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© 2016 Solvay Specialty Polymers1
Polymer Solutions for High Temperature Applications
Eric Martin, PhDTechnical Development – EMEA
Technology & Polymer Days 2016September 21th
Gjövik, Norway
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Agenda
1.Solvay Group Overview2. Solvay Specialty Polymers Overview3. Polymer Solutions for High Temperatures
• Thermoplastics• Elastomers
4. Metal-to-Plastic Solutions
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1863Ernest Solvay inventsthe Solvay process for producing soda ash
1880Solvay is the first industrial multinational to operate in the US and Europe simultaneously
1878Solvay innovates in social welfare(paid vacations, social security, 8-hour day)
1911 & 1927The congressesbring together the greatest physicistsof their day
1950Solvay inventsthe plastic bottle
2015Solvay fliesaround the world with Solar Impulse
2011Solvay acquires Rhodia
More than 150 years of innovation and many to come
20152nd Chemistryfor the Future Solvay Prize
1990Solvay invents
precipitated silica for
green tires
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30,900
We are a world leader in the chemical industry
employees145
industrial sites
21major
R&I centers
53countries
€ 12.4billion of net sales
€ 2,336million of REBITDA
Pro forma 2015 figures including Cytec (unaudited)
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FunctionalPolymers
Our activities are dividedinto Operating Segments
Advanced Formulations
Performance Chemicals
Advanced Materials
• Specialty Polymers• Composite Materials• Silica• Special Chem
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Agenda
1. Solvay Group Overview
2.Solvay Specialty Polymers Overview3. Polymer Solutions for High Temperatures
• Thermoplastics• Elastomers
4. Metal-to-Plastic Solutions
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Specialty Polymers at a Glance
Automotive
€ 1.9 bnNet sales 2015
~3,700employees
18 production sites
10 R&I centers
Healthcare
Industrial & Environment
Americas9 production sites
2 R&I centers
Europe7 production sites
4 R&I centers
Asia & RoW2 production sites
4 R&I centers
2015 Data
Aerospace
Diversified end markets with superior growth potential
26%Net sales
44%Net sales
30%Net sales
Electrical & Electronics
Consumer & Construction
Batteries
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Positioned for GrowthSolutions for a Diverse Range of Growing Markets
2%Aerospace
5%Batteries
27%Electrical & Electronics
10%Healthcare
17%Industrial &Environment
23%Automotive
16%Consumer &
Construction
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Engineering InnovationEvery Day
Accelerated Programs
Customer Partnership
Strong R&I Investment
~ 50 proprietary processes • 10 R&I centers
• ~ 600 dedicated resources
• Long-term incubation projects (10yrs +)
Many years track record in delivering innovation• Advanced engineering
• CAD/CAE and design services
• Process optimization
170+ Growth projects• Long-term partnerships for
adaptive and innovative solutions
of net sales realized with products < 5-y
2015 data
33%
New product grades40+
Patents in force3,500+
Creating value for our Customers
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Halar® ECTFEEnergy capture
SolstickEnergy capture
KetaSpire® PEEKPrimoSpire® SRP
Light weight / metal replacement
Solef® PVDFEnergy storage Torlon® AI
Structure
Light weight / metalreplacement
Ixef® PARARadel® PPSU
Fomblin® PFPELubrication
TegraCoreTM PPSUInsulationAmodel® PPA
LEDs
OUR SPECIALTY POLYMERSON BOARD
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Agenda
1. Solvay Group Overview2. Solvay Specialty Polymers Overview
3.Polymer Solutions for High Temperatures• Thermoplastics• Elastomers
4. Metal-to-Plastic Solutions
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Specialty Polymers Comprehensive PortfolioAromatics, Fluoropolymers, Barrier Polymers, Performance Compounds
Key Performance Factors
Mechanical performance
Resistance to harsh elements
Broad range of temperatures
SurfacepropertiesLightweighting Fire resistance
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A Unique Portfolio of SolutionsThrough Continuous Research and Innovation
Aerospace
Automotive
Consumer andConstruction
Electrical/ Electronics
Healthcare
Industrial and Environment
Fluoropolymers BarrierPolymers
PerformanceCompounds
PTFE PVDF PFA FKM PFPE PVDC XLCPPPS
Currently produced also in Asia On-going investments for additional production in Asia
HPPA PEEK PAI PSU
Aromatics
LCP
Batteries
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Product Families
Advanced LightweightingSolutionsTegraLite™
• TegraCore™ PPSU Structural Foam
• Solef® 80 000 e-PVDF 3D Foams
• Films • Composites• Virantage® PESU
Tougheners
Biomaterials for Implantable DevicesSolviva® Biomaterials
• Eviva® PSU • Veriva® PPSU • Zeniva® PEEK
Cross-linkable CompoundsCogegum® XLPO-HFFR Polidan® PEX/XLPE Polidiemme® XLPO
FilmsAjedium™ Films
Fluorinated ElastomersTecnoflon® FKM
• Base Resistant • Ionic Curable • Low Temperature • Peroxide Curable
Tecnoflon® PFR FFKM
Fluorinated FluidsFomblin® HC PFPE Fomblin® PFPE Lubricants Galden® PFPE Solvera® PFPE
FluoropolymersAlgoflon® PTFE
• Dispersions • Fine Coagulated Powders • Granulars• Micronized Powders
Halar® ECTFE Hyflon® ADHyflon® PFA & MFA®
Hylar® PVDF Hylar® 5000 PVDF for Architectural Coatings Polymist® PTFESolef® PVDF
Functional FluidsFluorolink® PFPE Fomblin® PFPE Functional
Liquid Crystal PolymersXydar® LCP
Polyamide-imidesTorlon® PAI
Polyamides, AromaticAmodel® PPA Ixef® PARA Kalix® HPPA Omnix® HPPA
Polyesters, High-performanceLavanta® HPP
Polyketones, AromaticAvaSpire® PAEK KetaSpire® PEEK
Polymer Processing AidsSolef® 11010 PVDF Tecnoflon® NM FKM
Polyphenylene, SulfideRyton® PPS
Polyvinylidene ChlorideDiofan® PVDC Ixan® PVDC Extrusion Resins Ixan® PVDC Soluble Powders
Sulfone PolymersAcudel® modified PPSU Radel® PPSU Udel® PSU Veradel® PESU
Specialty MaterialsAquivion® PFSA Hyflon® AD Long Fiber Compounds Solvene® EAP Torlon® AI for Coatings
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PFAMFAPTFEPVDFECTFELCPPAIPEEKPAEKPSUPESUPPSUPPSPPAPARAPVDCXL PE
FKMFFKM
Fomblin M/ZFomblin YGalden
Fluids
Specialty Polymers ProductsUse Temperature Range
Elastomers
Thermoplastics
Temperature [°C]
Galden® PFPEFomblin® Y PFPEFomblin® M/Z PFPE
Tecnoflon® FFKM
Tecnoflon® FKM
Polidan ®/Cogegum ®/Polidiemme® XLPEIxan® PVDC Ixef®/Kalix®/Omnix® PARAAmodel® PPARyton® PPSRadel® PPSUVeradel® PESUUdel® PSUAvaSpire® PAEKKetaSpire® PEEKTorlon® PAIXydar® LCPHalar® ECTFESolef® PVDFAlgoflon®/Polymist® PTFEHyflon® MFA®
Hyflon® PFA
Short-term use temperatureLong-term use temperature
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Agenda
1. Solvay Group Overview2. Solvay Specialty Polymers Overview
3.Polymer Solutions for High Temperatures• Thermoplastics• Elastomers
4. Metal-to-Plastic Solutions
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Solef® PVDF
Melt-processable fluoropolymers with high mechanical properties and low permeability
Key Features• Continuous service temperature up
to 130 – 150°C• Excellent chemical resistance • Good mechanical properties and flexibility• Low permeability to most gases and liquids• High abrasion resistance• Excellent resistance to Rapid Gas
Decompression (RGD)• Outstanding weathering resistance• Resistance to s-CO2 – Metal protection
Key Applications• Oil & Gas pipes, risers and flowlines• Binders and materials for separators
in Li-Ion batteries • Fittings and valves• Membranes• Wire and cable jacketing
Yield stress of melt-processable fluoropolymers(@23°C MPa)
Internal fluid containment barrier in flexible risersField track record over 20 years
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Hyflon® PFA
Fully-fluorinated, melt-processable fluoropolymers with the highest temperature rating and broadest chemical resistance
Key FeaturesHyflon® PFA• Higher melting point >300°C• Intrinsic processing stability (up to 420°C)• Improved surface smoothness• Mechanical properties / dimensional stability
from – 200°C to 260°C• Excellent long-term aging resistance• Good flexibility and ductility, even down to – 100°C• Universal chemical resistance• Good permeation resistance
Key Applications• Cable jacketing (Control lines, ...)• Lining • Industrial coatings and linings
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Algoflon® PTFE & Polymist® PTFE
Fully-fluorinated polymers showing best-in-class thermalperformance and chemical resistance
Key Features• Chemical inertness• Outstanding temperature resistance• Extremely low coefficient of friction• Non-stick properties from cryogenic to 260°C• Exceptional release and water repellent properties• Outstanding heat resistance
Key Applications• Filtration membranes• Linings for industrial applications• Gaskets, seals• E/E insulators and electrical tapes• Additives (Algoflon® L ,Polymist® PTFE)
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KetaSpire® PEEK
One of the most chemically resistant thermoplastics with excellent strength and fatigue resistance along witha continuous-use temperature of 240°C
Key Features• High-purity• Exceptional resistance to organics,
acids and bases• Low CLTE • Very good wear and abrasion resistance• Excellent dimensional stability• Best-in-class fatigue resistance
Key Applications• Aerospace: fasteners, brackets, wiring and
fluid handling systems• Automotive: thrust washers, bearings,
seal rings, brake systems parts, gears• Healthcare: instruments,
operating room equipment• Oil & Gas: compressor plates, seals,
wire coatings• Semicon: Chemical Mechanical Planarization
(CMP) rings, wafer carriers
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KetaSpire® PEEKLong-term Thermo-oxidative Behavior
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Properties are retained after heat aging at high temperatures
Unfilled KetaSpire® PEEK30% GF KetaSpire® PEEK30% CF KetaSpire® PEEK
Tensile strength at break after aging for 8000 hours
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AvaSpire® PAEK
A versatile family of polyaryletherketones tailored to provide new and unique combinations of performance and value
Key Features• Higher stiffness from 150°C to 190°C vs PEEK • Improved toughness vs PEEK• UL-94 V0 rating at 0.8 mm• Comparable strength and stiffness
at up to 20-30% lower cost• Excellent aesthetics and colorability
Key Applications• Aerospace: interiors, wiring systems, conducts• Automotive: engine and brake system parts• Healthcare: instruments, operating room
equipment• Mobile electronics: structural parts• Oil & Gas: compressor plates, wire coatings,
liners
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Torlon® PAI
Amorphous thermoplastic with high strength and stiffness up to 275°C
Key Features• Excellent strength and toughness
from cryogenic to 275°C• Best-in-class friction and wear performance• Excellent resistance to lubricants, greases
and fuels• Resistant to strong acids and most organics• Inherent flame resistance• Low CLTE
Key Applications• Automotive: transmission seal rings,
thrust washers, engine parts• E/E: connectors, semicon process equipments• Industrial: bushings, bearings, gears,
hydraulics• Aerospace: fasteners, fixture & mechanical
parts
Units -196°C 23°C 135°C 232°C
Tensile Strength MPa 218 192 117 66
Elong. @ break % 6 15 21 22
Flexural Strength MPa 287 244 174 120
Flexural Modulus GPa 7.9 5.0 3.9 3.6
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ThermoplasticsLong-term Use Temperature vs Deflection Temperature
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Unreinforced ThermoplasticsHeat Deflection Temperature vs Chemical Resistance
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Powders & AjediumTM Films
Powders• Micronized powders• Electrical wire coatings• S & WB Coatings: Anti-corrosion, non-stick
cookware, industrial anti-friction• Additives / Reinforcement• Laser sintering• Composites
AjediumTM Films• Mono & Multi-layer structure• Photovoltaics front- and back-sheets• Architectural films• Aerospace thermal acoustic insulation
blankets• Composites
AjediumTM Films - Key properties comparison
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Agenda
1. Solvay Group Overview2. Solvay Specialty Polymers Overview
3.Polymer Solutions for High Temperatures• Thermoplastics• Elastomers
4. Metal-to-Plastic Solutions
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Tecnoflon® FKM
Elastomers are used in applications exposed to aggressive chemicals and high heat environments
Key FeaturesBisphenol-curable• Excellent processability• Good mechanical and sealing properties • Available as base polymers or formulated with
incorporated cure systems • Suitable for any molding processPeroxide-curable• Better chemical resistance than bisphenols• Unmatched tensile properties• Outstanding long-term sealing performance• Solvay’s proprietary technology, for compression,
transfer or injection molding
Key Applications• O-rings, seals, gaskets, hoses • Other complex molded parts
DMA of Low T FKM and standard FKM
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Tecnoflon® FFKM
Perfluoroelastomers show the highest performance among all elastomers
Key Features• Resistant to nearly every chemical class• Heat resistance up to 300°C• Proprietary cross-linking agent• Ultra-high purity
Key Applications• O-rings, seals, gaskets, hoses • Other complex molded parts
Effect of Cross-linking Agents on FFKM Stress Relaxation at 300°C
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Agenda
1. Solvay Group Overview2. Solvay Specialty Polymers Overview3. Polymer Solutions for High Temperatures
• Thermoplastics• Elastomers
4.Metal-to-Plastic Solutions
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Metal-to-Plastic Solutions
• A portfolio of enabling solutions with key performance attributes
• A technology roadmap committed with widespread implementation in key market segments
• A rapidly growing industry footprint through acquisitions and strategic partnerships
• An ambition to become an industry leader in high-performance lightweight materials
Films
PPSU foamsLong fibers
PVDF foamsThermoplastic
composites
Thermosetcomposites
Solvay Portfolio of Solutions
PPS resins
TegraCoreTM PPSU FoamsThermoformable rigid foam
UltraMaterialsTM CompositesSemi-continuous process/suitable for mass production
PVDF Bead FoamsInjection moldable/direct part production
High-performance Composites Thermoplastic tapes and laminates for short cycle-time processing
Application Support Advanced testing and simulation tools for part design validation
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TegraCoreTM PPSU Foam
Advanced lightweight foam core for insulation and structural applications
Key Features• Closed micro-cell structures • Lightweight: 50 kg/m3• High strength-to-weight ratio• Dimensional stability/mechanics up to 180°C• Excellent damage tolerance (crack
propagation control)• FST performance (exceeds FAR 25.853)
Key Applications• Cabin applications from floor to ceiling• Seat Shells, privacy panels and monuments• Sidewalls and dividers• Cargo compartments• Engine covers• Catering trolleys
Impact test comparison
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Solef ® PVDF 80 000 - Bead Foam
Injection-moldable expanded PVDF foam for direct part production
Key Features• e-PVDF Foam free of additives and produced
without chemical blowing agents• Inherent purity and inertness of PVDF• Lightweight (density down to 60 g/L)• Improved thermal insulation and resilience• Meets FAR & AITM standards• JSP steam chest molding technology
Key Applications• Aerospace: ducting• O&G: pipe, pump, manifold
insulation• CPI: pipe insulation
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