Gabriel Performance Products

Who We Are 40 Acre Manufacturing Facility located in Ashtabula, Ohio Formerly Occidental Chemical Corporation – Designed Products Gabriel Performance Products was formed June 29, 2001 Primary Operations – Custom & Contract Manufacturing

Operating Disciplines Quality ISO 9001:2000 Safety and Health OSHA Process Safety Management Environmental EPA Risk Management Plan Responsible Care SOCMA Awardee 2005

Custom Manufacturing Capabilities Core Technology Safe Handling of … -Epichlorohydrin (bulk) - Formaldehyde (bulk) - Hydrogen Sulfide (bulk) - Cyanide, Isocyanates - Solvents - Chlorine (bulk) Equipment – Multi-purpose - 750 – 6,000 gal. reactor, glass lined, nickel, stainless (total of 12 reactor lines)

Organization – Key Contacts Ken Allen – President Len Boehm – Executive Vice President Ron Cimmino – Director, Distribution and Corporate Accounts Kelly Lahner – Customer Service Manager/ Operations Linda Wright – Administrative Assistant

Formulation consultant - Dr. Dave Dunn Former VP of R&D and New Business Development for Loctite Supported a $100MM+ business Over 35 years experience in R&D 40+ patents and papers 4 books BS, MS and PhD in Chemistry

Dr. Dave Dunn Member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Adhesives and Sealants Industry Magazine and writes the monthly Q & A column entitled “AskDr. Dave”

Dr. Dave Dunn Helped to produce and was on-screen presenter for the History Channel’s Modern Marvels program on “Glue”

Gabriel Primary Markets Industrial Markets Adhesives Sealants Coatings Lubricants

Sulfur Chemistry Expertise Over 40 years of manufacturing experience making mercaptan resins and organo-sulfides Safe handling of bulk hydrogen sulfide, sulfur, and sodium hydrosulfide

Sulfur Chemistry Expertise R [O(C3H6O)nCH2CHCH2SH]3 OH GPM-800 Mercaptan-terminated Polymer Used as an epoxy-curing agent Used in thin film cures Rapid-cure characteristics Can be used at lower temperatures

Mercaptan History Ashtabula Plant 1966 Capcure Launch 1986 1987 2001 1999

Mercaptans Today Gabriel Performance Products is America’s original and only manufacturer of mercaptan epoxy curing agents

GABRIEL GPM MERCAPTAN EPOXY HARDENERS POLY-FUNCTIONAL MERCAPTAN HARDENERS for FAST CURE of EPOXIES

Polymercaptan Advantages Rapid Cure of Epoxies Low-Temperature Cure Thin-Film Cure Low Toxicity Light Color Excellent Adhesion 1:1 mix ratio – not critical Acceleration ability with other curatives e.g. amines, polyamides, anhydrides etc.

Polymercaptan Applications Consumer & Industrial Adhesives Coatings Sealants Industrial Patch & Filler Kits Floor & Flooring Repair Electrical & Electronics Acceleration of Other Epoxy Systems

Polymercaptan Applications This chart shows the evolution of packaging from tubes that required measuring and mixing to pouches and eventually to epoxy sticks, cartridges and syringes where measuring and mixing are not necessary.The modern packages make the handling of mercaptan based epoxies much easier

GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800 Cognis equivalent GPM-800 Capcure 3800 5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product GPM-800LO Capcure LOF Low odor version of GPM-800 GPM-888 Capcure 3830-81 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product GPM-895 FC 40 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product Capcure 40 SEC HV GPM-890 CB 90 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-830 CB 30 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-891 Capcure 3850-101 5 min. gel time non-yellowing pre-catalyzed product GPM-845 MT Capcure WR-6 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed, low viscosity, highest moisture tolerance

GPM Product Line Gabriel also markets GPA 30, a tertiary amine catalyst that is equivalent to Air Products Ancamine K54 or Cognis EH 30

GPM-800 Product Characteristics Uncatalyzed Theoretical Thio Equivalent Weight – 270 110 Parts of GPM-800 for 100 Parts of 190 EEW Epoxy Resin Five Minute Gel Time With Catalyst Rapid Strength Development Light Color / Moderate Odor Excellent Acceleration Properties Low Toxicity Performance offset for Cognis’ Capcure 3-800

GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800 Cognis equivalent GPM-800 Capcure 3800 5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product GPM-800LO Capcure LOF Low odor version of GPM-800 GPM-888 Capcure 3830-81 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed with GPA 30 GPM-895 FC 40 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product Capcure 40 SEC HV GPM-890 CB 90 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-830 CB 30 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-891 Capcure 3850-101 5 min. gel time non-yellowing pre-catalyzed product GPM-845 MT Capcure WR-6 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed, low viscosity, highest moisture tolerance

GPM-800 LO Product Characteristics Same performance as GPM-800 but specially treated to reduce odor Performance offset for Cognis’ Capcure LOF

GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800 Cognis equivalent GPM-800 Capcure 3800 5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product GPM-800LO Capcure LOF Low odor version of GPM-800 GPM-888 Capcure 3830-81 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product GPM-895 FC 40 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product Capcure 40 SEC HV GPM-890 CB 90 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-830 CB 30 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-891 Capcure 3850-101 5 min. gel time non-yellowing pre-catalyzed product GPM-845 MT Capcure WR-6 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed, low viscosity, highest moisture tolerance

GPM-888 Product Characteristics Pre-catalyzed 8:1 blend of GPM-800: tertiary amine catalyst GPA 30 Theoretical Thio Equivalent Weight – 190 100 Parts of GPM-888 for 100 Parts of 190 EEW Epoxy Resin Five Minute Gel Time Rapid Strength Development Light Color / Moderate Odor Excellent Acceleration Properties Low Toxicity Performance offset for Cognis’ Capcure 3830-81

Five Minute Clear adhesive Resin Percent Mixed 1:1 with Hardener Percent Epoxy resin1 78 GPM-888 98 Epoxy resin2 20 Fumed silica 2 Fumed silica 2 Standard BADGE epoxy,EEW 185-190 Aliphatic epoxy

Five Minute Metallic Paste Resin Percent Mixed 1:1 with Hardener Percent Epoxy resin1 45 GPM-888 35 Barytes 20 DETDA 8 Whiting 20 Triphenyl phosphite 2 Iron oxide 14 Barytes 10 Fumed silica 1 Kaolin 6 Ca carbonate 35 TiO2 3 Fumed silica 1 1.Standard BADGE epoxy,EEW 185-190

Five Minute Epoxy Putty Resin Percent Mixed 1:1 with Hardener Percent Epoxy resin1 35 GPM 888 38 Glass microspheres 10 Glass microspheres 10 Zinc sulfide 5 Powdered talc 52 Powdered talc 50 1.Standard BADGE epoxy,EEW 185-190

GPM-800 or 888 Typical data/properties Resin Parts Mixed 1:1 with Hardener Parts Epoxy resin1 100 GPM-800 100 GPA-30 10 Gel time, 60gram mass 2.5 min Gel time, .015” film 5.5 min Shows relative insensitivity to mass of sample 1. Standard BADGE epoxy,EEW 185-190

GPM-800 or 888 Typical data/properties Hardness, Shore D After 5 mins 18 20 mins 47 1 hr 84 24 hr 84 Shows the rapid development of properties

GPM-800 or 888 Typical data/properties Lap shear strength, psi Aluminum, etched 2870 Aluminum, untreated 1845 Mild steel, sandblasted 3525 TPE polyester, abraded 147 Thermoplastic olefin, abraded 226 Shows outstanding adhesion to metals –epoxies have limited performance on plastics

GPM Product Line Customized Blends Characteristics GPM-800 Blends Cure-Time tailored to Customer Requirements; 40-Seconds to 30-Minutes Special Effects Unique Applications

GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800 Cognis equivalent GPM-800 Capcure 3800 5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product GPM-800LO Capcure LOF Low odor version of GPM-800 GPM-888 Capcure 3830-81 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product GPM-895 FC 40 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product Capcure 40 SEC HV GPM-890 CB 90 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-830 CB 30 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-891 Capcure 3850-101 5 min. gel time non-yellowing pre-catalyzed product GPM-845 MT Capcure WR-6 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed, low viscosity, highest moisture tolerance

GPM-895 FC Product Characteristics Mix 1:1 with standard epoxy resins Fixture times of 40 seconds Leads to “instant epoxies”, as fast as superglue for consumer adhesives Ideal for two-component mixing/metering equipment for assembly line use. Fast cure results in greater productivity. Fixture time easily modified from fast to slow Performance offset for Cognis’ Capcure 40secHV

GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800 Cognis equivalent GPM-800 Capcure 3800 5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product GPM-800LO Capcure LOF Low odor version of GPM-800 GPM-888 Capcure 3830-81 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product GPM-895 FC 40 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product Capcure 40 SEC HV GPM-890 CB 90 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-830 CB 30 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-891 Capcure 3850-101 5 min. gel time non-yellowing pre-catalyzed product GPM-845 MT Capcure WR-6 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed, low viscosity, highest moisture tolerance

GPM-890 CB and 830 CB Product Characteristics These are pre-catalyzed custom blends designed for 90 second and 30 minute gel times respectively These blends are unique to Gabriel with no direct offsets from competitors

GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800 Cognis equivalent GPM-800 Capcure 3800 5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product GPM-800LO Capcure LOF Low odor version of GPM-800 GPM-888 Capcure 3830-81 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product GPM-895 FC 40 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product Capcure 40 SEC HV GPM-890 CB 90 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-830 CB 30 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-891 Capcure 3850-101 5 min. gel time non-yellowing pre-catalyzed product GPM-845 MT Capcure WR-6 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed, low viscosity, highest moisture tolerance

GPM-891 FC Product Characteristics Blend of GPM-800 and a special catalyst Produces ultra-clear formulations Reduced tendency to yellow The most widely used curative in Europe for consumer epoxy adhesives Performance offset for Cognis’ Capcure 3850-101

GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800 Cognis equivalent GPM-800 Capcure 3800 5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product GPM-800LO Capcure LOF Low odor version of GPM-800 GPM-888 Capcure 3830-81 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product GPM-895 FC 40 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product Capcure 40 SEC HV GPM-890 CB 90 sec gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-830 CB 30 min. gel time pre-catalyzed product - GPM-891 Capcure 3850-101 5 min. gel time non-yellowing pre-catalyzed product GPM-845 MT Capcure WR-6 5 min. gel time pre-catalyzed, low viscosity, highest moisture tolerance

GPM-845 MT Product Characteristics Use at 80 Parts of GPM-845MT for 100 Parts of 190 EEW epoxy Rapid Cures Improved Low Temperature Cures Rapid Thin Film Cures, even below freezing Improved Moisture Resistance for outdoor applications Low Viscosity allows high filler loadings Gel Time Control by adding weak acids Ideal for outdoor construction applications Performance offset for Cognis’ Capcure WR-6

Concrete construction adhesive for low temperature applications Resin Parts Mixed 1:1 with Hardener Parts Epoxy resin1 42 GPM 845MT 85 Epoxy Novolac 45 Wollastonite 106 Epoxy diluent 13 Silica flour 10 Silane A-187 1.5 Defoamer 0.2 Wollastonite 120 Aromatic oil 7.33 Defoamer 2.0 Fumed silica 0.3 1. Standard BADGE epoxy,EEW 185-190

Summary of GPM products GPM-800 LO GPM-888 GPM-895FC GPM-890 CB GPM-830 CB GPM-891 GPM-845 MT Typical Gel time 5 min 5min 40 sec 90 sec 30 min Fastest cure   Water resistant Ultraclear Pre-catalyzed Room temp cure

The Gabriel Advantage Manufactured polymercaptans and organo-sulfur compounds for over 40 years ISO 9001:2000 quality Can offer customized polymercaptans Not just a raw material supplier – can offer formulation assistance Committed to new product development to expand product line Commitment to quality, service, and VALUE.

Traditional Market Applications Consumer adhesives Auto aftermarket adhesives & repair compounds Hobby & crafts adhesives and coatings Industrial adhesives Electrical/electronic adhesives/potting Concrete grouts and repair compounds Coatings

Strategic Growth Plan Markets for Growth Road Markers / Traffic Paint NSF Potable Water applications Commercial Flooring – Low Odor [ 800LO] Metal Tanks / Drums/ Rail / Bridge Coatings Insulated Glass / Window Assembly [Polysulfide] Electronics – Circuit Boards Anchor Bolts / Cement Joint Sealant Compounds Composites – Aerospace Composites – Industrial Manhole Covers Cat – Walk Windmill Blades

Reminder of Key Selling Points GPM mercaptans: Fast controllable curing from seconds to minutes – “dial a speed” Modern 2 component syringes/cartridges are ideal for measuring and mixing fast systems with 1: 1 mix ratios Low temperature cures to 16 deg F or below –most epoxies do not cure below 40 deg F No amine “blush” or induction times Safe to handle, e.g. NSF Standard 61 approval readily obtained Mercaptans do not require “corrosive “labeling for shipping Acceleration ability with other curatives

Gabriel – Value Proposition “ Competitive Advantage” Flat & responsive Management Team Pro-active Customer Service - Kelly Lahner - Tammy Kassay Experienced Lab/ Tech Service – Formulary Expertise - Dr. Dave Dunn GPM – 800 Series – Complete and Diversified portfolio In Depth Technology Manufacturing Capability -Flexible -Global Capacity -Customization -ISO Quality Certification

Gabriel – Value Proposition “ Competitive Advantage” cont’d Consistent and Lower Color –Gardner Scale Consistent and Lower Metals – Fe “Iron” Content -”Pinking” Phenomenon - “Blushing” Lower Odor -Variety of masking agents Customer Focus – Receptive to LTL custom blends Commitment – Investment for quality and growth Improved Adhesion Performance

Gabriel Performance Products “Competitive Profile” Cognis – Capcure Line ™-made in Spain TORAY (Japan) - THIOL -Chemistry LAREDO (Mexico) -modified hydrogen sulfide chemistry ARNETTE LTD (USA) -Limited line of amines -Mercaptan Blends – select few HUNTSMAN (USA & UK) -”ARALDITE” ™

GABEPRO – Looking Forward! Volume has priority relative to price Protect and Grow GPM Business Focus on “Blends” Customization of formulas The original and only domestic source of Mercaptans Have fun!