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New Material Developments for Extreme Film Performance

Terry TuckerNorth America Marketing Manager, Polyethylene

FlexPackCon 2016Memphis, TNOctober 10th, 2016

Polyethylene growth continues to outpace GDP

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PE Demand

Polyethylene solutions boost sustainability

30% 55%

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Source: ExxonMobil Chemical Study, peer reviewed by external panel per ISO 14040 & 14044 – Images are representative of potential product applications

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Exceed™ - for superior performanceHigh toughness and sealing with outstanding optics

Enable™ - for optimum solutionsExcellent bubble stability with higher alpha-olefins (HAO) properties

Exceed™ XP – when eXtreme Performance mattersStep-out mechanical properties with excellent processability

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Dart Impact

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• Unique molecular architecture allows

− Shear thinning characteristics translating into higher extrusion rates

− High melt strength of fractional-MI grades translating into great bubble stability

Processing advantages Viscosity curves 190°C

Traditional monolayer construction class-A under-slab liner versus an Exceed XP resin-based solution.

Data from tests performed by or on behalf of ExxonMobil Chemical

Results in increased toughness at higher output

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Possibilities for downgauging with improved properties

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• Repositions polyethylene stiffness / density correlation − Up to 30% average modulus increase

(at 0.916 g/cm3 density)

• Stiffness gain depending on film structure and processing conditions

Enhanced stiffness

Data from tests performed by or on behalf of ExxonMobil Chemical

1 mil monofilm

1.6 mil, 1/2/1 coex film, 30% HDPE (d 0.961) in core

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Film performance• Exceptional thin-film MD tear strength at high MD orientation• Synergistic effect of linear blends on MD tear strength• Exceptional toughness• High melt strength, without the need for LDPE addition

Derived benefits and potential value• Enhanced performance of thin films in agricultural and other applications• Reduced waste and spoilage• Cost-effective solutions with linear blends• Shifts performance / output balance

Thin film applications

Helps deliver strong film integrity especially in thin film solutions

Data from tests performed by or on behalf of ExxonMobil Chemical

Exceptional MD tear on thin Exceed XP monofilm films

Impact of linear blends on 1-mil monofilm properties(C4 LLDPE : 1.0 MI, 0.918 d)

Monofim structures based on Exceed XP 8656 – die gap 1.5 mm, die diam.:160 mm, BUR 2.5, output 135 kg/h, frost line height 760 mm (top

chart) and 710 mm (bottom chart) – Melt temperature: 223-229 °C

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Agricultural FilmsBeneficial attributes• Exceptional MD tear*• Extreme toughness• High bubble stability /output

Value• Higher film performance• Cost saving opportunities• Reduced risk of spoilage

Liquid PackagingBeneficial attributes• Stiffness / toughness• Flex crack resistance • Sealability / machinability

Value• Downgauge film up to 30%• Up to 20% cost reduction• Reduced package failures

Food PackagingBeneficial attributes• Stiffness / toughness / tear• Sealability / machinability• Bubble stability

Value• High output • Downgauging potential• High packaging integrity

Construction LinersBeneficial attributes• Bubble stability• Extreme Toughness (Dart)• High tensile with modulus

Value• Up to 33% higher output• Surpasses class-A standards• Less reprocessing

*in thin films

Applications to enhance value

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Improved containment integrity

Down-gauging up to 30%

Up to 20% lower packaging cost

Reduced supply chain cost & emissions

Exceed™ XP performance polymers in liquid packaging

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We welcome you to discover: • Further extending new Exceed™ XP performance

polymers‒ step-out mechanical properties‒ high melt strength and output‒ controlled holding force

• Tech talks from industry experts• Solution demonstrations on the machines of the

leading manufacturers

Come and see us at K2016October 19 – 26

Dusseldorf, GermanyPavilion FG04

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Summary

• Worldwide megatrends drive global PE demand

• PE growth continues to outpace GDP

• Significant NA capacity additions increasing supply to global needs

• EM expanding portfolio to support broad range of packaging needs

• EM committed to growth via investment, innovation and collaboration

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Exceed™ XPwhen eXtreme Performance matters

Test Method based onMI (Melt Index) ASTM D-1238

Density ASTM D-4703 and ASTM D-1505 / ISO 1183

Melt Flow Ratio (MFR) ASTM D-1238

Flow behavior- Capillary and Oscillatory Rheology EMC methods

Tensiles tests ASTM D-882

Dart Impact ASTM D-1709 (procedure A)

Elmendorf tear ASTM D 1922-09

Puncture EMC method (method B)

Needle puncture CEN 14471 (probe diameter = 0.8 mm)

Seal Strength sample preparation : Heat Seal mode ASTM F-2029

Hot-tack ASTM F-1921

Holes after flex EMC method (Gelbo device)

Haze ASTM D-1003

Test methods

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