BASF – Products for packaging applications

1 basf Products for packaging applications Dr. Axel Grimm basf Aktiengesellschaft EUM/MB. Marketing Support Branches and Industries 30 May 2007. At a glance basf The Chemical Company basf . The Chemical Company z The world's leading chemical company z Offers intelligent solutions and high-quality Products for almost all industries z Uses new technologies to open up additional market opportunities z Combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility Overview basf worldwide Geismar Antwerp Ludwigshafen Nanjing Freeport Kuantan Verbund site Major production site Teamwork: innovation and research Providing impulses for innovation: requirements from technology, the market and society Society sun protection Technology nanotechnology Market, UV absorbers Demand Idea Implementation Research and development Marketing.

2 product marketing Production/technology properties strategies process engineering basf and packaging Overview Global packaging Market World packaging materials consumption, value [%]. Metal Plastics 20% 34%. Glass 10%. Paper/Cardboard 36%. Source: Berndt&Partner, packaging Magazine Plastic and Paper are the dominant packaging materials worldwide basf and packaging basf offers a broad product portfolio to the packaging industry Pigments, Dyes, Resins, Waxes, Preparations for Graphic Arts and Plastics Adhesive Raw Materials (Dispersions, Resins). Light stabilizers Paper chemicals (UV absorbers, (Process Chemicals, HALS) Binders, Coatings). Plastics Rigid (PS/PA and Copolymers, PU+EPS/PS-Foams, Superabsorbents). Plastics flexible (PA, PS, Chemicals/Additives PU, Ecoflex, Styroflex, ( Monomers, Inorganics, Flexible Films).)

3 Plasticizers). Dispersions (PS- and Acrylic Copolymers). basf and packaging Competitive edge through differentiation, for brand owners and basf . material/ product Marketing/POS. Brand Owner Food, beverage, cosmetic, Pharma,.. packaging producer Converter ME, CP (Direct) KT, EV, ED, (Indirect). basf . packaging with an increasing importance for the buying decision (Sensorik). basf and packaging The packaging Network Team Cross-business and cross-functional team 1. Light Stabilizers Success story: Uvinul 5050 H. for Vegetable Boxes and Bottle Crates Advantages No offensive smell No processing problems No migration at the tool 1. Light Stabilizers Uvinul 5050 H for shrink film 2. Pigments and Dyes Pigments and Dyes for plastic packaging basf pigment portfolio PG50 PBl27 0. 9 PG50. PG50 PY53. PY184. PY138. PG36 PY138.

4 1. 8 PG7. PY34. PY183 PY34. PY139. PBr24. PY139 PBr24. PY183. PB36 2 PY119. 7. PB36 PY164. PBr29 PY164. PB15:4. PB15:3 PR101. PB15:1 PR101. PB15 PR104. PR104. PR149. PB36 PR533. PR178. 6 PR179. PR48:3. PB28 PR48:4. PB36 PR29. 5 4. 2. Pigments and Dyes Pigments and Dyes for plastic packaging Fashion Cosmetics packaging Kit 2. Pigments and Dyes Interactive Tool for effect pigment visualization 3. Resins for Printing Inks Overview z Broad portfolio with good market positions: Waterbased - JONCRYL. Radiation curing - LAROMER. z Three main production sites: Heerenveen (NL). Schwarzheide (D). Ludwigshafen (D). 3. Resins for Printing Inks Market segments Printing Inks (Image). Pigment Dispersions packaging Publication Industrial Overprint Varnishes (Ink protection/esthetics). Functional Coatings (Substrate enhancement).

5 3. Resins for Printing Inks Market share estimates JONCRYL . We are the #1 global supplier of water-based polymers Market share Application End-Use in water-based markets OPV Pigment Others Polymers Dispersion basf . Resins Ink Estimated share in Europe is 60% Polymers Water-based represents about 40% of the liquid ink & opv markets Estimate share in UV resin market is 6%. 4. Waxes Luwax and Poligen Printing Inks 4. Waxes Luwax and Poligen Printing Inks Excellent rub resistance: Poor rub resistance: Waxes are used in printing inks mainly to improve mechanical resistance (rub fastness). Printing ink with Luwax AF 30 Printing ink without wax . 6. Paper Chemicals Trends in paper & board packaging Functionality, convenience Smart packaging Eco-friendly material & life-cycle Traceability Shelf ready packaging Brand protection Multi-sensory experience Visually appealing Aseptic & hygienic packaging Global branding 6.

6 Paper Chemicals Visible Success: What we add to paper & board Visual appeal Printability Processability Tactile experience Eco-efficiency Global quality standards Security 6. Paper Chemicals basf product portfolio for paper & board production Paper making Paper coating 6. Paper Chemicals Luredur : Making strong board more eco-friendly z Less natural resources: Use of Luredur technology helps saving energy of 20%. during board production. z Higher productivity: Production increases of more than 10%. z Higher quality: Luredur technology makes board even stronger. Styroflex . What's Styroflex 2G66? Polystyrene Styrene Butadiene Copolymer Polystyrene hard soft hard Thermoplastic Elastomer with unique properties: Processability Polarity Mechanics Transparency Breathability Styroflex . Recovery Demonstration Styroflex Film 50 m Styroflex.

7 applications : Styroflex 2G66. Toughness, Processability, Toughness modifier for: Transparency, Polarity Additive for PE and PP films Compatibility, Elasticity Flexible improved film mechanics Film Styroflex . 2G66. Styroflex . Pure or Via Compounding Compounds, Toys, 2-K, Softness, Polarity, Profiles, Toughness, Elasticity, Household Surface properties Styroflex . Characteristics of Styroflex - fresh meat film 5 product concept: Coextrusion with EVA as outer layers 5 Excellent transparency, high gloss 5 Optimal protection due to high toughness and puncture resistance 5 No marks on packages due to excellent recovery 5 Condensation prevention through use of additives 5 Oxygen permeability allows retention of aesthetically attractive red color of the meat 5 Utilization of Styroflex film possible for manual and automatic packaging 5 Density advantage compared to plasticized PVC.

8 5 No environmental concerns Ultramid . Polyamid 6 in packaging applications Transparency Aroma barrier Gas barrier Puncture resistance Thermoformable Chemical resistance High heat resistance Ultramid . Polyamid 6 in packaging applications Ecoflex and Ecovio . Ecovio and Ecoflex by basf . Ecoflex and Ecovio . Biodegradability Ecoflex is the biodegradable film resin from basf . Ecoflex can be processed without predrying on existing PE blown film lines and chill roll lines Ecoflex meets the requirements of the European standard for biodegradable polymers, DIN EN 13432. Ecoflex and Ecovio . Ecovio . Unique in its variety, tear resistance and environmental compatibility Certified globally as 100% biodegradable in compost (European standard EN 13432). 45 % renewable source and 100 % biodegradable in compost Suitable for flexible film in combination with Ecoflex and Ecoflex Masterbatches Suitable for rigid packaging in combination with PLA.

9 Styrene Polymers basf Plastics for attractive packaging of cosmetics Polystyrol . Terluran . basf Plastics in cosmetics Exclusive, attractive and seductive, a sensory delight Styrene Polymers basf Plastics Unrivaled resistance greatest transparency Terlux for exclusive and attractive packaging of cosmetics - Excellent transparency - Brilliant surfaces - High toughness and rigidity - Outstanding resistance - Easy to process - Exceptional depth of color Up-dose Lipgloss Flacons Dior made - made - made MakeLippenstift -from Terlux Sanssoucis from made from Terlux - Terlux Terlux from Styrene Polymers basf Plastics Good colorability Numerous possible uses Polystyrol for variety - Excellent transparency - High gloss - High flowability - Resistant to cosmetic ingredients made made from Puderdose Mannhatten from Polystyrol Polystyrol Polystyrol.

10 Deckelklappen Styrene Polymers basf Plastics Good colorability Numerous possible uses Terluran for visual appeal - High toughness and rigidity - Scratchproof - Outstanding surface quality - Coloring in particularly intense colors - Easily printable and metalizable made made from Terluran Terluran from Terluran .. Mascara-Stift Ladyshaver Styrene Polymers basf Plastics Brilliant surface Great depth of color Luran for elegance - Exclusive and brilliant surface - Easily printable - Design variety and color variety - Resistant to cosmetic ingredients Pflegemittelkappen made made Labello made Lippenstift Lacoste Deostift from Luran made from from from Luran Luran Luran 10. Superabsorbents Effective Moisture Management in Food packaging z Superabsorbent polymers effectively absorb and bind excess fluids in meat traypads z Delicate food stays fresh longer and looks more attractive Benefits of Luquasorb FP 800.