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capacity for Orgasol ultrafine polyamide powders Arkema changes its European distribution network for Orgasol Cosmetic

1 In-Cosmetics 2006 Barcelona from April 4 th to 6 th, 2006 Stand W 75 PRESS KIT Orgasol Soft Focus: more light and fewer noticeable wrinkles Orgasol Touch: for ever lighter and comfortable formulations Arkema increases production capacity for Orgasol ultrafine polyamide powders Arkema changes its European distribution network for Orgasol Cosmetic Powders Orgasol and Cosmetics: an ongoing story! Sylvie Finessi Tel. : sylvie.finessi@arkemagroup.com

In-Cosmetics Barcelona, from April 4 th to 6 th, 2006 Orgasol Soft Focus: more light and fewer noticeable wrinkles Arkema now offers Orgasol Soft Focus for cosmetics formulations intended for the

2 In-Cosmetics Barcelona, from April 4 th to 6 th, 2006 Orgasol Soft Focus: more light and fewer noticeable wrinkles Arkema now offers Orgasol Soft Focus for cosmetics formulations intended for the optical lifting of wrinkles. With its extremely narrow particle size distribution, this grade makes its way into the wrinkles to play the role of micro-reflectors, thereby lighting up the dark areas to give an unmistakable lift to the skin. Thanks to its nature and its spheroidal shape, Orgasol Soft Focus diffuses light on the skin s surface. Its fine particle size (around 5 µm) also means that it can penetrate the wrinkles and make up countless light diffusing sites, lighting up the dark areas and reducing the appearance of the wrinkles. Unlike conventional pigments and fillers used to mask skin imperfections, Orgasol Soft Focus particles do not form an opaque layer on the skin s surface, but instead ensure a natural look. The properties of Orgasol Soft Focus ultrafine powders have been demontrated and validated by a sensory evaluation conducted by an independent laboratory. The visual findings have also been confirmed by the fringe spatter method, conducted in vivo on crows feet. Involving twenty subjects, the statistical analysis of the results has highlighted the antiwrinkle properties of a corrector stick containing Orgasol Soft Focus. Typical applications of Orgasol Soft Focus - Copyrights: Arkema Sylvie Finessi Tel. : sylvie.finessi@arkemagroup.com

3 In-Cosmetics Barcelona, from April 4 th to 6 th, 2006 Orgasol Touch: for ever lighter and comfortable formulations Launched in 2005, Orgasol Touch continues to innovate, bearing out its suitability for today s trends in the world cosmetics market: creamy, light and non-greasy formulations and textures which combine comfort of use and effectiveness while retaining a natural look. With its spherical and microporous structure, the Orgasol Touch range brings unique sensory benefits to skincare products and sun lotions, by considerably improving the products textures, flow and application. It reduces the greasy and oily nature associated with rich skincare creams and waterproof sun lotions. In particular, it helps solve the problem of shine and eliminate the sticky sensation that is often typical of these products. The Orgasol Touch range can also be used successfully in formulations suiting the trends of Asian markets, which seek sophisticated and ultra-light textures. Orgasol Touch imparts a creamy texture to these formulations without impairing their light touch. It improves the flow, and leaves a smooth, light and mattifying powder film on the skin. It is the ideal component for imparting to high factor sun formulations, much in demand in Asia, greater comfort and look as part of everyday skincare while also reducing their whitish residual finish. Typical applications of Orgasol Touch - Copyrights: Arkema (Ref Ark 7685) Sylvie Finessi Tel. : sylvie.finessi@arkemagroup.com

In-Cosmetics Barcelona, from April 4 th to 6 th, 2006 Arkema increases production capacity for Orgasol ultrafine polyamide powders The world s leader in ultrafine polyamide powders, Arkema has

4 In-Cosmetics Barcelona, from April 4 th to 6 th, 2006 Arkema increases production capacity for Orgasol ultrafine polyamide powders The world s leader in ultrafine polyamide powders, Arkema has announced a 40% capacity increase of its Orgasol production at its Mont plant in France (Pyrénées- Atlantiques). Arkema is committed to heeding market trends to meet its customers growing demand. This latest decision, following on from the Orevac functional polyolefins capacity increase, demonstrates Arkema s commitment to continue consolidating the production plants at its Mont facility around specialty products with a high development potential. The corresponding investments will be made in two stages, the first due to start in May 2006, and the second in February Produced by direct polymerization using an Arkema exclusive process, Orgasol ultrafine polyamide powders feature a very narrow particle size distribution, centered between 5 and 60 microns depending on the grades. A global chemical player, Arkema combines 3 related and integrated business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products. Present in over 40 countries with employees, Arkema achieves sales of 5.7 billion euros (2005). With its research centers in France, the United States and Japan, and internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets. Jacques Badaroux Tél. : Jacques.badaroux@arkemagroup.com Sybille Du Ché Tél : sybille.du-ché@arkemagroup.com

5 In-Cosmetics Barcelona, from April 4 th to 6 th, 2006 Arkema changes its European distribution network for Orgasol Cosmetic Powders From February 13th, 2006, BIOPHIL IBERIA S.L. becomes the distributor for Cosmetic Powders Orgasol and Rilsan for the Spain territory. BIOPHIL IBERIA S.L. also offers the Arkema s technical services in the R&D field, to develop new products, design new formulations and explore new applications. This new collaboration with a distributor, dedicated partner of the cosmetic industry, enables Arkema to express its willing to ensure an outstanding commercial support, to answer to customer needs very fast and to increase the development of these powder ranges, being closer to the cosmetic field. BIOPHIL IBERIA S.L. Javier Castaño Córcega 299, s.a Barcelona Tel Fax j.castano@biophilgroup.com Sylvie Finessi Tel. : sylvie.finessi@arkemagroup.com

of cosmetics. This success story began on 8 July 1977, and is still ongoing.

6 Orgasol and Cosmetics: an ongoing story! In-Cosmetics Barcelona from April 4 th to 6 th, 2006 For some 30 years, Arkema s ultrafine polyamide powders, marketed under the tradename Orgasol, have been widely known and recognised in the world of cosmetics. This success story began on 8 July 1977, and is still ongoing. The In-Cosmetics 2006 tradeshow offers Arkema the opportunity to demonstrate once again its capacity for innovation in a highly demanding market by offering two new concepts: Orgasol Touch and Orgasol Soft Focus. Orgasol 2002EXD NAT Cos Powder Copyrights: Arkema (ref 6847) Orgasol particles enlarged times Orgasol in Cosmetics: key dates 1970s: a fledgling activity 1970: Start-up in Mont of a production plant for Lactame 12, the main raw material for the manufacture of Orgasol. On 8 July 1977, the first polymerisation, in Mont, is a success: one tonne of polyamide PA 12 below 40µm is produced, and the first Orgasol grade makes its appearance. It will be sold to Japan for the first known application of Orgasol : the manufacture of compact make-up powders.

1980s: Orgasol conquers the world 1980: creation of a dedicated plant and first industrial production of Orgasol 1981: 12 tonnes of Orgasol are sold, including over 7 in Japan and 4.

7 1980s: Orgasol conquers the world 1980: creation of a dedicated plant and first industrial production of Orgasol 1981: 12 tonnes of Orgasol are sold, including over 7 in Japan and 4.5 in France The commercial adventure of Orgasol only truly began in the 1980s in Japan, a country historically partial to pressed powder. Sales later extended throughout Europe and the United States to the manufacturers of major cosmetics brands. 1990s: Industrialisation on a larger scale Boxes of compact powder containing Orgasol Copyrights: Arkema (ref 6850) This period saw a number of operations increasing the capacity of the Mont plant, both for product synthesis and for post-treatment stages. 2000s: Orgasol renewed expansion Eager to follow the development of the market, Arkema acquired the necessary formulation expertise to launch new concepts: Orgasol Touch and Orgasol Soft Focus. 2007: Increase in Orgasol production capacity Some 30 years of unchallenged success! Unique process and unique properties Orgasol is a range of ultrafine polyamide powders obtained by polymerisation of lauryl or caprolactame, in the presence of additives exclusively of vegetable or synthetic origin, using a patented process.

The originality of the synthesis process produces a very narrow particle size distribution in Orgasol powders, while ensuring a very different structure and morphology from those of crushed powders.

Another unique characteristic: with their micro-porous structure, Orgasol particles feature a huge capacity for adsorbing both hydrophilic and lipophilic substances.

8 The originality of the synthesis process produces a very narrow particle size distribution in Orgasol powders, while ensuring a very different structure and morphology from those of crushed powders. Orgasol powders stand out by their very soft touch, a softness produced by the spheroidal shape of the particles. Another unique characteristic: with their micro-porous structure, Orgasol particles feature a huge capacity for adsorbing both hydrophilic and lipophilic substances. A specific grade for every single application For the cosmetics industry, Orgasol powders have the advantage of combining several functions: they impart a very soft texture to the products, mattify while allowing the skin to breathe, help compact the powders, and facilitate the application and penetration of the products. Arkema offers an extensive range of Orgasol porosity and particle diameter. powders, with grades differing in shape, Orgasol applications Orgasol Soft Focus Orgasol Touch: in cosmetics applications Face cream Skincare and Copyrights: Arkema Copyrights: Arkema (ref formulation suntan (ref 6847) OSF05) Copyrights: preparations Arkema (ref Copyrights: Arkema OSF04) (ref 6850) Arkema s commitment to the cosmetics industry An efficient plant to accompany an exacting market

9 With its Mont facility, Arkema offers the cosmetics market a production facility integrating the manufacture of lactame and polyamide powders. The synergy between the monomer and the Orgasol powder production plants promotes the development of new applications. The Mont facility has a sound quality policy as it is ISO 9002 (version 2000) accredited, and has always endorsed the protection of the environment. The ISO certification dates back to Mont is covered by the «Safety in Action» programme set up by Arkema, which concerns the identification and management of industrial risks. Permanent collaboration between Arkema s Cerdato Research Centre (Eure, France), the nearby GRL (Lacq Research Complex) and in particular the sensory analysis laboratory, underpins the ongoing evolution of the Orgasol product range to meet the needs of the highly demanding cosmetics market. *** A global chemical player, Arkema combines 3 related and integrated business segments: Vinyl Products, Industrial Chemicals, and Performance Products. Present in over 40 countries with employees, Arkema achieves sales of 5.7 billion euros (2005). With its research centers in France, the United States and Japan, and internationally recognized brands, Arkema holds leadership positions in its principal markets. Contact : Sylvie FINESSI Tel. : sylvie.finessi@arkemagroup.com

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