PROVALIN The PVC-FREE SOLUTION by ACTEGA DS. PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and Plasticizer-free Sealing Compound

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1 The by ACTEGA DS PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and Plasticizer-free Sealing Compound

2 Desperate Demand for a Sustainable Solution Kraft Foods Ltd: National Packaging Covenant 2008 Commitment: Replacement of PVC and PP materials with PET based, more readily recyclable materials. Unilever: Vision & Strategy Commitment: Eliminate PVC from our packaging, where viable, by Identify technologies to allow elimination of all PVC by end of The functional properties of PVC make it difficult to replace for some applications. Wal Mart: 2009 Global Sustainability Report Page 2 In 2007, we missed meeting our goal to eliminate PVC from our private-brand packaging. While we continue to look for alternatives to PVC, we have been unable to find suitable replacements for PVC used in over-the-counter, tamper-evident bands, metal can sealants and meat wrapping, among others.

3 A Prime Example of Sustainable Packaging a PVC-FREE sealing gasket Twist-off caps Press-twist caps (P/T) Lug caps Baby food Page 3 Composite closures Oily and fatty food

4 The Technology of PVC-free Sealants is not new... Move to PVC-free: ~1985 ~ Page 4

5 Comparison of Material Composition ,6 % polymer solid matter 0,4 % lubricant PVC-Plastisol 60 % polymer PVC 38 % liquid plasticizer 2 % lubricant = 1 kilogram = Page 5 Soft-PVC comprises of: solid PVC powder + plasticizer

6 Production Known Issues with PVC in Packaging Use Recycling Volatility of plastisol ~2 % Volatility of organosol ~5-15 % Hydrogen chloride (HCl) and/or trace amounts of some form of the phthalate ester or petroleum hydrocarbon plasticizer Migration of undesired substances into food Phthalates as plasticizers such as DEHP, DINP and DIDP Alternatives to phthalates were not very well adopted, e.g. ESBO Blowing agents such as ADC und OBSH, which can result in the formation of semicarbazide (SEM) Stabilizers which can contain 2- ethylhexanoic acid (2-EHA) DEHP und ADC (are prohibited for use in Europe) No material recycling possible Formation of hydrochloric acid (HCl) Formation of dioxines Corrosion in waste incinerators Foodstuffs into gasket Undesirables out of gasket/ into foodstuffs Page 6

7 The PVC-FREE Alternative TPE compound for the application in Twist-Off closures No PVC Is the first conforming PVC-free alternative worldwide Fulfills all requirements for the metal vacuum closures (e.g. vacuum, opening torques, re-closing, seal security, ) Suitable grades for all types of foodstuffs which are either hot filled, pasteurized or sterilized (retortable) Is conforming to the strictest migration limitations for the direct contact of oily and fatty foodstuffs also at the end of the shelf life is the legally conforming answer to the Plastics Regulation (EU)10/2011 (including the global migration limit of 10 mg/dm²) Certified documentation from external laboratories, as for example Institut Nehring (Germany) and SQTS (Switzerland) Page 7

8 The TPE-Technology along the Supply Chain Cap production No oven curing necessary and therefore less energy and space is required Significant reduction of carbon dioxide emissions Elimination of pollution, contamination and waste Less workplace pollution No limitations on storage stability, therefore no viscosity or sedimentation issues Less compound is required to seal with the same performance as PVC Cap use No migration of undesirable substances known from PVC into foodstuffs Recycling Page 8 Material recycling possible No difficulties in incineration

9 Market Launch Started! Cooperation with all participants along the value chain Industrial cap production started February 2011 Some of jars have been on the shelfs of big European retailers Remark PVC-free included in brand design Page 9

10 ACTEGA DS Germany Part of the ALTANA Group Experts with >30 years experience in sealing compounds for the food & beverage industry Turnover: 48 Mio. Employees: 110 Page 10

11 Let s Go PVC-FREE! Page 11 Please visit: