We create chemistry that makes compost love plastic. Thomas Pitzi Sales Manager North America BASF Biopolymers June 23, 2016

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1 We create chemistry that makes compost love plastic. Thomas Pitzi Sales Manager North America BASF Biopolymers June 23, 2016

2 Strong Commitment to Biopolymers We believe in this market and invest long term! 1993: kickoff R&D 1998: market introduction ecoflex 2006: market introduction ecovio 2007: market introduction ecoflex FS 2009: market introduction ecovio grades with mainly biobased content 2009: ecovio product range extension 2010: startup of the new single-purpose capacity extension in Ludwigshafen (D) Total capacity: 14kta 74 kta 2013: Started compounding in US 2

3 ecoflex and ecovio ecoflex Based on fossil carbon * partially renewable grades Compostable Compound Enabler for renewable materials ecovio ecoflex and PLA Compound Compostable 10-75% Renewable Content Large range of properties and applications. Original 2 weeks composting 4 weeks Composting 3

4 Compostable Bioplastics Certified Compostability Specifications with Pass/Fail Criteria EN Greenpla ASTM D 6400 D6868 BNQ Europe Japan North America Canada 4

5 01 Film applications Strong like conventional plastics 5

6 Shopping bags and waste bags Bags based on blowmolded ecovio films Can be used on conventional LDPE-processing machines Elastic Tear-resistant Good barrier properties against oil, fat and aroma Comparable high puncturestrength and tear-resistance Good colorability 6

7 Films for packaging Blown film Can be used on conventional LDPE-processing machines Elastic Tear-resistant Good barrier properties against oil, fat and aroma Comparable high puncture strength and tearresistance Good colorability 7

8 Food packaging ecovio -coated paper Good barrier properties against oil, fat and aroma 8

9 02 Injection molded applications Mainly bio-based and biodegradable solutions 9

10 Stand-up pouches with spout Multi-layer barrier laminated and injection molded spout Good weldability Good barrier properties against oil, fat and aroma 10

11 Cartridges Injection molded Can be used on conventional injection molding machines Runs on single and multi cavity molds 11

12 Bowls with lids Injection molded Can be used on conventional injection molding machines Runs on single and multi cavity molds 12

13 Ice cream cups Injection molded Can be used on conventional injection molding machines Runs on single and multi cavity molds 13

14 Coffee capsules Injection molded capsules and extruded multilayer film Can be used on conventional injection molding machines Runs on single and multi cavity molds Good barrier properties against oil, fat and aroma 14

15 Egg packaging Injection-molded container with In-mold label (IML) Can be used on conventional injection molding machines Runs on single and multi cavity molds IML with same properties regarding the biodegradability 15

16 Ice cream containers Injection-molded container with In-mold label (IML) Can be used on conventional injection molding machines Runs on single and multi cavity molds IML with same properties regarding the biodegradability 16

17 03 Thermoformed applications Fast to produce and lighter like existing packaging solutions 17

18 Food trays Thermoformed food trays with lid Can be used on conventional cast film processing Suitable for single and multi-layer films High proportion of renewable raw materials 18

19 Sandwich corners Thermoformed sandwich corners with lid Can be used on conventional cast film processing Easy to thermoform on standard machinery Suitable for single and multi-layer films High content of renewable raw materials Samples available 19

20 Coated paper trays Thermoformed tray with ecovio -coated paper Good barrier properties against oil, fat and aroma Good colorability 20

21 04 ecovio for paper coating Thin layer with large contribution 21

22 Coated paper cups ecovio -coated paper Good barrier properties against oil, fat and aroma Good colorability 22

23 Cups, straw and lid ecovio-coated cardboard (cup), extruded profile (straw) and thermoformed lid (cold drink lid) Good barrier properties against oil, fat and aroma Good colorability 23

24 Sugar pouches ecovio -coated paper Good barrier properties against oil, fat and aroma Good colorability Approved for food applications 24

25 ecovio Contact details Your contact for ecovio : BASF Corp Mr. Thomas Pitzi 1018 Depot St Union, ME Tel.: (508)