STEPANPOL Polyols

Evolution in Formulation

An Overview for North & South America

The leader in

polyester polyols
for urethanes

Innovative Chemical Solutions for a Cleaner,

Healthier, More Energy Efficient World

Sustainability at Stepan
Economic Progress
Stepan will engage in responsible business
practices that deliver sustainable value to our
customers, stockholders, employees, and the
communities in which we operate. We are
committed to profitable growth through disciplined
investment, continuous improvement,
operational excellence, and innovation.

Founded in 1932, Stepan Company is a publicly-traded manufacturer

of specialty and intermediate chemicals serving consumer and
industrial applications.

Quality Consistency Reliability

Our productspolyester polyols, organic surfactants, phthalic
anhydride, and moreare manufactured and tested to the highest
standards in our international network of world-class production
facilities. We employ chemical engineers and process chemists not
only in our R&D department, but throughout the organization to
best meet the growing needs of our customers.

Sales and earnings growth, sustainable

dividend growth, long-term investment,
responsible practices

People
Stepan is committed to developing,
recognizing, and respecting our people,
and to being an exemplary corporate
citizen through community outreach and
Responsible Care. We will maintain a
safe, productive environment in which
our people can thrive and grow
personally and professionally.
Learning and development,
safety, health and wellness,
and community outreach

Partnering with Customers

Stepan will be a preferred global
partner in our markets and technologies.
We will work with our customers to
provide innovative chemical solutions
that enable the achievement of their
current and future sustainability goals.

Innovation and industry partnership

Reducing Our Impact

Stepan is committed to improving the
efficient use of energy and the reduction
of waste in our processes. We will
continuously strive to provide
environmentally advantageous goods
and services while working toward
sustainable operations.

Energy, waste, emissions,

and water usage

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Our team works with you

to develop polyols tailored
to your performance needs
customer input is an integral
part of our development
process

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APPLICATION

Experience the quality that

Stepan materials bring to
your end-use product

Collaborative screening is the key to performance.

Stepan offers complete screening of our polyols in your application, a
service that our customers truly value. You provide the formulation, we
test it using our raw materials and deliver the performance results to
you. It is an efficient way to experience the quality that Stepan materials
bring to your end-use product while getting the benefit of knowing your
formulation has been tested to the highest standard. Stepan ensures that
confidentiality issues are respected throughout all stages of the process.

At Stepan, formulation represents

opportunities for innovation.
We excel at innovation: our global Research and Development team
over 150 people strongis constantly striving to improve existing
products and develop new answers to formulation challenges. While our
synthesis techniques and testing abilities are always evolving, we remain
focused on the needs of our customers. This leads to successful new
product development.

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Stepan laboratory
screening of our polyols
in your formulation assists
you in selecting the most
effective polyol

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STEPANPOL polyester polyols are designed for use in a wide variety

of polyurethane and polyisocyanurate applications. We offer a full range
of polyols, including those for C.A.S.E. (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants,
Elastomers), Flexible Foam, and Rigid Foam applications. Stepans
technical excellence is key in the development of polyester polyols
and our production expertise delivers results: our polyols offer unique
performance and are of the highest quality, clarity and consistency.

CASE POLYOL SELECTION GUIDE

PC-020-01
PC-030-01
PC-030-02

C.A.S.E.

PC-030-03

TYPICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

al
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Fu

Aci
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(mg Valu
KOH e
/g)

dr
V oxy
(m alue l
gKOH
/g)

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PUD

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PERFORMANCE FEATURES

El
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Co
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PU

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UV

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STEPANPOL

PUR

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APPLICATIONS

Visc
(cP osit
s, 2
y
5C
)

good bonding profile, primary hydroxyl, crystalline,

prepolymer grade

10,500 at 80C

5,600

20

1.0

2.0

good bonding profile, primary hydroxyl, crystalline,

prepolymer grade

3,500 at 80C

3,740

30

1.0

2.0

excellent bonding profile, primary hydroxyl, amorphous,

prepolymer grade

10,500 at 80C

3,740

30

1.0

2.0

good bonding profile, primary hydroxyl, crystalline,

prepolymer grade

2,800 at 80C

3,740

30

1.0

2.0

PD-56

provides good bonding profile, shortens open time

Very Thick Liquid

2,000

56

1.5

2.0

URETHANE Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers

PH-56

provides excellent bonding profile, extends open time

Very Thick Liquid

2,000

56

1.0

2.0

Trust our specialty C.A.S.E. products to meet your

unique formulation requirements.

PHN-56

improves green strength

Very Thick Liquid

2,000

56

1.5

2.0

imparts low viscosity, flexibility, and ester/ether compatibility

1,900

1,600

70

1.0

2.0

improves green strength

Solid

1,020

110

2.0

2.0

6,700

900

125

1.5

2.0

PDP-70

PN-110

Typical End Uses

PUR Hot Melt Adhesives

Flexible Packaging

Insulating sealant

Stepanpol polyester
polyols allow formulators
the versatility in PUR hot
melt adhesive applications
to improve green strength,
creep resistance, substrate
bonding profiles and to
modify open time.
Applications include fabric
laminating, woodworking
and product assembly.

Stepanpol delivers
superior hydrolytic
stability under acidic and
basic conditions, improves
flexibility, extends pot life
and promotes adhesion to
a variety of commonly
used substrates.

One component foam

(OCF) formulators choose
Stepanpol aromatic
polyester polyols for in-can
stability, fire retardancy,
adhesion to a variety of
substrates and costeffectiveness.

STEPANPOL aromatic polyester

polyols are specifically engineered
to meet the diverse and demanding
requirements of the C.A.S.E.
industry. Stepan has developed a
line of high quality polyester polyols
based on ortho-ester linkages. By
using phthalic anhydride as the
building block, Stepan polyols
deliver enhanced hydrolytic stability
and adhesion to diverse substrates
while improving abrasion resistance
and overall hardness. Common end
uses include liquid and hot melt
urethane adhesives, flexible
packaging, insulating sealants,
polyurethane dispersions,
thermalbreak, cast elastomers,
and energy-cure and conventionalcure coatings.

PC-160-01

imparts lflexibility, elongation, and toughness

imparts high tensile strength and good adhesion to a variety

of substrates

482

660

130

1.5

> 2.0

imparts high tensile strength and good adhesion to a variety

of substrates

2,450

750

160

1.5

> 2.0

good adhesion on variety of substrates

350 at 45C

680

165

1.0

2.0

imparts low viscosity, increases wetting, increases flexibility

3,900

640

175

1.0

2.0

contains bio-content material, imparts low viscosity

3,300

180

1.5

> 2.0

PC-125-01
PC-130-01

PC-165-01
PS-1752

BC-180

PD-195

prepolymer grade, inherent hydrolytic stability,

extends open time

26,000

600

200

1.0

2.0

PS-20-200A

prepolymer grade, inherent hydrolytic stability,

extends open time

26,000

600

200

1.0

2.0

promotes adhesion to metal, inherent UV stability

26,000

600

200

0.7

2.0

good pigment wetting and low viscosity

1,750

207

270

1.0

2.4

imparts low viscosity, inherent UV stability

2,800

350

315

2.5

2.0

imparts very low viscosity

1,300

300

400

1.0

2.0

PS-2002

PC-270-01

PD-320

PS-4002

Waste

Property values are typical and based on product concentration and/or mathematical and statistical calculations.
Nothing contained herein grants or extends a license, express or implied, in connection with patents, issued or pending, of the manufacturer or others.
The information contained herein is based on the manufacturers own study and the works of others. The manufacturer makes no warranties, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained herein. The manufacturer shall not be held liable (regardless of fault)
to the vendees employees, or anyone for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the accuracy,
completeness, adequacy or furnishing of such information.

FLEXIBLE POLYOL SELECTION GUIDE

Experience the performance advantages of finer cells.

1.2

2.6

AA-53

promotes small cell size

21,000

2,200

52

1.2

2.7

AA-60*

increases load bearing

21,000

2,800

60

1.3

2.9

AA-61

promotes consistent cell size

23,000

2,755

60

1.2

2.9

AA-58

lower viscosity

18,500

2,525

61

1.3

2.7

excellent compatibility with water, ethers

and esters: contains 40% bio-content

300

1,675

67

2.0

2.0

enhances mechanical properties;

bond strength & compression set balance

1,800

1,600

70

0.2

2.0

PS-1552

imparts low viscosity and high bond strength

1,300

720

155

0.5

2.0

PS-1752

imparts highest bond strength

3,800

640

175

0.8

2.0

500

500

225

0.4

2.0

PS-70L

Furniture & Bedding

Filtration

Automotive Foams

The addition of Stepanpol

polyester polyols enhances
mechanical properties
resulting in higher quality
foams, less scrap, and
easier fabrication. This
allows for the manufacture
of more durable furniture,
and in turn, more satisfied
customers.

The small, regular foam

cells produced by using
Stepanpol adipate
polyols can filter air, fluids,
and particulates in
consumer, medical, and
industrial applications.

Our patented chemistry

increases the bonding
strength of foam to textile
and nonwoven fabrics. The
increased adhesion enables
better shaping and provides
the cushioning, vibration
and sound reduction
properties essential for
automotive headliners.

Stepan supplies both aromatic

and aliphatic polyester polyols
for use in flexible slabstock
polyurethane foam applications.
Stepanpol aromatic polyester
polyols improve flame lamination
bond strength and increase
mechanical properties in
polyether foams. Our aliphatic
polyester polyol product line
contains branched adipate
polyols designed for specialty
polyester foams.

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PF-672

AA-220

Typical End Uses

on
alit
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52

has very low viscosity

Fu
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Aci
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(mg Valu
KOH e
/g)

2,800

Hy

21,000

Visc
(cP osit
s, 2
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5C
)

increases elongation

F
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Po
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Foa ster
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dr
V oxy
(m alue l
gKOH
/g)

POLYESTER POLYOLS FOR FLEXIBLE SLABSTOCK POLYURETHANE FOAM

TYPICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

AA-52*

STEPANPOL

FLEXIBLE

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APPLICATIONS

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* available with BHT

Property values are typical and based on product concentration and/or mathematical and statistical calculations.
Nothing contained herein grants or extends a license, express or implied, in connection with patents, issued or pending, of the manufacturer or others.
The information contained herein is based on the manufacturers own study and the works of others. The manufacturer makes no warranties, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained herein. The manufacturer shall not be held liable (regardless of fault)
to the vendees employees, or anyone for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the accuracy,
completeness, adequacy or furnishing of such information.

RIGID POLYOL SELECTION GUIDE

5,500

600

200

2.0

promotes good flow, enhances

compatibility with HC & HFC

3,000

470

240

0.8

improves green strength,

enhances compatibility with HC & HFC

3,000

470

240

2.0

increases insulating ability,

promotes good flow

3,000

470

240

2.5

increased insulation and flow

3,000

430

260

2.7

improved flammability and green strength

7,000

450

315

2.0

increases insulation ability

2,800

350

315

2.5

Increasing energy efficiency through improved insulation

PS-3152

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PS-2582
PS-3024

Ap

PS-2502A

POLYESTER POLYOLS FOR RIGID POLYISOCYANURATE (PIR)

AND POLYURETHANE (PUR) FOAM.

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ace

improves flammability resistance

Aci
(m d Val
gKOH ue
/g)

RIGID

TYPICAL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Hy
dr
V oxy
(mg alue l
KOH
/g)

PS-2412

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

Av
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We cula
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PS-2352

Spr
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Foa
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PS-2022

Me
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Pan al
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STEPANPOL

Lam
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Bo nate
ar
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APPLICATIONS

Visc
(cP osit
s, 2
y
5C
)

Property values are typical and based on product concentration and/or mathematical and statistical calculations.
Nothing contained herein grants or extends a license, express or implied, in connection with patents, issued or pending, of the manufacturer or others.
The information contained herein is based on the manufacturers own study and the works of others. The manufacturer makes no warranties, expressed or
implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained herein. The manufacturer shall not be held liable (regardless of fault)
to the vendees employees, or anyone for any direct, indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the accuracy,
completeness, adequacy or furnishing of such information.

Typical End Uses

Spray Insulation

Boardstock Insulation

appliance insulation

Stepans unique chemistry

leads to superior insulation
and flammability resistance,
critical requirements in the
construction industry. Spray
formulations containing
STEPANPOL polyols are
also easier to process due
to low polyol viscosity and
improved blowing agent
solubility.

PIR foams made with

STEPANPOL polyester
polyol deliver superior
insulating performance,
applied economics and
reliability. This results
from the combination of
our proprietary technology,
application expertise, and
world-class manufacturing
practices.

STEPANPOL polyols
produce PUR foams
with finer cell structures
and improved flow. This
enables manufacturers to
increase insulating value
while reducing cost.

Stepan is the global leader in the

production and sale of aromatic
polyester polyols for use in rigid
polyisocyanurate and polyurethane
foams. The largest end use for
Stepan rigid aromatic polyester
polyols is in applications where
insulation, flammability, and
structural performance are most
important. These polyols contain
innovative Stepan technology that
improves foam processing and
insulating performance to create
value in end use applications.
Stepans aromatic polyester polyol
business uses a vertical integration
model, world-class manufacturing
and a global supply chain to deliver
quality and reliability.

Property values are typical and based on product concentration and/or mathematical and statistical calculations.
Nothing contained herein grants or extends a license, express or implied, in connection with patents, issued or pending, of the manufacturer or others. The information
contained herein is based on the manufacturers own study and the works of others. The manufacturer makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy,
completeness or adequacy of the information contained herein. The manufacturer shall not be held liable (regardless of fault) to the vendees employees, or anyone for any
direct, indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the accuracy, completeness, adequacy or furnishing of such information.

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Northfield, IL
Elwood, IL

Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois,

Stepans reach extends through North
and South America, Europe, Africa,
Australia, the Middle East, and Asia.
While large enough to service our
customers globally, Stepan retains a
small company approach to customer
serviceaccessible, knowledgeable
and resourceful.

Anaheim, CA

Stalybridge, UK
Longford Mills, CAnada

Voreppe

Brzeg Dolny, Poland

Wesseling, germany

france

Maywood, NJ
Fieldsboro, NJ
Winder, GA

Nanjing, china

Matamorros, mexico

Bauan, philippines

Manizales, Colombia

Vespasiano, Brasil

HIGHLIGHTS

Polyol Manufacturing Plants

Surfactant Manufacturing Plants
Stepan Corporate Office

ISO 9001:2008
> 1,000,000 MT Surfactants
> 400,000 MT PA & Polymer Products
Stepan Corporate Office
Polymer Department
22 West Frontage Road
Northfield, IL 60093
Tel (847) 446-7500
fax (847) 441-1466
techserv@stepan.com

Stepan Company is a member of the

American Chemistry Council and a
charter member of Responsible Care.

Stepan Quimica Ltda.

(Brazil)
Rua Pelotas 464
Vila Mariana
CEP 04012-001
Sao Paulo - SP
Tel +55-11-5089-2200
fax +55-11-5539-4587

Stepan Europe (France)

BP127 Chemin Jongkind
38340 Voreppe
Tel +33-476-50-5100
fax +33-476-50-5110
polyols-sales@stepan
europe.com

Stepan Jinling (China)

No. 92 Taixin Road
Nanjing, 210038
Tel +86-25-58976500
fax +86-25-85597068
polyols-china@stepan.com

Copyright 2012, Stepan Company. All rights reserved.

Stepan and STEPANPOL are registered trademarks of Stepan Company.

www.stepan.com

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