Saudi Basic Industries SJSC : SABIC EXPANDS PORTFOLIO FOR CONSUMER GOODS APPLICATIONS WITH FDA-CERTIFIED POLYCARBONATE, POM, PMMA, ABS AND ULTEMTM DIELECTRIC FILM

Guangzhou, China, May 17, 2017 - Plastics play an important role in the manufacture of electronic products and consumer goods which have become ubiquitous in our daily lives. Market demands will continue to drive the trend towards thinner, more stylish and highly integrated, multifunctional devices. Energy efficiency is key - propelled by both regulatory and consumer demands for increased performance and lower energy requirements. Consumers also gravitate towards innovative designs and attractive aesthetics to complement their personal lifestyles, making differentiation in design and style essential to driving commercial success in a very competitive domain. At the same time, for both cost and environmental reasons, brand owners will continue to seek solutions that offer efficiency and sustainable features such as responsible manufacturing and end-of-life options.

'Rapidly changing customer demands mean manufacturers need to be flexible and responsive to the market,' said Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, Executive Vice President, Petrochemicals, SABIC. 'SABIC provides a comprehensive and growing product offering of high performance material solutions for various segments in the electrical, electronics and consumer goods industry, collaborating closely with our downstream partners so that they can deliver.'

SABIC'S NEW FDA-COMPLIANT POLYCARBONATE GRADES FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE FOOD CONTACT APPLICATIONS

Two new polycarbonate grades SABIC® PC 1804R and PC 1004R are FDA-certified products with clear and highly transparent resins, suitable for use in food contact applications under high temperature usage of up to 135oC, such as for food blender jars, food storage containers, 'space' bottles, sports water bottles and cups.

Polycarbonate resins are characterized by high levels of mechanical, optical, electrical and thermal properties. They have low haze and high gloss, allow high transmission of light, and are aesthetically versatile due to their colorability. They also offer dimensional stability, weatherability and thermal stability. Resins with transparent properties are often selected for devices when fluid flow needs to be visually monitored and view of contents is required, or when colorability for aesthetic enhancement is desired. Polycarbonate resins are recyclable.

SABIC® PC 1804R is a high flow product with MFR 18 while PC 1004R is a middle flow product with a MFR of 10. They can be used for both injection molding and blow molding processing.

SABITALGLASS FIBER REINFORCED POM FOR MOLDED PARTS

For molded parts applications such as gears, sprinkler systems, keyboard push buttons and zippers which require repetitive sliding movements, polyacetal or polyoxymethylene (POM), with its inherent lubricant makes it a suitable choice.

SABITAL is a new SABIC line of polyacetal (POM) copolymer products reinforced with glass fibers for injection molding applications. The product is suitable for general industrial uses in need of high strength and dimensional stability as it offers superior stiffness and excellent wear properties, including outstanding resistance to thermal and oxidative degradation, moisture and chemicals. Other features include low friction coefficient and ease of machining.

SABIC LAUNCHES PMMA WITH COMPLETION OF NEW PLANT IN JUBAIL, SAUDI ARABIA

SABIC is broadening its global material portfolio with the addition of SABIC® PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate), a material commonly referred to as acrylic.

PMMA offers superior transparency, good scratch resistance, stiffness, hardness and shatter resistance. It is thus an excellent candidate for applications such as television and LCD monitors as well as injection-molded consumer goods such as filter jugs, cups and salad bowls.

SABIC® PMMA offers excellent optics with high transparency and light transmission, high glossiness, and has outstanding stability given its high UV resistance and low yellowing index, as well as good chemical resistance and continuous temperature resistance. It has superior mechanical performance, providing excellent scratch resistance and toughness. Its features also include ease of processing and recyclability. When used in replacement of glass, SABIC® PMMA can provide better performance and weight reduction.

SABIC® PMMA will be available in four grades for processes including extrusion, molding and thermoforming.

SABIC ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF CYCOLACTM ABS RESINS

Another addition to SABIC's portfolio this year is the CYCOLACTM resin product family, which are acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) thermoplastic materials, one of the toughest and most reliable materials available. CYCOLACTM resins are a range of opaque and highly colorable resins, characterized by a rich, glossy surface finish with admirable depth of color and good scratch resistance. They are highly tailorable, and with their excellent processing performance, they are suitable for either extrusion or injection molding. A wide array of flow and impact options are available, including:

• CYCOLAC MG94F is a high flow grade for compounding and general injection molding applications such as in 3D printing
• CYCOLAC EX58F is a sheet extrusion grade for applications such as luggage covers and refrigerator liners
• CYCOLAC MG47(F) colored is an injection grade for applications such as household appliances and consumer electronics.

SABIC'S NEW POLYETHERIMIDE FILM ULTEMTM UTF120 OFFERS SOLUTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL-GRADE DIELECTRIC FILM CAPACITORS

Capacitors are ubiquitous in electrical products, and have many uses in electronic applications and electrical systems such as in light emitting diode (LED) lighting, liquid crystal display (LCD) backlighting, and converter for Electric Vehicle (EV). To address the growing need for lightweight, compact, high energy density capacitors able to store large amounts of electrical energy for long periods of time without significant current leakage and loss of charge even at high temperatures, SABIC is launching a new polyetherimide (PEI) film - ULTEMTM UTF120.

ULTEMTM UTF120 film is a high heat and high energy density dielectric film that meets the most stringent technical demands, for use in professional-grade dielectric capacitors. ULTEMTM UTF120 film exhibits stable properties through range of temperature (-40 °C to +150 °C) and frequency, including stable capacitance, good insulation resistance, high dielectric constant (Dk) and low dissipation factor (Df). The wide operating temperature capability of ULTEMTM UTF120 film based capacitors enables reliability and eliminates the need for active cooling for converter applications. 'The successful commercialization of ULTEMTM UTF120 film has enabled SABIC to enter the high temperature film capacitor market. Eliminating the need for active cooling will enable our customers to have a simpler and more flexible system design in electric vehicle application. This is also a stepping stone towards next-generation dielectric film products, and provides translation opportunities for ultra-thin film to other application areas.' said Dr. Alan Tsai, Director, High Performance Forms, Specialties, SABIC.

ULTEMTM UTF120 enjoys high temperature dimensional and mechanical stability, and is capable of passing 260oC reflow soldering process. It is inherently flame resistance and is recyclable.

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SABIC invites visitors attending CHINAPLAS 2017 in Guangzhou to attend its technical seminars at Shangri-La Guangzhou Hotel to learn more about our materials and solutions:

• SABIC New FDA and Lens Grade Polycarbonate, POM and PMMA Products & Applications, 18 May 2017 (Thu), 13:30-15:30

Samples of SABIC's material applications including ULTEMTM UTF120 film and sports water bottle made with SABIC® PC 1004R will be available for viewing at Shangri-La Guangzhou.

SABIC is also inviting CHINAPLAS participants to visit material-machine demonstrations SABIC is holding in partnership with leading manufacturers companies at their respective booths. Visitors will be able to see and experience for themselves how SABIC's innovative materials are processed to become competitive end-products, helping customers achieve safety, convenience, sustainability and cost-effectiveness.

Machine Co	Booth	Machine	Segment / Application	SABIC Material and Solution
Tederic	4.1K41	Injection Molding	Phone Case	LEXANTM 121R
Haitian	4.1J01	Injection Molding	Houseware	SABIC® PP 311MK40T
			LED Cover	SABIC® PC ALS01
Arburg	5.1A41	Injection Molding	T-Shaped Hub	SABIC® PC 1804R

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SABIC® PC 1804R and PC 1004R are FDA-certified polycarbonate grades for high-temperature food contact applications such as food blender jars and water bottles

SABITALTM glass fiber reinforced POM with its inherent lubricant is used in molded parts applications such as gears which require repetitive sliding movements

SABIC® PMMA is an excellent candidate for applications such as television and LCD monitors as well as injection-molded consumer goods such as filter jugs, cups and salad bowls

CYCOLACTM ABS resins, with outstanding aesthetics, flow, toughness, dimensional stability and high temperature resistance, are typically used in applications such as household appliances and consumer electronics

ULTEMTM UTF120 film is a high heat and high energy density dielectric film that meets the most stringent technical demands, developed to meet the growing need for lightweight, compact, high energy density capacitors able to store large amounts of electrical energy for long-term reliability without significant current leakage and loss of charge even at high temperatures