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MALAYSIAN PLASTICS MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

Persatuan Pekilang Plastik Malaysia

Circular No: e33/2013 To: ALL MEMBERS Date: 19 November 2013

Italian Business Mission to Kuala Lumpur We are pleased to informed members that the Italian Government will be organising a Business Mission with more than 80 Italian companies to Kuala Lumpur. The Mission will be led by Mr Carlo Calenda, the Italian Vice-Minister for Economic Development. Details of the Mission are as follows: Date : 9 - 10 December 2013 Venue : Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur The Mission, which is focused on the sectors of Infrastructure/Construction; Energy/Green Energy; Machinery/Equipment; Petrochemical and Automotive; aims at enhancing the cooperation and bilateral trade relations between Italy and Malaysia, and to explore the opportunities that Malaysia and the surrounding region has to offer. Highlights of the Business Mission 1. The Mission includes several automotive manufacturers that are keen in joint-ventures,

direct investments, technology transfer and commercial intermediaries with Malaysian companies.

2. There is also a company by the name of PANTECO that manufactures WATER

SOLUBLE FILMS AND BAGS. This company is particularly interested in joint ventures, technology transfer and commercial intermediaries.

Registration and Information of the Italian companies Members interested to participate in the event are advised to download all relevant documents: 1. Background of the event, 2. Detailed profiles of automotive companies 3. Panteco and 4. Registration Form) from the “Announcements” section under the MPMA website – www.mpma.org.my. Members who are interested to participate in the event are advised to complete and return the Registration Form to the Italian Trade Commission, Kuala Lumpur at Fax: 603-2164 9989. For more information, kindly contact Mr Gale Seng of the MPMA Secretariat via email at [email protected] or Tel: 603-7876 3027. Thank you. Yours sincerely, ST GIAM Executive Director

ITALIAN BUSINESS MISSION TO KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Date : 9-10 December 2013

Venue : Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel

SECTORS Infrastructure / Construction, Energy / Green Energy, Machinery/Equipment, Petrolchemical and Automotive

Venue: Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel Date: 9 – 10 December 2013 Website: www.italtrade.com

The Italian Government will be organizing a Business Mission withmore than 80 Italian companies to Kuala Lumpur, from the 9th to 10th

of December 2013. The Mission will be led by Carlo Calenda, theItalian Vice Minister for Economic Development. The participating institutional organizations are : • Confindustria – Confederation of Italian Industries • ICE – Italian Trade Agency (under the purview of the ItalianMinistry of Economic Development) • SIMEST – Italian Government agency that promotes the activityof Italian businesses in Italy and abroad • GSE – Italian Government authority that controls and supportsrenewable energy services and fosters sustainable development. • Unioncamere – Association of Italian Chamber of Commerce • ANCE – National Association of Italian Contractors • ANIE – National Federation of Electrotechnical and ElectronicCompanies • ANFIA – Italian Association of the Automotive Industry • FEDERPROGETTI – Italian Federation of Industrial Plants The mission, which is focused on the sectors of Infrastructure /Construction, Energy / Green Energy, Machinery/Equipment,Petrolchemical and Automotive, aims at enhancing the cooperationand bilateral trade relations between Italy and Malaysia, andexploring the opportunities that Malaysia and its surrounding regioncan offer.

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ITALIAN BUSINESS MISSION TO KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

Given its strategic location, good infrastructure development, political stability, sound financial system and attractive investment incentives, Malaysia offers good opportunities for the increase of trade flow between both countries. In terms of investments, as both countries are heading towards new technologies and high levels of specialization, including research and scientific innovation, it is timely to study the potential areas of collaboration and possible transfer of technologies. The event will begin with the launch of the “Economic Forum Italia-Malaysia” on 9th December in the morning. The meeting will also be graced by Dato' Sri Idris Jala, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department of Malaysia. In the afternoon, the business to business meeting session will take place. Italian entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to meet potential partners through pre-arranged business-to-business meetings. In addition, the Italian Trade Commission will work together with the Malaysian Government authorities, trade bodies as well as Investment Promotion Agencies to organize on 10th December, to the benefit of potential Italian investors, visits to sites where significant development projects are planned. For Malaysian companies that wish to take part in the forum and/or the business-to-business meeting, please contact: Italian Trade Commission, Kuala Lumpur Office Suite, Unit 19-14-1 & 3A , Level 14, UOA Centre No.19, Jalan Pinang 50450 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel : +60 3 21649931 Fax: +60 3 21649989 E-Mail: [email protected] www.italtrade.com/malaysia/ www.ice.it/estero2/kuala_lumpur/

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AUTOMOTIVE MECCANOTECNICA UMBRA S.P.A. (VAT Code: 16350547) Via G. Agnelli 7 6042 - Campello SC (PG) Tel +3907432791 Fax +390743279242 URL www.meccanotecnica.it Year founded 1966 No. of employees 200 ( in Italia) Export Turnover EUR 12 million % of Export Turnover 0.4 Contact person Name Alessandro Casali Position Area Sales Mgr. - Asia Mobile no. +393355970426 Company Activity (ATECO Code: 259999) Meccanotecnia Umbra produces mechanical seals for pumps in 6 locations around the world (Sweden, USA, Mexico, Brazil, China, India). The main applications of our products are for engine water pump , dishwasher machine and Industrial centriugal pumps. R&D and laboratory with a long experience, located at the head quarter (Italy) and with more than 100 testing stations able to perform several type of life tests according to the customer's technical requirements. Meccanotecnica produces in house the sliding faces for our mechanical seals (sintered Silicon carbide, Hard Carbon, Alox) Destination Sector mechanical seal for engine water pump Objectives: FINDING A COMMERCIAL INTERMEDIARY (AGENT - DISTRIBUTOR - ...)

AUTOMOTIVE SME SRL (VAT Code: 655311207) via Mori 6 40054 - prunaro di budrio (Bologna) Tel 39051800862 Fax 51803769 URL www.smeclean.com Year founded 1967 No. of employees 35 Export Turnover EUR 3 million % of Export Turnover 0.6 Contact person Name Aurelio Caroli Position President Mobile no. 3485181123 Company Activity (ATECO Code: 282992) SME s.r.l. has been producing industrial washing machines for almost 50 years and now it has become one of the leading European companies in this sector. SME s.r.l. by continually investing in research and development, has been able to obtain a quality that is guaranteed and certified. The range of industrial washing machines has expanded to cover many industrial sectors such as: automotive, aeronautic, Railways, Oil & Gas, packaging. Our industrial washing machines use a innovative and accurate calibrated washing system to maintain constant the water pressure from the pump to the parts. Machines are all made from stainless steel 304 that guarantees a long working life. From the beginning, SME srl has had a far-sighted green vision, in fact the company has always used water mixed with biodegradable detergents instead of toxic solvents that pollute the environments. Destination Sector Automotive, Railways, Oil & Gas and after machining tools operations. Objectives: FINDING A COMMERCIAL INTERMEDIARY (AGENT - DISTRIBUTOR - ...)

AUTOMOTIVE Q-ID SRL (VAT Code: 2849321209) Via A. Gramsci, 2 47122 - Forli (FC) (Forlì-Cesena) Tel 39054325955 Fax 3.90543E+11 URL www.q-id.it Year founded 2008 No. of employees 13 Export Turnover EUR 0.07 million % of Export Turnover 0.1 Contact person Name Lorenzo Naddei Position CEO Mobile no. +393401618000 Company Activity (ATECO Code: '74.10.1) Q-ID – Industrial Design (former ID-EE Srl) was born in 2003 and later, from the 2010 became completely independent after the selling-off of the majority shareholder Engines Engineering – company of Mahindra Engeneering Ltd. Group. Q-ID is today a complete Product Design studio, a dynamic company specialized in the development of innovative products in the Automotive field – with a particular focus on two wheelers – and in consumer and industrial products. For a couple of years we are cooperating with an Indian design studio and this cooperation allows us to be more effective and operative in the Far East. Our services are: Design research, Styling, sketching, visualization renderings but for sure our highly professional service is digital model on Alias and Alias class A The two Q-ID founders, Mr Lorenzo Naddei and Mr Giorgio Mazzotti, have more than twenty years of experience in the 2-wheelers and this experience allowed us to achieve excellent results even with the car manufacturing company, demonstrated by the fact that this month we are opening a 1000-square-meter advanced design plant completely dedicated to one of the most important 4 wheels brand in Italy. Q-ID todays’ major transportation clients are: Ferrari, MV Augusta, Ducati, Kawasaki, Piaggio Group, Yamaha, Guzzi, LML and many others. Destination Sector Today we have great experience and expertise in the development of vehicles (2 and 4 wheels) – for the private transport, for agricultural and industrial applications -, small and large appliances, medical systems, housing for consumer, electronics and industrial sound systems and lights architecture and entertainment, and much more. We are more and more looking for new challenges in foreign countries with automotive brands and the ideal situation could be reached even and/or in case with a local Design studio similar to ours so integrating Italian design experience and local needs knowledge Objectives: finding new clients in automotive and/or two wheelers and/or desing studio similar to ours to collaborate and share together new projects

AUTOMOTIVE CLN SPA (VAT Code: IT00521230011) C.so Susa 13/15, 10040 - Caselette (TO) Tel 011 9782111 Fax 011 9688378 URL www.gruppocln.com Year founded 1948 No. of employees 8500 Export Turnover EUR 1.3 million % of Export Turnover 0.6 Contact person Name Paolo Arpellino Position Chief Representative Officer Asia Mobile no. +852 55911940 Company Activity (ATECO Code: ) Development and production of metal components and assemblies for passenger and commercial vehicles; development and production of steel wheel for passenger and commercial vehicles and motorcycles Destination Sector Automotive Objectives: JOINT VENTURE

AUTOMOTIVE NUOVA SAM SPA (VAT Code: 7549450638) ZONA INDUSTRIALE CONTRADA ISCA 83045 - CALITRI (AV) Tel 82738996 Fax 82738995 URL WWW.NUOVASAM.COM Year founded 1999 No. of employees 7 Export Turnover EUR 0 % of Export Turnover 0 Contact person Name LUIGI MANCO Position GENERAL MANAGER Mobile no. 3355332498 Company Activity (ATECO Code: '27.2) WE PRODUCE WHOLE RANGE OF STARTER BATTERIES FROM 45 AH TO 220 AH, ALL BATTERIES FOR FORKLIFTS AND EARTHMOVING MACHINES, LIGHT TRACTION BATTERIES WITH TUBULAR PLATES FOR SMALL MACHINES AND MACHINES FOR INDUSTRIALE CKLEANING. ALSO WE CAN PRODUCE ALL THE BATTERIES SPECIAL INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS. NUOVA SAM SELLS ITS PRODUCT ON NATIONAL MARKET ACROSS A COMMERCIAL NETWORK OF SPARE PARTS SELLER AND REPAIRERS OF FORKLIFTS. Destination Sector BATTERIES PRODUCERS - EQUIPMENTS PRODUCER FOR BATTERIES PRODUCTION - LEAD RECYCLING PLANT PRODUCER Objectives: DIRECT INVESTMENT, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

AUTOMOTIVE VIASAT GROUP S.P.A (VAT Code: 5512550012) VIA AOSTA 23 10078 - VENARIA REALE (TO) Tel 011 4560201 Fax 011 4240428 URL www.viasatgroup.it Year founded 1974 No. of employees 287 Export Turnover EUR 1.6 million % of Export Turnover 5 Contact person Name AMBROSIO LORENZA Position layer Mobile no. 3392289939 Company Activity (ATECO Code: ) The Viasat Group works in the market of satellite positioning, security and protection in Italy, as well as in the production and assembly of circuit boards and electronic products. The experience it has gained over the years, together with the technological level it has achieved, has enabled the Group to become a leading specialist in the sectors it operates in. The Group also owes its renown to a brand that is recognized and highly thought of on the market. At present the Group works in two fields: • Satellite positioning, security and protection (SPSP) • EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) Viasat Group S.p.A., the parent company, coordinates the Group’s strategies in terms of overall planning and development, marketing and communication, and management and quality control in order to ensure that its market positioning and competitive edge are constantly strengthened. Destination Sector The Viasat Group works in the market of satellite positioning, security and protection in Italy, as well as in the production and assembly of circuit boards and electronic products. Objectives: FINDING A COMMERCIAL INTERMEDIARY (AGENT - DISTRIBUTOR - ...), DIRECT INVESTMENT

AUTOMOTIVE SAF S.P.A. (VAT Code: IT 00562990986) Via Industriale, 14 25080 - Muscoline (BS) Tel +390365377811 Fax +390364377840 URL www.safgroup.it Year founded 1963 No. of employees 80 Export Turnover EUR 9 million % of Export Turnover 60 Contact person Name EMANUELA PERINI Position General Manager Mobile no. +393482469693 Company Activity (ATECO Code: 259999) SAF produces laminations and components for electric motors. Thanks to continuous investments in equipment, people and technology the company ensures the highest level of quality and service. SAF includes amongst its customers the leading European manufacturers of electric household appliances. In addition, SAF is valued supplier to companies active in the sectors of automotive, ventilation, electronics, robotics and HVAC. SAF’s strength lies in its flexibility and complete service, providing extensive support and follow-up to its customers: from tool design to component stamping, laminations’ blanking and sub assemblies. Presently, SAF manufacturing activities are concentrated in Muscoline, district of Brescia, Lombardy. Destination Sector Producers of electric motors, who buy laminations and components. Objectives: FINDING A COMMERCIAL INTERMEDIARY (AGENT - DISTRIBUTOR - ...), NEW CLIENTS

AUTOMOTIVE ASK INDUSTRIES SPA (VAT Code: 91200428) Via dell'Industria, 12/14/16 60037 - Monte San Vito (AN) Tel 071 74521 Fax 0522 885344 URL www.askgroup.it Year founded 1965 No. of employees 1484(380 in Italia) Export Turnover EUR 90 million % of Export Turnover 95 Contact person Name ALBERTO BIANCHI Position ASK Business Development Manager Asia Pacific Country Manager Mobile no. +86 (139) 58307008 Company Activity (ATECO Code: 27.90.09-26.40.01-26.30.29) ASK products are always tailored to the client’s needs and always tuned to vehicles. To live up to this promise, ASK designs, develops, and tests the following products: loudspeakers and boxes, Amplifier, Antennas , Cables Around ten percent of the company's employees are engaged in the research and development of new products and processes. And ASK’s international R&D teams cover the whole development process: sound reproduction quality, passenger safety, the mechanical integration of parts, and the impact of components on a car's appearance More than 20 car manufacturers and third party suppliers rely on ASK’s long-standing experience in the automotive field. ASK has ISO Certifications and can comply with clients’ specific standards With their different core competencies and tightly organized logistics, information, and telecommunication infrastructures, each ASK location complements the next: ASK branches: ASK Monte San Vito (AN) - ASK Montecavolo (RE)-- - - ASK Poland Sp.z o.o. | ASK Industries GmbH - ASK do Brasil - ASK Ningbo Destination Sector Automotive Objectives: FINDING A COMMERCIAL INTERMEDIARY (AGENT - DISTRIBUTOR - ...), DIRECT INVESTMENT

AUTOMOTIVE IVECO SPA (VAT Code: IT09709770011) Via Puglia 35 10156 - Torino (TO) Tel 0039.011.0076700 Fax 06.488.89.299 URL www.iveco.com Year founded 1975 No. of employees 26000 Export Turnover EUR 4.5 billion % of Export Turnover 0.5 Contact person Name Sebastian Lardone Position Iveco Sales&Marketing South East Asia Area Manager Mobile no. +62 8119112486 Company Activity (ATECO Code: ) Iveco, an acronym for Industrial Vehicle Corporation, is a leading company operating at an international level concerning the development, production and sale of a wide range of commercial vehicles and buses. Iveco employs almost 25,000 people and runs 24 production units in 11 countries in the world using excellent technologies developed in 6 research centres. Besides Europe, the company operates in more than 160 countries including China, Russia, Australia and Latin America. Around 5,000 sales and service outlets guarantee support wherever in the world an Iveco vehicle is at work. Destination Sector AUTOMOTIVE, INFRASTRUCTURE, ENERGY and ENVIRONMENT Objectives: FINDING A COMMERCIAL INTERMEDIARY (AGENT - DISTRIBUTOR - ...), JOINT VENTURE, DIRECT INVESTMENT

PANTECO srl – Via Borgoleoni, 79 – 44100 Ferrara – Italia Tel +39 (0)532.802491 – Fax +39 (0)532.856003 – [email protected] - www.panteco.it

Headquarters and office: Via Rondelli, 26 – 48011 Filo (RA), Italy – REA 141468 – VAT N. 01251090385

PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER IDENTIFICATION

Trade name: MAVINSOL®

Characterisation: water-soluble and biodegradable thermoplastic composition based on polyvinylic alcohol (PVOH) plasticized with polyols.

Use: plastic industry

Manufacturer: Panteco S.r.l.

Base: Via Borgoleoni, n. 79 - 44100 F E R R A R A

Plant: Via Rondelli n.26 - 44010 Filo (RA)

Phone: +39 (0)532.802595 – +39 (0) 532.802491

Fax: +39 (0)532.856003

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: http://www.panteco.it/

Skype: panteco.srl

TEL. +39 0532 802491— +39 0532 802595

FAX. +39 0532856003

[email protected] www.panteco.it Skype: panteco.srl

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.panteco.it/



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General information Laundries, hotels and hospitals Bags for industrial laundries, hotels and hospitals - Instruction for use Activated carbon Agricultural fertilizer/pesticide Cement additives Textile – Embroidery Thermofilm – by Panteco Dyeing – Plants Safety data sheet : HC/K63 film – hot water Safety data sheet : HF/F7 film – cold water Technical specifications: HC/K63 film – hot water Technical specifications: HF/H7 film – hot water Biodegradability tests Curve Biodegradability

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Since 1993, Panteco has been dedicated to manufacturing water soluble film and bags according to their European and American patents. Our water soluble material is made from PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) film. PVA is a non-toxic environmentally friendly 100 % biodegradable material that dissolves in water. PVA is commonly used in packaging of a variety of goods, such as plant and vegetable seeds, textiles and clothing, unfinished embroidery items, fresh foods and also in making of water soluble laundry bags for better hygiene and easy handling of soiled washable items. The water-soluble film is green environmental Product. It is verified by microorganism tests that PVA is non-toxic and doesn't restrain from the growth of microorganism and can be degraded totally. It has no any bad effect on environment. Once PVA is dissolved in water, specific microorganism will cause it to degrade. When treated with activated sludge, solutions of PVA will be decomposed into water and carbon dioxide.

Polyvinyl alcohol films is also use to make small dose packaging of detergents, water treatment chemicals, agrochemicals, and dyes. Those small water soluble doses provides ease-of-use and avoid human contact from the inside material.

Water-soluble PVOH film is made from water soluble polymers, having the appearance of a common plastic film. It has unique characteristic of completely dissolving in water at room temperature. The dissolved film disappears in water like sugar or coffee and the ingredients of the film change their appearance but remains present as dissolved solids in water.

The rate of dissolution depends on agitation, water temperature, amount of water and thickness of the film.

The PVOH has proved to be a revolutionary film with its multiple uses which has been acknowledged and hailed by not only satisfied users but also ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (E.P.A.) strongly recommends in packing agriculture chemicals and pesticides in this water soluble film as it is completely biodegradable and safe for environment and with time to come the use of this film not only going to increase but also indispensable because of its biodegradability, eco-friendly with multiple uses.

Panteco engages every day to provide an efficient, fast and accurate service to the satisfaction of its customer. With our experience we know that today is important to produce a quality product. We choose Italian or European raw material in order to do a product purely MADE IN ITALY. In addition to the quality we keep very punctual delivery.

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Our bags are used for: Water Soluble Laundry Bags for clinical use and hospitals. Detergents / Dyes General Purpose Cleaners Concrete Additives Pigments/Dyes Agricultural Chemicals Water Treatment The main features of PVA film are:

Soluble with water Suitable as a film for the packaging Resistance to oils and chemicals Good gas barrier properties Good antistatic properties Good printability Good heat sealability

Applications for Water Soluble Films:

Embroidery Agrochemical packing Laundry bags Water-transferred printed films Seed tapes Herbicide packing bags Artificial-haired embroidery Compound film for food packing High-ranking textile Laundry bags in hospitals etc.

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Good gas barrier properties

Water-soluble PVA film has an excellent gas barrier to oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, helium, argon, carbonic acid gas and so on when the humidity is low, but it permit moisture and NH 3 to penetrate . Moreover, it has an excellent fragrance preservation of the contents and can keep products moisture and fresh as well.

Permeability of various plastic mensurated with Salame

Plastic Parmachor values Permeability(cc - 20u/m2 - 24h - atm) Real values

N2 O2 CO2 O2

PVA 160 0.02 0.06 0.21 .02

PVDC 97 0.6 3.6 12 2

PET 68 21 80 310 40

PVC 61 100 200 1000 300

HDPE 39 800 2000 12000 2500

PP 31 1600 5400 20000 3000

PS 27 2400 8000 26000 /

LDPE 26 3200 10000 36000 10000

Good antistatic properties Because water-soluble film has a lot of hydroxyl groups in molecule, it does not take charges. It is different from the film that is made from the other synthetic resins and it has the same antistatic properties as cellophane. If PVA film is used for product packing, it could keep products out of dust.

The static parameters of various films:

Items PVA film Cellophane PVC film PE film PET film

Static pressure （V） 1．2 1.3 40.5 98.6 120.6

Resistance to oil and chemicals

By using water-soluble PVA film as the proximal cloth, time can be saved more than by using a paper. Water-soluble PVA film increases dimensional stability, you can make more beautiful embroidery. Water-soluble PVA film can be solved by cold water, so you can wash away the film without damaging the clothes.



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Printed Water-soluble PVA film can be easily printed without previous surface treatment. It has strong polarity and the excellent printability so as to gravure print is beautifully completed without spark-treatment. Presently it has been widely used in the field of special printing, for example, water transfer printing. Time of dissolution According the time of dissolving, the film has three types, quick, middle, difficult, all depend on its thickness and water temperature. Thicker film makes slow dissolving, high temperature makes fast dissolving. PVA film: Thickness: 15-80 (micron)

Other specification could be processed according to customers demand. Length: 100M-1000M/roll Width: 50MM-1800MM.Or could be processed according to customers demand Color: transparence, white, yellow, green and blue.

PVA bag: It could be processed according to customers demand of any size and specification.

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LAUNDRIES, HOTELS AND HOSPITALS

Perfect for healthcare, our bags avoid contamination and prevent infections with our

environmentally friendly and hygienic solution to minimize contact between staff and infected

laundry. Isolate, store, transport and clean soiled clothing, uniforms, bed linens, etc. without fear

of airborne bacteria, infectious body fluids or blood-borne pathogens - our bags dissolve

completely and are highly resistant to most organic solvents, greases, fats and oils.

We realize water soluble bags colored and printed. They are produced in several sizes, depending on customer’s requirements.

Water Soluble Laundry Bags are suitable for care institutions and domestic use.

Closed Laundry Bags can be placed directly into the washing machine. During washing, the water

soluble transparent or colored bags dissolve, releasing the contents into the wash.

IN STORAGE: Once a bag is removed from the pack, keep the remaining bags within the over-wrap material to protect against accidental exposure to moisture.

HOW TO USE IT

Handle the bags with dry hands only. Avoid any contact with moisture to preserve the film's strength and integrity. For Hot and Cold water soluble bags, do not place overly wet items in the bag at any time. Remember the bag is sensitive to moisture in any form.

1) The closed water soluble bag should be placed in the wash wheel or tunnel. 2) During the initial cold flush cycle, the bag will open and begin to disintegrate, allowing

contact with the linen by the wash water. FOR COMPLETE LIQUEFACTION OF THE FILM WE URGE THE FOLLOWING: -Do not overload the washer beyond its rated capacity. -Be sure the water temperature reaches at least the appropriate temperature during the wash cycle. -The water should swirl around the bag linens for 40 seconds before the wash chemicals (detergent, alkali, etc.) are injected. Wash for 15 minutes minimum.

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FEATURES AND PACKAGING • All bags are either individually folded and packed in a plastic material • All bags have a colored or neutral water soluble tie. TYPE OF WATER SOLUBLE BAGS:

1) Standard duty bags in 20 gr.

2) Bags above 25 micron : you can use these bags for heavy duty bags

3) Bags soluble above 20°C (type HF/F7)

4) Bags soluble above 60°C (type k63)

5) Bags soluble above 75°C (type K75)

6) Bags in several size and several micron depending on customer’s requirements

HOW TO USE THE BAGS:

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BAG FOR INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRIES

Instructions for use:

1. Fill the bag, making sure to avoid a direct contact between particularly wet linen/underwater and the bag’s walls.

2. Close the bag using always the taper supplied, since it dissolves immediately and opens the bag for cold washing of blood.

3. Do nor tie the bag, because the knot would dissolve slowly and the washing would not take

place.

4. Put the bag into the washing-machine.

5. Pre-wash and pre-soak only with water, without detergent.

6. If the linen/underwear is washed for the first time(new garment),, after dying, firstly drain the water because the dye’s additives might delay the bag from dissolving quickly.

7. Let the water reach 60°C and add diluted detergent; by making so, you prevent the bag

becoming insoluble after a direct contact with pure washing powder.

8. Avoid any contact between pure detergent or caustic soda with the bag’s walls, since the parts in question might become insoluble.

9. Keep the bags in their packaging until usage and in a temperature not lower than 5°C.

10. The bags start dissolving between 35 and 40°C and dissolves completely between 65 and

75°C (bags in hot water type K63). It does not leave any waste or jelly in water as long as a direct contact of the kind described above (point 8) is avoided.

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ACTIVATED CARBON Activated carbon is used in the treatment of drinking water, domestic and industrial sewage, in bleaching, purification of food and pharmaceutical products. The product is also indicated for the absorption of contaminants contained in the fumes produced by thermal combustion of waste R.S.U and R.S.O. Activated charcoal comes in black powder. The companies that produce it are using our water soluble to package their products. Once unpacked, you need to put it in a big bag of paper ready to be taken in the treatment plants or purifiers. Process: The operator opens the paper bag and throws it directly into the purifier. Activated charcoal has the task of killing the microbes. Once filtered, the water returns into the wells. Our water soluble bags do not pollute the water because they dissolve completely and are totally biodegradable. For more information see video: http://www.comelt.it/ The packs with water soluble bags avoid overdose and the volatility of the material. It mean that our bags not only respect the environmental but also the hygiene and the sensibility of the operator. Uses and dosages: The dosage of the product, dispersed in water, is extremely variable and must be checked from time to time through laboratory tests and/or plant. Packaging and storage: Companies that produce carbon usually delivered it in 20 kg bags of paper containing No. 2 bags of 10 kg in water-soluble material. Store in a dry place at a temperature below 35°C.

PURIFIERS

ACTIVATED CARBON

PAPER BAG CONTAING WATER SOLUBLE BAG

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AGRICULTURAL FERTILIZER/PESTICIDE

PVA bag has been widely used in the packaging of fertilizers, pesticide, dyestuffs, detergent, water-sewer additives, mineral additives, cement additives, etc, for its biodegradability and water solubility. Pollutive residue will be left in the traditional fertilizer package like plastic bags or fragile glass, PVA bags will be fully biodegradated into water and carbon dioxide as a good replacement package with no pollutive ingredient left.

Seed : Seeds are packaged in tape-shape using water soluble PVA film. Because it germinates at the regular intervals when buried it in earth, the labor of the cull can be saved. It can not only prevent the seeds from being blown away by wind and eaten by animals. But also can keep moisture in the sand. In Normal operation, when the workers use plastic buckets or regular plastic bags, the following problems happen:

1. The used plastic bags become a lot of chemical wastes and large amount disposal cost incurred; 2. It requires large space to place such plastic buckets and large amount of cleaning cost incurred;

The advantage of using water soluble bags:

1. Improve the working environment to be clean and tidy; 2. Reduce the cost of labor and cleaning; 3. Keep secret of dyeing formula; 4. Increase production efficiency by simplifying the process; 5. Suitable for automatic operation process.

The advantages of water soluble packaging include:

User safety for hazardous materials, as many industrial accidents occur during the pouring stage.

Environmental safety is enhanced by eliminating contaminated secondary containers for applications such as agricultural chemicals and medical.

Large cost savings when contaminated containers are regulated with bottle deposits, or collected after usage. The film goes into solution, and the secondary container can be disposed of in the normal waste stream.

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Convenience for such applications as consumer detergents.

Uniqueness in the marketplace.

Precise unit dosing for industrial batch production or cleaning agents.

Packaging and shipping cost reduction with concentrates mixed in water for applications such as window washing concentrates.

A varied grade lineup allows us to provide the right film for any application. Dissolution rates, impact strength or broad compatibility can be the focus of any particular application.

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CEMENT ADDITIVES Panteco water soluble bags have been widely used in the packaging of cement additives in some western developed countries to avoid environmental pollution. By adding the cement additives directly into the mixing bucket with water soluble packaging, operator will make accurate measurement and the operation simplified. It is safer and more convenient to mix the cement additives without opening its package. Cement additives is of high concentration with the acidity and basicity, which will easily touch the operators' eyes and skin in outdoor use. We suggested to use PVA bag for the packaging of cement additives such as Iron Oxide pigment, Titanian Dioxide( Anatase), Chromium Oxide ect. Using PVA bag for packing will make exact measurement, avoid unsuitable dosage of cement additive. It could be used without open the packing bag, prevent operators from contacting additive directly. It is safer and more convenient.

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TEXTILE – EMBROIDERY Our company is producing 2 different revolutionary articles for the world of embroidery: Thermofilm and Watersoluble film. We produce them since a long time and with our patent. Our commercial policy is to distribute these articles only through local distributors and this is the reason of this contact with your Company. With the water-soluble film you have the possibility to create a temporary support for the realisation of embroidery with easy removal of the same. We have a particular type soluble film for this use. You know for sure the advantages of using films like watersoluble or thermomelting instead of “normal” synthetic nonwoven:

- faster cleaning of the embroidered fabric; - better result (no nonwoven residues that you cannot tear off..); - cheaper working.

Furthermore, our watersoluble film is 100% biodegradable and is soluble in cold water (from the tab). For special needs we can also supply films that are soluble in hot water. Thermofilm is needed whenever fabrics don’t need or “like” to be washed. We can say that our technology is the most attractive solution in case of embroideries on stretch fabrics, or fabrics (or threads) made of delicate fibres. Our patent in this article is particularly appreciated, because the melting temperature is the lowest on the market and is compatible with all most delicate fibres, or special applications like sequins. To melt Thermofilm, Panteco is offering a dedicated thermopress. For both articles, Thermofilm and Watersoluble, since Panteco is producer of same, prices, availability, delivery service, technical support, assistance for special problems and/or needs, are particularly interesting and attractive. Measure most popular in the world of embroidery: FILM: Lp.cm 100/30 gr.; Lp.cm 120/50 gr. ; Lp.cm 160/30 gr.; Lp.cm 160/50 gr. THERMOFILM: Lp.cm 60/50 my; Lp.cm 80/50 my; Lp.cm 120/50 my; Lp.cm 120/80 my.

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THERMOFILM - by Panteco

Thermofilm is a thermomelting film by Panteco. It is the best alternative to the normal nonwoven backings for embroidery in cases when said nonwovens can put problems in cleaning because of small embroideries, or very light fabrics where tearing off could be risky. Thermofilm is also a very good solution to replace usual backings, even thermomelting or watersoluble, whenever these ones require high temperatures to melt or solve with consequent problems of yellow turning of fabrics and embroideries, or shrinkage. Thermofilm is easy to take off with a heated plate machine that can work with low pressure on the embroidery and with a temperature much lower than other similar products may require, that is to say with temperatures between 120 and 150 °C. Talking about removing of Thermofilm, we have a press that is specially studied for this purpose. Nevertheless it is possible to try with an iron; consequent cleaning of the melted film from the surface of the iron would be suggested. Thermofilm is made according with

- UE 90/128/CEE - D.M. 21/03/73 and followings for Italy.

Use of the heated press 1. The press is fitted with lower hot plate and with a Teflon upper part with soft towel. 2. Before using the press it is necessary to check that lower and upper surfaces can meet

together with a smooth soft pressure (or to adjust the upper part level by mean of the level handle).

3. Switch the machine on and “prepare” the lower plate putting on it 5-6 sheets of Thermofilm, in order to cover the whole area of the plate. Then set the temperature at 125-150 °C max. and close the press waiting for abt 20-25 seconds. Open and check that Thermofilm is regularly melted on the whole surface of the working area (lower plate). When the film will be regularly melted, the press will be ready to work.

4. Adjust pressing time between 5 and 10 seconds depending on weight of the Thermofilm you have to take off and start putting the embroidery with film just on the “prepared” lower heated plate. Make sure that all parts of the embroidery (the film under the embroidery) can stick to the lower plate and close the press. After set working time has expired, open the press and tear the fabric off softly with both hands.

5. The machine is ready for a new operation. 6. After 20-25 cycles (or 40-45 depending on the thickness of the film) check that pressure of the

upper part on the lower heated plate is smooth and, if necessary, adjust level of the upper part by mean of the level handle.

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Important:

- If the machine doesn’t reach the correct temperature (as above explained) the film does not melt.

- With too high operating temperature, the film could melt and be absorbed by the fabric. In this case it would be impossible to take it away.

- Operators of the machine should get experienced and learn that every embroidery and/or fabric may require special small adjustments as for temperature and timing.

- Cleaning of the melting surface must be effected with normal working temperature. Use a spatula and wipe away the melted film. Then re-start from point 3 of above instructions.

- For any further information, please contact the supplier of the machine.

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DYEING-PLANTS

Our water-soluble bags and films are used to solve pollution environmental problems during the process of handling powder colours or anything similar, particularly for the colours cooking of dyeing-plants, in the printing-works, tanneries, paper-mills, building, wastewater treatment, in agricultural sector and in any companies where there is a daily use of powders in the production cycle.

Furthermore they are mostly used in the industrial laundries, embroideries, sports and in the collection of pet droppings.

All water-soluble bags are supplied with a cold soluble lace, which offers proper closure and at the same time a sudden opening once in contact with water.

Dry cleaner’s (dye powders for textile dyeing, clothing, leathers, from the colours cooking to the dyeing machine). With Panteco bags you can avoid the spread in the air of the particles of powder and the contact between air and dye is minimal. So the dye is prevented from having any changes in the original humidity. In addition, the use of water-soluble bags helps to prevent the problems associated with the volatility of powders, both for the operator and for the goods. With our bags you can avoid special waste of the bag PE otherwise used.

Furthermore please note that the bags can be personalised following the customer-user requirements:

printed

coloured

of any other dimension

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SAFETY DATA SHEET (EEC guideline 91/155)

Product: MAVINSOL HC film (K63/M – K70 - K75 –K80) – HOT WATER

1. COMPOSITION

The product is based on polyvinylic alcohol (PVOH) for about 75% and polyolic plastificants and mainly inorganic process additives for the remaining 25%.

This polyvinylic alcohol has got high molecular weight and high hydrolysis degree (98-99%).

The plastificants are high-boiling aliphatic polyols selected in the group of alcoles or alcole-ethers, natural or synthetic, which contain at least three atoms of C per mol and no fewer than two primary or secondary alcoholic functional groups.

All these products are declared as biodegradable and with a minimum level of acute toxicity (LD50).

The process additives are mainly based on organic and inorganic salts of alkaline or earthy-alkaline elements.

There are no heavy and/or toxic elements.

2. DANGER INDICATION

No particular danger is expected for people and the environment during storage and handling of the granular solid product or the product converted in final manufactures.

3. FIRST AID MEASURES

a) Contact with the skin: none, in any case rinse with water and soap. b) Contact with eyes: rinse thoroughly with water. c) Occasional ingestion: induce vomiting.

4. FIRE MEASURES

4.1 The product is not inflammable but it is combustible.

4.2 Advised means of extinction: nebulised water, foam, dry extinction, carbon dioxide.

4.3 Advised means of protection: fire clothes and aqualung.

5. MEASURES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL LEAKAGE

Clear up with dry machinery.

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6. HANDLING AND STORAGE

6.1 Storage conditions: - store in a dry place and far from fire or sources of intense heat; - store into the original packaging.

6.2 Instructions of the premises: natural airing.

6.3 Precautions: avoid accidental contact with water because the product is water-soluble.

7. EXPOSURE CONTROL – INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIO

7.1 Precaution regarding the work environment during the hot-processing of granule through extrusion or filming: considering that the material is markedly hygroscopic, when it gets to the plasticization temperature above 130°C. it emits some water vapour, that comes out from the extrusion die.

This water vapour washes away with it little quantities of the polyolic plastificants contained into the material.

In order to avoid fume and vapour thickening in the work environment, with respect to the environmental health regulations, it is advisable to use suitable extractor fans, placed near the emission sources.

Fumes and vapours aspirated can be condensed again by means of water traps or dispersed outside if allowed by local regulations.

The quantity of emitted vapours can reach 3% of the weight of the extruded product.

Individual protection: when the work environment is properly purified through forced suction, no special individual protections are required.

8. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Aspect:

form: solid, granular;

colour: neutral;

smell: neutral.

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9. Significant data in order to have safety and workability:

- melting point: >130°C.; - inflammability: not applicable; - decomposition temperature: above 200°C.; - self-ignition point: above 400°C.; - danger of explosion: none; - water solubility: gelating at 30/50°C. – soluble at 60/90°C. ; - PH value: 7 ± 1 at 40g/l of H2O; - specific weight: 1,25 g/cm3; - apparent density: 500 kg/m3; - content in hygroscopic water: until 3%.

10.STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1. Stable indefinitely with normal environmental conditions.

10.2. Conditions to be avoided: contact with fire and strong oxidating agents.

10.3. Decomposition products: none known at room temperature. 10.4. Combustion products are similar to the products extracted from cellulose.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

- Oral acute toxicity (LD 50) on rat: above 8000 mg/kg.

- Skin irritation: none known. 12.ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 The product is biodegradable in watery solution, without release of toxic waste.

12.2 Eco-toxic effects: as things stand now, there is no experience for predictable damaging

effects to purification systems or organic draining treatment systems (see also technical

specifications: Environmental behaviour).

12. DISPOSAL

Follow the regulations of local authorities, considering what written above in section 12 and the analogies of biochemical behaviour with cellulose.

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14. TRANSPORT STANDARDS

14.1. Land (RID/ADR): not dangerous goods.

14.2. Marine (IMG): not dangerous goods.

14.3. Air (ICAD/IATA): not dangerous goods.

15. LEGISLATION

- Guideline EEC 67/348 – 15th June 1967 - Guideline EEC 76/769 – 27th July 1976 - Guideline EEC 88/379 – 07th June 1988 - Guideline EEC 89/391 – 07th July 1988 - DM 28th January 1992 (and later amendments) The components of the product can be found in the EINECS register 16. OTHER INFORMATION

Updated: September 2013

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SAFETY DATA SHEET (CEE Rule 91/155)

PRODUCTS : MAVINSOL HF FILM (F7 – K20) - COLD WATER

1. COMPOSITION

The product is formed by 75% of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and 25% of polyol plasticizers and process additives mainly of inorganic type.

The polyvinylic alchol can be both of high and low molecular weight and the degree of hydrolysis is of medium value (86-88%)

The plasticizers are aliphatic high-boiling polyols selected among natural or synthetic alcohols or alcohol-ethers containing at least three carbon atoms in the molecule and not less than two primary or secondary functional groups.

All the products are biodegradable and evidence a minimum level of acute toxicity (LD 50).

The process additives are mainly formed by inorganic salts of alkaline or alkaline-earthy metals.

Heavy and/or toxic elements are absent.

2. DANGER IDENTIFICATION

No human or environmental damage are expeted in the handling and storage of films or other final articles.

3. FIRST AID 4.1 Skin contact: no one 4.2 Eyes contact: no one 4.3 Casual ingestion: no one

4. FIRE HAZARDS

4.1. The product is inflammable but not combustible. 4.2. Reccomended extintion practices

- Atomized water,foam,dry extinction,carbon dioxide. 4.3. Protection equipment

- Anti fire clothes and breathing apparatus

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5. MEASURES AGAINST ACCIDENTAL DISPERSION The material is recovered by means of mechanical dry equipments. 6. HANDLING AND STORAGE 7.1 Storage conditions: - The material most be stored in a dry place,far from free flames or strong thermic sources - Keep the material in the original packaging. 7.1 Storage conditions: - Natural ventilation

7.2 Cautions : - It must be avoided casual contact with water because the product is water-soluble

7. EXPOSITION CONTROL / INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION 7.1 Cautions concerning,the working place during the thermal conversion of the film to final items. In order to avoid the accumulation of smokes and vapours in the workingpalace, it is suggested the installation of proper aspirators near the emission source, according to the rules of environmental health. The removed smokes and vapours can be condensed out doors by means of water-traps or other equipments if allowed by local rules. Individual protection: If the working place is effectively purified by means of forced aspiration, special individual protections are not necessary. 8. CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Aspect: Form :Film Color :Neutral Odor :Neutral

9. Remarkable data for safety and processing - Melting point : 130°C. - Inflammability : Not considered - Decomposition Temperature : Above 200°C - Self-Firing point : Above 400°C - Explosion Hazard : No one - Water solubility : Gelification at 5/10°C Solubility at 15/25°C - PH value : 7 ± 1 at 40 g./lt. in water - Specific gravity : 1,25 g./cm3 - Bulk density : 500 Kg./m3 - Hygroscopic Water Content : Up to 3%

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY 10.1 Stable for indefinite time in normal environmental conditions. 10.2 Dangerous situation : contact with free flames and strong oxidizing agents. 10.3 Decomposition products: no one known at room temperature,the combustion products are similar to those one generated by cellulose. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (according to CEE Rule 88/379) - Oral acute toxicity (LD50) on rats : above 8000 mg./Kg. - Skin irritation :no one.

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION 12.1 The product is biodegradable in water solution without releasing of toxic residues. 12.2 Eco-toxic effects: according to the experiences collected up to day,dangerous effects are not foreseeable on equipments both of purification and of treatment of biological waste. 13. DISPOSAL It is necessary to comply with the instruction of the local authorities,in accordance with the rules of sect.12 and with the analogy of the biological behaviour with cellulose. 14.TRANSPORT STANDARDS 14.1 Terrestrial (RID/ADR) Not dangerous goods 14.2 Marine ( ING) Not dangerous goods 14.3 Aerial ( ICAD/IATA) Not dangerous goods 15. LEGISLATION - CEE Rule 67/348 - June 15, 1967 - CEE Rule 76/769 - July 27, 1976 - CEE Rule 88/379 - June 07, 1988 - CEE Rule 89/391 - July 07, 1988 - DM.Italy - January 28, 1992 16. OTHER INFORMATION - Updated: September 2013

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product: MAVINSOL® HC – ( K63 – K75 – K80 ) – HOT WATER 1) PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: It is flat sheet of biodegradable MAVINSOL® film 25 g/m2 made of thermoplastic hot water soluble polyvinyl alcohol. 2) SPECIFIC PROPERTIES: The physical-mechanical properties of the film depend almost exclusively on those of the MAVINSOL® film whose composition is covered by international patents. 3) MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MAVINSOL® FILM Since PVOH is a very hygroscopic material,film properties are heavily influenced by temperature and ambient humidity. In the 20° to 40°C range and a RH ranging between 40 and 80% the values are within the following range.

Load at breaking ISO 527 specification at 50 mm/min N/mm2 25-80

Elongation at breaking ISO 527 specification % 100-300

Secant modulus at 10% (stiffness to traction) (load / elongation ratio % )

N/mm2 30.120

Load at breaking and elastic modulus decrease when ambient temperature and humidity increase. 4) SPECIFIC WEIGHT MAVINSOL® film specific weight is 1.25 g/cm2 at 20°C and 50% RH 5) FILM BEHAVIOR IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH WATER At temperatures between +1° and +50°C water does not melt MAVINSOL® HC. It soaks and progressively softens it. At equilibrium point,the film maintains enough mechanical resistance to allow its use as outside wrapping for bags containing water solutions. Between 50°and 80°C the film progressively loses consistence:it deforms quickly turning into a gelified and filamentous mass which becomes a solution completely at approximately 80°C. Once dissolved it remains a solution even after the liquid has cooled down to ambient temperature. 6) FILM WELDABILITY: Since MAVINSOL® is a thermoplastic material, it can be welded onto itself by adding heat.

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The strongest and more long lasting welds, even to water, are those made with a hot bar (approximately 200°C) and those made with ultrasonic technology.

Thermal pulse seals give acceptable results only when made in strict observance and tolerance of optimum working conditions. 7) ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOR The MAVINSOL® HC film considered physiologically harmless with a toxicological tolerance on a rat measured as LD50,above 8000 mg/Kg. Furthermore,being made of 96% totally biodegradable organic material,it can be disposed of in biological tanks where it is immediately attacked and disposed of by the bacteria present in the tanks. The remaining 4% is not degradable and is mainly composed of alkaline compounds. According to the most credited technical literature available,polyvinyl alcohol is considered a toxicologically harmless product,virtually inert from an acute toxicological standpoint (LD50) on rats and fish. FDA considers it non irritating if in contact with the skin and mucous membranes and specify possible applications in various market segments under title 21 par.175105-175300-176170-177.1670. PVOH is also included in the CEE 90/128 EEC, Annex II,Sec.B protocol. PVOH is considered highly biodegradable in diluted water solution (0.5-1.5g/l) with C.O.D. (mg.02/g) decreasing from 1700 to less than 200 in 7 days tests according to the Zahn – Welleus test (Chemikerzeitung 98.228/1974). The film Mavinsol® HF film keeps these features pratically unchanged since the components chosen for PVOH thermoplastification are just as acceptable from a toxicological standpoint. When in contact with earth microflora (Pseudonomas SP,BacillusSP,ecc..)biodegradation was more or less high as a function of the specific concentration. Analysis performed on sedimentation processes of household mud and industrial waste disposal,have shown and demonstrated that bacteria can dwell in the product and that therefore in standard conditions obtainable in conventional disposal systems,both for sediment and for activated mud,and that PVOH can be disposed of above 95%. Disposal occurs by biodegradation not by simple biomass absorption. When delivered dissolved it has no influence on the development of earth bacteria population (bacteria,amniolitics,cellulosolitics,azotefixants,nitrosants,ammonizants,etc.)

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It is therefore confirmed, based on these tests and analysis, that the film MAVINSOL® HC has no negative effect on the environment. 8) BIBLIOGRAPHY

1) Hoechst Analysis 270390 Zahn – Welleus test. 2) Hoechst – RDNX Safety specifications 3) Hoechst Pubblication G1153E 4) Textil Berichte 1978 5) Textile Chemist and colorist 1976-28-33 6) Zahn – Welleus test Hoechst 30-04-91

9) UPDATED : September 2013

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Product : MAVINSOL® HF – F7 – COLD WATER BIODEGRADABLE WATER SOLUBLE FLAT FILM [POLYVINYL ALCOHOL (PVOH) WATER SOLUBLE FLAT FILM INTENDED FOR: PACKAGING OF PLANT PROTECTION PRODUCTS AND RISK CHEMICAL POWDERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS, CLOTHES, EMBROIDERY AND DYEING WORKS]

1)GENERAL DESCRIPTION Mavinsol® is the registered trade mark of the thermoplastic water soluble polyvinyl alcohol film produced with Italian technology covered by international patents. The main feature of this new industrial film resides in the conjunction of the known water solubility, atoxicity and biodegradability of biodegradability of polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) with the mechanical resistance to traction, dimensional stability, machinability remarkably higher than of other water soluble films presently on the market, produced with plasticized PVOH according to the traditional Japanese technology. 2) PHYSICAL – MECHANICAL PROPERTIES The Mavinsol® HF film is a silked flexible translucid flat sheet of pre-set thickness according to the final application in the 15 to 100 micron range. b) DENSITY Approx.1,25 g/cm3 in a dry state c) PERMEABILITY The Mavinsol® HF is highly permeable to water steam but it is an exeptional barrier against any other vapor,natural or artificial gas. 3) MECHANICAL PROPERTIES The typical force-elongation graphs at 23°C e 50% relative humidity,generally used to determine and design the mechanical resistance of most currently used materials have little pratical significance for polyvinyl alcohol products, be it enough to consider its enormous sensitivity to ambient humidity: steam absorption raises from 5 to 25% of its own weight when air relative humidity raises from 50 to 90% at 22°C.Consequently all other mechanical properties change significantly reaching up to tenfold increases in film compliance when an equal load is applied, as a function of humidity and loading time. Due to the difficulty of interpretation and the low pratical significance of traditional tension-elongation graphs,we have opted to evaluate different films in rather unfavorable environmental conditions,though more strictly adhering to the climate present in the Mediterranean area i.e.: - Temperature 22°C – R.H.70 and 85%

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In these conditions the following was calculated: - The unit load (tension) causing in one minute an elongation from 8 to 12%,i.e.in an almost elastic state,to determine the E secant modulus at 10% (E 10) as indicator of the film dimensional stability. - The load (tension) causing in 24 hours a 30% deformation only partially recoverable after release,as indicator of the resistance to incipient yield (CSI),i.e. the point beyond which it is not advisable to further stress the material. The results are shown in the following table:

TRACTION CHARACTERISTICS AT 22°C AND HIGH AMBIENT HUMIDITY

FILM E secant modulus at 10% Load borne for 24 hours at 30% THICKNESS elongation (E10)(N/m2) elongation CSI (N/m2) 34µ RH 70% RH 85% RH 70% RH85%

Mavinsol ® HF 80 43 8.5 7-

plasticized PVOH according to the 54 22 5- 1.2 traditional Japanese technology

Remarks : a)Traction is applied in machine direction b)If applied crosswise deformation doubles at equal load. 4. WATER SOLUBILITY: The lowest water temperature to achieve complete dissolution depends on the type of PVOH used and by the temperatures used during film manufacturing. Mavinsol® HF is soluble in cold water as from 5°C. Submerging in water a Mavinsol® HF bag,the material decomposes within 10-30 seconds and dissolves totally within minutes at a speed depending on film thickness,on water temperature and on water stillness. When filtering a water solution containing 2g/l Mavinsol® HF some microgels remain even after film dissolves.These microgels do not create any problems when spraying the solution even through very narrow nozzles (0.3 mm.) being highly deformable gelifield particles which draw and deformate under shear stress developing along the liquid flow lines in the maximum compression area of the sprayer and the nozzle.

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5) WELDING: The good dimensional stability of the Mavinsol® HF film,even with high ambient humidity, allows to perform powders packing operations with the standard forming filling and welding equipment used for cellophane-polytene without need for special temperature and humidity controlled areas. Both pulse and hot bar welding technologies are applicable provided some minor modifications already available by most known packing lines manufacturers are implemented in order to guarantee a suitable control of the welding jaws within very narrow limits. Working temperature ranges from 115°to135°C; the exact temperature depending on film thickness and humidity and must be found by trial and error. Once the point is found, it must be maintained within a ± 2°C accuracy at the lowest temperature giving a suitable welding, in order to avoid the random forming of steam bubbles caused by the film absorbing humidity in contact with the working environment. 6) COLOR PRINTING: Mavinsol® HF is very easily printable with any pigment based on highly polarized and acid solvents.The film does not require surface pre-treatments for ink fixation. Flexography is the most reccommended technology. 7) ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOR: According to the most credited technical literature available, polyvinyl alcohol is considered a toxicologically harmless product, virtually inert from an acute toxicological standpoint (LD50) on rats and fish. FDA considers it non irritating if in contact with the skin and mucous membranes and specify possible applications in various market segments under title 21 par.175105- 175300-176170-177.1670. PVOH is also included in the CEE 90/128 EEC.Annex II.Sec B protocol. PVOH is considered highly biodegradable in diluted water solution (0.5-1.5g/l) with C.O.D. (mg.02/g) decreasing from 1700 to less than 200 in 7 days tests according to the Zahn-Welleus test(Chemikerzeitung 98,228/1974). The film Mavinsol® HF film keeps these features practically unchanged since the components chosen for PVOH thermoplastification are just as acceptable from a toxicological standpoint. When in contact with earth microflora ( Pseudonomas SP,Bacillus SP,ecc..) biodegradation was more or less high as a function of the specific concentration.

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Analysis performed on sedimentation processes of household mud and industrial waste disposal,have shown and demonstrated that bacteria can dwell in the product and that therefore in standard conditions obtainable in conventional disposal systems,both for sediment and for activated mud,disposal occurs by biodegradation not by simple biomass absorption. When delivered dissolved it has no influence on the development of earth bacteria population (bacteria,amniolitics,cellulosolitics,azotefixsants,nitrosants,ammonizants,etc.). It is therefore confirmed, based on these tests and analysis, that the film Mavinsol® does not have any negative effect on the environment. 8) BIBLIOGRAPHY 1)Hoechst Analysis 270390 Zahn – Welleus test. 2)Hoechst – RDNX Safety specifications 3)Hoechst Pubblication G1153E 4)Textil Berichte 1978 5)Textile Chemist and colorist 1976-28-33 6)Zahn – Welleus test Hoechst 30-04-91 9) UPDATED : Settember 2013

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BIODEGRADABILITY TESTS

The biodegradability test was done under aerobic conditions, as suggested by the procedure reported in the ASTM D5209-92:”Test method for Determining Aerobic Biodegradation of Plastic Materials in the Presence of Municipal Sewage Sludge”. This procedure was based on the sturm test, originally proposed for the evaluation of biodegradability of surface-active agents and accepted by CEE ( OECD Test guidelines 301-B,Paris 1981) The same test was introduced into Italian legislation with the D.M. 3.12.1985,regarding the classification and the norms concerning the labelling of dangerous substances. The same procedure was also adopted from the D.M. 7.12.1990,relative to the definition of the biodegradability test of plastic bags for the transportation of goods. In accordance with the procedure described in the ASTM 5209-92 test an apparatus was used composed of a set of 6 flasks connected in parallel to a supply of air without CO2 and containing respectively:a) the sample to test in 3 copies (3 flask T),b)a sample of cellulose used as a reference (flask S) and c) two whites (flask C). The T copies were made up of 27,5 mg. of PVOH polymer,corresponding to a total carbon content (TOC) equal to 14 mg. ; this content is able to produce a maximum total theoretical development of CO2 (ThCO2) of 51,3 mg. Comparable values of TOC and ThCO2 were obtained from a sample of powder cellulose (35 mg.) supplied by Sigma under the trading name of Sigma Cell-100. All the flasks (T,S and C) were filled with 60 ml.of a defined mineral substratum,having the following composition per litre of solution in bidistilled water: K2HPO4 43,5 mg ; KH2PO4 17,00 mg ;Na2HPO4 37,5 mg ; NH4C1 3,4 mg ; (NH4)2SO4 40,0 mg ; MgSO4 7H2O 22,5 mg ; CaC12 27,5 mg ; initial pH 7± 0,1. The flasks were inoculated with 0,6 ml (1% in volume) of a mud sample coming from a paper mill purification plant. The development of carbon dioxide of each culture was then monitored through back titration of solutions of Ba(OH)2(0,025N) with HC1 (0,05N) using phenolphthalein as an indicator. The determinations were carried out directly in the absorbers placed at the exit of the flasks at intervals of 48-72 hours. After 57 days of incubation at room temperature,it was possible to see an average biodegradation of 71% for the PVOH sample compared to a value of 97% for the reference cellulose sample. The biodegradation curves regarding the PVOH sample and the cellulose samples are shown in figure 1, on the following page:

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Figure 1

Biodegradability curves of a PVOH sample and a cellulose sample in aerobic conditions

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