TECHNICAL POLYMERS SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

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Sustainable SolutionsDRIVEN TO MEET THE GOALS LISTED BY THE UNITED NATIONS

Consistent with Arkema’s social commitment charter, we offer a range of sustainable solutions driven by innovation and responsible management of our activities and social impact. We do this in close collaboration with our stakeholders.

Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF)Resins and copolymers designed for extreme inertness in harsh environments, flame & smoke properties, durability, and ease of processing.

Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE)Designed for unmatched combination of lightweight, energy return, and ease of processing.

High Performance Polyamides (PA)Resins, coatings and additives that deliver toughness, flexibility, and chemical resistance.

Ultra High Performance Polymers (PEKK)Lightweight, strong, and resistant to almost everything.

Sustainable Development GoalsTHE TECHNICAL POLYMERS SUSTAINABILITY OFFER CONTRIBUTES TO 10 OF THE 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS OF THE UNITED NATIONS.

Our 6 Main Sustainability Themes

Bio-based - We are global leaders in high performance polymers derived from sustainable castor oil.

Durability - Our polyamide, fluoropolymer, and polyketone families are generally highly durable in their intended applications; unlike disposable plastics, our technical polymers generally offer very long lives.

Lightweight - This is particularly true of our specialty polyamide grades; lighter materials can save tremendously in vehicle fuel consumption.

Recyclability - Virtually all of our polymers are recyclable and reusable.

Sustainable Markets - Our polymers play enabling roles in many applications that are key to global sustainability - like water filtration, solar energy, electric vehicle batteries, cool roofing, life-saving medical catheters, and sports technology that encourages healthy lifestyles for all.

Responsible Stewardship - Arkema has patented processes to produce emulsion fluoropolymers without the use of fluorinated surfactants.

Unlike fossil fuel based polymers, whose carbon content is derived from millions of years of organic decomposition, the carbon content of bio-based, renewable polymers is derived from atmospheric CO2 which is fixed and photosynthesized to produce longer chain organic chemicals.

Over 70 years ago, Arkema developed Rilsan® polyamide 11, an ultra high performance resin derived entirely from renewable castor oil. Today, we are still the leaders in high performance bio-based polymers, with an expansive portfolio of grades and innovations (molding, extrusion, filled, transparent, rigid, flexible etc.) These bio-based polymers are marketed under our flagship trademarks Rilsan® and Pebax® Rnew®.

PIONEERS & INNOVATORS IN BIO-BASED SOLUTIONS 1

INTEGRATED PRODUCTION

CASTOR PLANT CASTOR SEEDS CASTOR OIL

AMINO 11POLYMERIZATION

Arkema announced a major expansion in Asia to produce polyamide 11 and its monomer amino 11. Furthermore, Arkema is recognized as a strategic

partner for the many globally leading manufacturers in the joint commitment to use only recycled and/or

renewable materials

No food competition From semi-arid to sub-tropical

Sustainable farming

From annual to short cycle crop rotation Non GMO 100% Biobased*

*Rilsan® PA11 product range

300+million €

+50%Increase Global Production capacity

Pragati SUSTAINABLE CASTOR INITIATIVE

Arkema is a founding member of Pragati, the sustainable castor initiative. The goals of Pragati are to enhance castor productivity in India, where the majority of the world’s supply originates.This is accomplished by training farmers to build capacity, improve yields, and reduce environmental impacts, thus helping them to cultivate castor beans effectively and ecologically. The initiative also provides educational materials to improve the skills and knowledge of the local farmers, to improve their income, and to ensure better health, and living conditions. The 4 member organizations in the Pragati initiative are Arkema, BASF, Jayant Agro-Organics, and Solidaridad, an international civil society organization.Pragati means ‘progress’ in Hindi.

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KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Over 2,700 farmers have been educated (involving more than 1,000 hours of classroom training).

More than 2,000 hectares of castor farming are now in accordance with the principles of the initiative.

3 Independent certification bodies have been empanelled as certification agencies.

5demonstration plots have been set up to showcase the benefits of implementing good agricultural practices.

41 A yield increase by the farmers certified in the first year compared to the 2016 baseline study.

villages have participated in soil and water testing regimens.

55%

DURABILITY = MAKING THINGS THAT ENDURE =

RESPONSIBLE USE

A common theme across the Technical Polymers product ranges is durability. They are specified in extreme applications requiring longevity of service. They are generally not employed in disposable systems that quickly end up in the waste stream.

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LIGHTER WEIGHT = USE LESS

Using lightweight materials, generally means you are using «less material» gravimetrically. For example, a molded part made from a polymer that is 20% less dense than another, by simple definition requires 20% «less resin». 

For this same simple reason, world record setting athletes across the globe have insisted that their shoes are made from Rilsan® and Pebax® polymers, each of which are typically 20% lighter than their commodity counterparts. In sports, lightness equals speed. And following on this same simple principle, vehicles that are lighter, go faster, and consequently require less fuel.

This is the basis of the general theme of metal replacement and lightweighting in the automotive and aerospace markets where Rilsan® polymers are frequently specified due to their unique combination of bio-based origin, tremendously light weight, general ease of processing, recyclability, and tremendous durability properties. Arkema’s Kepstan® PEKK resins, similarly are specified in highly demanding aerospace applications - mainly for weight savings, and favorable flame, smoke, and toxicity ratings. 

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Life Cycle Analysis

-40%

Rilsan®

PA11PA12 PMMA PC PA66 PA6

Climate Change1 (kg eq. CO2/kg)Standard ISO 14040

SpecialtyPolymers

Commodity, Engineering Polymers

Climate Change2 (kg eq. CO2/kg)Standard ISO 14040

-42%

Pebax® Rnew® Renewable TPU TPU

Lower dependence on fossil fuel

Typical values for discussion purposes only 1Sources: Arkema internal LCA (Rilsan® PA11, PA12) and Plastics Europe (PMMA, PC, PA6.6, PA6)2 Sources: Arkema internal LCA Pebax® Rnew®, Pebax® and Merquinsa TPE 2011 conference (Renewable TPU, TPU)

RECYCLING, REUSING

The vast majority of our grades are fully recyclable - either alone or in combination with fresh/virgin resin. Due to the specificity associated with each grade (filled, colored, formulated, treated etc.), recycling must be discussed, and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Arkema can bring many interesting aspects including recycling options related to post industrial and post consumer collaborations (both closed and open loop models). 

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Drinking Water:  Water filtration membranes made from Kynar® PVDF are extremely durable. Their extreme chemical resistance enables them to withstand frequent and aggressive cleaning cycles/sterilization cycles without degradation in physical integrity. The result is longer service life and higher productivity.

Solar Energy:  Solar modules protected by Arkema’s patented KPK® backsheets (pure PVDF outer surface layer) enable those modules to function effectively for several decades in extreme environments like deserts and urban solar farms. Again, longer service life means fewer solar panels being retired and scrapped. 

Electric Vehicles: It’s no secret that the key to success for the expected e-vehicle revolution is the safety, integrity, and long term efficiency of the battery. The electrochemical environment within the battery’s electrode assembly is an extreme environment in which only the most durable materials can endure. Kynar® HSV and Kynar® LBG grades ensure high efficiency cathode binding and separator coating efficiency & safety respectively.  

SUSTAINABLE MARKETS AND APPLICATIONS5

Cool Roofing / Cool Buildings: Kynar 500® FSF® and Kynar Aquatec® resins play an enabling role in reducing urban heat island effects as well as in cool roofing and cool building applications. Buildings that were originally painted over 30 years ago with paints containing Kynar 500® FSF® PVDF resin look virtually unchanged today. Architects around the world know that such paints practically eliminate the need for recoating. Also, while the benefits of traditional cool roofing are well publicized and well understood, the need for frequent recoats has limited their adoption. Cool roof coatings formulated with Kynar Aquatec® resins greatly improve the solar reflectivity of the roof while also lengthening the service life of the underlying roofing materials and minimizing the need for periodic recoats. This results in dramatic energy savings and reductions in VOC emissions - a double win!

• Reducing energy consumption by decreasing air conditioning needs

• Decreasing roof temperature, which may extend roof service life• Reduce the urban heat island effect• Reduce power plant emissions, including CO2, SO2, NOx, Hg

A cool roof coating can lower the temperature of the roof by 50°F (10°C)

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) / Digital Design: Arkema offers a wide portfolio of high performance polymers designed for each of the primary methods of 3D Printing (www.3d-arkema.com). These modern manufacturing techniques enable a minimization of material usage through optimal design and reduced scrap rates. They also enable a drastic reduction in supply chain inefficiency - i.e. «make what you need, and only what you need - when you need it».

Healthy Lifestyles: The UN Global Compact also strives for improvements in healthy lifestyles within the global community. Arkema’s Pebax® polymers play an enabling role in high performance catheters used in life-saving heart surgeries (angioplasty procedures) that are now widely available to patients on an outpatient basis - unlike the invasive and expensive procedures of yesterday. Millions of lives are saved each year by this advancement in modern medical technology. Arkema is pleased to have played a role! Further, Arkema has recently created a consumer branding program called the Pebax Powered® Initiative. Through strong digital and social promotion, Arkema encourages athletes across the planet to «stretch their limits» and to embrace a healthy, active lifestyle. Visit www.pebaxpowered.com.

The majority of Arkema’s PVDF resins are produced using a patented process that does not involve the use of fluorinated surfactants. Arkema does not use PFOA/PFNA/PFOS in the production of its fluoropolymers.

Arkema has a strict policy regarding the use of its materials in medical devices.

RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP

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Lightweight

Chemical Resistance

Flexural Fatigue Resistance

Sustainability

Energy Return

Electrochemical Stability

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Disclaimer - Please consult Arkema’s disclaimer regarding the use of Arkema’s products on http://www.arkema.com/en/products/product-safety/disclaimer/index.html

Rilsan®, Pebax®, Pebax Powered®, Rnew®, Kynar®, Kynar 500® FSF®, KPK®, Kepstan®, and Kynar Aquatec® are registered trademarks of Arkema.

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