BAYER POLYMERS INTRODUCES NEW GRADE OF MAKROLON® POLYCARBONATE IN AMERICAS REGION

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BAYER POLYMERS INTRODUCES NEW GRADE OF MAKROLON® POLYCARBONATE IN AMERICAS REGION
22 June 2003 - Bayer MaterialScience AG

Makrolon DP1-1848 - which was introduced to the European market in late 2001 - will continue to be manufactured and now imported from Bayer Polymers' facility in Antwerp, Belgium.

'The outstanding impact strength of DP1-1848 combined with high heat resistance is unique,' said Dr. James Mason, technology manager of Makrolon polycarbonate at Bayer Polymers Americas. 'This unique balance of properties is achieved by copolymerizing BPA witha proprietary bisphenol rather than using an elastomeric system as impact modifier, which reduces stiffness and heat resistance.'

Makrolon DP1-1848 is designed for use in applications that are exposed to both high- and low-temperature extremes. Potential low-temperature applications include containers for cold storage, ski boot buckles and tops, slalom ski poles, ski goggles, safety covers, security glazing, telecommunication equipment housings, military face shields and goggles, and snow mobile windows. For high-heat applications, Makrolon DP1-1848 is designed for use in lamp and lighting components, including covers, housings and reflectors or other applications that require good dimensional stability and accuracy even at temperatures well above 100 °C (212°F).

Since Makrolon DP1-1848 has an improved resistance to chemicals, boiling water and hot steam, it may also be used for a number of applications in the consumer and medical markets (after complying with any necessary regulatory guidelines).

Makrolon Polycarbonate Celebrates Its 50th Birthday in 2003
It was 50 years ago that Bayer developed Makrolon polycarbonate. Invented and patented in 1953 by Bayer scientist Dr. Hermann Schnell, this versatile material was first produced at Bayer's Krefeld-Uerdingen manufacturing facility. Today, Bayer Polymers currently produces some 740,000 tons of Makrolon PC at four sites around the world. Bayer Polymers accounts for roughly 30 percent of the global polycarbonate market and it plans to make significant investments in growing markets, particularly in China.

Makrolon polycarbonate is used in a wide range of products used in everyday life: automobiles, foodware, life-saving medical devices, business machines, appliances, sheets for roofing and green houses, safety glazing, films, electrical and electronic components, CDs/DVDs, reusable water bottles, and protective glasses.

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