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For Immediate Release

Bayer MaterialScience’s updated guide details properties, latest innovations in thermoplastic resins

March 3, 2009

Pittsburgh, March 3, 2009 — The Thermoplastic Resins Properties Guide, which provides a wealth of information about Bayer MaterialScience's portfolio of polycarbonates, polycarbonate blends and thermoplastic polyurethanes, is now available. Bayer MaterialScience's resins are used in a variety of applications from automotive and electronics to healthcare and consumer.

The guide is a valuable resource featuring detailed information about Bayer MaterialScience's Makrolon® polycarbonates; Apec® high-heat polycarbonates; Bayblend® polycarbonate/ABS blends; Makroblend® polycarbonate/polyester blends; and Texin®, Desmopan® and Utechllan® thermoplastic polyurethanes. The resins' main application areas, characteristics and grade classes, as well as specific examples of products incorporating the resins, are also highlighted. The guide lists standard grades, as well as new grades that were developed to enhance properties such as light transmittance, flame resistance and weatherability.

"Bayer MaterialScience offers a wide range of high-quality engineered plastics," said John Skabardonis, Polycarbonates Marketing Manager for North America. "This comprehensive guide will be a handy and informative resource for current and future customers, helping them to select the optimal grade of resin for their specific needs."

For a copy of the Thermoplastic Resins Properties Guide, please call 1-800-662-2927, e-mail PCinfo@bayer.com or visit www.BayerMaterialScienceNAFTA.com.

Bayer MaterialScience LLC is one of the leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business with nearly 15,400 employees at 30 sites around the world and 2007 sales of 10.4 billion euros. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. The main segments served are the automotive, electrical and electronics, construction, medical, and sports and leisure industries. Our inorganic basic chemicals unit produces chlorine and related essential products for the chemicals industry.

For more information about Bayer MaterialScience's thermoplastic resins, call 1-800-662-2927, e-mail naftainfo@bayerbms.com or visit www.bayermaterialsciencenafta.com.

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Company:	Bayer MaterialScience
Email:	bill.allan@bayerbms.com