VERSATILITY ENERGIZED BY - Brenntag ENERGIZED BY Keltan ® EP(D)M – your general purpose specialty elastomer

VERSATILITY ENERGIZED BY

Keltan® EP(D)M – your general purpose specialty elastomer. www.keltan.com www.trp.lanxess.com

Edition: 2012-01

CONTENT

n Customer orientation

03 LANXESS – a leading manufacturer 03 Keltan® meets customer needs

n The Versatile Elastomer

04 Overall product description

05 Structure of EP(D)M

05 Chemistry of EPM copolymers

05 Chemistry of EPDM terpolymers

n Product range and packaging

06 Keltan® Global Grade Portfolio / characteristics

07 Keltan® Global Grade Portfolio / packaging

n Nomenclature

08 New Keltan® nomenclature

08 New Keltan® Reactive Extrusion (REX) nomenclature

08 New functional EP(D)M

n Grades positioning

09 Keltan® Global Grade Portfolio (former nomenclature)

09 Keltan® Global Grade Portfolio (new nomenclature)

One brand for all LANXESS EP(D)M grades

n Sustainable EP(D)M

10 Innovation: Keltan® ACE technology

11 World premiere: Bio based EP(D)M – Keltan® Eco

n Tailored solutions

12 Automotive industry

12 Building industry

13 Plasticsmodification

14 Technical Rubber Goods

14 Electrical industry

n Plants worldwide

17 4 production locations

n Important notes

18 Product safety

18 Health and safety information

18 Regulatory compliance information

18 Forward looking statements

19 Quality assurance

19 Make use of our experience

19 Contact data

Keltan® meets customer needs

LANXESS is a major global supplier of Ethylene-Propylene Rubbers with

over 45 years of production, sales, technical, research & development, and

marketing experience.

The business Unit TRP - Technical Rubber Products - offers all EP(D)M grades

under the brand name Keltan®.

We know our customer requirements:

n consistent quality

n supply reliability

n expert technical support

n broad product portfolio

n global production and sales presence

n state-of-art laboratory equipment

n continous product innovation

n standard industry bale size

n pelletized grades

and we strive to deliver accordingly.

For further information, please contact our local experts. You find their

addresses at the end of this brochure.

For information on applications, please contact the Health, Safety, Environ-

ment and Quality Department of LANXESS Germany or, for business in the

USA, the LANXESS Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs Department in

Pittsburgh, PA at 1-800-LANXESS.

Please note:

The information contained in this publication is current as of January,

2012. Please contact www.keltan.com or LANXESS Elastomers B.V., The

Netherlands or LANXESS Corporation to determine if this publication has

been revised.

Page 3 of 20: This document contains important information and must be read in its entirety. 3

CUSTOMER ORIENTATION

LANXESS - a leading manufacturer

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 7.1

billion in 2010 and currently around 15,800 employees in 30 countries. The

company is at present represented with 46 production sites worldwide. The

core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marke-

ting of plastics, rubber, intermediates and specialty chemicals. LANXESS is

a member of the leading sustainable indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index

(DJSI) World and FTSE4Good.

Our global LANXESS website: www.lanxess.com

LANXESShasastreamlinedorganizationalstructuretomakeitflexibleand

dynamic. Our structure and business activities are geared to market needs,

ensuringthatwehavethespeedandflexibilitytocontinueofferingcustomers

top-quality products supported by excellent service.

n Research and development for the success of our customers

THE VERSATILE ELASTOMER

Overall product description

The general term ethylene-propylene rubber refers to two different kinds of

polymers:

n EPM represents a copolymer from ethylene and propylene monomers;

EPM is entirely saturated and normally vulcanized by means of organic

peroxides. Sometimes also radiation cure is applied.

n EPDM denotes a terpolymer based on three monomers: ethylene,

propylene and a non-conjugated diene; EPDM grades have a residual

unsaturation in the side chains and can therefore be cured with sulfur

and accelerators. Its aging resistance is distinctly better than that of

Natural Rubber, SBR and Butadiene Rubber.

The molecules of both EPM and EPDM have a completely saturated hydro-

carbon backbone, through which excellent ozone resistance and very good

resistance to aging and weathering are achieved.

Key properties of ethylene-propylene elastomers:

n The lowest density (0.86 g/cm3) of all the

commercially available rubbers

n Very good resistance to heat and oxidation

n Very good resistance to ozone and weathering

n Good chemical resistance

nGoodlowtemperatureflexibility(dependingonethylenecontent)

n Good electrical insulation properties

n Good vulcanizate physical properties (stress-strain behavior,

compression set)

n Can be molded, extruded, or calendered

nFastandefficientmixingwithadditives

nAbilitytoaccepthigherfillerloadingsthanotherelastomers

The properties of the raw rubber and the corresponding vulcanizates are

directlyinfluencedbytherubberpolymerstructure:

n molecular weight

n molecular weight distribution

n composition

n crystallinity

n distribution of monomer units within a chain

n the extent of long-chain branching

These properties are directly related to the polymerization conditions and

catalyst system used in the EP rubber manufacturing process. By varying the

reaction parameters, one can obtain a wide range of properties, suitable for a

large number of applications. The production of a broad range of high quality

synthetic rubber grades of this type is made possible by a thorough under-

standing of the relationship between the process variables and the resulting

product properties.

Main criteria for the design of EP(D)M rubbers are:

n Mooney viscosity

n Ethylene/propylene ratio

n Diene content

n Oil content and oil type

n An example of the wide range of successful applications: LANXESS EP(D)M helps that modern constructions do not only look spectacular, but remain

permanently operational. Thanks to excellent ozone and weather resistance.

Page 4 of 20: This document contains important information and must be read in its entirety.4


Chemistry of EPDM terpolymers

To produce a sulfur-curable rubber, a non-conjugated diene is introduced as

the third monomer during polymerization. Appropriate third monomers con-

tain one double bond which takes part in the polymerization and one which

does not. This results in pendant unsaturation which serves as crosslinking

sites without affecting the saturated main chain. Terpolymers from LANXESS

use ethylidene norbornene (ENB) or dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) as the third

monomer.

Polymer properties such as rate of cure and degree of crosslinking depend

on the type and amount of diene. Grades with different amounts of third

monomer are offered to meet requirements in a wide range of applications.

Structure of EP(D)M

Chemistry of EPM copolymers

Keltan® copolymers are produced by copolymerization of ethylene and

propylene.

Distribution of the co-monomer propylene can vary from random to alterna-

ting. The function of propylene is to disrupt long sequences of ethylene and

prevent them from crystallizing.

n At high propylene levels (above 50 percent), only short ethylene

sequences exist in the polymer chain so crystallinity is absent

n At low propylene levels (e.g. below 40 percent), a small amount

of crystallinity is present which provides the EPM with green strength

As mentioned above, sulfur vulcanization cannot be used to crosslink EPM

since no unsaturation exists. On the other hand, EPMs are attractive, since

the aging resistance of EPM is even better than that of EPDM due to the lack

of unsaturation in the rubber. Peroxide cure is mainly used to overcome this

dilemma.

Peroxide curing of EPM ismore efficient at high ethylene content due to‚

reduced chain scission which occurs at the tertiary carbon atoms of the

propylene units.

EP(D)M

active position for crosslinking

saturated backbone

ENB unit

ethylene units

propylene units


PRODUCT RANGE AND PACKAGING

Keltan® Global Grade Portfolio

Viscosity Monomer content Other properties

New grade name Former grade name test conditions Values Ethylene Third monomer Oil MAH MWD MU content type content content content g/ 10 min. wt. % - wt. % wt. % wt. % -

Keltan® 2070P Buna® EP G 2070P VP ML(1+4) 125°C 25 73 - M

Keltan® 2450 Buna® EP G 3440 ML(1+4) 125°C 28 48 ENB 4,1 N


Keltan® 2470L Buna® EP G 2470 LM ML(1+4) 125°C 22 69 ENB 4,2 CLCB

Keltan® 2650 Keltan® 2340A ML(1+4) 125°C 25 53 ENB 6,0 CLCB


Keltan® 3050 Keltan® 3200A ML(1+4) 100°C 51 49 - N

Keltan® 3960Q Buna® EP T 3950 ML(1+8) 100°C 54 56 ENB 11,4 N

Keltan® 3973 Buna® EP G 3963 ML(1+4) 125°C 34 66 ENB 9,0 23,1 N


Keltan® 4455 Buna® EP G 5455 ML(1+4) 125°C 46 55 ENB 4,3 33,3 M

Keltan® 4577 Buna® EP G 5567 ML(1+4) 125°C 46 66 ENB 5,1 42,9 N

Keltan® 4869 Keltan® 4551A ML(1+4) 125°C 48 64 ENB 8,7 50,0 *) M

Keltan® 5170P Buna® EP G 6170P ML(1+4) 125°C 59 71 ENB 1,5 N


Keltan® 5465Q Buna® EP T 6465 CL VP ML(1+8) 150°C 37 64 ENB 4,0 33,3 *) N

Keltan® 5469 Keltan® 5531A ML(1+4) 125°C 52 63 ENB 4,5 50,0 *) N

Keltan® 5469Q Buna® EP T 5459 CL ML(1+8) 150°C 38 59 ENB 4,0 50,0 *) N

Keltan® 5470 Keltan® 5508 ML(1+4) 125°C 55 70 ENB 4,6 N

Keltan® 5470P Buna® EP G 6470P ML(1+4) 125°C 55 70 ENB 4,6 N


Keltan® 6160D Keltan® 740 ML(1+4) 125°C 63 64 DCPD 1,2 M

Keltan® 6471 Keltan® 6531A ML(1+4) 125°C 65 67 ENB 4,7 13,0 *) N

Keltan® 6750 Buna® EP G 6850 ML(1+4) 125°C 60 51 ENB 7,7 M

Keltan® 6950 Keltan® 4703 ML(1+4) 125°C 65 48 ENB 9,0 M

Keltan® 6951 Keltan® 6251A ML(1+4) 125°C 63 48 ENB 9,0 13,0 *) CLCB


Keltan® 7752 Keltan® 7341A ML(1+8) 150°C 53 53 ENB 7,5 16,7 *) CLCB




Keltan® 0500R Keltan® 1200A MFI 190°C/2.16 kg 11,0 49 - N

Keltan® 1500R PA1305 MFI 190°C/2.16 kg 2,6 49 - N

Keltan® 2708R Buna® EP XT 2708 MFI 230°C/10 kg 8,0 73 - 0,8 M

ENB = Ethylidene norborneneDCPD = Dicyclopentadiene

The Keltan® portfolio consists of a broad range of global grades with a

diversity of properties that offer freedom in recipe formulations, product

design and processing windows. This, in turn, allows our customers to optimize

betweenproductperformanceandcostefficiency.

MAH = maleic anhydride graftedMWD = Molecular Weight DistributionM = MediumN = NarrowCLCB = Controlled Long Chain Branching*) Clear / colourless oil


Wrapping foil Bale Box

New grade name Former grade name type color thickness weight form number weight supported material

microns kg of bales kg packaging

Keltan ® 2070P Buna ® EP G 2070P VP - - - - pellets - 450 No Cardboard

Keltan ® 2450 Buna ® EP G 3440 LDPE Transp. 60 25,0 standard 35 875 No Wood & cardboard


Keltan ® 2470L Buna ® EP G 2470 LM LDPE Transp. 60 25,0 standard 35 875 No Wood & cardboard

Keltan ® 2650 Keltan ® 2340A EVA Transp. 50 25,0 standard 40 1000 No Wood & cardboard


Keltan ® 3050 Keltan ® 3200A EVA Transp. 70 25,0 standard 36 900 No Cardboard

Keltan ® 3960Q Buna ® EP T 3950 LDPE Transp. 50 34,0 standard 24 816 No Wood & cardboard

Keltan ® 3973 Buna ® EP G 3963 LDPE Black 100 25,0 standard 35 875 No Wood & cardboard




Keltan ® 4869 Keltan ® 4551A LDPE Transp. 50 25,0 standard 40 1000 No Wood & cardboard

Keltan ® 5170P Buna ® EP G 6170P - - - - pellets - 450 No Cardboard

Keltan ® 5260Q Buna ® EP T 6250 LDPE Transp. 50 25,0 standard 36 900 No Cardboard

Keltan ® 5465Q Buna ® EP T 6465 CL VP LDPE Transp. 50 25,0 standard 30 750 No Wood & cardboard

Keltan ® 5469 Keltan ® 5531A LDPE Transp. 50 25,0 standard 36 900 No Cardboard

Keltan ® 5469Q Buna ® EP T 5459 CL LDPE Transp. 50 25,0 standard 30 750 No Wood & cardboard

Keltan ® 5470 Keltan ® 5508 LDPE Transp. 50 25,0 friable 30 750 Yes Cardboard

Keltan ® 5470P Buna ® EP G 6470P - - - - pellets - 450 No Cardboard

Keltan ® 5470Q Buna ® EP T 6470 EVA Transp. 50 25,0 standard 36 900 No Cardboard

Keltan ® 6160D Keltan ® 740 LDPE Transp. 50 25,0 standard 40 1000 No Wood & cardboard

Keltan ® 6471 Keltan ® 6531A LDPE Transp. 50 25,0 quasi friable 40 1000 No Wood & cardboard


Keltan ® 6950 Keltan ® 4703 EVA Transp. 50 25,0 standard 30 750 Yes Cardboard

Keltan ® 6951 Keltan ® 6251A EVA Transp. 50 25,0 standard 30 750 Yes Cardboard


Keltan ® 7752 Keltan ® 7341A EVA Transp. 50 25,0 standard 36 900 No Cardboard

Keltan ® 8550 Keltan ® 8340A LDPE Transp. 50 25,0 quasi friable 36 900 No Cardboard


Keltan ® 8570 Keltan ® 8642A LDPE Transp. 50 25,0 quasi friable 36 900 No Cardboard


Keltan ® 9650Q Buna ® EP T 9650 LDPE Transp. 50 25,0 standard 36 900 No Cardboard

Keltan ® 0500R Keltan ® 1200A - - - 22,7 standard 30 681 Yes Cardboard

Keltan ® 1500R PA1305 - - - 22,7 standard 30 681 Yes Cardboard

Keltan ® 2708R Buna ® EP XT 2708 - - - - pellets - 1000 No Big bag

Keltan® Global Grade Portfolio

SuffixC = ACETM gradeQ = Slurry gradeD = DCPD gradeL = Low MooneyP = PelletsR = Reactive Extrusion


New Keltan® nomenclature

Keltan® 5469Q

Mooney viscosityML(1+4) 125°C5 = 50 - 59

ENB contentweight %4 = 4.0 - 4.9

Ethylene content weight %5=≤556 = 56 - 657=≥66

Oil content parts hundred rubber9 = 90 - 100

SuffixC = ACETM gradeQ = Slurry gradeD = DCPD gradeL = Low MooneyP = Pellets

New Keltan® Reactive Extrusion (REX) nomenclature

Keltan® 2708R

Mooney viscosityML(1+4) 125°C2 = 20 - 29

Ethylene content weight %5=≤556 = 56 - 657=≥66

Grafting level weight %08 = 0.8

SuffixR = Reactive Extrusion

New functional EP(D)M

Keltan® 2708R is the first grade of a new product line of functionalized

EP(P)M grades. The product is grafted with maleic anhydride by a so called

reactive extrusion process (REX). Keltan®2708Risavailableasfreeflowing

pellets, delivered in 1000 kg big bags.

Some of the main application areas of Keltan® 2708R:

nimpactmodifierforengineeringplasticssuchaspolyamide

(eg PA6, PA66)

n compatibilizer for wood-plastic composites

ncompatibilizerforfiberreinforcementinEP(D)Mcompounds,

like for industrial and coolant hoses

Remark:

GradeswiththesuffixR,Keltan® 0500R and Keltan® 1500R are downsheared grades. (R stands for reactive extrusion.) Keltan® 2708Risthefirstproductthat

contains MAH (maleic anhydride): The last two digits of the nomenclature indicate the MAH grafting level (08=0.8 wt. %).

NOMENCLATURE


GRADES POSITIONING

COPOLYMER / SLOW CURING MEDIUM / FAST CURING ULTRA FAST CURING

Amorphous Crystalline Amorphous Crystalline Amorphous Crystalline

Po

lym

er

M

oo

ne

y

vis

co

sit

y

RED = Former grade name Keltan® BLACK = Former grade name Buna® EP

740

2340A

4703

8340A

7341A6251A

4551A

T6470

8642A

100 –

–

–

–

–

50 –

–

–

–

–

G2070PG3440

G5440

3200A

PA13051200A

G39636531A

5531A

G5567T6465

T5459

G5455

G3850G2470

G2470LM

G8450

T9650

G6850

G6470P/5508

↑Oil extended

COPOLYMER / SLOW CURING MEDIUM / FAST CURING ULTRA FAST CURING

Amorphous Crystalline Amorphous Crystalline Amorphous Crystalline

Po

lym

er

M

oo

ne

y

vis

co

sit

y

7450

6160D

27502650

6950

8550

77526951

4869

4455

100 –

–

–

–

–

50 –

–

–

–

–

4450

24503050

1500R0500R

6471

5469

↑Oil extended

5170P

2070P

3973

5469Q

2470

45775465Q

8570

67505470P/5470

5470Q

9650Q

G6170PT6250

T3950

5260Q

2470L

3960Q

Keltan® Global Grade Portfolio (former nomenclature)

Keltan® Global Grade Portfolio (new nomenclature)


SUSTAINABLE EP(D)M

Innovation: Keltan® ACETM technology

Full grade slate capability.

LANXESS Elastomers has developed Keltan® ACETM catalyst technology, a

new versatile and high active catalyst for EP(D)M production. The Keltan®

ACETM catalyst system is the first advanced catalyst system that allows

production of a complete EP(D)M grade portfolio with products that

perform identical to EP(D)M grades produced by Ziegler-Natta catalysts.

This EP(D)M grade portfolio covers the widest range of composition and

molecular weights, including high ENB grades, oil extended grades and

continued benefits from the LANXESS proprietary Controlled LongChain

Branching technology.

Product diversification.

In addition, the Keltan® ACETM catalyst technology creates opportunities

to develop products that are not attainable with Ziegler-Natta or classical

metallocene catalyst technologies. An example of such new product

opportunities is EP(D)M with a high VNB content. Such products offer

the possibility to either reduce peroxide levels in a compound or increase

compound loading and moreover it offers the possibility to produce

vulcanizates having improved physical properties.

Keltan® ACETM technology also contributes to the LANXESS objectives

regarding sustainability:

n reduced energy requirement

n elimination of a catalyst waste stream

by avoiding the need for deashing

n elimination of chlorine residues in the polymer

n Keltan® is committed to increase the eco-friendliness of rubber:

New catalyst technology and bio-based EP(D)M.


World premiere: Bio based EP(D)M - Keltan® Eco

Keltan®EcoistheworldsfirstcommercialEP(D)Mthathasbeenproduced

using an organically derived feedstock. The ethylene used in this process is

derived from ethanol produced from sugar cane. As a consequence of the

source and process substantial reduction in the amount of CO2 generated is

possible.ThisproductdeliversthebenefitsofregularEP(D)Minadditiontoit

being a unique bio-based Elastomer.

LANXESS TRP has done this to test firstly the market’s response to the

need for bio-polymers and secondly to pioneer the reduction in fossil fuel

dependence. From a process point of view we have also crossed the

threshold of proving that this translation from fossil to bio-sourced is feasible

and achievable.

As of October 2011our production of Keltan® Eco is a fact.

100%organic

15-20%organic

0%organic

0%organic

Ethylene

Sugarcane

Crude oil

Ethanol

50-70%organic

EP(D)M

End productsRaw materials

Route to bio-based EP(D)MKeltan® Eco compared to conventional EP(D)M


Automotive industry

This is by far the largest application segment, ranging from solid and sponge

automotive body sealing to „under the hood“ applications like coolant hoses,

airco hoses, brake parts, belts or engine mounts and some others like wind-

shield wipers.

Themajorityoftheextrudedprofilesaremadebypressure-lesscontinuous

cure. For these products the emphasis is on requirements such as low com-

pression set and good retention of heat-aged physical properties. Based on

the need for higher end product reliability and extended service life, there is a

growingdemandforbettersurfacefinish.

The product should be free from porosity, fast curing, and should adhere well

totextileflockandmetal.Highmodulusisrequiredforoptimumsealingforce,

to prevent leakage through window surrounds and to minimize wind noise

from window seals.

The growing demand for nitrosamine-free compounding prompted the

need for faster curing EP(D)M types that should allow the formulation of cure

systems which are free from bloom and iridescence.

TAILORED SOLUTIONS

n Keltan® meets the highest requirements. E.g. for hose assemblies for air conditioners1

Building industry

Since the 1980s, EP(D)M has shown a spectacular growth pattern in the

fieldofsingleply roofingsheets,particularly in theUSA.Theuseofa thin

flexiblemembranetoreplacetraditionalasphaltmaterialsrepresentsacon-

siderable technological advance, and improves long term performance. Due

to their superior water, ozone and weathering resistance, such membranes

have proven longevity, and are endorsed by a track record over 35 years.

Sincevulcanization forbuildingprofiles takesplace inpressurelesscontin-

uous curing equipment, high molecular weight EP(D)M provides good

collapse or distortion resistance during the curing step. Glazing gaskets and

buildingprofilesmustretainhighelasticsealing forcesoverawidetempe-

rature range. To withstand strong wind forces, low compression set require-

ments need to be met.

Other typical applications include tunnel seals, expansion joints, solar panel

tubing, sound insulation wall panels, bridge bearing pads, railway paths,

artificialgrass,sportsgranulateandrubbertilesforplaygrounds.

n Keltan® for future technologies, e.g. pre-insulated pipes2 in solar systems

n Ineffecteffectivelyandefficientlyfortheinstallation:coatedpipesystems

1 Foto: Conti 2 Foto: Duosolar by Armacell


n Variety of colors plus convincing physical features: Keltan® for TPV

n For best handling: TPE-coated handle

n Permanent useful: utility-box made of TPV containing Keltan®

n Good for bellows: good stress-strain behavior and good compression set e.g.

Plastics modification

Inplastic-modifiedrubber,thermoplasticelastomers(TPE)orthermoplastic

vulcanizates (TPV), EPM/EPDM is the main component and is responsible

for the required physical properties of the end product.

The elastomer component should provide:

n Maximum elastic properties improvement per unit volume

nEfficientdynamicvulcanization

n Contribute to a uniform dispersion of small, highly cross-linked

particles

n Allow the compound designer full freedom in color selection

TPEs provide functional performance and properties similar to conventional

thermosetrubberproducts,butcanbeprocessedwiththespeed,efficiency

and economy of thermoplastics.

The plastic phase imparts stiffness to the blends, enables plastic-like pro-

cessing and recyclability, and eliminates the need for vulcanization. Keltan®/

polyolefinblendsarefindinggrowingapplicationsinareassuchasautomo-

tive parts, consumer products, wire and cable, building and construction

and mechanical goods. The automotive sector is currently the largest mar-

ket for these materials. Examples include soft exterior parts, such as fascia

covers, air ducts, body side moldings, window and body seals.

EPM/EPDMpolymersareincreasinglyusedasimpactmodifiersforplastics

suchaspolyolefins.Thesethermoplasticolefins(TPO)exhibitsuperiorflexi-

bility and impact strength. Typical Keltan®modifiedplasticsapplicationsare

bumpers,bottles,boxes, toysandfilms.Therubber fraction intheblend is

usuallykept toaminimum-atmost40%- tomaintain theplastic’sother

physical properties and processing characteristics.

Special EPM grafted with maleic anhydride products are being used for the

impactmodificationofEngineeredPlastics,suchasPA6andPA66.


TAILORED SOLUTIONS

Technical Rubber goods

Due to the great application versatility of Keltan® EP(D)M grades, a broad

spectrum of diverse requirements can be met. The below mentions only a few

technical goods applications

n washing machine gaskets (bull-eyes)

n potable & waste water seals

n valve and tank linings

n roll coverings

n hoses and tubes

n conveyors belts

nfloortiles

n windmill applications, like seals, cables, hoses

n Molded rubber parts – a part of every day life

n ProfilesmadefromKeltan®: reliability, durability, comfort

Electrical industry

Keltan® EP(D)M grades can be especially used in the following wire & cable

industry applications:

n low and medium voltage cables and

n transmission and distribution, like

n connectors

n arrestors

n relays

n Proven a million times: wires and cables made of Keltan®


n Offset printing unit: different rolls with different coverings1

1 3-D-Object: Westland Gummiwerke

The versatility of our Keltan® elastomer, high product quality, high supply reliability and high service level - this unique com- bination enables high performance for our customers, products and industrial solutions.


4 production locations on 3 continents, 2 production technologies and 1 strong brand

n EP(D)M production plant, Marl, Germany. (Solution process)

n EP(D)M production plant, Geleen, The Netherlands.

(Solution process)

n EP(D)M production plant, Triunfo, Brazil. (Solution process)

n EP(D)M production plant, Orange, Texas, USA.

(Slurry process)

PLANTS WORLDWIDE


IMPORTANT NOTES

As with any product, use of the products mentioned in this publication

inagivenapplicationmustbetested(includingfieldtesting,etc.)byuserin

advance to determine suitability.

Product safety

Relevant safety data and references as well as the possibly necessary warning

labels are to be found in the corresponding safety data sheets.

Health and safety information

Appropriate literature has been assembled which provides information

concerning the health and safety precautions that must be observed when

handling the LANXESS products mentioned in this publication. For materials

mentioned which are not LANXESS products, appropriate industrial hygiene

and other safety precautions recommended by their manufacturers should

be followed. Before working with any of these products, you must read and

become familiar with the available information on their hazards, proper use

and handling. This cannot be overemphasized. Information is available in

several forms, e.g., material safety data sheets and product labels. Consult

your LANXESS representative in Germany or contact the Health, Safety, En-

vironment and Quality Department (HSEQ) of LANXESS Germany or - for

business in the USA - the LANXESS Product Safety and Regulatory Affairs

Department in Pittsburgh, PA.

Regulatory compliance information

Some of the end uses of the products described in this publication must

comply with applicable regulations, such as the FDA, BfR, NSF, USDA, and

CPSC. If you have any questions on the regulatory status of these products,

contact your LANXESS Corporation representative, the LANXESS Regu-

latory Affairs Manager in Pittsburgh, PA or the Health, Safety, Environment

and Quality Department (HSEQ) of LANXESS Germany.

The manner in which you use and the purpose to which you put and utilize

our products, technical assistance and information (whether verbal, written

or by way of production evaluations), including any suggested formulations

and recommendations, are beyond our control. Therefore, it is imperative

that you test our products, technical assistance and information to deter-

mine to your own satisfaction whether they are suitable for your intended

usesandapplications.Thisapplication-specificanalysismustatleastinclude

testing to determine suitability from a technical as well as health, safety, and

environmental standpoint. Such testing has not necessarily been done

by us. Unless we otherwise agree in writing, all products are sold strictly

pursuant to the terms of our standard conditions of sale. All information and

technical assistance is given without warranty or guarantee and is subject

to change without notice. It is expressly understood and agreed that you

assume and hereby expressly release us from all liability, in tort, contract

or otherwise, incurred in connection with the use of our products, technical

assistance, and information.

Any statement or recommendation not contained herein is unauthorized and

shall not bind us. Nothing herein shall be construed as a recommendation to

useanyproductinconflictwithpatentscoveringanymaterialoritsuse.No

license is implied or in fact granted under the claims of any patent.

Forward-looking statements

This product information contains forward-looking statements based on cur-

rent assumptions and forecasts made by the LANXESS AG management.

Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could

lead to material differences between the actual future consolidated results,

financial situation, development or performance of the company, and the

estimates given here. The company assumes no liability to update such

forward-looking statements or to adapt to future events or development.

Buna® is a Registered Trademark of LANXESS Deutschland GmbH.

Keltan® is a Registered Trademark of LANXESS Buna GmbH.

Quality assurance

Quality is a core value of LANXESS, founded on the global principles of

quality management, product stewardship, and sustainable development.

All of our EP(D)M manufacturing sites worldwide, customer service opera-

tions, and supply chain operations maintain quality systems registered to

ISO 9001.

TobecertifiedtotheISO9001standard,LANXESSimplementedaquality

management system embracing all of the company‘s activities, including:

n production quality parameters

n employee training

n customer interaction

n meeting customer requirements

n product design and development

n purchasing materials and services

n delivering products

n fostering an environment for continual improvement

LANXESS operations in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-

PacificarecertifiedaccordingtotheinternationalenvironmentalstandardISO

14001.YoucanfindfurtherinformationontheLANXESSwebsite:

www.lanxess.com/lcs/en/portrait/certificates/performance_rubber

InNorthAmerica, LANXESSCorporation is RC14001 certified,which is

a combined certification of both ISO14001 and theAmericanChemical

Council‘s RCMS1 standards. To be certified to the RC 14001 standard,

LANXESS implemented an environmental management system (EMS)

embracing all of the company‘s activities, including environmental impacts,

product design and development, purchasing materials and services, and

delivering products, while fostering an environment for continual improve-

ment.

LANXESS utilizes root cause analysis and corrective action planning to pre-

vent reoccurrence of non-conformities. Our LANXESS sales representatives

can always be contacted.

LANXESS is committed to maintain the leadership position in Keltan® pro-

duct quality and reliability.

1 ”Responsible Care Management System” is an American standard which ensures that

manufacturers have systems in place to ensure the health and safety of LANXESS em-

ployees, customers and surrounding communities.

Make use of our experience

Talk to us!Whether it’s technical details or new product ideas you need,

our experts will be at your side from development right through to full-scale

production. From individual recipe recommendations to on-site advice. We

think of ourselves not just as suppliers, but as an active partner to our custo-

mers.We’vebeenproviding this service throughout theworld forover90

years. Make use of all this experience in research and practical applications

– get in touch today!


EMEALANXESS Deutschland GmbHTechnical Rubber ProductsSales & Technical Marketing 51369 Leverkusen,GermanyE-mail: [email protected]: +49 (0) 214 30 24119www.keltan.com

GREATER CHINALANXESS Chemical (China) Co., Ltd. Technical Rubber Products16/F, Park Place,NO.1601 Nan Jing Road (West), Shanghai, 200040, P.R. China E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +86 21 6109 6666 Fax: +86 21 6109 8229 www.keltan.com

ASEANLANXESS Pte. Ltd. Singapore Technical Rubber Products Countries: Japan, India, Korea, ANZ, ASEAN E-mail: [email protected] Phone: +65 6725 5869 www.keltan.com

JAPANLANXESS K.K.Business Unit: Technical Rubber Products1-6-5, MarunouchiChiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100 8215JapanE-mail: [email protected]: +81 (0) 3 5293 8028www.keltan.com

NAFTALANXESS Corporation111 RIDC Park West DrivePittsburgh, PA 15275 1112USAE-mail: [email protected]: 001 (412) 809 4759www.keltan.com

LATAMLANXESS Ind. de Prod. Quimicos e Plásticos Ltda. Av. Maria Coelho de Aguiar, 215 - Bloco B - 2º andar 05804-902 - São Paulo - SP - Brasil Marie Rose Damiani E-mail : [email protected] : +55 11 3741 5948 www.keltan.com

Please direct any questions on Keltan® from LANXESS to one of the follow-

ingadresses,contactyourregionalsalesofficeorvisitourtechnicalonline-

system: www.keltan.com

Sales offices worldwide: www.sales-offices-trp.lanxess.com

www.keltan.com

www.trp.lanxess.com

EP(D)M ENERGIZED BY

Keltan® – your general purpose specialty elastomer.www.keltan.com

Order no.: LXS-TRP 009, Edition: 2012-01, Printed in Germany

Documents

VERSATILITY ENERGIZED BY - Brenntag ENERGIZED BY Keltan ® EP(D)M – your general purpose specialty elastomer