Bio-Based and Recycled Content

Product Brochure Pioneering natural-based Your preferred innovations for over partner 175 years in sustainable Emery Oleochemicals is a leading solutions provider in renewable-based specialty chemicals with global operations spanning North America, Europe and Asia. Dedicated to Transforming market needs into innovative providing customers with best-in-class products derived from products through our EMEROX® natural sources, we pride ourselves on having a diverse portfolio renewable and INFIGREEN® recycled known for its performance, economics, and environmentally content polyols, our Eco-Friendly responsible properties. Polyols are engineered to provide the polyurethanes industry with custom Guided by an inventive spirit that goes beyond providing high solutions providing performance benefits performance solutions, we are able to assist your business cope that can be integrated economically into with the challenges of markets that are going greener by the day. sustainable products. Our combined strengths in cutting-edge research, technology, and development and in-depth knowledge of markets and Creating polyols that enhance your customer needs, allow us to expand the boundaries of science formulations and end-products to go and advance sustainable solutions. Our competitive advantage beyond performance requirements, is translated into a wide-ranging portfolio of target markets optimize processing parameters, and including Eco-friendly Polyols, Agro Green, Bio-Lubricants, be environmentally responsible. These Green Polymer Additives, Home and Personal Wellness are excellent raw materials for use in and OleoBasics. the manufacture of insulation, furniture, automotive applications, major appliances Working with customers to build a resource-efficient way of life and coatings, adhesives, sealants & makes us the preferred natural-based chemical solutions partner. elastomers (CASE).

Overview Our innovation is focused on creating customizable solutions that can be integrated economically EMEROX® and INFIGREEN® polyols provide our into a variety of applications where customers, formulators and end-users with enhanced performance and sustainability are essential. performance properties, increased efficiencies, and sustainability, and are excellent raw materials for For polyurethane systems, sustainability is a significant use in the manufacture of polyurethane foams for challenge. It continues to be important to consumers building and construction, furniture and bedding, and is increasingly specified by Original Equipment automotive applications, major appliances, packaging Manufacturer (OEMs). foams and coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) applications. Today, the majority of the available rapidly renewable (bio-based) content polyols are based on modified Spurred by our solutions orientation for an evolving natural oils (NOPs, or natural oil polyols) which are polyurethanes industry, we work closely with more difficult to engineer to a specific application than customers to develop sustainable chemistry that its equivalent. The challenge is even offers long-term value and performance comparable greater for recycled content solutions where to or better than existing petrochemical technology. commercial options are limited. Until now.

1 EMEROX® and INFIGREEN® Polyols We offer our customers unique, value-added for versatility and innovations in and sustainable polyol products that address key sustainable polyurethanes performance and environmental issues.

Based on Emery Oleochemicals’ proprietary feedstock Emery Oleochemicals, Cincinnati ozonolysis technology, the company is well-positioned to provide performance bio-based polyol solutions - marketed under the EMEROX® trade name. In 2015, Emery Oleochemicals made its mark as the world’s first industrial-scale facility capable of using scrap foam as feedstock to manufacture a new range of sustainable polyols marketed under the INFIGREEN® trade name.

Combined, our bio-based and recycled content polyols offer wide-ranging solutions suited for multiple industries and applications, such as building and construction, insulation, automotive, furniture and bedding, major appliances, packaging, and coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE).

EMEROX® Polyols INFIGREEN® Polyols

Engineered for Performance and Sustainability Making Urethane Recycling a Reality • Performance for flexible and rigid foams, • Chemical recycling of polyurethane foam. CASE applications. • Designed to address the recycle needs of the • Based on rapidly renewable feedstock. polyurethane industry.

EMEROX® Polyols

EMEROX® polyols are based on renewable azelaic (C9 dibasic) acids produced via Emery Oleochemicals’ ozonolysis technology (Figure 1). Emery Oleochemicals’ ozonolysis technology and process was developed in the 1950s to produce azelaic and pelargonic acid (C9 dibasic and C9 monobasic acid respectively) from oleic acid and is a well-established large-scale commercial production process.

Diols and Saturated Higher Fatty Acids Functional Natural Fatty Monobasic Oils Acids Acids Unsaturated Ozonolysis Fatty Acids Dibasic EMEROX® Esterification Acids Polyols

Glycerin

Emery Oleochemicals’ back integration

Figure 1: Process flow chart of EMEROX® polyols. Gray box demonstrates Emery Oleochemicals’ long history and consistency with this process, including our back integration and unique process technology. The esterification process allows for the design freedom to customize value-added solutions for our customers and partners while combining the benefits of our long history, consistency and quality.

2 EMEROX® Polyols The process, as shown in Figure 1 (previous page), starts with natural oils that are split into glycerin and fatty acids. The fatty acids are separated into saturated (e.g., stearic) and unsaturated (e.g., oleic) fatty acids. Oleic acid is a C18 mono functional acid with an unsaturation between the C9 and C10 position. When reacted with , the unsaturation is cleaved, forming acid groups on both sides of the unsaturated site. The result is a mix of monobasic and dibasic acid compounds, which are separated and further purified. The dibasic acid streams from the ozonolysis process are converted to EMEROX® polyols by reaction with diols, glycerin, or higher functional alcohols via esterification. The benefit is that, while there is high bio-based content from these feed streams, the chemist has all the polyol structure design freedom typical of a petrochemical ester polyol. This allows for bio-based polyols that can be better optimized for specific application needs than typical NOP or bio-based polyols. Further, the ozone process is robust over a broad range of high unsaturation content natural oils and eliminates the seasonality that can be present in more traditional NOP polyols.

Engineered for performance and sustainability. Without compromise.

EMEROX® Polyols are first of its kind renewable polyols produced via Emery Oleochemicals’ proprietary ozonolysis technology, and its unique characteristics include: • Engineered to perform— with an eye towards both process and application • Hydrophobic backbone, for improved moisture resistance performance • Structurally similar to petrochemical polyols, offering predictability, ease of use • Based on well established feedstocks • High renewable content • Cost-effective replacements for petrochemical polyols

EMEROX® polyols are well suited for a broad range of applications: • Rigid foams: high hydroxyl number/highly branched polyols. Both aliphatic and aromatic polyols are available. • Flexible foams: low hydroxyl number/slightly branched polyols • CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers): low to high hydroxyl / linear to branched polyols

DID YOU KNOW… EMEROX® Polyols are based on well- established feedstock, including azelaic acid. This offers polyol structures similar to petrochemical polyols, engineered to the application, but with a more hydrophobic and sustainable backbone.

3 EMEROX® Polyols Participate in the Look for the USDA Certified BioPreferred® Program BioPreferred® label. EMEROX® Polyols have bio-based content typically in the 50-99% range. Emery Oleochemicals participates in the certification process with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) BioPreferred® program. A voluntary labeling initiative for bio-based products, it certifies that the product meets the USDA bio-based content standards.

EMEROX® Polyol Product Line

VISCOSITY ACID FN BIO-BASED PRODUCT NAME HYDROXYL DESCRIPTION VALUE CP @25°C VALUE (CALC.) CONTENT

Branched, aliphatic polyester polyol combined with low viscosity and EMEROX® 14001 45-55 2,400 ≤1.5 1.1 99 functionality for improved mold flow efficiency. Branched, (EG) azelate aliphatic polyester polyol. EMEROX® 14050 45-55 9,000 ≤ 1.5 2.4 80 Provides increased tensile/tear resistance and high elongation with minimal effect upon firmness. For use in ester foams or ether foams. Branched, aliphatic polyester polyol with lower viscosity than EMEROX® 14055 45-55 5,000 ≤ 2.5 1.4 80 EMEROX® 14050 for better mold flow. Can be combined with EMEROX® 14050 and/or EMEROX® 14060 for optimum properties.

FLEXIBLE GRADES FLEXIBLE Branched, ethylene glycol (EG) azelate aliphatic polyester polyol for EMEROX® 14060 56-64 20,000 ≤ 1.5 3.1 82 increased load bearing and/or “clickability”. Excellent hydrophobicity with minimal hydrolytic degradation. EMEROX® 14250 330-360 270 ≤5 2.0 69 Low viscosity chain extender for a variety of applications. Workhorse polyol. Functionally performs similar to SG 360 EMEROX® 14270 340-370 1,800 ≤1.5 2.7 98 type polyether polyol. Low viscosity. Hydrophobic. Excellent in geotechnical applications. Lower hydroxyl version of 14270. Used in water blown formulations EMEROX® 14280 270-290 3,700 ≤ 1.5 2.7 99 to maintain A:B ratio. Low viscosity with good functionality. Improved low temperature stability. Low acid value. Functionally EMEROX® 14355 340-370 1,800 ≤ 1.5 2.7 99 performs similar to SG 360 type polyether polyol. Low viscosity. Hydrophobic. Higher functionality version of EMEROX® 14270. Low viscosity. EMEROX® 14371 355-385 15,000 ≤ 1.5 3.7 99 Designed to be used as the sole polyol in PIP and spray foams. ALIPHATIC RIGID GRADES RIGID ALIPHATIC Very high functionality. Used primarily as a co-polyol with enhanced EMEROX® 14372 355-385 34,500 ≤ 1.5 4.7 99 functionality to provide improved foam mechanical properties. Designed for PIR applications. Improved low temperature insulation EMEROX® 14701 230 7,500 ≤ 1.5 2.3 48** performance. Excellent pentane solubility. Good fire performance. Designed for PIR applications. Improved low temperature insulation EMEROX® 14725 260 6,600 ≤ 1.5 2.3 48** performance. Excellent pentane solubility. Good fire performance. Designed for PIR, PiP and other rigid foam applications. Excellent fire EMEROX® 14730 305 7,500 ≤ 1.5 2.3 48 performance with good volume/weight retention and char stability. Designed for PIR, PiP and other rigid foam applications. Very EMEROX® 14733 320 5,300 ≤ 1.5 2.4 64 good fire performance with enhanced functionality and foam mechanical properties. Designed for PIR, PiP and other rigid foam applications. Good pentane EMEROX® 14735 265 6,500 ≤ 1.5 2.3 48 solubility. Good fire performance with foam swelling. AROMATIC RIGID GRADES RIGID AROMATIC Designed for PiP and other rigid foam applications. High hydroxyl value EMEROX® 14737 370 4,000 ≤ 1.5 2.3 45** and functionality combined with low viscosity. A general purpose, 1,000 molecular weight, linear diol polyol based EMEROX® 14511 106-114 1,500 ≤ 1.5 2.0 78 on ethylene glycol (EG) azelate chemistry. EMEROX® 14535xp 355 400 ≤ 1.5 2.0 69 A low viscosity, short chain diol aliphatic polyester polyol. A general purpose, 2,200 molecular weight, linear diol polyol based EMEROX® 14550 47-53 6,000 ≤ 1.5 2.0 82 on ethylene glycol (EG) azelate chemistry. A hydrophobic, 2,200 molecular weight, linear diol polyol based on EMEROX® 14555 47-53 Waxy solid ≤ 1.5 2.0 82 ethylene glycol (EG) azelate chemistry.

CASE GRADES CASE A low MW branched azelate polyol targeting coating and EMEROX® 14637xp 370 1,700 ≤ 1.5 2.7 99** adhesive applications. EG dimerate, for applications where highly hydrophobic EMEROX® 14801 110 2600 ≤ 1.5 ~2.2 90** characteristics are required.

* “xp” = Experimental Polyol **Bio-content is an estimate, pending final testing.

For more information on USDA BioPreferred® visit www.biopreferred.gov

4 INFIGREEN® Polyols This multi-award winning technology for recycling polyurethane foam is a first of its kind aromatic polyether/ ester polyol and consists of a range of products manufactured via a propietary glycolysis process using polyurethane scrap (Figure 2).

The INFIGREEN® process starts with polyurethane foam scrap. The scrap can be either rigid or flexible foams based on either ether or ester chemistry, and as a general rule it is best to use a scrap grade that is similar in structure to the grade of foam one intends to produce from the resultant polyol. The glycolysis product is further worked to remove any residual solids that may have been introduced into the foam scrap stream and the hydroxyl value is adjusted to meet an application specification. Closed Loop: Your material – back to you Of particular interest is the potential for closed loop processing of a foam producer’s scrap. Depending on the grade and application, foam production can have high yield loss. There is a keen interest in the industry to find methods of reintroducing the scrap foam back into the foam process, especially for difficult to rebond grades of foam. In the closed loop process, the foam producer’s scrap is converted back to polyol and returned for reprocessing into the foam manufacturing process. With closed loop processing, your own chemistry is returned back to you and issues of variability and formulation change are minimized.

Optional Closed Loop Glycol

Scrap Trans Proprietary INFIGREEN® Foam Foam Esterification Processing Polyols Production

Figure 2: Process flow chart of INFIGREEN® recycled content polyols.

INFIGREEN® polyols are well suited for a broad range of applications, and this first of its kind aromatic polyether/ ester polyols is produced via Emery Oleochemicals’ proprietary chemical process that uses scrap polyurethane as the key raw material. Its unique attributes include: • Versatile chemical formulation with a range of molecular weights and viscosities possible DID YOU KNOW… • High to moderate reactivity, depending upon the application requirements INFIGREEN® polyols are a higher valued, environmentally responsible • Cost-effective replacement for petroleum-based solution for its ability to use scrap polyols for rigid and flexible foams polyurethane foam. Offering quantifiable environmental stewardship • Broad feedstock capabilities with the use of many for postindustrial foam, INFIGREEN types of scrap polyurethane foam for custom tailored ® provides an alternative for difficult to solutions rebond scrap. • Closed-loop processing for best performance, sustainability goal measurement and economics

5 Open Loop INFIGREEN® Polyol Product Line

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

PRODUCT HYDROXYL VALUE VISCOSITY (25°C) RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS

• Flexible slab • Memory foam INFIGREEN® 300 290 4,000 • Molded foams • Injected pour-in-place foams INFIGREEN® 420A 385 1,100 • Rigid/semi-rigid foams

Emery Oleochemicals, Cincinnati Located in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Emery Oleochemicals site spans over 140,000 sqm (35 acres) and has been operational since 1885. Our new bio-based and recycled content polyols plant designed for polyurethane applications was commercialized in 2015. The Cincinnati site also has a Technical Development Center and Product & Application Development Lab dedicated to support Emery’s Eco-Friendly Polyols customers.

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