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2006-11-14 News Release

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New low gloss acetal polymers for exterior components

The new grade acetal copolymer from a major engineering polymers group lets automakers and other manufacturers create exterior components with a contemporary, low gloss look.

Ticona, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, has introduced the first low-gloss, black acetal copolymer for exterior use. The new grade, Hostaform* WR140LG acetal copolymer, which has up to 80 percent less gloss than standard UV-stabilized acetals, gives automakers and other manufacturers the ability to create exterior components having the contemporary low-gloss look consumers value.

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This specialty grade of acetal provides 60° gloss readings of less than 3 percent, depending on mold texture. In addition, it undergoes relatively little appearance change after extended UV exposure and does not form a chalky pigment residue on the surface as do many weatherable acetals.

"This grade extends our successful auto-interior, low-gloss acetal line so we can meet the requirements of major automakers for low-gloss exterior components," says Marcus Hayes, Product Marketing Manager – Celcon* and Hostaform. "This grade retains all the benefits associated with acetal, including durability, creep resistance, dimensional stability, chemical resistance and flowability."

Hostaform WR140LG is targeted for use in such auto exterior applications as trim elements, windshield wiper and door handle components, window rail end caps, and antenna mounts. Other markets for the new grade include outdoor sprinkler systems, recreational vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and outdoor furniture.

* Celcon* and Hostaform are registered trademarks of Ticona Technical Polymers/Celanese Corporation.

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Read a recent press release Celanese about - The addition of the cellulose acetate flake, tow and film activities of APL will further improve the productivity of this global leader in the chemicals industry.

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