NOVA Chemicals announces commercial availability of ULTRA LOW® EPS resin for construction applications

Pittsburgh, PA - NOVA Chemicals Corporation (NYSE, TSX: NCX) today announced the commercial availability of the company’s first ULTRA LOW® pentane expandable polystyrene (EPS) product. With average pentane levels of 3.75% by weight, ULTRA LOW M77BLV offers emissions-constrained molders the ability to meet or exceed ASTM construction and geofoam industry standards for molding density and physical performance.

“Our ULTRA LOW EPS technology delivers pentane levels below 4%, enabling business growth for EPS molders who are constrained by increasingly rigorous emissions standards,” said Rick Salvador, Vice President, Styrenics. “NOVA Chemicals intends to help our customers grow their business by continuing to invest in our portfolio of EPS products for the construction, packaging, produce box and beverage cup markets.”

Potential applications for ULTRA LOW M77BLV include geofoam, roofing, insulation and structural insulated panels (SIPs). Demand for high-performing ULTRA LOW resins is anticipated to grow as converters work with evolving emissions standards. NOVA Chemicals anticipates further additions to the ULTRA LOW product line in the near future.

NOVA Chemicals produces plastics and chemicals that are essential to everyday life. Our employees develop and manufacture materials for customers worldwide that produce consumer, industrial and packaging products. NOVA Chemicals works with a commitment to Responsible Care® to ensure effective health, safety, security and environmental stewardship. Company shares are traded on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges as NCX.

Visit NOVA Chemicals on the Internet at www.novachemicals.com.


Responsible Care® is a registered trademark of the Canadian Chemical Producers Association (CCPA) in Canada and is a registered service mark of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) in the United States.

ULTRA LOW® is a registered trademark of NOVA Chemicals Inc.

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