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Release 5/15/2008
Chevron Phillips Chemical Offers New Marlex® Polyethylene Resins for Rotomolding

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (May 15, 2008) – Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP’s (Chevron Phillips Chemical) new Marlex® polyethylene grades offer processors improved options for rotomolding applications. The new grades, TR935, TR938, TR942, and TR945, are newly enhanced members of the Marlex® polyethylene portfolio. The resins range in density and flow characteristics and feature a new additive blend complete with antioxidants and ultra-violet stabilizers.

“The release of these new grades gives rotomolders additional choices when selecting their materials,” said Joe Howlett, rotomolding product manager for Chevron Phillips Chemical. “With improved processability, color, and stability, these Marlex® polyethylene rotomolding resins will stand out from competitive resins.”

Typical applications for these grades include storage tanks, pier components, insulated carriers, and other applications where durability and appearance are key.

Each of the grades offers unique properties for customers:

 Resin Grade  Density  Melt Flow  Typical Applications
 TR-935  0.935  6.0  Toys & Recreational Parts
 TR-938  0.938  3.0  Tanks & Marine Equipment
 TR-942  0.942  2.0  Agricultural & Chemical Tanks
 TR-945  0.945  6.0  Large Tanks, Carts, High Modulus Parts

These Marlex® polyethylene grades are commercially available worldwide. For more information or samples, call 1-800-231-1212 or visit http://www.cpchem.com/pe.

About Chevron Phillips Chemical

Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC is one of the world’s top producers of olefins and polyolefins and a leading supplier of aromatics, alpha olefins, styrenics, specialty chemicals, plastic piping and polymer resins. The LLC and its affiliates own over $7 billion in assets, generate $13 billion in annual revenue and employ over 5,300 people at 39 manufacturing and research facilities, located in nine countries. Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC is equally owned by Chevron Corporation and ConocoPhillips, and is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas. For more information about Chevron Phillips Chemical, visit http://www.cpchem.com.

 

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