THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (July 9, 2009) – With the completion of a new 10,000 metric ton per year polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) plant in Borger, Texas, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) offers the widest array of PPS polymer types and the world’s largest PPS capacity available in the plastics industry.

Ryton® PPS is used in applications ranging from automotive engine mounts to hair straightener housings, and hard disk drive components to chemical pumps.  Additionally, Ryton® PPS polymers may be spun into fibers for woven and non-woven fabrics that are used in harsh environments, while Xtel® PPS-based alloys are blow molded into turbo charger air ducts and extruded into piping for down-hole oilfield applications.  With such a wide range of possibilities, no single PPS polymer can fill all the performance needs of these applications.  Fortunately for customers, Chevron Phillips Chemical is ready and able to meet their needs with a broad portfolio of PPS polymers and compound technology.

“We specialize in polymers with heat, chemical, and corrosion resistance as well as dimensional stability,” said Mark Amelunke, general manager of Chevron Phillips Chemical’s engineering polymers group. “In any given application, the properties required may vary. Chevron Phillips Chemical’s team of professionals can help you identify your requirements and select the most appropriate resin for your needs.”

Chevron Phillips Chemical produces everything from low molecular weight, finely divided powder resins for coating slurries to high molecular weight polymer for thick-walled extrusions. The company also offers other unique capabilities including chain-branching of PPS polymers for improved performance in extrusion applications, solid state molecular weight enhancement (curing) for superior high temperature performance, special wash treatments for improved blend compatibility and alloying, and proprietary process technology for manufacturing low chlorine content PPS polymers.

Ryton® PPS and Xtel® PPS alloys are versatile and well-suited for a multitude of end-use products. A summary of available resins and compounds is below:

Applications	Product	Key Characteristics	Benefits
Automotive Coolant, fuel, braking, transmission, engine, electrical and lighting components	R-4-200, R-4-240	High Strength and Toughness	Weight reduction and corrosion resistance for metal replacement. Electrical insulation and dimensional stability.
	R-4-220, R-4-270	Hydrolysis Resistant
	R-7-120, R-7-140	Dimensional Stability
	XK2340, XE5430	Impact and Elongation
	R10-180	High Reflectivity
Electrical / Electronics Connectors, sockets, bobbins, relays, optical pick-ups, housings, etc.	R-4-230, R-4-290	Low Flash and High Flow	Soldering temperature and moisture resistance. Inherently flame retardant.  Low chloride.
	R-4-200, R-4-280	Weld line Strength
	R-7-120, R-7-140	Dimensional Stability
	R-7-121, R-7-190	High Flow
Appliance / Industrial Pump and motor parts,  sensors, thermostats, blower housings, hot water manifolds	R-4-200, R-4-240	Toughness and Strength	UL 94 V-0 to 5VA listed without additives.  Molds intricate parts with thermal resistance.
	BR111, R-7-140	High Strength
	R-7-120, R-7-190	Dimensional Stability
	XE5030, XE5430	Impact and Elongation
Fiber Staple, multi and mono filament	QC200, QC210, QC220	Hydrolysis and Chemical Performance	Extended-life filter and belt media for harsh environments.
Blow Molding Engine intake ducts, hot fill bottles	XE5315, XE5515	Thermal Properties	Light weight, chemically resistant containers that are thermally stable.
Pipe Chemical handling, pipe liners, fuel tubing	XE5300, QC160	Thermal and Chemical Resistance	Excellent surface finish for improved flow of corrosive materials.
Coatings Non-stick cookware, oil field pipe, wear plates	PR11, PR11-10, V-1	Chemical Resistance	Protective coating to upgrade corrosion and wear of metal surfaces.

For more information, or to request a sample, call toll-free 1.877.798.6666, or direct +1.832.813.4100, or visit the Ryton® PPS website: www.rytonpps.com.

About Ryton® PPS
As a worldwide leader in the polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) market, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP’s (Chevron Phillips Chemical) line of high performance engineering resins and alloys has a long-standing reputation for high temperature dimensional stability and chemical resistance. Commercializing PPS over 30 years ago, Chevron Phillips Chemical’s Engineering Polymers group is a PPS pioneer, innovator, and global supplier.

About Chevron Phillips Chemical
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC, 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 $6 billion in assets and employ over 4,500 people at 37 manufacturing and research facilities 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 www.cpchem.com.