Trinohex® Ultra LIB electrolyte additive now available in EU

HOUSTON,May 24,2022 -- Ascend Performance Materials' Trinohex® Ultra is now REACH-registered and available across the European Union.

"The demand for safe,reliable and longer-lasting batteries will only increase as we continue to shift toward e-mobility and renewable energy," said Dave McNeece,sustainable specialties senior business manager at Ascend. "In many ways,Europe is at the forefront of adopting these technologies and we can now support lithium-ion battery innovation and production with Trinohex Ultra."

In third-party testing,Trinohex Ultra has demonstrated superior cathode protection across cathode and electrolyte chemistries. This protection leads to a 30% reduction in harmful gas generation and longer-lasting performance,especially in extreme conditions.

"Trinohex Ultra solves many of the challenges with lithium-ion batteries," said Mr. McNeece. "Improved safety accelerates adoption and longer-lasting performance reduces harmful waste as the industry explores effective recycling options. Also,its effectiveness across chemistries potentially reduces the reliance on constrained resources."

Trinohex Ultra is manufactured on world-scale assets and readily available globally.

About Ascend Performance Materials

Ascend Performance Materials makes high-performance materials for everyday essentials and new technologies. Our focus is on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. Based in Houston,Texas,and with regional offices in Shanghai,Brussels and Detroit,we are a fully integrated material solutions provider with global manufacturing facilities in North America,Europe and China. Our 2,800-person global workforce makes the plastics,fabrics,fibers and chemicals used to make safer vehicles,cleaner energy,better medical devices,smarter appliances and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety,sustainability and the success of our customers and our communities.

Learn more about Ascend at www.ascendmaterials.com.

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