PVC Analysis A General Overview and Card Industry

PVC Analysis A General Overview and Card Industry Relation ICMA EXPO 2010 Scottdale, 02 nd – 05 th May Presented by: Thies Janczek

Congratulation 20 Years ICMA May, 04 th 2010 ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 1

Content May, 04 th 2010 u Introduction u PVC Production and Types u PVC World Market u PVC for the Card Industry u Summary ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 2

Introduction u u PVC accounts for >90% of the card market Other Materials l l l May, 04 th 2010 PETG PC ABS PET Synthetic Paper (PE/PP) Other (Recycled, Combinations, Biodegr. ) ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 3

PVC General Production u PVC is a thermoplastic made of l l u Manufacture of PVC involves the use of potentially hazardous chemicals l l u May, 04 th 2010 57% chlorine (derived from industrial grade salt) 43% carbon (derived predominantly from oil / gas via ethylene) Manufacturing methods very closely regulated Today PVC is probably the world most researched plastic/polymer Chlorine gives to PVC excellent fire resistance: self-extinguishing properties ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 4

PVC General Production u Manufacturing facts: l u Application facts: l u A substantial volume of research and over 50 years of experience, support the fact that PVC can be safely used even in the most sensitive of applications (such as medical devices). End of life facts: l May, 04 th 2010 Extremely strict guidelines govern PVC manufacture and workers exposure PVC is one of the most recyclable of polymers but can be disposed of, if required, quite safely ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 5

PVC General Comparisons May, 04 th 2010 ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 6

PVC Production Basic 5 steps u u u May, 04 th 2010 Extraction of salt and hydrocarbon resources Production of ethylene and chlorine from these resources Combination of chlorine and ethylene to make the vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) Polymerisation of VCM to make poly-vinylchloride (PVC) Blending of PVC polymer with other materials to produce different formulations providing a wide range of physical properties. ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 7

PVC Types Formulation for Cards u u PVC Powder available (S-PVC) Blending/Formulation to Application l l l May, 04 th 2010 Thermal Characteristics Mechanical Characteristics Color Durability (Stabilizer) Surface / Printability Consistancy ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 8

PVC World Market - Overview May, 04 th 2010 u Around 46 million tons of PVC was produced worldwide in 2009 u ~7, 5 million tonnes being used in each Western Europe and USA u Predominantly used within rigid applications such as Windows and Doors and Pipes. ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 9

PVC in the Card Industry - Comparison 46, 400, 000 tons in 2009 17 16, 4 7, 1 7, 6 1, 9 1, 3 6, 7 5, 2 0, 6 0, 3 0, 2 0, 8 0, 6 1, 1 0, 6 3, 2 1, 1 0, 6 1 1, 8 1, 6 0, 2 2 u World 46 Mio tons u Cards 100 k tons 2, 8 1, 4 2, 2 2, 1 0, 1 1, 7 2, 2 0, 5 Production Demand Importing region Exporting region Source: CMAI, December 2009. Figures in million tonnes INEOS May, 04 th 2010 ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 10

PVC World Market - Applications May, 04 th 2010 ICMA Expo, Scottsdale u Flexible Film 2, 8 Mio tons u Cards 100 k tons COCASO 11

Summary u Cards Market demand is a minimum fracture of the world wide PVC market l u u u May, 04 th 2010 Competitive Pricing enabled PVC characteristics are optimized for the card market since the 60’s High recycling rate, Good recycle-ability Wide range of Applications demonstrate the Adjustability of PVC ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 12

PVC Analysis THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION More Information: COCASO – Thies Janczek – Moewenstrasse 5 a – 24113 Molfsee – Germany Phone: +49 -(0)4347 -703526 – Email : janczek@cocaso. com www. cocaso. com May, 04 th 2010 ICMA Expo, Scottsdale COCASO 13

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