Ascend Performance Materials Establishes 40 Percent NTA-Na3 Liquid Production in Europe

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ascend Performance Materials today announced it has fully commissioned
production of 40 percent NTA-Na3 (nitrilotriacetic acid trisodium salt)
liquid.

Ascend’s NTA-Na3 product offerings will be based in Antwerp and now
include FlexaTrac-NTA-100 (NTA-Na3 Powder) and FlexaTrac-NTA-200
(NTA-Na3 Liquid). The products are part of Ascend’s Specialty Chemicals
portfolio.

“Ascend has historically been a key supplier to the European industrial
and institutional market through its NTA-Na3 powder offering, but this
new capability demonstrates our commitment to the larger liquid NTA-Na3
market in Europe,” said Finlay Morrison, vice president of Specialty
Chemicals at Ascend Performance Materials.

“The ability to provide both FlexaTrac-NTA powder and liquid options
will allow us to fully support our European customers with a complete
solution for their formulation needs,” added Ben Vaughn, FlexaTrac-NTA
product manager.

Over the past six months, Ascend has been successfully qualifying
FlexaTrac-NTA-200 and expects the pace of customer acceptance to
accelerate as a result of increased customer demand.

About Ascend Performance Materials

Ascend Performance Materials is a global premium provider of
high-quality plastics, fibers and chemicals. Ascend is one of the
world’s largest integrated PA66 producers, with its own in-house
manufacturing facilities, ensuring total security of supply. Ascend’s
product range has earned it an unequalled reputation for quality,
innovative techniques and an enlightened approach to business that
expands the horizons of possibility. With eight global locations and
more than 2,400 people working at our sites around the world, Ascend has
the inspiration, the expertise, the people and the attitude toward
innovation to consistently deliver the right solution for customers.

Together, we’re making a difference.
Together, we’re inspiring
everyday.

More information about Ascend can be found at www.ascendmaterials.com

About SK Capital

SK Capital is a private investment firm with a disciplined focus on the
specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors. The firm’s
purpose is to build strong and growing businesses that create
substantial long-term economic value. SK utilizes its industry,
operating and investment experience to identify opportunities to
transform businesses into higher performing organizations with improved
strategic positioning, growth and profitability as well as lower
operating risk. SK Capital’s portfolio companies generate revenues of
approximately $8 billion annually and employ approximately 9,000 people.
The firm currently manages more than $1.5 billion of committed capital.
For more information, please visit www.skcapitalpartners.com.

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be correct as of the date hereof, Ascend Performance Materials
Operations LLC makes no representations or warranties as to the
completeness or accuracy thereof. The full disclaimer of warranty and
liability can be found at ascendmaterials.com/disclaimer.

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Contacts

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