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© 2016 Solvay Specialty Polymers1

Polymer Solutions for High Temperature Applications

Eric Martin, PhDTechnical Development – EMEA

Technology & Polymer Days 2016September 21th

Gjövik, Norway


Agenda

1.Solvay Group Overview2. Solvay Specialty Polymers Overview3. Polymer Solutions for High Temperatures

• Thermoplastics• Elastomers

4. Metal-to-Plastic Solutions


1863Ernest Solvay inventsthe Solvay process for producing soda ash

1880Solvay is the first industrial multinational to operate in the US and Europe simultaneously

1878Solvay innovates in social welfare(paid vacations, social security, 8-hour day)

1911 & 1927The congressesbring together the greatest physicistsof their day

1950Solvay inventsthe plastic bottle

2015Solvay fliesaround the world with Solar Impulse

2011Solvay acquires Rhodia

More than 150 years of innovation and many to come

20152nd Chemistryfor the Future Solvay Prize

1990Solvay invents

precipitated silica for

green tires


30,900

We are a world leader in the chemical industry

employees145

industrial sites

21major

R&I centers

53countries

€ 12.4billion of net sales

€ 2,336million of REBITDA

Pro forma 2015 figures including Cytec (unaudited)

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FunctionalPolymers

Our activities are dividedinto Operating Segments

Advanced Formulations

Performance Chemicals

Advanced Materials

• Specialty Polymers• Composite Materials• Silica• Special Chem


Agenda

1. Solvay Group Overview

2.Solvay Specialty Polymers Overview3. Polymer Solutions for High Temperatures




Specialty Polymers at a Glance

Automotive

€ 1.9 bnNet sales 2015

~3,700employees

18 production sites

10 R&I centers

Healthcare

Industrial & Environment

Americas9 production sites

2 R&I centers

Europe7 production sites

4 R&I centers

Asia & RoW2 production sites

4 R&I centers

2015 Data

Aerospace

Diversified end markets with superior growth potential

26%Net sales

44%Net sales

30%Net sales

Electrical & Electronics

Consumer & Construction

Batteries


A Global Presence Close to Our Customers


Positioned for GrowthSolutions for a Diverse Range of Growing Markets

2%Aerospace

5%Batteries

27%Electrical & Electronics

10%Healthcare

17%Industrial &Environment

23%Automotive

16%Consumer &

Construction


Engineering InnovationEvery Day

Accelerated Programs

Customer Partnership

Strong R&I Investment

~ 50 proprietary processes • 10 R&I centers

• ~ 600 dedicated resources

• Long-term incubation projects (10yrs +)

Many years track record in delivering innovation• Advanced engineering

• CAD/CAE and design services

• Process optimization

170+ Growth projects• Long-term partnerships for

adaptive and innovative solutions

of net sales realized with products < 5-y

2015 data

33%

New product grades40+

Patents in force3,500+

Creating value for our Customers


Halar® ECTFEEnergy capture

SolstickEnergy capture

KetaSpire® PEEKPrimoSpire® SRP

Light weight / metal replacement

Solef® PVDFEnergy storage Torlon® AI

Structure

Light weight / metalreplacement

Ixef® PARARadel® PPSU

Fomblin® PFPELubrication

TegraCoreTM PPSUInsulationAmodel® PPA

LEDs

OUR SPECIALTY POLYMERSON BOARD


Agenda

1. Solvay Group Overview2. Solvay Specialty Polymers Overview

3.Polymer Solutions for High Temperatures• Thermoplastics• Elastomers



Specialty Polymers Comprehensive PortfolioAromatics, Fluoropolymers, Barrier Polymers, Performance Compounds

Key Performance Factors

Mechanical performance

Resistance to harsh elements

Broad range of temperatures

SurfacepropertiesLightweighting Fire resistance


A Unique Portfolio of SolutionsThrough Continuous Research and Innovation

Aerospace

Automotive

Consumer andConstruction

Electrical/ Electronics

Healthcare

Industrial and Environment

Fluoropolymers BarrierPolymers

PerformanceCompounds

PTFE PVDF PFA FKM PFPE PVDC XLCPPPS

Currently produced also in Asia On-going investments for additional production in Asia

HPPA PEEK PAI PSU

Aromatics

LCP

Batteries


Product Families

Advanced LightweightingSolutionsTegraLite™

• TegraCore™ PPSU Structural Foam

• Solef® 80 000 e-PVDF 3D Foams

• Films • Composites• Virantage® PESU

Tougheners

Biomaterials for Implantable DevicesSolviva® Biomaterials

• Eviva® PSU • Veriva® PPSU • Zeniva® PEEK

Cross-linkable CompoundsCogegum® XLPO-HFFR Polidan® PEX/XLPE Polidiemme® XLPO

FilmsAjedium™ Films

Fluorinated ElastomersTecnoflon® FKM

• Base Resistant • Ionic Curable • Low Temperature • Peroxide Curable

Tecnoflon® PFR FFKM

Fluorinated FluidsFomblin® HC PFPE Fomblin® PFPE Lubricants Galden® PFPE Solvera® PFPE

FluoropolymersAlgoflon® PTFE

• Dispersions • Fine Coagulated Powders • Granulars• Micronized Powders

Halar® ECTFE Hyflon® ADHyflon® PFA & MFA®

Hylar® PVDF Hylar® 5000 PVDF for Architectural Coatings Polymist® PTFESolef® PVDF

Functional FluidsFluorolink® PFPE Fomblin® PFPE Functional

Liquid Crystal PolymersXydar® LCP

Polyamide-imidesTorlon® PAI

Polyamides, AromaticAmodel® PPA Ixef® PARA Kalix® HPPA Omnix® HPPA

Polyesters, High-performanceLavanta® HPP

Polyketones, AromaticAvaSpire® PAEK KetaSpire® PEEK

Polymer Processing AidsSolef® 11010 PVDF Tecnoflon® NM FKM

Polyphenylene, SulfideRyton® PPS

Polyvinylidene ChlorideDiofan® PVDC Ixan® PVDC Extrusion Resins Ixan® PVDC Soluble Powders

Sulfone PolymersAcudel® modified PPSU Radel® PPSU Udel® PSU Veradel® PESU

Specialty MaterialsAquivion® PFSA Hyflon® AD Long Fiber Compounds Solvene® EAP Torlon® AI for Coatings


-350 -250 -150 -50 50 150 250 350

PFAMFAPTFEPVDFECTFELCPPAIPEEKPAEKPSUPESUPPSUPPSPPAPARAPVDCXL PE

FKMFFKM

Fomblin M/ZFomblin YGalden

Fluids

Specialty Polymers ProductsUse Temperature Range

Elastomers

Thermoplastics

Temperature [°C]

Galden® PFPEFomblin® Y PFPEFomblin® M/Z PFPE

Tecnoflon® FFKM

Tecnoflon® FKM

Polidan ®/Cogegum ®/Polidiemme® XLPEIxan® PVDC Ixef®/Kalix®/Omnix® PARAAmodel® PPARyton® PPSRadel® PPSUVeradel® PESUUdel® PSUAvaSpire® PAEKKetaSpire® PEEKTorlon® PAIXydar® LCPHalar® ECTFESolef® PVDFAlgoflon®/Polymist® PTFEHyflon® MFA®

Hyflon® PFA

Short-term use temperatureLong-term use temperature


Specialty Polymers ProductsThermal Rating in Oil Service


Agenda





Solef® PVDF

Melt-processable fluoropolymers with high mechanical properties and low permeability

Key Features• Continuous service temperature up

to 130 – 150°C• Excellent chemical resistance • Good mechanical properties and flexibility• Low permeability to most gases and liquids• High abrasion resistance• Excellent resistance to Rapid Gas

Decompression (RGD)• Outstanding weathering resistance• Resistance to s-CO2 – Metal protection

Key Applications• Oil & Gas pipes, risers and flowlines• Binders and materials for separators

in Li-Ion batteries • Fittings and valves• Membranes• Wire and cable jacketing

Yield stress of melt-processable fluoropolymers(@23°C MPa)

Internal fluid containment barrier in flexible risersField track record over 20 years


Hyflon® PFA

Fully-fluorinated, melt-processable fluoropolymers with the highest temperature rating and broadest chemical resistance

Key FeaturesHyflon® PFA• Higher melting point >300°C• Intrinsic processing stability (up to 420°C)• Improved surface smoothness• Mechanical properties / dimensional stability

from – 200°C to 260°C• Excellent long-term aging resistance• Good flexibility and ductility, even down to – 100°C• Universal chemical resistance• Good permeation resistance

Key Applications• Cable jacketing (Control lines, ...)• Lining • Industrial coatings and linings


Algoflon® PTFE & Polymist® PTFE

Fully-fluorinated polymers showing best-in-class thermalperformance and chemical resistance

Key Features• Chemical inertness• Outstanding temperature resistance• Extremely low coefficient of friction• Non-stick properties from cryogenic to 260°C• Exceptional release and water repellent properties• Outstanding heat resistance

Key Applications• Filtration membranes• Linings for industrial applications• Gaskets, seals• E/E insulators and electrical tapes• Additives (Algoflon® L ,Polymist® PTFE)


KetaSpire® PEEK

One of the most chemically resistant thermoplastics with excellent strength and fatigue resistance along witha continuous-use temperature of 240°C

Key Features• High-purity• Exceptional resistance to organics,

acids and bases• Low CLTE • Very good wear and abrasion resistance• Excellent dimensional stability• Best-in-class fatigue resistance

Key Applications• Aerospace: fasteners, brackets, wiring and

fluid handling systems• Automotive: thrust washers, bearings,

seal rings, brake systems parts, gears• Healthcare: instruments,

operating room equipment• Oil & Gas: compressor plates, seals,

wire coatings• Semicon: Chemical Mechanical Planarization

(CMP) rings, wafer carriers


KetaSpire® PEEKLong-term Thermo-oxidative Behavior

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Unfilled KetaSpire® PEEK30% GF KetaSpire® PEEK30% CF KetaSpire® PEEK

Tensile strength at break after aging for 8000 hours


AvaSpire® PAEK

A versatile family of polyaryletherketones tailored to provide new and unique combinations of performance and value

Key Features• Higher stiffness from 150°C to 190°C vs PEEK • Improved toughness vs PEEK• UL-94 V0 rating at 0.8 mm• Comparable strength and stiffness

at up to 20-30% lower cost• Excellent aesthetics and colorability

Key Applications• Aerospace: interiors, wiring systems, conducts• Automotive: engine and brake system parts• Healthcare: instruments, operating room

equipment• Mobile electronics: structural parts• Oil & Gas: compressor plates, wire coatings,

liners


Torlon® PAI

Amorphous thermoplastic with high strength and stiffness up to 275°C

Key Features• Excellent strength and toughness

from cryogenic to 275°C• Best-in-class friction and wear performance• Excellent resistance to lubricants, greases

and fuels• Resistant to strong acids and most organics• Inherent flame resistance• Low CLTE

Key Applications• Automotive: transmission seal rings,

thrust washers, engine parts• E/E: connectors, semicon process equipments• Industrial: bushings, bearings, gears,

hydraulics• Aerospace: fasteners, fixture & mechanical

parts

Units -196°C 23°C 135°C 232°C

Tensile Strength MPa 218 192 117 66

Elong. @ break % 6 15 21 22

Flexural Strength MPa 287 244 174 120

Flexural Modulus GPa 7.9 5.0 3.9 3.6


ThermoplasticsLong-term Use Temperature vs Deflection Temperature


Unreinforced ThermoplasticsHeat Deflection Temperature vs Chemical Resistance


Powders & AjediumTM Films

Powders• Micronized powders• Electrical wire coatings• S & WB Coatings: Anti-corrosion, non-stick

cookware, industrial anti-friction• Additives / Reinforcement• Laser sintering• Composites

AjediumTM Films• Mono & Multi-layer structure• Photovoltaics front- and back-sheets• Architectural films• Aerospace thermal acoustic insulation

blankets• Composites

AjediumTM Films - Key properties comparison


Agenda





Tecnoflon® FKM

Elastomers are used in applications exposed to aggressive chemicals and high heat environments

Key FeaturesBisphenol-curable• Excellent processability• Good mechanical and sealing properties • Available as base polymers or formulated with

incorporated cure systems • Suitable for any molding processPeroxide-curable• Better chemical resistance than bisphenols• Unmatched tensile properties• Outstanding long-term sealing performance• Solvay’s proprietary technology, for compression,

transfer or injection molding

Key Applications• O-rings, seals, gaskets, hoses • Other complex molded parts

DMA of Low T FKM and standard FKM


ElastomersMinimum Use Temperature vs Chemical Resistance


Tecnoflon® FFKM

Perfluoroelastomers show the highest performance among all elastomers

Key Features• Resistant to nearly every chemical class• Heat resistance up to 300°C• Proprietary cross-linking agent• Ultra-high purity

Key Applications• O-rings, seals, gaskets, hoses • Other complex molded parts

Effect of Cross-linking Agents on FFKM Stress Relaxation at 300°C


ElastomersLong-Term Use Temperature vs Chemical Resistance


Agenda

1. Solvay Group Overview2. Solvay Specialty Polymers Overview3. Polymer Solutions for High Temperatures


4.Metal-to-Plastic Solutions


Metal-to-Plastic Solutions

• A portfolio of enabling solutions with key performance attributes

• A technology roadmap committed with widespread implementation in key market segments

• A rapidly growing industry footprint through acquisitions and strategic partnerships

• An ambition to become an industry leader in high-performance lightweight materials

Films

PPSU foamsLong fibers

PVDF foamsThermoplastic

composites

Thermosetcomposites

Solvay Portfolio of Solutions

PPS resins

TegraCoreTM PPSU FoamsThermoformable rigid foam

UltraMaterialsTM CompositesSemi-continuous process/suitable for mass production

PVDF Bead FoamsInjection moldable/direct part production

High-performance Composites Thermoplastic tapes and laminates for short cycle-time processing

Application Support Advanced testing and simulation tools for part design validation


TegraCoreTM PPSU Foam

Advanced lightweight foam core for insulation and structural applications

Key Features• Closed micro-cell structures • Lightweight: 50 kg/m3• High strength-to-weight ratio• Dimensional stability/mechanics up to 180°C• Excellent damage tolerance (crack

propagation control)• FST performance (exceeds FAR 25.853)

Key Applications• Cabin applications from floor to ceiling• Seat Shells, privacy panels and monuments• Sidewalls and dividers• Cargo compartments• Engine covers• Catering trolleys

Impact test comparison


Solef ® PVDF 80 000 - Bead Foam

Injection-moldable expanded PVDF foam for direct part production

Key Features• e-PVDF Foam free of additives and produced

without chemical blowing agents• Inherent purity and inertness of PVDF• Lightweight (density down to 60 g/L)• Improved thermal insulation and resilience• Meets FAR & AITM standards• JSP steam chest molding technology

Key Applications• Aerospace: ducting• O&G: pipe, pump, manifold

insulation• CPI: pipe insulation

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available by emailing us or contacting your salesrepresentative. Always consult the appropriate SDS before using any of our products.

Neither Solvay Specialty Polymers nor any of its affiliates makes any warranty, express orimplied, including merchantability or fitness for use, or accepts any liability in connectionwith this product, related information or its use. Some applications of which Solvay’sproducts may be proposed to be used are regulated or restricted by applicable laws andregulations or by national or international standards and in some cases by Solvay’srecommendation, including applications of food/feed, water treatment, medical,pharmaceuticals, and personal care. Only products designated as part of the Solviva®

family of biomaterials may be considered as candidates for use in implantable medicaldevices. The user alone must finally determine suitability of any information or products forany contemplated use in compliance with applicable law, the manner of use and whetherany patents are infringed. The information and the products are for use by technicallyskilled persons at their own discretion and risk and does not relate to the use of thisproduct in combination with any other substance or any other process. This is not a licenseunder any patent or other proprietary right.

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