additives - VINAVIL

1 Construction additives industry Adhesives industry Paints and coatings industry Textile industry Food industry More than 60 years of experience in the polymers science and service to the chemical industry are VINAVIL 's technological heritage. A. modern company with a prime concern to found its growth on innovation, with care for the environment, to improve existing products and to deve- lop new products for coatings, adhesives, textiles, building industry and more. An intense activity of Research and Development, an effective and empowered Commercial Organization are the strengths of the Company towards fulfilling customers needs and achieving their satisfaction. VINAVIL , the most important Italian manufacturer of dispersion polymers and one of the largest in Europe, thanks to its production sites in Ravenna and Villadossola (Verbania), is strategically placed to serve North-Euro- pean as well as South-Mediterranean markets, strengthening more and more its position as a reliable and responsible partner for the industry.

2 Furthermore , the American sites of Chicago ( ) and Montre- al (Canada), together with VINAVIL 's plant in Egypt - Suez (started up in 2002), and the offices of VINAVIL Far East in Singapore complete the globa- lization of the company. 1. VINAVIL WORLDWIDE. ORGANIZATION. HEADQUARTERS. HEADQU. UARTERS. Milan M. Milan - Italy HEAD OF. OFFICES. Deerfield D. Deerfie Beach (Miami) FL - LLaval aval (M. (Montreal) - QUE - Canada Suez - E. Suez Egitto Singap Singapore PLANTS. VILLADOSSOLA - Italy RAVENNA - Italy LAVAL - QUE - Canada WEST CHICAGO - ILL - SUEZ - Egypt LAVAL - QUE. Canada WEST CHICAGO VILLADOSSOLA. ILL - Italy SUEZ RAVENNA. Egypt Italy 3. VINAVIL in the world HEADQUARTERS. VINAVIL Via Valtellina, 63 - 20159 Milano Tel.)

3 +39-02-695541 - fax +39-02-69554890. Plants VILLADOSSOLA (VB) - Via Toce, 7. RAVENNA - Polo Chimico Industriale - Via Baiona, 107. Foreign companies VINAVIL Americas 1144 East Newport Center Drive Deerfield Beach - Florida 33442. Tel. 450-662-6193 ext. 275 - Fax 450-662-8239 514-949-3732 (cell). E-mail: VINAVIL Egypt Attaqa Industrial Area - Pieces 175. BOX 158 - Suez Tel. +206-232-30501 - fax +206-232-30504. E-mail: VINAVIL Far East Ltd 28 Tuas West Road - 638383 Singapore Tel. +65-68629969 - fax +65-68629959. E-mail: 4. THE WORLDWIDE PRESTIGIOUS. CERTIFICATES. Plant in Villadossola 12446. CERTIQUALITY No. 432. The success and the development of VINAVIL is red its authoritative recognition on VINAVIL on 15th De- based on its ability and skill in efficiently meeting its cu- cember 1995, for the activities performed in the Milan stomer needs and expectations, in compliance with the headquarters and in the Villadossola (Verbania) and Ra- current legislation.

4 VINAVIL guarantees the safety of its venna plants. plants and processes together with the protection of the Moreover, in 2004, the VINAVIL plants environment and the health of its employees. obtained the Environmental Cer- tification according to UNI EN. VINAVIL is aware that it is a must to be able to count on ISO 14001: the Ravenna qualified research structures, competitive technologies, plant in February 2004, the and efficient marketing organization, in order to compete Villadossola plant in De- on the international market with other qualified and va- cember 2007. luable companies. Research laboratories VINAVIL is committed to enrich its technological patri- In our state-of-the-art-rese- mony, strengthen its marketing organization, and do all arch and development labo- that is needed to become a leading company in quality ratories in Milan and Villadosso- of products and services.

5 La, most highly qualified staff keep our product line continually up to date, tailored to the VINAVIL aims at excelling not only in the way it analy- ever increasing needs of our clientele, discovering new ses market trends and foresees future needs, but also in applications and recommending the best ways to use its production systems, customer service, research and our products. project development. Respecting the environment VINAVIL Quality System has been certified according Safe plants for the workers and the sur- to the UNI EN ISO 9001 standards for research, deve- roundings. VINAVIL is one step ahead as re- lopment, production, sales and technical assistance of gards the commitment for an environmen- vinyl acetate, ethylene, acrylic, styrene-acrylic resins, ei- tally friendly chemistry.

6 Ther solid or in emulsion and solution. Coherent with such philosophy VINAVIL is an active partner in the international project Responsible Care, The Institute for Quality Certification, CERTIQUALITY, commitment of the worldwide chemical industry for en- member of the European organization EQNET, confer- vironment, safety and health care. 5. APPLICATIONS. DISPERSIONS FOR COATING FOOD GRADE POLYMERS. Vinyl acetate homopolymers, vinyl versatate copoly- Bulk and flakes vinyl acetate homopolymers and vinyl- mers, vinyl acetate - ethylene copolymers, acrylic maleate copolymers for the cheese industry and the copolymers. gum base industry. DISPERSIONS FOR ADHESIVES SOLID POLYMERS. Vinyl acetate homopolymers, vinyl acetate - ethylene Beads vinyl acetate homopolymers for solvent based copolymers for paper, cardboard and wood.

7 And extruded adhesives. DISPERSIONS FOR TEXTILES REDISPERSIBLE POWDERS. Self crosslinkable homopolymers, copolymers and Vinyl acetate homo and copolymers for the building ethylene copolymers. industry. FOOD. Adhesives buildings COATING. textile s TRADE MARKS. VINAVIL RAVEMUL CRILAT . Vinyl acetate dispersions for Vinyl acetate dispersions for Acrylic copolymers for the coating, coating, adhesives and textiles. coating, adhesives and textiles. textile and adhesive industries. Redispersible powders for the building industry. RAVIFLEX VINAFLEX . Homopolymers for the food Solid carboxilated polyvinyl acetate VINAVIL EVA industry. polymers for composite materials Vinyl acetate/ethylene dispersions industry. for coating, adhesives and textiles.

8 6. CORPORATE VALUES. VINAVIL dedicates special attention to: To encourage continued staff development Staff, which is one of the company's basic rewarding creativity, commitment and achieve- assets. ment, while delegating responsibility at every Environment. level of the organization. Customers, who are our reason of existence. Brand awareness. To respect the environment, pursuing a pat- tern of sustainable growth, and in strict obser- VINAVIL is committed to maintaining growth vance of environmental laws in each country while adhering to the following principles: of operation. To develop a long lasting partnership with cu- stomers, placing particular emphasis on quality. To guarantee profit levels that ensure conti- nued growth, security of employees and sati- To work for the satisfaction of both custo- sfaction of shareholders.

9 Mers and suppliers through clear and direct systems of communication. Eva Plant villadossola - VB. Italy 7. Products data and characteristics Adhesives CHEMICAL PHISICAL PROPERTIES MAin uSES. Solid Content Viscosity pH Average particle Minimum film-forming Emulsifying Polymer Plasticiser Wood Paper Fast setting Mosaic Building Heat-seal water % mPa s size distribution temperature system type content adhesives adhesives time glues adhesives adhesives resistant m C pH2 adhesives VINAVIL CA/R 60 1 5,0 0,5 0,5 5,0 15 PVOH PVA - . VINAVIL 2160L 60 1 4,5 0,5 1,0 2,0 14 PVOH PVA - VINAVIL 2160M 60 1 5,0 0,5 0,5 4,0 14 PVOH PVA - VINAVIL 2154L 55 1 4,5 0,5 0,6 3,0 14 PVOH PVA - . VINAVIL 2140H 40 1 4,5 0,5 0,5 5,0 14 PVOH PVA.

10 VINAVIL 2213 50 1 6,0 1,0 0,3 3,0 5 PVOH PVA - D2. VINAVIL 2251L 51 1 3,0 0,2 0,4 3,0 3 PVOH PVA - D3. VINAVIL 2252M 52 1 3,0 0,2 0,4 3,0 3 PVOH PVA - D3. VINAVIL 2253M 52 2 3,0 0,5 1,0 2,0 5 PVOH PVA - D3. VINAVIL 2254M 48 1 3,0 0,2 0,4 3,0 3 PVOH PVA - D3. VINAVIL 2257M 57 1 3,0 0,2 0,4 3,0 8 PVOH PVA - D3. VINAVIL 2335L 35 1 4,5 0,5 0,6 5,0 0 PVOH PVA 20 VINAVIL 2350L 50 2 4,5 0,5 0,2 5,0 0 PVOH PVA 20 . VINAVIL 2550M 51 1 7,0 0,5 0,6 3,0 3 PVOH PVA - D2. VINAVIL SK 45 1 5,0 0,5 0,5 5,0 3 PVOH PVA - VINAVIL KA/R 50 1 4,5 0,5 0,3 3,0 14 PVOH PVA - VINAVIL KM 50 1 4,5 0,5 0,3 3,0 6 PVOH PVA - D2. VINAVIL KA25 54 2 4,5 0,5 0,3 3,0 0 PVOH PVA 23 . VINAVIL MV15S 49 1 4,5 0,5 1,0 5,0 2 PVOH PVA 12 VINAVIL 52AB 50 1 4,5 0,5 0,6 1,0 2 CD VA/Ac - All additional information like possible uses, test methods, etc.