“Making today’s PTFE (Teflon™) products better….

Shaping tomorrow’s products using FluoroCeramic

Chemistry!”

(Teflon™ is a trademark owned by the Chemours Company)

By the end of 2020, global consumption of PTFE is expected to increase to 524.1 kilo tons or over 1 billion lbs. Sales are forecast to rise at a compound annual rate of 8.1% between 2013 and 2020, meaning that revenues will grow from about $3.47 billion in 2012 to $6.44 billion in 2020.

In North America consumption increases at a compound annual rate of 9.3%, reaching 155.7 kilo tons or 300 million lbs. by the end of 2020. The leading companies in the North America PTFE markets are DuPont, Daikin, Solvay, 3M and Arkema.

Global and North America PTFE (Teflon™) Market 2013 - 2020

What is CERFLON®? Cerflon® is a ceramic reinforced PTFE (Teflon™ ). A reinforced PTFE occurs when a ceramic compound,

Boron Nitride, which is stronger and tougher, is introduced into the matrix of this fluoropolymer, thereby “reinforcing” the polymer.

This additive benefit significantly increases the durability or wear properties in PTFE lubricants, films and coatings.

This increase in durability / longevity also provides a longer lasting lubrication benefit.

Who is Ceramic Reinforced Technologies (CRT)? Founded in 1997, Ceramic Reinforced Technologies

(CRT) discovered a synergy is created by combining a fluoropolymer and a ceramic, Boron Nitride (BN), thereby improving the properties of either material.

To date CRT, its licensees and technology providers have concentrated on lubricants, processing aids and polymer additives. In these applications, a combination of fluoropolymers and BN at various ratios has consistently outperformed existing additive technologies.

CRT has branded this chemistry….CERFLON®

What causes the Cerflon® synergy? Similar particle size, surface energy, inertness Ability to form homogeneous dispersion, composite When introduced into “vehicle or carrier” – both the BN & PTFE

contribute their strengths to improve the matrix more effectively PTFE – improves slip, coats and greatly reduces or eliminates

sharkskin BN – eliminates gross melt fracture, improves toughness, higher

temperature properties and energy absorber in polymers And, this occurs at lower than predicted loadings and allows each

material to work effectively Performance is dependent upon on dispersion/composite

CERFLON® Technical Benefits

Improved lubrication properties over PTFE, MoS2, Boron Nitride and graphite.

White color versus black = graphite / MoS₂ Improved wear properties, durability Economic advantage over pure Boron Nitride

formulations Memory effect: Fuel savings possibility Possible emissions reduction in motor oil by

reducing ZDDP levels

CRT’s Patented TechnologyDemonstrates the synergistic effect of combining Boron Nitride with PTFE to improve properties. Normalized results from Ball on Cylinder Lubricity Evaluator (BOCLE) (ASTM 5001) per U.S. Patent data.

Scuff Depth (mm) Normalized Results 0.72 Base oil… 100 0.635 Base oil with BN… 111 0.585 Base oil with PTFE….. 119 Anticipated result: 0.60 Base oil with PTFE & BN… 115 Actual result: 0.53 Cerflon…… 127

How does CERFLON® benefit industry? Improved lubrication properties over PTFE, MoS2,

graphite and Boron Nitride Not black versus graphite / MoS₂ Improved wear properties (durability) Slicker, tougher coatings (longevity) Reduced polymer processing pressures Economic advantage over pure Boron Nitride

applications Patented technology that provides ability to offer a

better and differentiated product with additional brand enhancement at NO additional cost!

Where can CERFLON® be used? Most Fluoropolymer, FEP, PFA, PTFE (Teflon™) and

Fluoroelastomer applications Boron Nitride applications below 600°F Automotive lubricants and greases including motor oil Industrial lubricants and greases Food grade lubricants Penetrants Coatings

Where can CERFLON® be used (continued) Additive for Polymer products to improve processing

performance Improved PTFE tubing products Enhanced wear or corrosion resistance for coatings Dry Film Lubricants Sporting goods, firearms and apparel with better lubricity,

wear resistance and moisture resistance Chain lubes (bicycle, motor cycle etc.) Mold release

What a leading manufacturer said:“For many years, RSC Chemical Solutions, a division of Radiator Specialty Company, has commercialized new lubricants and greases using CERFLON® solid lubricant technology. Our liquid lubricants are offered in both aerosol and dropper-bottle versions under the Liquid Wrench™ brand. They are complemented by a full line of Liquid Wrench™ greases.

Liquid Wrench™ lubricants are state-of-the-art blends of base oils, corrosion inhibitors, and low surface tension esters, polymers, and lubricity improvers. They contain the most advanced technology for superior penetration, lubrication and long-lasting adhesion to surfaces.

Next-generation CERFLON® technology was chosen for these advanced lubricants and greases because of its superior lubricity, stability, durability, and anti-wear properties. Nothing we have seen comes close to CERFLON® performance”

Larry G. Beaver, Ph.D.Vice President, Technology

Cerflon® Family of Dispersions CER-150SN (Cerflon® in Mineral Oil) CER-PCMO (Cerflon® in Mineral Oil - 2 steps) CER-PAO (Cerflon® in PAO) CER-IPA (Cerflon® in IPA) CER-H2O (Cerflon® in Water) CER-MS (Cerflon® in Mineral Spirits) CER-CANOLA (Cerflon® in Canola oil) CRT-PTFE150SN (PTFE only in oil) CRT-BN150SN (BN only in oil)

Cerflon® Family of FluoroCeramic Powders

CER-FCP8020G Grease Grade at 80%:20% PTFE:BN CER-FCP9010G Grease Grade at 90%:10% PTFE:BN

CER-FCP8020D Dispersion Grade at 80%:20% PTFE:BN CER-FCP9010D Dispersion Grade at 90%:10% PTFE:BN

Cerflon® Testing

Falex Wear (ASTM D2670) Falex EP (ASTM D 3233) Shell Four-Ball Wear (ASTM D 4172)

Standard Test Method for Wear Preventive Characteristics of Lubricating Fluid

Shell Four-Ball EP (ASTM D 2783) Standard Method for Measurement of Extreme Pressure Properties of Lubricating Fluids

Falex Test This is one of the most recognized ASTM test methods

to determine the lubrication ability of any lubricant formulation. It also allows you to test lubricants to a point of failure.

Common measurements from this test are: Coefficient of Friction Maximum pressure (load) until failure

Falex Test Results

Sample Extreme Pressure (lbs) C.O.F. Base oil 750 0.159 Base oil / Graphite 1250 0.123 Base oil / MoS₂ 4375 0.114 Base oil / PTFE 4250 0.094 Base oil / Boron Nitride 4500 0.105

Base oil / Cerflon® 4500 0.092

Shell Four-Ball Test

An ASTM standard that determines the lubrication performance of fluids

Typical measurements allow one to focus not only on lubrication but the durability of the lubricant

Typical results expressed as wear resistance (scar) and extreme pressure (lubricating performance))

Shell Four-Ball Test Results

Base oil.. 1.06 126 Base oil / Graphite.. 0.855 160 Base oil / MoS₂.... 0.805 250 Base oil / PTFE.. 0.890 200 Base oil / Boron Nitride.. 0.760 200

Base oil / Cerflon® 0.740 400

Wear Scar (mm) 40 kg

Extreme Pressure Weld (kg)

Taber Abrasion Resistance (500 gram) conducted at Acheson Colloids

Emralon 334 T-013 (Cerflon)

Avg. Dry Film Thickness (mil) 0.40, 0.44 0.44, 0.42 Weight loss (mg) 23, 11.5 9, 8.8 Cycles 250, 300 400,350 Loss mg/cycle .092, .038 .023, .025 Avg. mg/cycle loss .065 .024 Reduction in loss 64%The COF of Emralon 334 is 0.087and the COF of Cerflon is 0.079. The improved COF is probably

due to the gloss being higher. Emralon 334 had a “Gloss 60” of 3.0, while Cerflon had a “Gloss 60” of 5.3 on a 10 scale

Cerflon® used as a formulating agent

Formulas can be developed using Cerflon® as a building block to optimize the formulation and maximize performance, while eliminating unnecessary components, thereby improving economic value!

Cerflon® improves existing formulations

Cerflon® dispersions and FluoroCeramic powders canbe added to existing formulations to improve performance!

“Making today’s PTFE (Teflon™) products better….

Shaping tomorrow’s products using FluoroCeramic

Chemistry!”

(Teflon™ is a trademark owned by the Chemours Company)