Polyethylene. second generation metallocene Low, Medium and High Density Polyethylene fi lm resins

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1 Polyethylene second generation metallocene Low, Medium and High Density Polyethylene fi lm resins

2 Total Petrochemicals markets a full range of metallocene polyethylene covering low (mlldpe), medium (mmdpe) and high (mhdpe) density resins : the second generation of metallocene polyethylene polymers. This underlines a commitment to provide innovation and custom tailored solutions to customer needs in flexible packaging. Why second generation? Total Petrochemicals metallocene polyethylene resins combine easy processing on conventional blown, cast and coating extrusion lines with an outstanding rigidity/mechanical balance and optical properties. The combination of extensive catalyst and process know-how has led to the development of state of the art metallocene grades made on a slurry loop process with an hexene co-monomer. Processed pure, blended or co-extruded with other polyethylenes providing a variety of unique properties Will open up new market applications for new down gauged packaging solutions. Benefits Major benefits to packaging include: Easy processing, low extrusion pressure, high bubble stability High gloss and clarity Outstanding stiffness/mechanical properties balance Excellent organoleptic properties Outstanding conversion properties The possibility to down gauge Improved sealability Total Petrochemicals metallocene polyethylene resins provide significant property improvements for a complete range of film applications including: Heavy-duty bags Refuse bags Shrink film Flexible food packaging - Lamination - Frozen Food Automatic packaging Hygiene film Stretch film Agricultural film Total Petrochemicals 2 nd generation mlldpe, mmdpe, mhdpe Processing data of resins having a MI2: 1g/10 min. Films produced with Total Petrochemicals metallocene polyethylene resins give outstanding performances that do more, go further and are increasingly cost effective as they provide the opportunity to down gauge film structures.

3 Total Petrochemicals : your partner for polyethylene film extrusion Total Petrochemicals manufactures polyethylenes at five production sites around the world: Antwerp and Feluy in Belgium, Gonfreville and Carling in France and Bayport in the United States. Production capacities of these sites on both sides of the Atlantic together account for more than 2 million tonnes. As one of the important players in the European film market, the Total Petrochemicals polyethylene film product portfolio includes a wide range of low density resins (LDPE), medium density resins (MDPE), high density resins (HDPE), ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers (EVA) and second generation metallocene low, medium and high density resins (mlldpe, mmdpe and mhdpe). These resins have become the materials of choice for a wide variety of film applications from industrial packaging, food packaging, consumer packaging, agricultural films to extrusion coating. Add to this, the state of the art research and development done in catalyst, polymer and processing by Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy, our technical service and development for Europe based in Feluy (Belgium) is able to offer innovative, practical and cost effective solutions. A customer-oriented organisation and innovative product range, offered through a dedicated and focused sales force and technical service team, makes Total Petrochemicals the ideal partner for your film extrusion business. Total Petrochemicals at a glance Total Petrochemicals encompasses petrochemicals activities of Total, the fourth largest oil company worldwide. Its business includes base petrochemicals from steam crackers and certain refinery processing plants olefins (ethylene and propylene), C4 fractions and aromatics (benzene, toluene, xylenes and styrene), as well as the commodity polymers derived from them (polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene and elastomers). Total Petrochemicals employs 7,000 persons in Europe, the United States, the Middle East and Asia. Its products are used in many consumer and industrial markets, including packaging, construction and automotive. Marketing and Sales TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS a division of sa PetroFina nv rue de l Industrie, 52, Nijverheidsstraat B-1040 Brussels - Belgium Phone : +32 (0) Fax : +32 (0) Research and Development TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS RESEARCH FELUY sa Zone Industrielle C B-7181 Feluy - Belgium Phone : +32 (0) Fax : +32 (0) Technical Assistance TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS RESEARCH FELUY sa Zone Industrielle C B-7181 Feluy - Belgium Phone : +32 (0) Fax : +32 (0) ) : polyethylene@total.com : : : G6848 (Chinaplas 2007) Photo Collection Total Petrochemicals/Michel Clinck le/Enterprise Communication

4 metallocene Low, Medium and High Density Polyethylene (mpe) for blown fi lm applications Grade Density Melt flow rate (190 C kg) Characteristics Melting Vicat Additives Tensile strength at yield Tensile strength at Film properties (40 µm)* Elongation at Dart impact Elmendorf Haze Gloss 45 g/cm 3 g/10 min C C MPa MPa % g N/mm % ISO 1183 ISO ISO (10 C/min) ISO PPA ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO MD TD MD TD MD TD MD TD M 2710 EP 0,927 0, Yes 13, ,5 70 M , No M 3410 EP 0,934 0, Yes M 4707 EP 0,947 0, Yes (PPA): processing aid All mpe products of Total Petrochemicals contain antioxidant (AOX) 2457 * Extrusion conditions : 45 mm screw diameter, L/D = 30, die diameter = 120 mm, die gap = 1.4 mm, BUR = 2.5: G6848 (Chinaplas 2007) All above mentioned grades comply with the regulations of most countries governing the contact of plastics with foodstuffs. Individual certificates can be obtained from Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy. Information contained in this publication is true and accurate at the time of publication and to the best of our knowledge. The nominal values stated herein are obtained using laboratory test specimens. Before using one of the products mentioned herein, customers and other users should take all care in determining the suitability of such product for the intended use. Unless specifically indicated, the products mentioned herein are not suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical or medical sector. The Companies within Total Petrochemicals do not accept any liability whatsoever arising from the use of this information or the use, application or processing of any product described herein. No information contained in this publication can be considered as a suggestion to infringe patents. The Companies disclaim any liability that may be claimed for infringement or alleged infringement of patents.

5 metallocene Medium Density Polyethylene (mpe) for cast fi lm Grade Density Melt flow rate (190 C kg) Characteristics Melting Vicat Additives Tensile strength at yield Film properties measured on 20 µm thick film with addition of 10% LDPE Tensile strength at Elongation at Dart impact Elmendorf Haze Gloss 45 g/cm 3 g/10 min C C MPa MPa % g N/mm % ISO 1183 ISO ISO (10 C/min) ISO PPA ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO MD TD MD TD MD TD MD TD M ,930 2, No M ,934 2, No M ,940 4, No (PPA): processing aid All mpe products of Total Petrochemicals contain antioxidant (AOX) 2457 * Extrusion conditions : 60 mm screw diameter, L/D = 32, die gap = 500 µm G6848 (Chinaplas 2007) All above mentioned grades comply with the regulations of most countries governing the contact of plastics with foodstuffs. Individual certificates can be obtained from Total Petrochemicals Research Feluy. Information contained in this publication is true and accurate at the time of publication and to the best of our knowledge. The nominal values stated herein are obtained using laboratory test specimens. Before using one of the products mentioned herein, customers and other users should take all care in determining the suitability of such product for the intended use. Unless specifically indicated, the products mentioned herein are not suitable for applications in the pharmaceutical or medical sector. The Companies within Total Petrochemicals do not accept any liability whatsoever arising from the use of this information or the use, application or processing of any product described herein. No information contained in this publication can be considered as a suggestion to infringe patents. The Companies disclaim any liability that may be claimed for infringement or alleged infringement of patents.