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The World of Süd-Chemie

SÜD-CHEMIE AGCorporate Public Relations Lenbachplatz 680333 Munich/GermanyPhone: + 49-89 5110-0Fax: + 49-89 5110-375www.sud-chemie.com

A future based on experience

Süd-Chemie is a modern specialty-chemicals enterprise that can look back on more than a hundred and fifty years of tradition and experience. A lot has changed since it was formed in 1857. Yet the values applied to shape the future from the very first day have remained the same – progress, innovation, partnership and mutual growth. We are proud of this tradition and we keep it alive every single day.

Our success proves that we are on the right track. As a supplier of specialty chemicals, Süd-Chemie ranks among the world’s market leaders in each of its six areas of activity, concentrating on attractive growth markets and holding key positions with its products and solutions.

This gives rise to excellent prospects and promising growth opportunities. On the following pages, you can find out about the services, technologies and solutions that offer tangible benefits not only for our customers, partners and shareholders but also for our society as a whole. This brochure provides an overview of Süd-Chemie’s portfolio, introducing its most important brands, products and services.

I hope you will enjoy both reading about us and using Süd-Chemie’s range of products and services.

With warmest regards

Dr. Günter von Au Chairman of the Managing Board, Süd-Chemie AG

2 Editorial 51Locations

Global Presence

Czech Republic

Ashland-Südchemie-CZ s.r.o., Brno

Turkey

Süd-Chemie (TR) Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret

A.S., Balikesir

Ukraine

Süd-Chemie Alvigo Catalysts, Severodonetsk

Middle EastBahrain

Süd-Chemie AG, Manama

Dubai

Bentofrance S.A.S.

Dubai Branch, Dubai

Qatar

Süd-Chemie Qatar W.L.L., Doha

AsiaChina

Jiangsu Süd-Chemie Chemical Materials Co.,

Ltd., Zhenjiang

Jiangsu Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging

Material Co., Ltd., Changshu

Panjin Süd-Chemie Liaohe

Catalyst Co., Ltd., Panjin, Provinz Liaoning

Shanghai Süd-Chemie Jinhai

Catalysts Co., Ltd., Shanghai

Süd-Chemie Investment Management

(Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai

Süd-Chemie Redhill Bentonite

(Liaoning) Co., Ltd.

• Peking • Jianping

India

Süd-Chemie Inc., Mumbai

Süd-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd.

• Delhi • Edayar/Cochin • Mumbai

• Nandesari/Baroda

Indonesia

P.T. Kujang Süd-Chemie Catalysts

• Cikampek •Jakarta

P.T. Sud-Chemie Indonesia

• Cileungsi/Bekasi • Cimapag • Medan

Japan

San-Ai Co., Ltd.

• Kobe • Osaka

Süd-Chemie Catalysts Japan, Inc.

• Shimonoseki • Tokyo • Toyama

Malaysia

Chemindus Sdn. Bhd., Port Klang

Singapore

Süd-Chemie South East Asia Pte Ltd,

Singapore

South Korea

Süd-Chemie Catalysts Japan, Inc., Daegu

Süd-Chemie Korea Co., Ltd., Pohang

Taiwan

Süd-Chemie Catalysts Japan, Inc., Taipei

Thailand

Süd-Chemie (Thai) Co. Ltd., Bangkok

AustraliaSüd-Chemie Australia Pty Ltd., Penrith/New South

Wales

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Süd-Chemie AG, Munich

Chief Editors: Patrick Salchow,

Jochen Orlowski

Text: Andreas Park, Munich, www.parktext.de

Design: k1a das kommunikationswerk,

Munich, www.k1a.de

Photos: Corbis, Getty Images, iStockphoto,

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The World of Süd-Chemie 4

Adsorbents and Additives 6

Foundry Products and Specialty Resins 14 Performance Packaging 20

Water Treatment 26

Catalytic Technologies 32

Energy and Environment 40

Perspectives 48

Global Presence 50

3Content50 Locations

AmericasBrazil

Süd-Chemie do Brasil Ltda., Jacarei

Canada

Phostech Lithium Inc., St. Bruno

Mexico

Sud-Chemie de México, S.A. de C.V., Puebla

Peru

Minera Dona Herminia S.A., Callao/Lima

Süd-Chemie Peru S.A., Callao/Lima

USA

Scientific Design Company, Inc., Little Ferry

Süd-Chemie Inc.

• Belen • Colton • Houston • Louisville

• Needham/Boston • New Millford

Tecpro Corporation Inc., Atlanta

AfricaMalawi

Süd-Chemie Water and Process

Technologies (Malawi) (Pty) Ltd.

• Blantyre • Lilongwe

South Africa

Blendtech (Pty) Ltd, Chloorkop

SC Zeolite Partnership, Richards Bay

Süd-Chemie Adsorbents SA (Pty) Ltd,

Olifantsfontein

Süd-Chemie SA (Pty) Ltd, Chloorkop

Süd-Chemie Sasol Catalysts (Pty) Ltd,

Sasolburg


Technologies (Pty) Ltd

• Kapstadt • Chloorkop • East London

• Nelspruit • Pietermaritzburg • Polokwane

• Port Elisabeth • Richards Bay • Rustenburg

• Secunda • Welkom/West Rand

Süd-Chemie Zeolites (Pty) Ltd, Richards Bay

EuropeGermany

Süd-Chemie AG

• Munich, Head Office • Munich, Central

Research and Development • Duisburg

• Gammelsdorf • Heufeld • Moosburg

AS Lüngen GmbH, Bendorf

Ashland-Südchemie-Kernfest GmbH

• Hilden • Wülfrath

SKW Giesserei GmbH, Unterneukirchen

Süd-Chemie Zeolites GmbH, Bitterfeld

WD-Giesserei-Technik GmbH, Fuldabrück

Finland

Webacem OY, Kangasala

France

Airsec S.A.S.

• Choisy-le-Roi • Romorantin • St.-Mammès

Ashland-Avébène S.A.S.,

Saint Pierre la Garenne

Bentofrance S.A.S., Portes-les-Valence

Société Francaise des Bentonites

et Dérivés S.A.S.

• Choisy-le-Roi • Le Tréport

Süd-Chemie France S.A.S., Choisy-le-Roi

Greece

Süd-Chemie Hellas Monoprosopi E.P.E.,

Adamas/Milos

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United Kingdom

Sud-Chemie (UK) Ltd., Northwich/Cheshire

Italy

Società Sarda di Bentonite S.r.l.

• Oristano • Piscinas • Cagliari

Süd-Chemie Catalysts Italia S.r.l., Novara

Netherlands

Ashland-Südchemie Necof B.V., Waalwijk

Norway

Ashland-Südchemie-Norge AS, Lunde

Austria

Ashland Südchemie Hantos Ges.m.b.H.,

Vienna

Poland

AS-Polska Sp. z o. o., Lodz

Süd-Chemie Polska Sp. z o. o., Gdansk

Russia

Süd-Chemie AG, Moscow

Süd-Chemie Alvigo Catalysts, Moscow

Sweden

Kernfest-Webac AB, Älvsjö (Stockholm)

Süd-Chemie AG, Hällekis

Switzerland

Ashland-Südchemie-Gremolith AG, Bazenheid

Süd-Chemie (Schweiz) AG, Romont

Spain

Exaloid-Sudchemie, S.L.

• Arceniega • Las Arenas (Vizcaya)

Süd-Chemie España, S.L.

• Madrid • Yuncos

„Creating Performance Technology“ is Süd-Chemie’s mission. All its products and

technologies, whether adsorbents or catalysts, refine high-quality industrial

products and allow for more efficient use of natural resources. This enhances the

quality of human life and preserves the environment. It also represents the key

common denominator linking all six Business Units in the Süd-Chemie Group.

Innovation for more quality of life

Operations began over a hundred and fifty years ago with the production of phosphate fertilizer in Heufeld, near Munich, creating a cornerstone for the development of modern farming in Bavaria and Germany. Süd-Chemie’s artificial fertilizer made a significant contribution to combating the widespread famine prevailing at that time, helping to lay the foundation for the rise of today’s industrial society.

This first innovation was to be followed by many more during the company’s long history. As a result of mergers, restructurings and acquisitions, new activities were added, including the bleaching earth and subsequently the catalyst business. The portfolio has expanded significantly over the past one and half centuries, but the company’s goal of creating inno-

vations for more quality of life has remained. Today, Süd-Chemie, represented by its two divisions of Ad- sorbents and Catalysts, ranks among the leading market players in the field of independent specialty chemicals manufacturers.

Focus on markets of the futureToday, the nutritional problems of the nineteenth century have given way to the challenges of emission control, new sources of energy and sparing use of natural resources. These markets of the future, in which Süd-Chemie is excellently positioned with its products and solutions, are both demanding and attractive. Focus on the company’s own strengths, target-oriented research, close proximity to its markets and innovative products are the key to

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biocatalysis and biorefinery. Fuel-cell technology based on hydrogen and methanol also promises tremendous innovation potential and positive growth prospects, whereby high-performance catalysts are needed to produce both these base materials. As a long-standing market leader in this technology, Süd-Chemie will make it possible to realize the changeover to new sources of energy based on a strategy that is both in line with market demands and profitable, and that paves the way to the future.

Progress for industry and environmentFor Süd-Chemie, industry and the environment belong together, since new eco-friendly developments also provide impetus for ongoing growth. To really boost this impetus, the company relies on its own research and on strategic partnerships. Its success speaks for itself. Süd-Chemie is one of the major driving forces behind technology for fresh water and clean air. Its products for treating drinking water and effluents are in high demand, notably in Asia, South America and Southern Africa. The same applies to its products for air pollution control in Europe, North America and Asia. More stringent emission standards call for new solutions, for instance to purify diesel exhausts in the automobile industry. Süd-Chemie already holds the key with its technology and specialty catalysts.

Innovative energy-storage systems represent another important step and could achieve a break-through for hybrid engines, thanks to Süd-Chemie’s new

generation of lithium-ion batteries equipped with an eco-friendly cathode material, lithium iron phosphate. This replaces the environmentally harmful lithium cobalt oxide previously used, improves safety and is much more powerful – an element of progress offering great growth opportunities. The list of other growth drivers is long and includes the huge demand for bleaching earth in Asia, as well as specialty chemi-cals for the fast-growing, global tunnel-construction sector, packaging technology for transporting goods and new high-performance solutions for the booming foundry industry, to name only a few.

More than 150 years of futureFrom the day it was formed, Süd-Chemie has worked on technologies offering future potential and ongoing process enhancement. Since then, many of Süd-Chemie’s innovations have changed the world, resulting in added comfort, safety and sustainable economic growth – a success story that is still being written each day by qualified researchers and highly-motivated staff.

Perspectives

Geared to growth

Today, Süd-Chemie is active in key growth

markets, poised on the leading edge of

progress – for the good of industry, the

environment and our quality of life.

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success. This is why Süd-Chemie cooperates closely with customers and partners, as well as with uni-versities and research institutes throughout the world. The dynamic growth achieved on the basis of this strategy is demonstrated by the Group’s key figures, growth drivers being an ongoing improvement process and consistent use of its global technology platform. These make Süd-Chemie more and more successful each year.

Customer-oriented innovationA growth strategy, that is both sustainable and systematic is one major factor for success, excellent products another. Süd-Chemie’s activities in the fields of research, development, sales and services are, therefore, consistently focused on customers and partners. This is the only way to develop solutions in line with market needs and ensure customized implementation. As a result, Süd-Chemie enhances the efficiency of its customers, boosting their com-petitive lead. This strategy works well, successful customers being a guarantee for the company’s own success, for global market strength, rising profits, attractive jobs and a sustained increase in shareholder value.

People make a differenceSüd-Chemie employs more than 5,000 people worldwide – people who are highly-motivated and highly-qualified, curious and cosmopolitan. The company relies on constant training to selectively

drive and promote such talent, giving rise to a wide diversity of knowledge and experience. In turn, this creates an inspiring working environment and generates top-class performance throughout the entire Group. That is the key to success.

Accepting responsibilityAt the same time, environment, health, safety and quality are given top priority. In every area of activity, be it research, production, purchasing or sales, Süd-Chemie is always aware of its responsibility to customers and employees, neighbors and the environment. This is reflected in numerous environ-mental certificates and audits, as well as in the high quality of its products. Together, these form a foundation for global success, a foundation on which Süd-Chemie will continue to build in the future.


Ready for the future

Based on its products and services,

Süd-Chemie ranks among the global

players in all six areas of activity and

enjoys first-rate prospects for the future.

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Chemicals for optimizing products and processes are vital elements in specialty

chemistry, an area in which Süd-Chemie is among the world’s leading companies.

Its adsorbents and additives improve value chains in numerous industries, ensuring

more quality of life.

Quality of life from nature’s treasures

The most important raw material for Süd-Chemie’s adsorbents and additives is bentonite. This clay mineral has unique physical and chemical properties, making it interesting for a whole range of industrial processes.

As a versatile layered silicate, it constitutes a natural and clean eco-friendly product that can be used even in the food-processing and consumer-goods industries.

Multitalented bentonite Thanks to its molecular structure, bentonite is an excellent medium for binding other substances and chemicals, its lamellate layers having a huge inner surface area. Added to this strong binding power is a high ion-exchanging capacity, giving rise to a combination that makes the layered

silicate the first choice for filtering undesirable ingredients or impurities out of solutions and replacing them with harmless substances.

Bentonite is also interesting for its highly thixotropic qualities. This clay mineral allows suspensions to be created which can easily alter their state of aggrega-tion from liquid to solid.

Customized solutionsGreater efficiency, more ecological benefits and better quality for its customers are Süd-Chemie’s goals. These call for products tailored exactly to each customer’s manufacturing process. The company’s Adsorbents and Additives Business Unit meets these high demands by using a special process to activate its bentonite, selectively enhan- cing certain key characteristics of this clay mineral.

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This results in activated bentonite which either improves the performance of a customer’s finished product or modifies intermediate products in such a way that the manufacturing process itself is optimized.

Süd-Chemie – global leaderAs the world’s largest supplier of bentonite-based adsorbents and additives, Süd-Chemie continuously increases its market lead. To this end, the company is expanding in attractive and dynamic growth regions, such as Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Consistently high quality, innovative developments and reliable, worldwide service and consultancy offerings underpin this leading position in all sectors.

The Adsorbents and Additives Business Unit consists of four Industry Groups active in the sectors of Food and Feed Additives, Foundry Additives, Detergent and Paper Additives and Specialties, as well as Civil Engineering.

Food and Feed Additives –number one for healthy pleasure

Food should offer a feast for the eyes. However, without Süd-Chemie’s adsorbents and additives, many a delightful culinary sight would not be possible today, for these products are mainly used to clarify and bleach foodstuffs.

The production of crystal-clear wine and golden cooking and salad oil would not be possible without bentonite products to bind every single molecule of undesirable harmful substances and suspended matter. The good thing is that Süd-Chemie’s adsor-bents and additives are pure, natural products, being eco-friendly and of no danger to health. Due to their effect and their clay-mineral basis, they are also referred to as bleaching earth.

A hundred years of experienceSüd-Chemie has a hundred years of experience in the bleaching-earth sector. Customers from all over the world value this competence and its head start in the field of product development. Almost all vegetable oils are for instance treated with Süd-Chemie products, including soya, palm and rapeseed oil, as well as salad oil extracted from sunflower seeds, maize and cottonseed.

The total market, which currently amounts to around one hundred million tons a year, is vast and

Adsorbents and Additives

Established meets innovative

This Business Unit offers a portfolio of

established products and compelling

innovations. This combination makes

Süd-Chemie the world’s leading supplier

of adsorbents and additives.

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the manufacture of foodstuffs. Süd-Chemie identified this trend at an early stage and is excellently prepared to meet it.

It has already gained a leading market position which is being systematically expanded based on the company’s own bentonite mines, new produc-tion facilities and highly-qualified local employees and partners. This combination of bundled compe-tence and market proximity creates the best basis for exploiting growth potential.

will continue to grow at a constant rate – a trend from which Süd-Chemie will derive above-average benefits.

Süd-Chemie’s adsorbents are also indispensable in other food-refining processes, such as purifying and clarifying fruit juice, wine and beer and ensuring gentle, natural treatment of baby foods. This is quality of life that not only does us good, but also tastes good.

Good for humans and animalsNot only are human beings benefiting from Süd-Chemie’s bleaching-earth products. For sever-al years, new and innovative developments have also been applied in the animal feed industry. On a natural basis, they protect feed against fungal toxins and other contaminating substances, con- tributing to healthy livestock. This provides effective value added for the feed industry, agriculture and consumers alike.

Süd-Chemie currently produces bleaching earth at nine sites on four continents, the Moosburg plant in Germany being the center for food additives which are marketed worldwide.

Ready for the futureIn view of the rapidly rising prosperity in Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, these areas are developing growth markets for adsorbents used in

Prosperity creates demand

Demand for food additives is rising rapidly,

not only in the boom areas of Asia and

Eastern Europe. From its own locations

around the globe, Süd-Chemie serves these

growth regions on a local basis, benefiting

from their in-depth knowledge of the market.


Foundry Additives –in good shape with bentonite Bentonite is indispensable for mechanical mold-manufacturing. It adds the necessary stability andstrength to the molding sand, ensuring that metal can be successfully cast and molded with great precision. This process gives rise to high-quality castings, such as engine blocks for the automobile industry. Today, more than 70% of all iron castings, some 30% of copper castings and 15% of alu- minum castings are produced in molds which use bentonite as a binding agent to provide the necessary strength and resistance. Süd-Chemie offers the bentonite products essential for these processes coupled with comprehensive consultancy services, as well as developing bespoke solutions together with its customers.

Growth market in the automobile industry More and more foundry products are being made for the automobile industry which is recording a high level of stable growth, especially in Europe and North America. Added to this is the future potential offered by Asian markets. These have been gathering considerable momentum for some years now and are set to continue their extremely dynamic expansion.

Süd-Chemie already holds a strong market position, both in Europe and on the world market for bentonite-based foundry additives. To further pro-

mote expansion in Asia’s booming economies, it has meanwhile installed its own production plants in China, Korea and Indonesia, paving the way for sustained ongoing growth – and Süd-Chemie will be adhering to this course.

Twin-pack know-how Bundling competencies and bringing together know-how beyond the limits of individual responsi-bility is one of Süd-Chemie’s basic principles. The Foundry Additives Industry Group belonging to the Adsorbents and Additives Business Unit therefore cooperates very closely with the company’s Foundry Products and speciality Resins Business Unit. The advantage for customers is that, via its partner network, Süd-Chemie can offer one of the widest product ranges of chemicals and products available to the foundry industry worldwide. Thus, together with its affiliates, Süd-Chemie is Europe’s only full-service provider of speciality chemicals for iron castings.

Mobile and fast-growing

The automobile industry is one of the largest

purchasers of foundry bentonites – and

volumes are still rising, especially in Asia,

thus creating added impetus for Süd-Chemie’s

growth.


ding a competitive advantage that makes the company a valued partner. Added to this are constantly new and highly eco-friendly developments which Süd-Chemie uses to promote global expansion of its already strong market position.

Partner to the paper industryIn the paper industry, Süd-Chemie’s additives enhance the quality and printability of paper surfaces. A wide service spectrum rounds off its range of high-performance products, making Süd-Chemie a highly-esteemed partner in this sector among customers in Europe, Asia and the Americas.

A market of special ecological importance is waste-paper processing. In this segment, Süd-Chemie’s additives filter out toxic heavy metals and other impurities from recycled material and help to conserve valuable resources. Thanks to rising environmental standards across the world, this sector offers good growth opportunities on an international scale.

Innovative ceramicsSüd-Chemie’s adsorbents also play an important role in the manufacture of high-grade ceramic products used in the construction of residential housing and in industry, helping to refine the finished goods.

Detergents, Paper Additives and Specialties – clean, effective and eco-friendly

Today’s industrial value chain for the production of detergents, paper and ceramics would also be un- thinkable without Süd-Chemie’s bentonite-based additives and adsorbents. These are supplied to industries in Europe, North America and key growth regions in Asia and Latin America.

Clear ecological advantage The ecologically beneficial detergent additives produced by Süd-Chemie are added directly to washing powder or tabs and offer numerous additional advantages for both manufacturers and consumers. On the one hand, detergent bentonite makes laundry soft and gentle on the skin and offers a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to liquid softeners. These additives also serve as a carrier for active substances and other auxiliary agents required in detergents and can be tinted any color. The advantage for manufacturers is that with the help of Süd-Chemie’s additives their detergents and washing powders can be easily produced bearing a distinctive color identity.

The world detergent market is highly competitive, but very stable in terms of volume. Süd-Chemie’s additives help detergent manufacturers to differ- entiate their products from the competition, provi-


drilled material from boreholes. They also keep bore-holes open and stable until the pipeline has been inserted. Once again Asia, particularly Siberia and China, as well as the mega-metropolitan areas of the future, offer interesting market potential in this sector.

World leader in tunnel and pipeline constructionSüd-Chemie leads the world market for additives for tunnel construction and horizontal drilling. Its customers, mostly international construction com-panies, rely on the high product quality, as well as exhaustive on-the-spot applications, know-how and consultancy services offered by Süd-Chemie experts. Examples of completed projects are plentiful and include construction of a pipeline between Germany’s largest oil rig Mittelplate in the North Sea and the port of Brunsbüttel at the mouth of the River Elbe. In addition, Süd-Chemie is currently engaged in Malaysia’s largest tunneling project, SMART, while plans for many other construction and drilling pro-jects are currently being drawn up and will be realized over the next few years.

Tunnel-building boom

Across the world, more and more tunnels are

being built and pipelines laid. Süd-Chemie’s

products increase the efficiency of the various

drilling processes.

Civil Engineering –breakthrough in a niche market In the civil-engineering sector, bentonite-based additives stabilize all kinds of boreholes, as well as supporting diaphragm walls and slurry walls. Süd-Chemie’s bentonite additives also play an important role in tunnel construction, providing effective support for shafts while tunnels are being driven. Mixed with water, these additives form a firm, but pumpable suspension that prevents the driving face from collapsing during tunneling work and facilitates removal of the earth through pipes. Without this, tunnel construction would be im- possible in many places. Technically sophisticated projects are currently underway in Germany, for instance in Hamburg, Cologne, Leipzig and Munich. Other important European markets are Spain, Swit- zerland and Austria. Moreover, Asia’s metropolitan areas will be offering especially interesting growth markets for Süd-Chemie’s civil engineering additives already in the years to come.

A technically different construction method is controlled horizontal drilling. This allows communication lines, as well as all kinds of supply and disposal pipes, to be laid cost-effectively, yet without harming the environment. Increasing use is being made of this technique outside urban areas, for instance in the construction of oil and gas pipelines. Süd-Chemie additives help to break up the ground and extract


Industry GroupFood and Feed Additives

Tonsil® Supremefor refining vegetable oils and fats that are difficult to process, such as olive kernel oil and canola oilTonsil® Optimumfor refining normal-grade vegetable oils and fats, such as rapeseed oil, soya oil, palm oil and sunflower oilTonsil® Standardfor refining vegetable oils that are easy to process and for bleaching various petrochemical products, such as waste oil, rolling oil, insulating oil and paraffinTonsil® Special Bleaching Earthfor removing trace metals, soap, phosphatide and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons („PAH“) in oils and fats, and for regenerating solvents during chemical refiningClarit® for full-scale beverage stabilization, including must, wine, fruit juices, and also vinegarClarit® UF for stabilizing beverages during ultrafiltrationCarbo Clarit®

for correcting undesirable discoloring in beverages and liquid food-additives STABIQUICK for stabilizing beer

Fixat® / TOXISORB® feed additives and mycotoxin adsorbers to protect the immune system in livestockBIONIT® S / FENA® MINfor regulating feed conversion on the part of livestockAgriben® liquid manure additive EDASIL® for improving soil qualities

Industry GroupFoundry Additives

ECOSIL® for optimal casting surfacesGeko® for molding sand used to manufacture moldsBENTOGLISS® for pattern molds

Industry GroupDetergents, Paper Additives and Specialties

LAUNDROSIL® for 2-in-1 detergent formulations as an ecologically and economically interesting alternative to conven-tional laundry softeners


LAUNDROCLIN® Carrier granules with up to 55% non-ionic tensides for formulating detergents Laundrobright® for improving the storage stability of whiteners OPAZIL® for dual retention systems in combination with natural and synthetic polymers; improves the yield in paper production and reduces energy consumption Pitchbent® for eliminating impurities during paper manufacturePrintosil® for improving the printing quality of thinly-coated paper Perstab® for improving the eco-friendliness of peroxide bleaching processes in the case of recycled chemical wood pulp CERATOSIL® for stabilizing ceramic masses and greenbodies before and after baking during the production of technical ceramics, large wall and floor tiles and fine ceramic objects CERATOFIX®

specialty additives for release-agent compounds used in the rubber and plastics industries

Industry GroupCivil Engineering

BENTONIL® CF and TIXOTON® for diaphragm walls, bored piles, pipe-jacking and shield-driving, as well as for slurry walls and thin diaphragm wallsBENTONIL® C2 for diaphragm walls, bored piles, pipe-jacking and shield-driving BENTONIL®THR und XR for horizontal and vertical drillingTIXOTON® C7S for diaphragm walls, bored piles, pipe-jacking and shield-driving Montigel® F and Montigel® FD for environmental technology and landfill construction, for mineral sealing and immobilization of heavy metalsCALCIGEL® for mineral sealing in civil engineering and landfill constructionSC XGUM thickener and liquid-limit former Bentocryl dispersing aid and cement restrainer

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Products

The market for foundry products and specialty resins is highly specialized. To hold one’s own in the long term, experience, top-class products and constantly new solutions are essential.

Strong allied competenceTogether with its partners, Süd-Chemie has formed a competence-oriented alliance that is able to meet these demands better than any other provider in the industry. Excellent product quality, market proximity

High-quality chemicals and specialty resins combined with an all-inclusive product

portfolio are key factors for achieving success in the foundry chemicals sector.

Thanks to such products, Süd-Chemie, along with its affiliate, Ashland-Südchemie-

Kernfest and other Ashland-Südchemie Group companies, is one of Europe’s

leading suppliers in this field. Together with its partners in the Ashland-

Südchemie Group, Süd-Chemie is also well positioned in the market for specialty

resins. These are developed for and distributed to various industries, for instance

the coatings sector.

Single-source recipes for success

and intensive development work form the basis of its success, providing a firm foundation for systematic and focused expansion. Yet the demands are highly diverse. Suppliers producing for the automobile industry call for different solutions from companies supplying foundry products to either the engineering sector or the construction and civil engineering industries. The market is equally heterogeneous in the case of specialty resins. Depending on requirements, Süd-Chemie companies develop customized

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Foundry Products and Specialty Resins

The result speaks for itself. In their role as supplier to the foundry industry, the company and its partners have become a full-service provider for the entire production process – for instance in the iron casting sector. Their maxim is single-source recipes for success. Customers value this approach and rely on Süd-Chemie’s competence-oriented alliance as a strong partner.

The Foundry Products and Specialty Resins Business Unit comprises Industry Groups for Foundry Products and Specialty Resins.

Foundry Products –maximum all-round performance During the casting process, solid bodies with complex forms are created from molten metallic materials. In many cases, sand is used to produce internal and external molds for the relevant castings, which then determine the geometry of the required workpiece. Both bentonite products and various specialty resins are used to bind these molds. The internal mold, which subsequently creates cavities in the casting, is also known as the core. During casting, the metal flows over filters in a molten mass and into the cavities between the molding box and the core. After the molten metal has cooled and hardened, both the molding box and the core are removed, releasing the finished casting.

technology, products or processes and, in this way, guarantee optimal results for customers’ production processes. This approach is realized by experts from the Süd-Chemie alliance who team up with customers to seek the best solutions. Such market proximity pays off for all those involved, acting as a driving force for innovation. It is cooperation of this kind that allows a supplier to successfully monitor trends, such as the growing importance of thin-walled casting in the automobile industry.

Balanced portfolioIn the Business Unit for Foundry Products and Specialty Resins, Süd-Chemie’s recipe for success is once again the right blend of tried and tested technology and promising new developments. After all, customers need a wide portfolio of perfectly complementary products, to which innovative and practical new solutions are regularly added.

Reliable partner

Competence, market proximity and customized

product solutions make Süd-Chemie and its

affiliates in the Foundry Products and Specialty

Resins Business Unit a partner that is highly

valued by customers all over the world.

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Süd-Chemie and its partners supply the specialty chemicals, consultancy services and tailor-made products required for almost every manufacturing stage and every process in the course of foundry operations. These include binding and hardening agents, as well as bentonite products, the latter being used in molding boxes to optimize the properties of the sand. Based on the combined competence of the Süd-Chemie alliance, products also include customized cores and release agents for superior separation, as required at various process stages. Core coatings, or so-called refractory coatings, supplied by the Ashland-Südchemie Group also avoid defects during casting, while Ashland-Südchemie-Lüngen’s advanced feeders prevent any flaws in the castings themselves.

Full-service offeringThe range of products is supplemented by filters from the Ashland-Südchemie Group which serve as barriers against impurities in the molten metal. Special aids to optimize the metallurgical structure of finished castings complete the offering. Close cooperation with the Foundry Additives Industry Group in Süd-Chemie’s Adsorbents and Additives Business Unit allows for optimal adaptation of the product portfolio to meet customer needs. This has given rise to a wealth of competence and ability that is unequalled anywhere in the world, along with continuously rising sales and constant growth in almost all key markets.

Success in a dynamic marketThese products are needed in countless sectors. For instance, foundries are key partners to the automobile industry and its suppliers. They also produce for the fast-growing sectors of plant and mechanical engineering, shipbuilding and aircraft construction, as well as for the construction, electrical engineering and machine tool industries.

Depending on the type of metal used, a distinction is made between iron, non-ferrous-metal and light-alloy casting, the latter being used mainly for alumi-nium. Süd-Chemie companies are well represented in all these areas, having captured excellent market positions. In the case of iron casting, which forms the largest segment of the foundry market, the Süd-Chemie alliance is the only full-service pro-vider in Europe today, as well as holding a leading position in the fast-growing aluminium-casting sector. This provides a strong platform for ongoing future success.


Business momentum from Asia

In Asia alone, the foundry industry is recording

annual growth rates of more than seven

percent. The foundry chemical sector is also

deriving sustained benefit from this trend.

Added to this, the foundry market is registering attrac-tive growth rates, the driving forces being iron thin-walled casting and aluminium casting for automobile manufacture, the truck industry which recorded double-digit growth rates in recent years and also wind parks – with foundry customers producing rotor hubs and gear units for wind power plants.

Specialty Resins – customized industrial solutions

Based on the specialty and artificial resins manufactured by the Ashland-Südchemie Group, Süd-Chemie and its affiliates have once again gained profile as a leading supplier in attractive growth markets. Water-dilutable coating resins, innovative carbon products and other solutions serve highly-diversi-fied industries. Major customers include the paint and coatings industry, construction chemistry, an widely-varied range of phenolic resin processors and the packaging industry.

Successful nichesTogether with its partners, Süd-Chemie holds leading positions in its market segments. To promote consis-tent expansion, additional attractive niches are continuously opened up by way of bespoke resin developments. This strategy is geared to sustained, targeted growth. Some of the most highly promising products are water-dilutable resin systems for the

paint industry, used for instance to protect and stain wood, for air and oven-drying top coatings and decora-ting paints, as well as for wall-paint systems con-taining no organic solvents. These specialties call for a high level of process engineering know-how. Süd-Chemie and its partners meet this requirement. Ahead in research and developmentThe basis for this success are the company’s own intensive research activities, this being the only way to reconcile efficient functioning, economic viability and environmental protection from the very start. As a result, specialty resins offered by Süd-Chemie and its partners are environmentally compatible, odorless and noted for their attractive cost-benefit ratio. And there is one other thing that all these products have in common – they enhance the properties of finished products, ensuring more quality of life.

Innovation is called for

New materials are taking over our everyday

life and improving countless consumer

products. Offering either new functions or

enhanced eco-compatibility, the products

marketed by Süd-Chemie and its affiliates

contribute to many new solutions – and

their numbers are rising.


Industry GroupFoundry Products

Binders, hardeners and catalysts for manufacturing cores based on the following foundry processes (Ashland-Südchemie Group)Cold box process, e.g. ECOCURE®, ASKOCURE Resol CO2 process, NOVANOL®

Epoxy resin SO2 processResol MF processResol ester processNo-bake process, ASKURAN®

Warm box, hot box processCroning process Inorganic process , INOTEC®

Core contract manufacturing for individual customers

Release agents (Ashland-Südchemie Group)

SECOPARTfor separating coresBENTOGLISSfor separation in bentonite molds

Coatings (Ashland-Südchemie Group) SILICO®

alcohol coating for large castings, silicate-basedCALICO®

alcohol coating for large castings, carbon-basedWEISSFILMalcohol coating for large castings, zirconium-based

KERAFILL® AZalcohol coating for large castings, insulatorTRIOFLEX® HPwater coating for large castings, silicate-basedGRAFOFLEXwater coating for chill casting, carbon-basedMIRATEC®

water coating for automobile serial casting, silicate-based

Feeders (Ashland-Südchemie Group) Mini-feeders with and without breaker coreADS feeders with and without breaker coreFDS feedersfor high-pressure molding plants with exothermic contraction for use with swinging lever armsLü KinG®

breaker-edge feeder with small surface area

Filters (Ashland-Südchemie Group)

Foam filter AS-CleanCast® F Pressed filter AS-CleanCast® PExtruded filter AS-CleanCast® E

Metallurgical aids SmeltingDesulphurizingSilicatingPreconditioningMagnesium treatment


Industry GroupSpecialty Resins (Ashland-Südchemie Group)

Water-dilutable coating resinsNECOWEL® FLEfor the production of wood-protection varnishes for indoors and outdoorsNECOWEL® 500 for the production of air and oven-drying primers and top coatsNECOWEL® 4000, NECOWEL® 4003 for wall paint and insulating primers

Copolymer resinsNECOLIN for the production of osmotic coatings for controlled release of salts in water-based media and polar solvents

Alkyd resinsASKOFTAL for a wide variety of polyester resin applicationsASKOPOL for highly chemical-resistant packaging coatings

Acrylate coating resinsASKOCRYL for air-drying paints

UV-hardening resins ASKOCROSS for UV-hardening coatings

Organic rheological additivesfor the paint industry

Phenolic and specialty resins for coatingsGP-PHENOLIC RESINSfor solvent and water-based packaging coatings

ARYLZENE® to improve adhesion and protection against corrosion in the case of solvent or water-based alkyd-resin systems

Phenol formaldehyde resinsASKOFEN® for a wide variety of applications, including coatings for brakes and clutches, fireproof materials, prepregs, packaging coatings etc.

Resorcinol formaldehyde resinsASKOFEN® 779for the production of special dip solutions for rubber-friendly preparation of industrial textiles

Contact


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Products

As goods become more sensitive and supply chains more international, the

demand for active and intelligent protective packaging is growing. This trend is

set to continue, especially among technology-oriented enterprises offering high-

quality goods, such as medicines, diagnostic products, semiconductors or logistics

services. For these sectors, Süd-Chemie develops bespoke packaging technology

that protects present value and creates added value.

Active and intelligent

To compete on an international scale, companies need packaging that offers protection against humidity, oxygen and other impurities, yet is also intelligent and functional. These qualities are required for dosing and dispensing systems and also in the distribu- tion sector. More and more, packaging is becoming either an integral part of the products themselves or is simultaneously acting as a dosing system.

Bespoke high-tech solutions The Performance Packaging Business Unit of Süd-Chemie develops and manufactures a wide variety of products. These range from injection-molded polymers and adsorbents to desiccants and

humidity indicators, offering solutions designed to meet the sophisticated packaging demands of an almost endless array of markets. Absorptive, indicative or functional – all Süd-Chemie’s packaging products enhance safety, yet also offer intelligent auxiliary functions that open up additional value-added potential.

Süd-Chemie’s flagship products are individually-designed packaging systems and components made from injection-molded polymer. These are always designed, developed and produced in close cooperation with the customer. The main areas of application are advanced pharmaceuticals, medicinal dosing

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devices and diagnostic test kits. Humidity poses a major risk for almost all pharmaceutical products on their way to the patient, swiftly causing reactions that impair product effectiveness. To combat this, Süd-Chemie offers a highly-diverse range of desiccant containers, canisters and packets for the most varied market needs and has created a portfolio that is valued by customers all over the world. In the pharmaceutical industry, Süd-Chemie’s desiccant canisters have become the gold standard in high-speed, high-volume packaging. As a result, Süd-Chemie is meanwhile the world’s largest manufacturer in this sector.

Today, Süd-Chemie’s packaging technology is indispensable, also in the logistics, electronics and semiconductor industries, protecting high-tech goods against harmful climatic fluctuations on their way to the consumer. Innovations such as humidity-indicator cards that change color serve as reliable pointers to possible product impairment, ensuring maximum safety during the global movement of goods.

New materials offer new possibilitiesIn addition to many years of experience and technical expertise, Süd-Chemie also has the necessary raw materials and a wide range of customized chemicals with absorbing qualities, making it one of the world’s most successful providers of protective packaging. The Business Unit also develops advanced materials to optimize product performance. Today, Süd-Chemie’s

products are for instance based on plastic, making it possible to manufacture packaging with integrated desiccant properties. Another new development offered by the Business Unit are plastic additives to optimize the material properties of high-grade plastic products and their manufacturing processes. As a result, Süd-Chemie ranks among the key development drivers in this fast-growing market of the future.

The Performance Packaging Business Unit consists of three Industry Groups dedicated to Pharma- ceuticals and Diagnostics, Electronics and Logistics, as well as Plastic Additives.

Performance Packaging

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Safe and functional

Maximum reliability and serviceability are

the hallmark of all products offered by the

Performance Packaging Business Unit.

These qualities promote value creation.

Electronics and Logistics – worldwide application

As a result of globalization, increasing volumes of sensitive goods are subject to complex supply chains and intermodal transport systems. To protect high-quality consumer, mass and industrial goods against humidity during transport and storage, this Industry Group develops innovative packaging systems for the logistics, electronics and semiconductor sectors. It also offers absorbent components for integration into electronics equipment requiring long-term protection.

Safe transitNever has product safety been more important than in this age of globalization. Süd-Chemie provides solutions for the mounting challenges. Whether transported by sea container, truck or even by barge, cargo damage due to humidity is always a tremendous risk for the logistics industry. Süd-Chemie’s range of high-performance freight desiccant systems is designed to adsorb large amounts of humidity and reduce the dew point inside freight containers. In this way, agricultural produce, foodstuffs, vehicle components, plant and machinery are protected from damage caused by condensation.

Electronics and semiconductors The demand for performance and processing capacity is high, as is the need for protection. In

Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics – safety for medical products

This Industry Group develops and produces pack-aging systems for the pharmaceutical,diagnostic and nutraceutical industries. Its solutions protect sensi-tive goods against humidity, oxygen, ultraviolet rays and mechanical damage during storage, as well as offering significant functional advantages.

Süd-Chemie’s strength lies in combining its know-how in the field of plastics and adsorbents with many years of experience in order to cooperate with world-renowned healthcare companies. This unique combination is the basis of its success in a market that is regionally fragmented, yet enjoys highly dynamic growth. Süd-Chemie is meanwhile a global pioneer in the development of pharmaceutical and diagnostics packaging systems, aiming for ongoing expansion in the years to come, both in its traditional markets and in Eastern Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Pharmaceutical industry – a growing market As much as the pharmaceutical industry, Süd-Chemie benefits both from current demographic changes and medical progress. Even at the development stage, it works together with manufacturers on new products and solutions which range from senior-friendly and childproof packaging to airtight packaging for sensitive medicines posing specific stability problems.


the case of semiconductors, damage caused by humidity is rarely visible to the naked eye. This creates a problem, as damage of this kind can lead to a considerable loss of profit and image on the part of equipment manufacturers. The industry has therefore developed strict packaging standards that also apply to desiccant sachets and humidity indicators. Süd-Chemie products meet all the requirements and lead the field in this sector. Its high-performance adsorbents are also used in packaging electronics and other equipment, as well as providing desiccant protection for optical, power-generation and chemical goods.

Plastic Additives – new properties, new possibilities

Plastics have changed the world more than any other material. And developments have by no means reached their peak. A constant flow of new additives results in ongoing optimization of material properties and manufacturing processes.At the same time, Süd-Chemie’s plastic additives promote major technological progress in terms of environmental protection. The company has, for instance, developed hydrotalcite as a heavy-metal- free stabilizer for use in PVC production. This represents an important step towards significantly more eco-friendly stabilizing processes which are already becoming established on a large scale. For PVC is one of the most sought-after plastics in the world today, whether in the form of cable insula- tion, plastic film or profiles.

Preprogrammed growthAs from 2009, the European Union has banned the use of lead as a PVC stabilizer. Süd-Chemie is already offering an ecologically harmless, yet highly- effective alternative. The need is there, with demand rising at an enormous speed following a voluntary commitment by European PVC manu-facturers to dispense with lead-based products. To effectively benefit from this, Süd-Chemie has already significantly expanded its hydrotalcite production capacities for lead-free stabilizers.

Mobility needs protection

In the age of globalization, the safety

of goods is more important than ever.

Süd-Chemie offers ideal solutions and

is growing with the challenge.


Industry GroupPharmaceuticals and Diagnostics Individual polymer packagingto guarantee specified functions, dosing and protection of medicines, including injection-molded desiccant polymers

Sorb-it®, Desi-Can™, Getter Can® und 2-in-1 Can® desiccant containers and canisters, desiccants and odor absorbents for high-speed insertion in pharmaceutical, diagnostic and nutraceutical applications

Sorb-it®, Desi-Pak®, Getter Pak®, 2-in-1 Pak®, Tri-Sorb® desiccant packets for a wide range of prefabricated or individually produced (Continu-Strip®) desiccant and odor-binding packets used for pharmaceuticals, diagnostic products, nutraceuticals and other applications

PharmaKeep®

oxygen-absorbing canisters and packets for packaging environments with low relative humidity

Aroma-Can®

scented canisters for nutraceutical or pharmaceutical packaging applications, emitting pleasant aromas such as orange, lemon or customized scents to neutralize undesirable odors

Tubes and desiccant stoppersfor packaging sensitive products, such as effervescent tablets or diagnostic test strips

Desiccant inserts and sealantsintegrated into bottle caps to protect medicines and nutraceuticals against humidity

Industry Group Electronics and Logistics

Container Dri® IIto combat condensation at various stages of intermodal cargo transport

Desi Pak®, Sorb-it®, Tri-Sorb® und Desi-View® desiccant sachets for countless applications used to protect packaged goods against humidity and corrosion

Desiccant tablets and ultra-thin desiccantsto protect sensitive diagnostics, optics and electronics systems, especially in restricted spaces

Adsormat®

to dry air escaping from or penetrating into containers or barrels, preventing a number of chemical reactions which could impair the chemicals or oil in the containers

Humitector® humidity indicator cards and plugs to monitor relative humidity in semiconductor, export and military packaging


Aqua-Tector®

indicator to identify undesirable water in jet fuel

Industry GroupPlastic Additives

Hydrotalciteco-stabilizer for PVC and polyolefins

HYCITE®, HYCITE® 713acid scavenger for catalysts used in polyolefin production

SORBACID® 911, SORBACID® 944additives for thermal PVC stabilization

Contact

Find out more about the Pharmaceuticals and

Diagnostics and the Electronics and Logistics

Industry Groups by e-mailing:

[email protected]

Find out more about the Plastic Additives

Industry Group by e-mailing:

[email protected]


Products

Modern chemistry improves the quality of water. Süd-Chemie’s specialty chemicals

provide for intelligent chemical water treatment and selective purification of

process water systems, industrial effluents and drinking water. Its range is

complemented by comprehensive technical services covering all aspects of water

management and making Süd-Chemie a global player in the water treatment

sector, both today and in the future.

Water is life

Water – or to be more precise, fresh water – is the basis of all life. Humans, animals and plants depend on it as much as the world economy. However, the availability of fresh water is limited, a fact that is becoming increasingly evident in many regions in the wake of the global climate change. This makes both economically viable use and systematic recycling of water all the more important.

Süd-Chemie offers its customers the right products and application solutions to meet this challenge, ranging from industrial water, process and effluent management, as well as the treatment of drinking and process water for both domestic and industrial

use, to solutions for purifying and processing waste water in urban and industrial waste water treatment plants.

Growing importance of clean waterMeeting the future demand for clean drinking and process water is one of mankind’s most urgent tasks, since global water consumption is rising as the world’s population grows. Accelerating indus- trialization in developing countries and emerging economies is increasing this trend. Regions already suffering from drought will be faced with even greater water problems as a result of climatic changes.

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In view of this scenario, Süd-Chemie operates in different regional markets. In Southern Germany, Süd-Chemie leads the market for water treatment chemicals and water management solutions for both urban and industrial waste water treatment plants. In addition, it supplies water treatment solutions to both the industry and urban districts in former developing and emerging countries that now enjoy rising economic activity. Having its roots in South Africa, Süd-Chemie’s involvement in this sector is now expanding to other growth regions in Africa, South America and Asia. It is envisaged that organic growth and selective acquisition of majority interests will carry Süd-Chemie to the top of the world market. Its course is set. Markets of the futureThe market for the treatment of drinking water, as well as industrial influents, process water and

effluents, is recording tremendous growth, especially in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and China. Süd-Chemie will derive above-average benefit from this momentum. The company already plays a leading role in the sectors of drinking and waste water treatment in urban facilities, inorganic bentonite-based water treatment chemicals and technical services for urban and industrial waste water treatment plants, maintaining an active presence in the most important growth regions.

The Water Treatment Business Unit is divided into the two Industry Groups of Classic Water Treatment and Potable, Effluent and Specialty Applications.

Classic Water Treatment –know-how and service for the industry

Solutions offered by Süd-Chemie optimize industrial water circuits and help to treat and process effluents. Its technology makes manufacturing processes more efficient, while at the same time reducing the consumption of fresh water. This benefits both customers and the environment, especially in dry regions.

Süd-Chemie is therefore an indispensable partner for operations involving high water consumption. Many industrial processes require water for cooling, heating and rinsing, as well as to generate power and process products. To ensure sustainable use of one of

Water Treatment

System partner for the industry

and urban authorities

Sustainable water management is one of

mankind’s top priorities. Süd-Chemie offers

innovative solutions for all players, along

with extensive know-how and sophisticated

technology.

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the most valuable and versatile of all commodities, Süd-Chemie combines its technical know-how with many decades of experience in the field of water treatment. This results in integrated solutions and satisfied industrial clients. With its full range of services, the company covers the entire process chain, offering advanced water and waste water management from a single source.

Lucrative growth – from Africa to the rest of the world For many years, Süd-Chemie has been active in South Africa, having established itself as a top address for industrial water treatment. Yet its growth continues. The company is now focusing on expansion into the emerging markets of South America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and China. In these areas, efficient processing of industrial water is becoming an increasingly vital factor, for both the population and the economy.

Technology developed by Süd-Chemie is used for instance in steel works and coal mines, as well as in refineries, breweries and paper mills, all operations that depend on reliable water circuits. The same applies in the petrochemical sector, automobile production and the food-processing industry.

Potable, Effluent and Specialty Applications – innovative process technology

The conversion of valuable water supplies into potable water represents a mounting challenge for water treatment experts, based on the fact that the chemical composition of water differs significantly across the world. Being in short supply, no one can however be particular about the water available for processing. Individual and effective solutions are needed and Süd-Chemie develops state-of-the-art technology to realize customized projects – so successfully, that anyone seeking solutions for the treatment of drinking water, process water or effluents inevitably finds competent support at Süd-Chemie. The company’s portfolio ranges from specialty chemicals to the design and construction of water processing plants and on-the-spot technical service. „Full service“ is the secret of its success, with products, processes and services going far beyond the treatment of waste water. The range also includes mobile water-treatment plants to ensure supplies of drinking water in remote areas. These have proved their worth as part of countless disaster relief measures, for instance after the tsunami in Southeast Asia and hurricane Katrina in New Orleans in 2005.

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Dynamic niche marketsBased on its know-how in the areas of specialty chemistry and plant technology, Süd-Chemie is one of the world’s leading technological players in the field of urban, industrial and effluent water treatment. In terms of regional expansion, the Industry Group for Potable, Effluent and Specialty Applications pursues the same strategy as the Classic Water Treatment operations. Branching out from Southern Africa, its declared goal over the next few years is to become established as a solution provider for the treatment of urban drinking and waste water in numerous developing and emerging markets. As a result, Süd-Chemie has now been active for some time in countries such as Indonesia, Peru and Brazil, which are marked by strong growth. Added to this, it will continue to expand its position in regional niche markets that show similar momentum, notably in Southeast Asia, South America and the Middle East.

Naturally fresh and cleanSüd-Chemie supplies specialized bentonite-based chemicals for water processing in urban and industrial waste water treatment plants. These products are supplemented by services linked to effective water processing and state-of-the art plant technology. An important raw material for Süd-Chemie’s water treatment chemicals is the clay mineral known as bentonite. As a natural product, bentonite has two key advantages – apart from being environmentally compatible. Acting as both a flocculent and pre-

cipitant, it binds impurities in water, neutralizing any possible harmful effects. When combined with water, it also forms an impervious, elastic mass which is excellent for sealing landfills. In this way, the ground water is provided with effective and eco-friendly protection against pollution.

Off to new marketsSüd-Chemie’s flocculents and precipitants purify water in urban and industrial water treatment plants. Thanks to its unique products, competent consultancy and technical services, the company is the undisputed leader on its home market of Southern Germany. Yet sales are also growing in other regions, a step made possible by worldwide expansion of the Adsorbents and Additives Busi- ness Unit – flocculents and precipitants being created as a useful by-product during the production of bleaching earth.

Water as a growth driver

Technologies for clean drinking and process

water are a market full of future potential.

Notably in Africa, Asia and Latin America,

demand is rising rapidly.

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Industry Group Classic Water Treatment

Oxygen scavengers and corrosion inhibitors for boiler plants to protect against corrosion and passivation of metal surfaces in preboiler, boiler and after-boiler condensate systems, and for products used in the chemical extraction of oxygen from feed and boiler waterBoiler scaling and silting inhibitors numerous products against boiler scale deposits, iron and copper deposits, silica, oil and against carry-over of undesirable substance out of the boiler Deposition and corrosion inhibitors for cooling systemsprevent deposition and reduce alkaline boiler scale, metallic oxides and organic silting Silt dispersants for cooling systems to disperse oil, sediment, mud, clay and micro- organisms, as well as other inorganic substances Microbiocide for cooling systemsto check the growth of bacteria, fungus, algae and yeast Treatment for forced-flow boilers and closed cooling systemsprevents deposition and corrosion Coagulantsto coagulate and remove suspended matter from system waterFlocculentsto flocculate and remove suspended matter from system water

Food and beverage productsfor processes such as CIP (clean-in-place), chain lubrication and bottle-washing plants, as well as the creation of chlorine dioxide Process-linked purifying agentsto reduce and remove silting caused by oil, fat, organic substances, clay and sediment in open cooling systems and pretreatment plants Adsorbents for spillsto absorb chemicals and other substances Process water from mining and industrial circuitsagents to reduce deposition designed especially for use in mineral-processing circuits and heavy-duty cooling-water circuits for heavy industry and mining operationsTechnical servicesfull technical service from design and manufacture to installation and maintenance of water treatment plants of all kinds, including water softeners, demineralization filters, dosing stations, dosing and monitoring systems – water treatment plants for drinking, process and waste water Ion exchangeproducts for complete or partial demineralization of water and process liquids Activated carbon against flavorings, odorous substances and dyes, chlo-rine and chlorine derivatives, microbiological particles and suspended matter in water and process liquidsSand and anthracite to remove suspended matter from water and process liquids

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Contact


[email protected]

Kassel greensand for treating water with high iron content and other specific heavy metals

Industry Group Potable, Effluent and Specialty Applications

Customized specialty coagulants andflocculents, products and plant technology for optimal water treatment according to the relevant stream of waste waterFine chemicals for a wide range of industries specialty products, such as coagulants, flocculents and dispersants for effluent and heavy industries, as well as other manufacturing sectors Specialty chemicalsbespoke solutions based on aluminium sulphate, aluminium chloride, polyaluminium chloride, polyaluminium sulphate, aluminium chlorhydrate, sodium aluminate, polyamine, iron(II) and iron(III) salts, polygels and polyacrylamide solids, emulsions and solutions Aquatainer mobile drinking-water processing plant for up to 120,000 liters of drinking water per hour Aquacube mobile drinking-water processing plantfor up to 1,500 liters of drinking water per hour SÜDFLOCK®-K2 and ECOFLOC®

flocculents and precipitants for urban and industrial effluent treatment

SÜDFLOCK® powder productsbentonite and bentonite-based mixtures for industrial and urban water and effluent treatment, as well as for specialty applications. Used as an adsorbent for heavy metals, organic substances, oils and fats and to improve mud sedimentation and dehydration Terra-N® process biological process-water treatment for effective nitrogen elimination SDN® process for denitrificationPlant technologystorage and dosing equipment, construction of special plants and service Consultancy services product and process optimization, microscopic analyses, seminars, training courses, consultancy and complete concepts

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Products

Catalysts are of great significance for the chemical industry. They are used in

almost every manufacturing process. The Catalytic Technologies Business Unit

offers value-creating solutions for customers in the sectors of chemistry, petro-

chemistry, refinery and olefin polymerization. As an independent supplier,

Süd-Chemie is one of major players in the fields of development, production

and technical service. Based on powerful innovations, it is constantly strength-

ening its leading position in this market.

Fuel for chemistry

Catalysis plays an important role in our lives. It serves to realize a wide range of products and energyrelated activities that contribute to today’s living standards and our quality of life. Catalysis is therefore a key technology for countless indus-tries. Shortages of demanded goods and globali-zation, as well as the economic growth in areas such as Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe, make efficient use of natural resources our most important task. Each day, Süd-Chemie’s catalysts make a significant contribution to meeting these demands.

Catalyst-based growthCatalysis is a phenomenon. Relatively small amounts of a substance, a so-called catalyst, influence the speed of a chemical reaction without being used up in the process. Catalysts promote the selective conversion of certain chemical reagents into useful products, consuming considerably less energy than the same reaction conducted without this catalytic influence. Around eighty percent of all chemical products and fuels are manufactured with the aid of catalysts. Sectors dependent on catalytic processes generate annual sales of some three trillion dollars,

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which shows the substantial contribution made to the global economy by the catalyst industry. And this figure continues to rise as the industry records impressive ongoing growth with great future potential.

Success based on competenceSüd-Chemie offers outstanding products, customized solutions and top-class technical service. Commit- ment, customer service and mutual trust are the key features of its long-term relations with business partners all over the world. Customers benefit from Süd-Chemie’s catalyst know-how, its independence and the results of its successful research and development program. The company’s catalysts are known for their outstanding performance, impressing customers with high activity, high selectivity and long life-cycles – the advantage being greater value added for the customer thanks to higher productivity and more efficient use of raw materials.

Market lead based on close customer contact Süd-Chemie is a leading global supplier of custom-ized catalyst solutions. With seventeen sites all over the world engaged in the development and manufacture of catalyst products, customers are never far from a Süd-Chemie branch.

The Catalytic Technologies Business Unit is divided into the four Industry Groups of Chemicals, Petro- chemicals, Refinery and Olefin Polymerization.

Chemicals – partner to the chemical industry

As a leading company in the development of extremely powerful, efficient and long-lasting catalysts, Süd-Chemie is a reliable partner to almost all major chemical enterprises in the world. The company develops catalysts for the manufacture of numerous chemicals required in the production of fertilizers, resins and adhesives, as well as solvents and specialty chemicals. These high-performance catalysts are for instance used in the industrial production of ammonia, methanol, ethylene dichloride, sulphuric acid, formaldehyde, phthalic anhydride and maleic anhydride.

CatalyticTechnologies

Leading catalyst supplier

As an independent supplier specializing in

catalyst products, Süd-Chemie offers the

industry state-of-the-art, customized

solutions.

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Optimal basis for chemical production Süd-Chemie is continuously strengthening its leading position in the market for ethylene dichloride and formaldehyde catalysts. By expanding its oxidation-catalyst portfolio to include phthalic anhydride, maleic anhydride and sulphuric acid catalysts, it has opened up new market segments. Süd-Chemie now makes a significant contribution to more efficient production of these intermediates, which are of vital importance in the manufacture of plastics, resins and dyes.

Customized and specialty catalysts As a leading, independent catalyst manufacturer, Süd-Chemie has cooperated with customers to develop tailor-made products since the 1960s. From the concept phase to completion, it offers the highest possible level of service and confidentiality.

Leading catalyst supplier to the fertilizer and methanol industries Süd-Chemie has more than sixty years of experience in the production and development of synthesis gas catalysts. It holds a leading global position in this sector, supplying the methanol and ammonia indus-tries with high-quality catalysts. Methanol is one of the most important chemical raw materials, currently used mainly in the production of formaldehyde and other chemicals. The predicted use of methanol as a future fuel, or a source material for the production of propylene and other olefins, will considerably boost demand.

Today, ammonia is the second most important synthetic chemical product. Over ninety-five percent of the ammonia produced worldwide is created from the two elements nitrogen and hydrogen. To this end, the industry uses a catalytic process developed by Fritz Haber and Carl Bosch which relies on a mixed iron-oxide catalyst. Some eighty-five percent of global ammonia production is processed for fertilizer. Without the increased yield generated by nitrogen fertilizer, worldwide food shortages would be prevalent. Ammonia is also industrially converted to nitric acid, which is in turn used to produce plastics and fibers, as well as hydrazine, amines, amides and other important organic nitrogen compounds.

New opportunities, new growth

Süd-Chemie has successfully expanded its

presence in growth regions. Based on joint

ventures and an enhanced product portfolio,

it will be able to meet increasing worldwide

demand.


Petrochemicals – know-how for innovative technology

The petrochemical industry has undergone radi- cal changes in recent decades. New processes have been introduced, which have opened up new opportunities. The technology provided by Süd-Chemie has played a major role in these developments and is highly valued across the world.

Süd-Chemie is a leading catalyst supplier to the petrochemical industry, offering customized solutions for the manufacture of petrochemical products, such as ethylene, propylene, butadiene and styrene. These olefins are important raw materials for the production of high-quality polymers, such as polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene, products that are required in increasing quantities in industrialized countries and in Asian economies registering dynamic growth.

Süd-Chemie holds a larger share of the global styrene catalyst market than all other styrene catalyst manufacturers together. The company has also developed an innovative catalyst for converting methanol into propylene. The first large-scale methanol-to-propylene (MTP) plant is currently being constructed in China, with operation scheduled to commence in 2008.

Success along the entire value chainTo produce polypropylene from natural gas, Süd-Chemie combines its catalyst know-how with a unique process technology and can therefore cover the entire value chain. During the first stage, Süd-Chemie catalysts produce methanol from natural gas, a by-product that is simply flared off in many oil refineries.

Süd-Chemie makes use of this resource, processing it into useful intermediates and ultimately opening up a new source of added value. Innovative MTPROP® catalysts are subsequently used to convert the methanol into propylene, which is then converted into polypropylene with the aid of Süd-Chemie’s Ziegler-Natta polymerization catalysts. Based on this process, Süd-Chemie offers customers tremendous benefits in terms of technology and efficiency, which in turn give rise to a significant competitive edge.

Refinery –energy for the future

Süd-Chemie cultivates long-standing partnerships with all leading oil companies. With a constant eye on customer benefit, Süd-Chemie experts repeatedly find new solutions for even more efficient and eco-friendly use of natural resources.


this sector, notably in the areas of raw material purification, synthesis-gas generation, Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and product refining. Based on these processes, natural gas, coal and biomass can be converted into diesel fuels, as well as base and intermediate petrochemical products previously generated from crude oil. As a result, a new era is dawning, an era in which important products for everyday use can be generated from alternative resources promising much longer availability.

One example of Süd-Chemie’s commitment to GTL is a newly-formed joint venture in the growth region of Qatar, a country with the world’s third-largest reserves of natural gas. Over the next few years, total investment by major oil companies in this re-gion will amount to over 20 billion dollars. The joint- venture catalyst plant erected by Süd-Chemie in Qatar is due to be commissioned at the beginning of 2008 and will produce customized catalysts for both GTL and other chemical and petrochemical processes.

Higher yield per barrelDwindling oil reserves are forcing refineries, as processing plants for crude oil, to become more efficient. Süd-Chemie catalysts provide a guarantee that the largest possible amount of high-quality products are extracted from each barrel of crude oil, offering a contribution to better and more profitable use of this valuable resource. Innovative catalysts also increase hydrogen production – a critical commodity of key significance for the production of low-sulphur gasoline and clean diesel. The addition of Süd-Chemie’s zeolite catalysts improves the octane number of diesel, ensuring improved engine performance. In future, the strategic significance of this technology will greatly increase, with both Süd-Chemie, its customers and their markets benefiting from the anticipated high investment volumes.

Well positioned for alternative fuels Declining reserves coupled with high and volatile oil prices call for new technology to produce motor-vehicle fuel from other sources. With this in mind, Süd-Chemie has for many years been investing considerable resources in developing alternative processes. The results speak for themselves. The company already offers catalysts for gas-to-liquid (GTL) production, as well as catalytic solutions for converting coal (coal-to-liquid, CTL) and biomass (biomass-to-liquid, BTL) into fuels and chemical products. Süd-Chemie is a leading global player in

Single-source supplier

Its wide range of catalyst products and

extensive technical know-how make

Süd-Chemie a strategic partner for the

chemical, petrochemical, refinery and

olefin polymerization industries.


Olefin Polymerization –plastics for the world As a leading technology enterprise in specialty chemicals, Süd-Chemie is playing an increasingly important role in the advanced plastics industry, supplying mainly catalysts for propylene polymerization, so-called Ziegler-Natta catalysts. Polypropylene is one of the most versatile poly-mers for practically all plastics applications, being available in both plastic and fiber form.

Polypropylene – a driving market force Polypropylene offers outstanding physical, chemical, mechanical, thermal and electrical properties that exceed those of any other thermoplast. Compared with polyethylene for instance, polypropylene and its copolymer compounds offer excellent impact strength, better working temperatures and enhanced tensile strength. The most important downstream applica-tions for polypropylene are in the fiber, film, pack-aging, equipment and automobile industries. This functional plastic is ideal for manufacturing light-weight, yet at the same time robust injection-molded parts, special fibers and thermoformed components. Polypropylene’s unique chemical properties and its re-sistance to environmental influences make it extremely attractive to both the textile and cable industries.

China holds a pre-eminent position in the polyolefin business. Its strong economic growth is resulting in

ever-increasing demand in the production sector, the volumes of polypropylene required for processing having increased at an average annual rate of 13.5% over the past decade. For this reason, Süd-Chemie took over a majority interest in Shanghai Süd-Chemie Jinhai Catalyst Co., located near Shanghai, in October 2005, securing an excellent pole position for supplying its Ziegler-Natta catalysts to both the fast-growing Chinese market and the global market for polypropylene.

Global network, local presence

The Catalytic Technologies Business Units

ensures global presence and local affinity via

its eighteen production sites, twenty-six sales

offices and nine research and development

centers. Teams specialized in both research

and development and technical support

ensure the highest quality of products and

services across the world.


Industry GroupChemicals

Synthesis gas catalystsReforMax®

reformer catalysts for efficient production of synthesis gasShiftMax® for conditioning synthesis gas METH® methanation catalysts to remove carbon oxide AmoMax® for uniquely-structured ammonia synthesis MEGAMAX® for methanol synthesis Oxidation catalystsOXYMAX® for ethylene dichloride productionFAMAX® for formaldehyde production based on methanol oxidation PHTHALIMAX® multi-layer catalyst for the production of phthalic anhydride SULFOMAX® for the manufacture of sulphuric acid

Customized and specialty catalysts The product portfolio offered by the Chemicals Industry Group also includes catalysts for oxo alcohols, fatty alcohols and furfuryl alcohols, as well as for diol production. Added to these are cata-lysts for alcohol amination, nitrile hydration and nitro compounds, as well as for the production of N-alkylates.

Industry Group Petrochemicals

CATOFIN®

propylene and butylene based on the Houdry processOleMax®

the world´s leading selective and/or complete hydrogenation catalyst for olefin purification STYROMAX®

leads the market for styrene productionEBUFfor highly-selective ethyl benzene production TDPleading catalyst for toluene disproportionationISOXYLfor maximum activity during xylene isomerization Tonsil®

for removing olefins from benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX)HDMax®

for highly-selective hydrogenation of phenyl acetylene to styrene


PolyMax®

catalyst for purifying raw materialsMTPROP®

highly-selective catalyst for producing propylene from methanolActiSorb®

comprehensive range of purification productsMETH®

for removing CO from hydrogen

Industry GroupRefinery

ActiSorb® for purifying hydrocarbons and various gases ReforMax® reforming catalysts for maximum-yield hydrogen productionShiftMax® for conditioning synthesis gas Tonsil® und Tonsil® APTfor high-yield BTX purification NiSAT® for extracting aromatics PolyMax® for producing polymer petrol HYSOPAR®

for high-octane oil isomerization

S Zorbfor desulphurizing petrol based on the ConocoPhilips processHDMax® und HYDEX®

for the production of ultra-low-sulphur dieselFTMax iron and cobalt catalysts for Fischer-Tropsch synthesisCOD for producing petrol and diesel from short-chain olefins

Industry Group Olefin Polymerization

C-MAX Ziegler-Natta catalysts for polypropylene production

Contact


[email protected]


Products

Innovative technology for clean air and non-polluting energy is one of today’s

major challenges. It is the key to creating a platform for sustained economic

growth. Thanks to its innovative developments, the Energy and Environment

Business Unit is excellently positioned to exploit these markets of the future.

Energy for a future worth living

Rising energy prices and more stringent environmental regulations are the result of constantly accelerating global growth, which in turn leads to higher consumption of natural resources. This trend calls for new technology and promises enormous growth potential in the years to come. Süd-Chemie’s Energy and Environment Business Unit develops products and technology which help to reconcile ecology and economy – a strategy that benefits all those involved.

Clean solutions for the environmentClean combustion engines are a major ecological challenge. The aim is to use high-performance catalysts to prevent the emission of polluting gases, such as carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. The same applies to all other plants using fossil fuels or regenerative energy, including biogas. Emission control is also becoming increasingly

important in advanced power generation plants, as in the case of combined heat and power generation. Other emissions arising during industrial processes, such as chemicals, solvents and nitrogen oxides, must also be decontaminated.

Süd-Chemie offers reliable and efficient solutions to all these challenges, being excellently positioned in attractive growth markets, such as clean combustion and emission catalysis for stationary industrial and power-generation plants.

Clear strategy, decisive actionTo strengthen its position even further, Süd-Chemie systematically invests in new research and production plant, selectively expanding its know-how based on strategic cooperation projects. This action plan requires both market competence and courage.

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The reward for these efforts is a constant flow of new products and services coupled with highly-promising global growth potential.

Pioneer on the road to sustainability Aiming for sustainable economic activity, Süd-Chemie uses its technology to open up additional areas of application. The course is already set for ongoing growth in future markets, including diesel emission catalysis for the automobile industry, highly-efficient energy storage using new materials for high-performance batteries, and the manufacture of hydrogen to drive fuel cells and hydrogen engines.

In addition to technology geared to reducing pollution and exhausts, Süd-Chemie’s product portfolio already includes catalysts to generate hydrogen for fuel cells, which represent the only means of achieving the goal of zero emission at some future date. And Süd-Chemie is laying the essential foundation for this development.

In terms of energy storage, the company is once again on the leading edge of progress, the key to compact, powerful, yet at the same time eco-friendly and absolutely safe storage units being lithium iron phosphate produced by Süd-Chemie. This cathode material is the most important commodity required to manufacture lithium-ion batteries, which have the potential to succeed in the future mega-market of hybrid drives for the

Energy and Environment

automobile industry. In the fields of air purification, hydrogen manufacture for fuel cells and energy storage, the Energy and Environment Business Unit offers tremendous growth potential which Süd-Chemie aims to exploit, together with its customers and partners.

The Energy and Environment Business Unit is made up of Industry Groups for Air Purification, Fuel-Cell Technology and Energy Storage.

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Partner for enhanced sustainability

The Energy and Environment Business

Unit develops and distributes new

technology for more eco-friendly growth

from which everyone benefits.

three hundred times more harmful to the climate than CO2 and arises mainly during the production of nitric acid in fertilizer plants, can be effectively prevented. Süd-Chemie also supplies specialty chemicals to purify off-gas in the semiconductor industry. With their assistance, aggressive compounds, containing for instance chlorine or fluorine, no longer reach the atmosphere. However, customers all over the world not only combat polluting gases with the aid of Süd-Chemie, but also unpleasant odors, ozone and smoke. Its high-performance catalysts are for instance found in cooking equipment used by professional catering kitchens, in fast-food grills and in the food-processing industry.

The main markets for industrial off-gas catalysis are currently North America, Europe and Japan. But worldwide demand is rising. Increasingly stricter laws and environmental requirements are turning emission control catalysis into a future technology of global significance.

Air Purification – fresh-air technology

Industrial plant, generators and car engines – in view of increasingly stringent regulations, the reduction of harmful emission presents a challenge in almost every field. Based on customized exhaust catalysts and all-round consultancy competence, Süd-Chemie offers high-quality products for the most diverse applications.

Bespoke emission controlOff-gas emitted by the chemical industry, refineries and petrochemical plants contains substances which pollute the environment and damage health, including volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. With the aid of state-of-the-art catalysts, these can be immediately converted into harmless substances as soon as they arise during the industrial process. Finishing industries, such as printing works and coating plants, also often require systems for secondary emission treatment that are equipped with Süd-Chemie catalysts.

The most frequently-used catalysts are high-quality oxidation catalysts, whereby specialized reduction catalysts also play an important role. Emissions containing nitrogen oxides or laughing gas are almost entirely decomposed into harmless nitrogen and water by these products. Thanks to Süd-Chemie catalysts, emissions from laughing gas, which is

Cleaner industry

Süd-Chemie catalysts prevent harmful

emissions, removing a growth obstacle for

many industries. This in turn creates more

economic demand.


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Cleaner enginesHowever they are driven – with diesel, petrol, natural gas, biogas or landfill gas – even the most advanced engines call for secondary catalytic exhaust treatment. The catalysts required as are diverse as the combustion engines themselves and the prevailing emission standards. To meet these demands, Süd-Chemie offers technology for marine engines, generators and gas turbines, as well as for building machinery and motorcycles. Its portfolio is divided into three-way and two-way catalysts, diesel oxidation catalysts and catalysts for nitrogen oxide reduction. Added to these are diesel particulate filters, which are catalytically coated for enhanced regeneration. As a supplier of dedicated high-grade components for emission control, Süd-Chemie leads the market with its specialty zeolites for catalysts used by the automobile industry. It also offers catalytic coatings and components for non-automotive engines, ships and motorcycles.

Bundled competence –now also geared to the automobile industry To further strengthen its market position,Süd-Chemie had its offgas purification pro-duction sites audited to meet the high quality standards of the automotive industry. This and the company’s expertise in diesel emission control are key prerequisites to become established as a supplier for the automotive industry – a highly attractive market.

Growth according to the rules

To halt air pollution and climatic change,

legislation in the US and Europe sets strict

emission control standards. Süd-Chemie’s

technology helps to keep within the limits.

Increasingly stringent regulations are

stimulating further demand.

Enormous potentialMore stringent emission standards in Europe and the US make the purification of diesel exhausts both an important and lucrative future market. As from 2009, all new diesel cars in Europe must be fitted with a particulate filter.

Fuel-Cell Technology –energy without emission

Reducing emission-based pollution has high priority, both in the short and mid-term. The long-term goal is however to develop low-pollution and, if possible, emission-free drives. Süd-Chemie is making a signif-icant contribution in this sector with its catalysts for fuel-cell technology. The source of energy used by non-polluting fuel cells is hydrogen. Based on an electrochemical reaction involving oxygen, these


systems convert hydrogen into pure water, creating large amounts of energy in the process. This can be conveniently used in the form of heat or electricity and represents an alternative with a tremendous future. Today, fuel cells are used for mobile applications, such as vehicle drives, and for on-site power units that generate electricity and heat for domestic use, as well as for hotels and hospitals. Süd-Chemie supplies catalysts to produce hydrogen in both areas, promoting ongoing development of this technology.

Future-oriented experienceFor more than sixty years, Süd-Chemie has shaped the world market for so-called synthesis gas catalysts which process fossil fuels, namely oil and natural gas, to create pure hydrogen – the fuel for fuel cells and the fuel of the future. Today, the company already supplies catalysts to hydrogen filling stations, which extract hydrogen from natural gas for refilling into automobiles in gaseous form. The industry’s current focus is on developing the first generation of fuel cells to the production stage. Süd-Chemie holds a prime position in this growth market, ranking number one worldwide with its catalysts for hydrogen production, and is therefore the preferred development partner for leading enterprises in this sector.

Worldwide networkAn early response to new trends calls for a clear lead in research, as well as developments in line with market demands. Süd-Chemie is also paving

the way to the future in the sector of on-site applications, working closely together with leading global manufacturers of fuel-cell systems and plants.

The company is for instance playing a major part in the world’s largest pilot project for on-site fuel cells in Japan. Subsidized by the Japanese government, 480 households have already been equipped with on-site fuel cells to generate electricity and heating. Most of the hydrogen catalysts required for this project were supplied by Süd-Chemie.

Imminent mass production

Fuel-cell technology, and the hydrogen it

requires, is set to become a source of

future energy. Major players in this sector

will benefit directly from the huge growth

potential. Süd-Chemie is already well

equipped.


Energy Storage –compact and full of power

Generating power is one thing, eco-friendly and convenient storage is another. Süd-Chemie leads the field in both disciplines. Its innovative cathode material, lithium iron phosphate is clearing the way for a new generation of lithium-ion batteries.

In many respects, this material is far superior to conventional lithium cobalt oxide, which is highly inflammable, expensive and harmful to the environment. The lithium iron phosphate developed by Süd-Chemie has proved to be inexpensive, readily available, powerful and harmless, both in technical terms and healthwise.

Mobile growthBased on this superior technology, Süd-Chemie is excellently positioned on the market for lithium-ion batteries. In 2005, worldwide sales reached well over five billion euros and since lithium-ion batter-ies already serve as a source of energy for mobile electronic devices, such as notebooks, camcorders and tools, strong ongoing growth is assured.

Along with the space travel sector, automobile manufacturers are already forecasting additional demand due to the rising popularity of electric and hybrid drives. For the first time, Süd-Chemie’s

Energy to go

Lithium iron phosphate, Süd-Chemie’s new

cathode material, makes lithium batteries

even more powerful and safer. This is a step

forward for which battery producers and

mobile electronics manufacturers have been

waiting for years.

novel cathode material makes it possible to produce lithium-ion batteries that offer significant advantages and meet far higher demands. Compared with conventional batteries, they have a considerably longer service life, higher output, no self-discharge as a result of memory effect and are much lighter.

Initial success The future has already begun. Lithium-ion batteries based on Süd-Chemie’s new technology are already driving electric bicycles in Asia. The next item on the agenda are so-called power tools – high-powered mobile tools, as used for instance in the building industry. Further applications in electric wheelchairs and other electric-drive vehicles will follow, along with hybrid-drive cars.


Industry GroupAir Purification

EnviCat®-catalysts for off-gas purification are available as precious metal or non-precious metal catalysts. They can be supplied in bulk, on ceramic or metal honeycombs or in special forms.

Industrial off-gas purification EnviCat® VOCfor VOC and HC oxidationEnviCat® COfor carbon monoxide oxidation or purification of carbon dioxide for foodstuffs EnviCat® N2Ofor decomposition of laughing gas and nitrogen oxidesEnviCat® HHCfor oxidation of halogenated hydrocarbonsEnviCat® HNO3

for purifying tail gas from nitric acid plantsEnviCat® Semifor adsorbing toxic and corrosive gases from semiconductor plants Pro*RCOceramic saddles for use in RCO plants

Odor elimination and ozone decompositionEnviCat®-VOCfor decomposition of sulphurous compounds and odorsPro*Broilto eliminate odors in the fast-food industryEnviCat® AKH to eliminate odors at room temperatureEnviCat® SCOSEfor smoke decomposition EnviCat® NKH for ozone decomposition

Exhaust purification for non-automotive engines, gas turbines, off-road and on-road applicationsEnviCat® TWCthree-way catalysts for stoichiometric enginesEnviCat® COoxidation catalysts for gas engines and turbines EnviCat® DOCdiesel oxidation catalystsEnviCat® DPFcatalytically-coated diesel particulate filtersEnviCat® SCRDeNOx catalysts for nitrogen oxide reduction, incl. urea hydrolysis and ammonia-blocking catalystsEnviCat® HOcatalysts for hydrogen-oxygen recombination


Zeolite raw materialsZeolite Beta and Pentasilfor NOx and N2O reductionZeolite Mordenitefor NOx reduction

Industry GroupFuel-Cell Technology

HyProGen® desulphurization adsorbentsfor natural gas, biogas, gasoline, diesel and biodieselHyProGen® pre-reforming catalystsfor natural gas, biogas, gasoline, diesel and biodieselHyProGen® reforming catalystsfor natural gas, biogas, gasoline, diesel and biodieselHyProGen® water-gas shift catalystsfor CO reaction with excess steam to create H2 and CO2

Fine hydrogen purificationfor CO purification to concentrations below 10-20 ppm and for selective H2 methanationCatalytic afterburningfor oxidizing fuel-cell gases to create CO2 and water vapor

Contact


[email protected]

Industry GroupEnergy Storage

Life Power® LiFePO4

lithium iron phosphate for a new generation of lithium batteriesLiMn2O4

cathode material for lithium batteriesLi4Ti5O12

lithium titanate, developed as an anode material for lithium batteries


Products

What will tomorrow’s world look like? Will we be travelling silently from

A to B in emission-free vehicles and wearing multifunctional clothing

made from novel synthetics? One thing is certain – Süd-Chemie is contrib-

uting its experience based on more than a hundred and fifty years of corporate

history to actively shape this future.

Shaping a future based on experience

Fresh water, clean air, safe products and alternative energy are vital for our future. Promoting progress in these sectors opens up new growth markets. And Süd-Chemie is doing exactly this in every Business Unit, based on experience, market know-how and proximity to the customer. Unless new developments are in line with demand, they have no chance in the marketplace. For this reason, Süd-Chemie identifies trends at an early stage and meets customer challenges.

Opening up new sources of energyOne of the most important challenges of the twenty-first century is the energy issue. Until today, oil has been the industry’s lifeblood. However, this black gold is running low. Alternatives are needed.

Süd-Chemie’s strategy is a changeover in small steps. To extract fuels and base chemicals from alternative raw materials, it has developed innovative catalysts for gas-to-liquid (GTL) and coal-to-liquid (CTL) processes. Today, state-of-the-art GTL plants are for instance being realized on a large scale in Qatar – the country with the world’s third-largest gas deposits. CTL plants are already being successfully operated in South Africa. Countries rich in coal deposits, such as China and the US, will be following. In the long term, oil, coal and natural gas will however have to be replaced completely. Süd-Chemie is prepared for this too and is working on catalysts for biomass-to-liquid (BTL) processes to convert renewable raw materials (biomass) into fuels. It also offers other solutions for the future, for instance in the fields of

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„Creating Performance Technology“ is Süd-Chemie’s mission. All its products and

technologies, whether adsorbents or catalysts, refine high-quality industrial

products and allow for more efficient use of natural resources. This enhances the

quality of human life and preserves the environment. It also represents the key

common denominator linking all six Business Units in the Süd-Chemie Group.

Innovation for more quality of life

Operations began over a hundred and fifty years ago with the production of phosphate fertilizer in Heufeld, near Munich, creating a cornerstone for the development of modern farming in Bavaria and Germany. Süd-Chemie’s artificial fertilizer made a significant contribution to combating the widespread famine prevailing at that time, helping to lay the foundation for the rise of today’s industrial society.

This first innovation was to be followed by many more during the company’s long history. As a result of mergers, restructurings and acquisitions, new activities were added, including the bleaching earth and subsequently the catalyst business. The portfolio has expanded significantly over the past one and half centuries, but the company’s goal of creating inno-

vations for more quality of life has remained. Today, Süd-Chemie, represented by its two divisions of Ad- sorbents and Catalysts, ranks among the leading market players in the field of independent specialty chemicals manufacturers.

Focus on markets of the futureToday, the nutritional problems of the nineteenth century have given way to the challenges of emission control, new sources of energy and sparing use of natural resources. These markets of the future, in which Süd-Chemie is excellently positioned with its products and solutions, are both demanding and attractive. Focus on the company’s own strengths, target-oriented research, close proximity to its markets and innovative products are the key to

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biocatalysis and biorefinery. Fuel-cell technology based on hydrogen and methanol also promises tremendous innovation potential and positive growth prospects, whereby high-performance catalysts are needed to produce both these base materials. As a long-standing market leader in this technology, Süd-Chemie will make it possible to realize the changeover to new sources of energy based on a strategy that is both in line with market demands and profitable, and that paves the way to the future.

Progress for industry and environmentFor Süd-Chemie, industry and the environment belong together, since new eco-friendly developments also provide impetus for ongoing growth. To really boost this impetus, the company relies on its own research and on strategic partnerships. Its success speaks for itself. Süd-Chemie is one of the major driving forces behind technology for fresh water and clean air. Its products for treating drinking water and effluents are in high demand, notably in Asia, South America and Southern Africa. The same applies to its products for air pollution control in Europe, North America and Asia. More stringent emission standards call for new solutions, for instance to purify diesel exhausts in the automobile industry. Süd-Chemie already holds the key with its technology and specialty catalysts.

Innovative energy-storage systems represent another important step and could achieve a break-through for hybrid engines, thanks to Süd-Chemie’s new

generation of lithium-ion batteries equipped with an eco-friendly cathode material, lithium iron phosphate. This replaces the environmentally harmful lithium cobalt oxide previously used, improves safety and is much more powerful – an element of progress offering great growth opportunities. The list of other growth drivers is long and includes the huge demand for bleaching earth in Asia, as well as specialty chemi-cals for the fast-growing, global tunnel-construction sector, packaging technology for transporting goods and new high-performance solutions for the booming foundry industry, to name only a few.

More than 150 years of futureFrom the day it was formed, Süd-Chemie has worked on technologies offering future potential and ongoing process enhancement. Since then, many of Süd-Chemie’s innovations have changed the world, resulting in added comfort, safety and sustainable economic growth – a success story that is still being written each day by qualified researchers and highly-motivated staff.

Perspectives

Geared to growth

Today, Süd-Chemie is active in key growth

markets, poised on the leading edge of

progress – for the good of industry, the

environment and our quality of life.

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The World of Süd-Chemie 4

Adsorbents and Additives 6

Foundry Products and Specialty Resins 14 Performance Packaging 20

Water Treatment 26

Catalytic Technologies 32

Energy and Environment 40

Perspectives 48

Global Presence 50

3Content50 Locations

AmericasBrazil

Süd-Chemie do Brasil Ltda., Jacarei

Canada

Phostech Lithium Inc., St. Bruno

Mexico

Sud-Chemie de México, S.A. de C.V., Puebla

Peru

Minera Dona Herminia S.A., Callao/Lima

Süd-Chemie Peru S.A., Callao/Lima

USA

Scientific Design Company, Inc., Little Ferry

Süd-Chemie Inc.

• Belen • Colton • Houston • Louisville

• Needham/Boston • New Millford

Tecpro Corporation Inc., Atlanta

AfricaMalawi


Technologies (Malawi) (Pty) Ltd.

• Blantyre • Lilongwe

South Africa

Blendtech (Pty) Ltd, Chloorkop

SC Zeolite Partnership, Richards Bay

Süd-Chemie Adsorbents SA (Pty) Ltd,

Olifantsfontein

Süd-Chemie SA (Pty) Ltd, Chloorkop

Süd-Chemie Sasol Catalysts (Pty) Ltd,

Sasolburg


Technologies (Pty) Ltd

• Kapstadt • Chloorkop • East London

• Nelspruit • Pietermaritzburg • Polokwane

• Port Elisabeth • Richards Bay • Rustenburg

• Secunda • Welkom/West Rand

Süd-Chemie Zeolites (Pty) Ltd, Richards Bay

EuropeGermany

Süd-Chemie AG

• Munich, Head Office • Munich, Central

Research and Development • Duisburg

• Gammelsdorf • Heufeld • Moosburg

AS Lüngen GmbH, Bendorf

Ashland-Südchemie-Kernfest GmbH

• Hilden • Wülfrath

SKW Giesserei GmbH, Unterneukirchen

Süd-Chemie Zeolites GmbH, Bitterfeld

WD-Giesserei-Technik GmbH, Fuldabrück

Finland

Webacem OY, Kangasala

France

Airsec S.A.S.

• Choisy-le-Roi • Romorantin • St.-Mammès

Ashland-Avébène S.A.S.,

Saint Pierre la Garenne

Bentofrance S.A.S., Portes-les-Valence

Société Francaise des Bentonites

et Dérivés S.A.S.

• Choisy-le-Roi • Le Tréport

Süd-Chemie France S.A.S., Choisy-le-Roi

Greece

Süd-Chemie Hellas Monoprosopi E.P.E.,

Adamas/Milos

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United Kingdom

Sud-Chemie (UK) Ltd., Northwich/Cheshire

Italy

Società Sarda di Bentonite S.r.l.

• Oristano • Piscinas • Cagliari

Süd-Chemie Catalysts Italia S.r.l., Novara

Netherlands

Ashland-Südchemie Necof B.V., Waalwijk

Norway

Ashland-Südchemie-Norge AS, Lunde

Austria

Ashland Südchemie Hantos Ges.m.b.H.,

Vienna

Poland

AS-Polska Sp. z o. o., Lodz

Süd-Chemie Polska Sp. z o. o., Gdansk

Russia

Süd-Chemie AG, Moscow

Süd-Chemie Alvigo Catalysts, Moscow

Sweden

Kernfest-Webac AB, Älvsjö (Stockholm)

Süd-Chemie AG, Hällekis

Switzerland

Ashland-Südchemie-Gremolith AG, Bazenheid

Süd-Chemie (Schweiz) AG, Romont

Spain

Exaloid-Sudchemie, S.L.

• Arceniega • Las Arenas (Vizcaya)

Süd-Chemie España, S.L.

• Madrid • Yuncos

A future based on experience

Süd-Chemie is a modern specialty-chemicals enterprise that can look back on more than a hundred and fifty years of tradition and experience. A lot has changed since it was formed in 1857. Yet the values applied to shape the future from the very first day have remained the same – progress, innovation, partnership and mutual growth. We are proud of this tradition and we keep it alive every single day.

Our success proves that we are on the right track. As a supplier of specialty chemicals, Süd-Chemie ranks among the world’s market leaders in each of its six areas of activity, concentrating on attractive growth markets and holding key positions with its products and solutions.

This gives rise to excellent prospects and promising growth opportunities. On the following pages, you can find out about the services, technologies and solutions that offer tangible benefits not only for our customers, partners and shareholders but also for our society as a whole. This brochure provides an overview of Süd-Chemie’s portfolio, introducing its most important brands, products and services.

I hope you will enjoy both reading about us and using Süd-Chemie’s range of products and services.

With warmest regards

Dr. Günter von Au Chairman of the Managing Board, Süd-Chemie AG

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Global Presence

Czech Republic

Ashland-Südchemie-CZ s.r.o., Brno

Turkey

Süd-Chemie (TR) Madencilik Sanayi ve Ticaret

A.S., Balikesir

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Süd-Chemie Alvigo Catalysts, Severodonetsk

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Süd-Chemie AG, Manama

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Bentofrance S.A.S.

Dubai Branch, Dubai

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Süd-Chemie Qatar W.L.L., Doha

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Jiangsu Süd-Chemie Chemical Materials Co.,

Ltd., Zhenjiang

Jiangsu Süd-Chemie Performance Packaging

Material Co., Ltd., Changshu

Panjin Süd-Chemie Liaohe

Catalyst Co., Ltd., Panjin, Provinz Liaoning

Shanghai Süd-Chemie Jinhai

Catalysts Co., Ltd., Shanghai

Süd-Chemie Investment Management

(Shanghai) Co., Ltd., Shanghai

Süd-Chemie Redhill Bentonite

(Liaoning) Co., Ltd.

• Peking • Jianping

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Süd-Chemie Inc., Mumbai

Süd-Chemie India Pvt. Ltd.

• Delhi • Edayar/Cochin • Mumbai

• Nandesari/Baroda

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P.T. Kujang Süd-Chemie Catalysts

• Cikampek •Jakarta

P.T. Sud-Chemie Indonesia

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San-Ai Co., Ltd.

• Kobe • Osaka

Süd-Chemie Catalysts Japan, Inc.

• Shimonoseki • Tokyo • Toyama

Malaysia

Chemindus Sdn. Bhd., Port Klang

Singapore

Süd-Chemie South East Asia Pte Ltd,

Singapore

South Korea

Süd-Chemie Catalysts Japan, Inc., Daegu

Süd-Chemie Korea Co., Ltd., Pohang

Taiwan

Süd-Chemie Catalysts Japan, Inc., Taipei

Thailand

Süd-Chemie (Thai) Co. Ltd., Bangkok

AustraliaSüd-Chemie Australia Pty Ltd., Penrith/New South

Wales

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Jochen Orlowski

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