Vistamaxx™ performance polymers

Chinaplas Seminar, Shanghai, 2016

Innovation that works for you

Vistamaxx™ value-added solutions for PP raffia packaging
Agenda

• Introduction of ExxonMobil Chemical

• Vistamaxx™ in PP woven sack

• Vistamaxx™ polymer based anti-
fibrillant masterbatch (AFMB)
• Vistamaxx™ polymer in raffia tape
• Vistamaxx™ value proposition in coating
layer

• Question and answer

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Production

Vistamaxx™ performance polymers plant at the expanded Singapore

facility

• Utilizes the latest catalyst and processing technologies

• Capacity to produce 300,000 tons-per-year

Introduction to Shanghai
Technology Center
ExxonMobil Chemical’s state-of-the-art
technology center in Asia

• YE2015 employment of approximately

380 people
• Campus style collocation of technology
organization
• with sales, marketing and supply chain
functions
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities
• Product and application testing facilities
• ~5,000 m2 process hall
• Full-service center for Asia customers
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Specialty Elastomers & Plasticizers
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solution in product applications and processing
• Fully equipped labs including Advanced
Characterization techniques
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premium products
Vistamaxx™ performance polymers

Vistamaxx™ value-added
solutions for PP woven sack
Global market overview
 Global PP raffia packaging size 2014 PP Consumption in raffia packaging
estimated at 9.5MT in 2014
87KT, 1%
• Key raw material PP : ~6.6MT 233KT, 4%
353KT
970KT 5%
• Recycled PP and AFMB also 15%
largely used
830KT AMERICAS
• Production centralized in Asia 13% EUROPE
 Global AAGR(‘14-’19) at 6.3% MEAF
CHINA
• Highest growth rate in India, China
4100KT INDIA
and Africa 62% OTHER AP
• Western Europe market flat to
shrinking 2014 PP Loading
Packaging AFMB
consumpti Denier
 Key segments including type
on (KT) (kg) (%)

• Cement packaging 500 - 1000 -

FIBC* 910 <10%
2000 2500
• Chemical packaging
Woven 800 -
5664 10 - 50 10-30
• Fertilizer packaging sacks 1000

• Food packaging * FIBC = Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container

Source: ExxonMobil Chemical Company estimates based on 2014
• Animal feed packaging Townsend global PP consumption database. Volume depicts PP
consumed in raffia packaging in 2014. Data exclude leno weave bags.

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Market segmentation
Tape extrusion Weaving Extrusion coating / lamination

Bag conversion

Extrusion Plain woven

Extrusion Extrusion coated
coated sacks sacks
laminated bags (with/without liner) FIBC
(Stitch or heat seal)

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 Industry trends and drivers
Trends
• Higher AFMB or recycle dosage to lower cost
for raffia sacks
• Developing towards higher line speed
• Penetration of PP woven bags replacing paper
sack
• Lighter bag weight, downgauge

Drivers
• Market growth driven by construction in
developing regions
• Pursuit of total system cost optimization
• End-users driving for better packaging integrity
& higher packaging efficiency
• Sustainability and recyclability

Vistamaxx™ performance polymers

 Vistamaxx™
performance polymers
• Based on ExxonMobil Chemical’s
proprietary metallocene technology

• Semi-crystalline polymer with

tunable amorphous content

• Compatible with other polyolefinic Microcrystalli Amorphous

materials, e.g., PE & PP ne regions regions

• Produced in the Singapore facility

with a 300,000 ton per year capacity

Amorphous Crystallinity Density Hardness Flex Vicat

Content Modulus Softening
Point
Grade slate
Typical values
MFR Tensile Vicat
Density1 Hardness Flex Mod1,2 Tear
230°C/2.16 Stress1 @ Elongation1 Softening
23°C 15 sec 1% Secant Strength1
kg Break @ Break Point 200g
Grade EMCC
ASTM ASTM
ASTM ASTM
ASTM Die C
EMCC
D1505, D2240, D790 ASTM D624,
method D638, D638, % Method,
g/cm3 Shore D/A MPa (psi) kN/m (lbf/in)
g/10 min MPa (psi) °C (°F)

17.1 59.3 62.3 65.6

3000 8 0.873 33D 1898
(2480) (8610) (356) (150)
17.0 59.7 64.3 68.3
3020FL** 3 0.874 34D 1756
(2460) (8650) (367) (155)
17.2 110 81.3 76.7
3980FL** 8 0.878 40D 1682
(2500) (16000) (464) (170)
25.1 394 125 103
3588FL** 8 0.889 52D 617
(3644) (57000) (715) (217)
>6.90 12.3 34.3 52.2
6102/6102FL** 3 0.862 66A >2000
(>1000) (1790) (196) (126)
>5.50 12.3 33.3 47.2
6202/6202FL** 20 0.863 66A >2000
(>798) (1790) (190) (117)
>9.65 20.5 38.4 51.5
6502 48 0.865 71A >1900
(>1400) (2980) (220) (125)

**FL grades pass ExxonMobil Chemical’s test for film appearance with regard to gels, as needed for performance film applications (‘A’ rating)
1. All physical properties were measured on specimens cut from compression molded plaques per ASTM D4703, Procedure A, Type I and conditioned at 23ºC
for a minimum of 40 hours per ASTM D618 prior to testing.
2. 1% secant @ break.

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Higher filler loading and
better processing in AFMB
compounding

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Better dispersion at higher filler loading
LLDPE based Masterbatch Vistamaxx based Masterbatch

Filler PE Agglomerated Filler Vistamaxx

Particle Phase Particle Particle Phase
70% filler 80% filler

• Individual filler particles and agglomerates are clearly visible in both

samples and easily distinguished from polymer phase
• Filler dispersion is more uniform in Vistamaxx™ performance
polymer carrier than in LLDPE carrier
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Lower processing temperature

• Low melt temperature of Vistamaxx performance polymer allows for

lower mixing temperature during masterbatch compounding process

• Protect heat-sensitive additives in MB compound

DSC melting scan

Vistamaxx 6202
LLDPE
hPP

Vistamaxx™ performance polymers

Improved tape toughness
and processing efficiency,
cost saving

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Vistamaxx polymer-based AFMB enhances
performance
Tenacity Elongation
Compared with PP-based (g/D) at Break
(%)
masterbatch, Vistamaxx 6 20
performance polymer based 15
masterbatch can: 5
10
• Improve tenacity and elongation 4
of raffia tape at same MB level 5

• Reduce tape breakage during 3 0

Tenacity (g/D) Elongation at Break (%)
tape making and weaving
process
Reference Vistamaxx polymer-
based Masterbatch
80% hPP/ 80% hPP/
AFMB with Vistamaxx Tape 20% hPP-based 20% Vistamaxx-based
performance polymer and hPP MB MB

blend as carrier resin provides MB

85% CaCO3/
15% hPP
85% CaCO3/
7.5% hPP/
balanced cost and performance 7.5% Vistamaxx 6202

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Higher AFMB level for cost saving
Tenacity Elongation
Compared with PP-based (g/D) at Break (%)
masterbatch, Vistamaxx 5 20
performance polymer based
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masterbatch can:
• Allow higher AFMB let down and 4 10
maintain tape properties, hence
5
achieve cost saving
3 0
• Reduce tape breakage during
Tenacity (g/D) Elongation at Break (%)
tape making and weaving
process
Reference Vistamaxx polymer-
based Masterbatch
AFMB with Vistamaxx 80% hPP/ 70% hPP/
Tape 20% hPP-based 30% Vistamaxx-based
performance polymer and hPP MB MB
blend as carrier resin provides 85% CaCO3/ 85% CaCO3/
balanced cost and performance MB 15% hPP 7.5% hPP/
7.5% Vistamaxx 6202

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Extrusion coating on PP woven sack
- segment reference
Block bottom bag FIBC2

REFERENCE - HOMO PP REFERENCE - HOMO PP

30% Vistamaxx 3588FL Vistamaxx 6202

• HAT1 reduction ≥ 100 °C • High adhesion
• High bag integrity • Anti-skid property
• 30% downgauging • Downgauging

15% Vistamaxx 3980FL

• HAT reduction 30°C- 50°C
• High bag integrity 1Hot air temperature
2Flexible intermediate bulk container
• 20% downgauging

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Vistamaxx™
performance polymers
in block bottom bag coating
layer

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Key technical requirements
Smooth processing on extrusion coating line
• Good wettability onto the PP woven substrate with strong adhesion
• Smooth slitting and winding at high line speed

Good machinability on bag conversion line

• Smooth operation and wide operation window
• High seal strength with lower sealing temperature

High bag strength

• High mechanical and seal strength
• Pass stringent bag drop test

Fast filling
• Appropriate perforation to run fast in filling process
• Smooth operation on filling line

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Vistamaxx™ 3588FL-based solution

Downgauging adds value

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Downgauging adds value

A. Reference coating layer - 25gsm

B. PP woven fabric - 60 gsm

A. Vistamaxx 3588FL-based coating layer - 17gsm

B. PP woven fabric - 60 gsm

Achieve excellent bag integrity

with reduced sealing temperature
and material cost
30%
coating weight downgauge

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 Vistamaxx 3588FL-based coating layer
Vistamaxx 3588FL-based solution
offers:
1

• 30% downgauging
• 100˚C average HAT reduction

• Excellent bag drop performance

• Strong adhesion with 3N/cm

Mechanical test data based on coated woven fabric without perforation

• Comparable COF enables good
1. Average (optimum) hot air temperature for valve, cover and bottom patches based on
bag conversion production - see details on next page.
machinability
60gsm PP Vistamaxx 3588FL-
Reference
Woven based
• Excellent processability
Coating weight 25gsm 17gsm
30% Vistamaxx 3588FL
85% Homo PP
Formulation + 55% Homo PP
+ 15% LDPE
+ 15% LDPE

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 Vistamaxx 3588FL-based coating layer
Bag conversion on Starlinger ad*starKON SX+ Downgauged Vistamaxx 3588FL
based solution offers:

≥ 100˚C HAT reduction

Reference Optimum2 • Significant energy saving
Minimum1
• Avoid thermal degradation of PP
woven fabric to reduce reject rate3
30% Vistamaxx
3588FL-based Optimum
• Broader sealing window enables bag
Minimum quality consistency

Good machinability
Valve Cover Bottom • Smooth operation at conversion
patch patch speed as high as 100 bag/min

Bag production is based on optimum setting

1 Minimum - minimum hot air temperature of having good seal
2 Optimum - optimized hot air temperature of having good seal and smooth operation
3 Refer to the failure in use

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Vistamaxx 3588FL-based coating layer
Bag drop test 50kg cement bag
Average failure Flat drop 2 Bottom patch
height 1 drop 3 (m)
No break at max.
Reference 1.35 *
height
30% Vistamaxx No break at max.
1.38 *
3588FL-based height
* No failure occurred in seal area No break after
20 times flat drop

3.7m

0.85m

1 Calculated based on average of broken height of 10 bags

2 Turned the bag around after each drop
3 No turning of the bag between each drop

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Vistamaxx™ 3980FL-based solution

Downgauging adds value

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Downgauging adds value

A. Reference coating layer - 25gsm

B. PP woven fabric - 60 gsm

A. Vistamaxx 3980FL-based coating layer - 20gsm

B. PP woven fabric - 60 gsm

Achieve excellent bag integrity

with reduced sealing temperature
and material cost
20%
coating weight downgauge

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 Vistamaxx 3980FL-based coating layer
Vistamaxx 3980FL-based solution
offers:
1

• 20% downgauging
• 35˚C average HAT reduction

• Excellent bag drop performance

• Strong adhesion with 3N/cm

Mechanical test data based on coated woven fabric without perforation
1. Average (optimum) hot air temperature for valve, cover and bottom patches based on
• Comparable COF enables good
bag conversion production - see details on next page.

machinability
60gsm PP Vistamaxx 3980FL-
Reference
Woven based
Coating weight 25gsm 20gsm • Excellent processability
15% Vistamaxx 3980FL
85%Homo PP
Formulation + 70% Homo PP
+ 15% LDPE
+ 15% LDPE

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 Vistamaxx 3980FL-based coating layer
Bag conversion on Starlinger ad*starKON SX+ Downgauged Vistamaxx 3980FL
based solution offers:

30˚C-50˚C HAT reduction

Reference
• Energy saving
Optimum2
Minimum1
Optimum • Avoid thermal degradation of PP
woven fabric to reduce reject rate3
Minimum
15% Vistamaxx • Broader sealing window enables bag
3980FL-based
quality consistency

Good machinability
Cover Bottom • Smooth operation at conversion
Valve speed as high as 100 bag/min
Patch Patch

Bag production is based on optimum setting

1 Minimum - minimum hot air temperature of having good seal
2 Optimum - optimized hot air temperature of having good seal and smooth operation
3 Refer to the failure in use

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Vistamaxx 3980FL-based coating layer
Bag drop test 50kg cement bag
Average failure Flat drop 2 Bottom patch
height 1 drop 3 (m)
No break at max.
Reference 1.35 *
height
15% Vistamaxx No break at max.
1.42 *
3980FL-based height
* No failure occurred in seal area
No break after
20 times flat drop
3.7m

0.85m

1 Calculated based on average of broken height of 10 bags

2 Turned the bag around after each drop
3 No turning of the bag between each drop

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Vistamaxx performance polymers in block
bottom bag
Delivered attributes Derived benefits

Significant HAT reduction • Energy saving

• Bag quality consistency
Broader sealing window • High bag conversion line speed

• Smooth bag conversion

Broad machinability
• Broad operation window

Outstanding bag drop performance • Reduced reject rate

High adhesion strength • Excellent bag integrity

• Smooth transition from polypropylene

Drop-in processability
• Smooth slitting and winding

Downgauging • Cost saving

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Vistamaxx™
performance polymer
in FIBC coating layer

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Key technical requirements
Smooth processing on extrusion coating line
• Good wettability onto the PP woven substrate
• Smooth slitting and winding at high line speed

Strong adhesion
• No delamination/brittleness during and after stitching process
• Moisture/water barrier

High bag strength

• High mechanical strength
• Pass stringent bag drop test

Stable stacking
• Anti-skid property
• Transportation and storage security

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Downgauging adds value

A. Reference coating layer - 30gsm

B . PP woven fabric - 200 gsm

A. Vistamaxx 6202-based coating layer - 25gsm

B. PP woven fabric - 200 gsm

Achieve excellent adhesion

and anti-skid property with
lower material cost
17%
Coating weight downgauge

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Vistamaxx 6202-based coating layer
Vistamaxx 6202-based solution
offers:

• 17% downgauging

• 20% higher adhesion force

• Excellent anti-skid property

due to 63% higher static
COF

Testing data is based on coated woven fabric

• High tensile strength
Vistamaxx 6202-
200gsm PP Woven Reference
based • Excellent processing
Coating weight 30gsm 25gsm
30% Vistamaxx 6202
Homo PP
Formulation + 55% Homo PP
+ 15% LDPE
+ 15% LDPE

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Vistamaxx performance polymers in FIBC
Delivered attributes Derived benefits

• No delamination/brittleness during and

Excellent adhesion strength
after stitching

High tensile strength • Excellent bag strength

Drop-in processability • Smooth transition from polypropylene

• Stable sacking to secure

Anti-skid property
transportation and storage

Downgauging • Cost saving

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Value-added solutions with Vistamaxx™
performance polymers
VistamaxxTM polymers help improve AFMB compounding process
• Better dispersion at higher filler loading
• Lower processing temperature

VistamaxxTM polymer-based AFMB allows higher let-down ratio

• Maintained or improved tape properties
• Cost saving opportunity

VistamaxxTM polymer adds value in PP woven sack

• Energy saving with HAT reduction
• Superior bag integrity with excellent adhesion strength
• Cost advantage by downgauging

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Thank you
Appendix
Test methods

Test Test method based upon

Ethylene content EMC method
Melt Flow Rate : Davenport - Model ASTM D1238
Vicat Softening Point (˚C) ExxonMobil Method
Rheology ExxonMobil Method
Tensile Properties EN ISO 13934 / DIN 53857
Seal strength ASTM F2029
Seal strength on welded bottom EN ISO 13934 / DIN 53857
COF (film/film and film/metal) ASTM D1894
Adhesion1 Starlinger method
Hot air temperature1 Starlinger method
Bag drop DIN-EN 27965-1
1 Data to be used only as comparative data

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