innovative Plastics

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