K 2007 - 17th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber
Düsseldorf Trade Fair Grounds, October 24 - 31, 2007

Evonik Industries: Stand D24, Hall 6 / Stand D19, Hall 7a

Evonik Industries will be presenting two new Additives for PVC Processing

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

At K 2007 Evonik Industries will be presenting additives for improvement of the properties of polymers and optimization of the manufacturing process for plastics:

DEGALAN^® 40 F is a new PVC processing aid specially developed for foam applications. It imparts lower density at lower addition levels as compared with other flow improvers such as DEGALAN^® 10 F. In foam applications, the product produces an extremely uniform surface and at the same time a fine-pore foam structure. The processing aid is very easy to disperse, ensuring its homogenous distribution in the PVC formulation.

DEGALAN^® 75 F is a processing aid with external lubricating effect for PVC sheet and film applications. The copolymer is formed from methyl methacrylate and styrene; it is therefore compatible with the PVC matrix and ensures an excellent lubricating effect on the surface. Releasability from hot metal surfaces such as dies or calender rolls can be significantly improved by addition of DEGALAN^® 75 F, without the disadvantage of the plate-out that may occur with the use of external lubricants.

Evonik's activities focus essentially on two different target groups: processors and manufacturers of plastics. These target groups operate in different market structures; their needs are fundamentally different, and they have little in common. At its 600 sq m stand, therefore, Evonik Industries has organized its entire plastics business according to customer and market requirements, with a division into two sections: plastics and for plastics.

The for plastics section is divided into the Polymerization, Compounding, and Converting process steps. In this way it meets the specific needs of plastics producers seeking information on Evonik additives and monomers to optimize their products.

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DEGALAN® 40 F fits best for foam roofing or foam sidings © PVCplus Kommunikations GmbH, Bonn, Germany

Further information: www.degussa4plastics.com

Company information

Evonik Industries is the creative industrial group which operates in three highly profitable, promising business areas: Chemicals, Energy and Real Estate. Evonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals, an expert in power generation from hard coal and renewable energies, and one of the largest private residential real estate companies in Germany. Our strengths are creativity, specialization, continuous self-renewal, and reliability.

Evonik Industries is active in over 100 countries around the world. In fiscal 2006 around 43,000 employees generated sales of €14.8 billion and operating Profit (EBIT) of over €1.2 billion. Evonik plans to enter the capital markets in the first half of 2008.

Disclaimer

In so far as forecasts or expectations are expressed in this press release and where our forward-looking statements concern the future, these forecasts, expectations and statements may involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results or developments may vary, depending on changes in the operating environment. Evonik Industries AG assumes no obligation to update the forecasts, expectations or statements contained in this release.