POLIPROTECT

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• POLIPROTECT
• MGs new barrier solution

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Poliprotect differs from MGs previous
solution, Actituf, primarily because of the
technology used, the BicoPET.BicoPET is an
innovative technology patented by MG which
allows to mix in a single chip the active barrier
(preventing the oxygen entry) and the passive
barrier, BASFs new nylon Ultramid X17
(preventing the loss of CO2). In such a way MG
offers to converters the possibility to have both
active and passive barrier without the need to
dose. This avoids possible errors and limits the
necessity for quality control.
Poliprotect BicoPET
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MGs new range of barrier resin

• Poliprotect PB (passive barrier)
• this is the solution for products that require
  passive barrier only
• CSD
• Ready to drink
• Poliprotect APB (active and passive barrier)
• this solution guaranties a high active barrier
  associated with the necessary passive barrier for
  the following applications
• Juices, smoothies, juice based products
• Beer, Wine
• Milk and dairy products
• Food applications (ketchup, salad dressing,
  etc...)
• Poliprotect JB (juice barrier)
• this solution suits particularly products that
  need medium active barrier
• Juices, smoothies, fruit based beverages
• Food applications (ketchup, salad dressing,
  etc...)

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The BicoPET structure

• For the PB grade, the core of the pellet contains
  the passive barrier.
• For the APB grade, the core contains the passive
  barrier while the shell is made of modified PET
  mixed with the active barrier.
• For the JB, the structure is identical to the APB
  but with a nylon content significantly lower.

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What are the advantages of BicoPET?

• No additional investment required by the
  converter because it is dried, injection molded,
  and reheat blow molded like standard PET
• No separate handling system for nylon
• No dosing errors
• Excellent dispersion
• Barrier active only when bottles are blown which
  allows to keep preforms at stock without time
  limit
• Recyclable
• Fully approved by FDA and EC

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With Poliprotect, a perfectly transparent bottle
Material tested Haze,
Standard PET 2.4
Standard PET 7 nylon (MDX6) 15.5
Poliprotect 2.8
Haze is measured by Gardner haze meter.
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Ultramid X17, the key to our transparency

• What makes Poliprotect unique in comparison to
  the other existing solutions is the new nylon
  Ultramid X17 included in each pellet.
• The development of Ultramid X17 is the result of
  a considerable RD investment from the part of
  BASF for the exclusive use of MG.
• This innovative nylon has a perfect compatibility
  with our modified PET and allows to have high
  transparency in the final bottle appearance.
• The comparison with the MDX6 (in the same of
  dosage) shows that the final haze on clear
  bottles is dramatically reduced.

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With Poliprotect, the same bottle resistance as
standard PET

• Burst (bar) it determines the bottle strength by
  pressurizing it until it bursts.
• Creep () it examines the progressive expansion
  of a bottle once it is filled and
• carbonated and then put under pressure.
• Top load (kg) it measures a container's maximum
  resistance to a vertical pressure.

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With Poliprotect APB, a permanent barrier on O2

• The red line indicates the rate of 1 ppm of 02
  ingress which is the typical market requirement.
• It appears clearly that Poliprotect APBs
  performance exceeds by far this target and
  therefore is the ideal barrier solution for
  sensitive beverages.

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Poliprotect continous barrier on O2
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High protection against Vit. C loss

• This test was commissioned by an Italian
  top-quality juice maker on a 250 ml bottle 100
  Poliprotect APB barrier cap filled with a
  smoothies (100 juices of mixed fruits)
• The Vit. C loss is very limited due to the fact
  that the oxygen ingress is prohibited by the
  barrier scavenger, also odour and color test show
  no evident change during time.

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Long lasting barrier for juices

• This graph represents a real test done with a
  premium orange juice (100 pure juice) that has
  given a very positive results after approx 9
  months shelflife.
• The customer was using mulitlayer bottles and
  comparing the Poliprotect results on Vit. C loss
  saw no difference with its solution and switched
  to Poliprotect.
• This will grant the customer higher flexibility
  and economical convenience at the same barrier
  performance.

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With Poliprotect, a reliable and flexible barrier
on CO2

• CO2 loss simulation- 1L Bottle - 52 g

• Poliprotect was developed to meet current market
  requirements on CO2.
• Nevertheless, in case of higher performance needs
  on passive barrier, our solution can easily be
  adapted by adding a greater of nylon.

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Poliprotect performances versus competitors
solutions
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Masterbatches

• MG has homologated a family of colorants from
  Holland Colours, which have perfect compatibility
  with our Polyprotect resin.
• The same co-operation is ongoing with
  Colormatrix, Clariant, Repi, Toyo, Sukano,
  Polyone.
• Upon request, MG can homologate a specific
  masterbatch in short time.
• Already a list of colorants tested and approved
  to be used with Poliprotect is available.

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PoliProtect is recyclable as part of the regular
PET stream

• Extensive testing has shown that PoliProtect has
  the same physical properties as PET when recycled
  at 25
• PoliProtect is fully recyclable in the colored
  bottle stream
• Due to the presence of nylon a color shift can
  occur during recycling of bottles into the clear
  stream
• At projected market penetrations of around 2,
  testing has shown color shift well within the
  recycling industrys tolerance levels
• Sorting equipment exists which can move nylon
  containing flakes to the colored stream
• Recycled resin can be toned

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EEC approval FDA - Migrations

• Poliprotect fulfills the requirements of the
  European Community and national food packaging
  regulations.
• None of the substances listed in Directive
  76/769/EEC are present in this resin
• Poliprotect has received the FDA in 2008.
• In Fraunhofer Institute Poliprotect PET bottles
  for juices were screened for migration of
  relevant compounds with satisfactory results.
  (available report with results)

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Manufacturing areas and RD

• Poliprotect resins are produced today in
• Europe, Italy, Patrica (south of Rome) MG
  Polimeri Italia
• Installed capacity 30.000 MT/year
• USA, West Virginia (Apple Grove) MG Polymers
  LLC
• Installed capacity 60.000 MT/year
• MG is working on improvement and innovation in
  barrier PET through the work of the two RD
  centers
• - RD in USA, Sharon Center for resin
• - RD in Italy, Rivalta for packaging
  application of the barrier resins

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MG a reliable partner

• Thanks to our past experience as preform
  producer (MG sold its Packaging BU in 2008 to
  Plastipak), we work with our customers as
  consultants also for specific projects.
• In this context our Technical Assistance, and
  our RD people combine their know-how to offer a
  support for launching new product packaging or
  for the restyle of existing one.
• In this area we provide together with the
  support of Proplast Institute the following
  services
• Production of preforms/bottles samples
• Study for new design of preforms/bottles
• Tests on permeation (02 and Co2)
• Test on Vit. C for juices or other beverages
• Mechanical tests creep, burst, top load

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MG Registered Patents

• Mg30
• Polyester resin blends with high-level gas
  barrier properties
• (Barrier Composition)
• PET/ PA mix with domains between 200 - 400 nm
• Mg41
• Transparent polyester resins and articles there
  from
• (Appearance)
• PA domains in Bottle or Preform in the range of
• 30 110 nm
• Mg48
• Article comprising light absorbing composition
  to mask the visual haze and related method
• (Appearance)
• Use Colour to mask Haze any Domains between 400
  700 nm

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• The Mossi Ghisolfi Group

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• The structure of the Mossi Ghisolfi Group

MG Group Business Units
Polymers BU
Acetate BU
Chemtex
Film
PET standard grades
RD
Diocetate Plastic
PET barrier grades
Eng. Tech
Film
Triacetate Plastic
PET foamable grades
Project Management
Recycling
Diacetate Textile
Procurement
PTA
Construction
Polyester Fiber
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• MG is the global leader in PET production

The MG group is today the biggest PET producer
thanks to its total capacity of 2 Millions tons
of PET per year
kt/year
Suape, Brasil Altamira, Mexico Apple Grove, WV
USA Patrica, Italy
600 650 450 300
TOTAL APPROX
2000
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Polymers B.U. - Market Shares
MG Group a 10 market share in 2009 that makes
MG Group the world leader of the PET market
MG 10
Others 49
Eastman 8
Invista 7
Far Eastern 5
La Seda 5
NanYa 4
Wellman 4
San Fang Xiang 4
Indorama 4
Based on 2009 capacities
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A worldwide presence
Wilmington Engineering Central Office
Milan Group Head Office Europe Reg. Office
Tortona Group Head Office
Apple Grove Resin
Verbania Resin Cellulose Acetate
Sharon CenterRD Centre
Rivalta RD Centre
Houston North America Regional Office
Patrica Resin
Altamira Resin
Beijing Engineering
Poços de Caldas Resin Fiber RD Centre
Shangai Engineering
Mumbai Engineering
Mumbai Engineering
Sao Paulo South America Regional Office
Bangalore Engineering
Cabo Fiber
Pignataro M. Film
Suape Resin
Indaiatuba Recycle
Paulínia PTA
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• Thank you

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