1. Gabriel Performance Products

2. 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

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

4. 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)

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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”

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

9. Gabriel Primary Markets
Industrial Markets
Adhesives
Sealants
Coatings
Lubricants

10. 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

11. 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

12. Mercaptan History Ashtabula Plant 1966 Capcure Launch 1986 1987 2001
1999

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

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

15. 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.

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

17. 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

18. GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800
Cognis equivalent
GPM Capcure 3800
5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product
GPM-800LO Capcure LOF
Low odor version of GPM-800
GPM Capcure
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 Capcure
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

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

20. 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

21. GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800
Cognis equivalent
GPM Capcure 3800
5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product
GPM-800LO Capcure LOF
Low odor version of GPM-800
GPM Capcure
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 Capcure
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

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

23. GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800
Cognis equivalent
GPM Capcure 3800
5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product
GPM-800LO Capcure LOF
Low odor version of GPM-800
GPM Capcure
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 Capcure
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

24. 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

25. Five Minute Clear adhesive
Resin Percent Mixed 1:1 with Hardener Percent
Epoxy resin GPM
Epoxy resin Fumed silica 2
Fumed silica 2
Standard BADGE epoxy,EEW
Aliphatic epoxy

26. Five Minute Metallic Paste
Resin Percent Mixed 1:1 with Hardener Percent
Epoxy resin GPM
Barytes DETDA 8
Whiting 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

27. Five Minute Epoxy Putty
Resin Percent Mixed 1:1 with Hardener Percent
Epoxy resin GPM
Glass microspheres 10 Glass microspheres 10
Zinc sulfide Powdered talc
Powdered talc
1.Standard BADGE epoxy,EEW

28. GPM-800 or 888 Typical data/properties
Resin Parts Mixed 1:1 with Hardener Parts
Epoxy resin GPM
GPA
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

29. 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

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

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

32. GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800
Cognis equivalent
GPM Capcure 3800
5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product
GPM-800LO Capcure LOF
Low odor version of GPM-800
GPM Capcure
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 Capcure
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

33. 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

34. GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800
Cognis equivalent
GPM Capcure 3800
5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product
GPM-800LO Capcure LOF
Low odor version of GPM-800
GPM Capcure
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 Capcure
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

35. 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

36. GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800
Cognis equivalent
GPM Capcure 3800
5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product
GPM-800LO Capcure LOF
Low odor version of GPM-800
GPM Capcure
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 Capcure
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

37. 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

38. GPM Product Line GPM-800 Capcure 3800
Cognis equivalent
GPM Capcure 3800
5 min. gel time uncatalyzed product
GPM-800LO Capcure LOF
Low odor version of GPM-800
GPM Capcure
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 Capcure
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

39. 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

40. Concrete construction adhesive for low temperature applications
Resin Parts Mixed 1:1 with Hardener Parts
Epoxy resin GPM 845MT 85
Epoxy Novolac Wollastonite 106
Epoxy diluent Silica flour 10
Silane A Defoamer
Wollastonite Aromatic oil
Defoamer
Fumed silica
1. Standard BADGE epoxy,EEW

41. 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

42. 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.

43. 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

44. 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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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” ™

49. 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!