Solvay Materials Solutions

for Construction

APAC Life Solution

V1.0
Contents

1. Solvay Overview 4. The benefit of metal replacement

2. Specialty Materials for Construction 5. Q&A

● Water Management Applications

3. Solvay references 6. Back up

● Water Management

page 2 2022 Materials GBU Presentation

 Solvay Today
We are a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many
aspects of daily life.

Our innovative solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable

products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries,
smart devices, health care applications, water and air purification systems.

Our Group seeks to create sustainable shared value for all, notably through its
Solvay One Planet plan crafted around three pillars: protecting the climate, PLAY
preserving resources and fostering better life.

€10.1bn €2.4bn 53% +21,000 63 98

Net sales Underlying Net sales from Countries Industrial
Employees
EBITDA sustainable sites
solutions

2021 figures
page 3 Solvay Group presentation 2022
 Materials at A Glance

Net sales by end-

market

Aerospace &
26 52%
Production Sites
Automotive

Electronics 15%
17 Research
& Innovation Centers Consumer goods
& Health care
12%
Americas EMEA Asia & ROW
5,800 16 production sites 7 production sites 3 production sites Industrial
Global Employees 5 R&I centers 6 R&I centers 6 R&I centers Applications
8%
34% 33% 33%
Net sales Net sales Net sales Resources &
Environment
6%

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€ 2.9 bn
2020 Solvay Specialty Polymers Overview
Net sales 2021 Building
 Materials Segment Global Presence
Oudenaarde, Belgium
Kallo, Belgium
Kalamazoo, MI
Wrexham, UK Brussels, Belgium
Winona, MN Seoul, South Korea
Heanor, UK
Östringen, Germany Fuji, Japan
Orange, CA
D’Aircraft, CA Marietta, OH West Deptford, NJ Spinetta Marengo, Italy Dong Ying, China

Anaheim, CA Newark, DE Tavaux, Shanghai, China

Havre de Grace, MD France Changshu, China Anan City, Japan
Borger, TX Bollate, Italy
Rockhill, SC
Greenville, TX Fengxian, China
Greenville, SC
Orange, TX Panoli, India
Alpharetta, GA Savli, India
Augusta, GA

Production Sites
Research & innovation
Headquarters

AMERICA’S EMEA ASIA & ROW

16 5 7 6 3 6
Production Sites R&I centers Production Sites R&I centers Production Sites R&I centers
Industry leader in specialty materials
Tiny molecules, huge impact

Mechanical Resistance Broad range

Lightweighting Fire resistance Surface properties
performance to harsh environments of temperature
Specialty Materials for Construction
Water Management Applications

7
Construction Applications for Specialty Polymers

Paints | Tensile Architecture | Sheet Piles

Fittings | Valves | Pipes | Water Meters

Water High
Management Performance
Systems Protections

Energy
Management
Solutions

HVAC | Cool Roofs | Windows | Insulation panel

 Key requirements of water management appl.
can be covered by specialty polymer

Chemical &
Certification &
Corrosion
Regulation for
Resistance /
drinking water
Durability

High temp.
& Good
mechanical
properties

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A broad portfolio providing high performance
to meet the various water management appl.
Unreinforced Thermoplastics
Continuous-Use Temperature vs Chemical Resistance
Unreinforced Thermoplastics
Heat Deflection Temperature vs Chemical Resistance
Unreinforced Thermoplastics
Specific Strength vs Chemical Resistance
Operating Temp. of water management appl.
Drinking Water Approval

**More detailed information : back up slide

Solvay References
Water Management

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Water Management Systems
Crimp & Press fittings Material Selection

Material
• Radel® PPSU
• Udel® PSU

Value & main benefits

• Metal replacement
• Cost reduction
• Drinking Water approved
• Installation time saving
• High elongation during installation
• Good creep resistance to ensure
tightness during lifetime fitting
Water Management Systems
Push-Fit fittings Material Selection

Material
• Body: Radel® PPSU, Udel® PSU
• Grap Ring: Radel® PPSU, Udel® (GF)
PSU, Amodel® PPA
• Exterior Cap: Radel® PPSU,
Udel® (GF) PSU, Amodel® PPA, Ixef®
PARA
Value & main benefits
• Drinking Water approved
• Reduced do-it-yourself (DIY) installation
costs
• High elongation during installation
• Good creep resistance to ensure
tightness during fitting lifetime
Water Management Systems New
Development

PP-R, CPVC… threaded fittings Material Selection

Material
• Ryton® PPS
• Xencor® PPA

Value & main benefits

• Metal replacement (100% polymeric
solution)
• Cost reduction
• Drinking Water approved
• Lead (& other metals) free
• Corrosion resistance
• Dimensional stability, hydrolysis
performances
Water Management Systems
Manifolds Material Selection

Material
• Udel® PSU
• Radel® PPSU
• Ryton® PPS
• Amodel® PPA

Value & main benefits

• Metal replacement
• Cost reduction
• Easy installation
• High flow management
• Late differentiation thanks to field
modularity
• Chlorine/oxygen resistance
Water Management Systems
Water Meters Material Selection

Material
• Ryton® PPS
• Amodel® PPA
• Omnix® HPPA

Value & main benefits

• Metal replacement
• Cost reduction
• DW-approved
• Dimensional stability
• Hydrolysis resistance
• Resistance to chlorinated water
• No corrosion issue
• Improving water quality
Water Management Systems
Faucet Cartridge Material Selection

Material
• Udel® PSU
• Ryton® PPS
• Amodel® PPA
• Omnix® HPPA

Value & main benefits

• Metal replacement
• Cost reduction
• DW-approved
• Smooth Surface
• Complex design
• Chemical resistance
• Dimensional Stability
• No limescale build up
Water Management Systems
Stop Valves Material Selection

Material
• Ball: Udel® PSU, Radel® PPSU
• Case: Ryton® PPS

Value & main benefits

• Metal replacement
• Drinking Water approval
• Lead-free material
• Function integration
Water Management Systems
New
Development
Filtration Cartridges Material Selection

Material
• Radel® PPSU
• Udel® PSU
• Ryton® PPS

Value & main benefits

• Metal replacement
• Cost reduction
• DW-approved
• Hydrolysis resistance
• Moldability
• Welding line reinforcement
Water Management Systems
Shower Head Material Selection

Material
• Amodel® PPA

Value & main benefits

• Metal replacement
• Cost reduction
• Corrosion resistance
• Limited limescaling
• Dimensional stability
• Hydrolysis resistance
Over-molded with ABS • Chlorinated water resistance
• Design freedom
• No collapse nor deformation during
(ABS) over-molding process
Water Management Systems
Pool fence Spigot Material Selection

Material
• Ixef® PARA

Value and main benefits

• Metal replacement
• Cost reduction
• Weight reduction
• Chemical resistance
• Installation time saving
Benefit of Metal Replacement

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Metal process requires many steps to produce the
final parts
Thermoplastic injection molding process brings more
benefit to the customers

➔ Cost saving (vs metal, glass)

➔ Design flexibility
➔ Weight reduction
➔ No need surface treatment
➔ High productivity
➔ Noise and vibration reduction
Plastic vs Metal: Performance Overview
Attributes Metal Polymers
Weight (density) – +
Sustainability & Design
Design freedom – +
Properties Isotropic properties + –
Strength/stiffness + –
Fatigue behavior - –
Properties temperature /time dependent + –
Chemical resistance (+ corrosion) – +
Thermal conductivity / insulation – +
Electrical conductivity / insulation – +
Electromagnetic shielding + –
Friction/wear + /– + /–
Transparency – +
Secondary operations (if needed) – +
Post processing
Dimensional stability/tolerances + –
Fluctuating market price – +
Cost elements
Cost +/– +/–
Food contact +/– +/–
Market specific elements
Biocompatibility +/– +/–
Metal price evolution (March 2020-March 2022)

Comment
During the past 2 years, metal price has dramatically increased, obliging plumbing
players at seriously (re)consider polymers as best alternative v.s metal

Copper price: +84% from 2020 to 2022

Copper price: +10% from 2021 to 2022

Prices (March 11th,

2022)
Copper: $10.14/kg
Zinc: $3.96 /kg
Brass: $7.69 / kg
Ecobrass: $8.49 /kg

Density (g/cm³)
PPSU: 1.29
PPS: 1.35
31 PVDF: 1.78
Brass: 8.73
Copper: 8.96
Q&A
Thank you

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