Repol Newsletter Issue -2 / 2014-15

Special Feature

POLYPROPYLENE
NONWOVEN
COVER FOR FRUITS
& VEGETABLES
Reliance Polymers
360o Partnership Delivering Value

Enables Growth Supports Development

• Sector-Specific • Technical Support

• Process Focused Developmental, Approach • Quality Assurance

from ‘Molecule to Marketplace’
• Post-trial Vendor Development
• Product, Application and Market Development
• Advisory Services
• Structured Sector Management Programmes
• An Exclusive Entrepreneur Development Program
• Trends Transplantation
• Collaborative Research with Scientific Institutions
• Market Extension in conjunction with
• Partnerships with government bodies and instituions
Nodal Agencies, Machinery
for developing new standards and specifications
Manufacturers and Leading
Processors • Capability and development

C E POLYMERS
AN &
I YO
EL U
R
SU EL
D
W ES

EV

PP OP
TH
O L
R B

O M
G NA

R EN
TS T
E

Delivers
Value
Y
R
EN ATI

A ES
IT
EL

IL
IN R
R ON

B
A U
IC S

ST NS
H H
ES IP

SU E
S

A P
36
00 P S HI
ARTNER

Enriches Relationships Ensures Sustainability

• Knowledge Transfer. • Development of Sustainable, cost-effective
and environment–friendly solutions.
• Sharing of Intellectual capital and technical resources.
• Easing the pressure on natural resources.
• Customer meets.
• Focus on renewable resources.
• Manpower Training.
• Balancing economic growth with improved
quality life.
 From the industry has had to grapple with falling crude prices,
extremely volatile exchange rate and uncertain demand.
Editors Desk However, there are signs that the prices might have
bottomed out and we can look forward to a more stabilized
Mr. Unmesh Nayak market in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, we have continued our efforts to create new

business opportunities in Polypropylene and that has
reflected in the numerous events/exhibition done by us. We
Greetings to all Repol Konnect readers! are also pleased to highlight our efforts to help the Indian
farming sector through nonwoven fruit and crop cover. The
The markets have rallied and the inflationary pressure has benefits of the same have been covered in this issue along
eased since the formation of the new government. This has with some of the new developments occurring in the
resulted in increase in demand of general goods but the downstream industry.
polymer industry has not been able to benefit from the same
because of drastic changes in the upstream industry. The Enjoy reading the newsletter.

Meet our leaders

Mr. Vipul S Shah

In an endeavor to create a world class Petrochemicals business and strengthening our leadership
in the Petrochemical organization, Mr. Vipul S Shah has joined us as Chief Operating Officer
(COO)- Petro chemicals business. He began his career with Reliance Industries Limited in India
and has joined us back with over 26 years of diversified technical and managerial experience in
the Marketing and Commercial portfolios across geographies in Dow Chamical Company.

Repol Konnnect team wishes Mr. Vipul S Shah a long and successful journey in Reliance family.

Please visit us at
Hall 10 R / A4
 CUSTOMER SPEAK

23,000 MTPA to make staple fiber and 6,500 MTPA to make

SKAPS non-woven technical textile products.
Industries
The philosophy of SKAPS is to provide their customers the
India Pvt.Ltd. correct solutions and products with speed and quality. Their
plants are equipped with the latest state of the art machinery
Perry Vyas and testing equipment as per AASHTO& ASTM norms. Their
President Skaps Industries plants are also successfully certified by NTPEP, USA for
Quality Control and Process.
SKAPS Industries are a USA based multinational dealing in Geo
Synthetic products and solutions to the world market. They are SKAPS ability to diversify its clientele as well as cater to a wider
one of the leaders in Geo Synthetic manufacturing with state geography and develop market and products having newer
of the art plants around the world, 3 being in India. SKAPS applications (apart from geo-textile) would govern its growth
Industries (India) Private Limited (SIIP), incorporated in 2005, prospects. Furthermore, increasing awareness about
is promoted by Non-Resident Indians headed by Mr Paresh application of technical textile in India along with a favorable
Vyas. SKAPS Moriya plant (100% EOU) commenced during regulatory environment would be crucial for its prospects in
2005 and another facility at Mundra SEZ which commenced the domestic market. SKAPS is working very closely with
during 2009-10. SKAPS Industries India had Production Reliance Industries for promoting the use of Geosynthetics in
capacity of 10,000 MTPA to make woven technical textile, India and appreciates its efforts and diligence for the same.

PP Nonwoven cover for Apple What is the effect of using Polypropylene

nonwoven (PPNW) fruit cover for apple?
Interview by Dr. R.K. Pal, A Research Study conducted by the Scientists of ICAR
Director, ICAR - National on PPNW fruit cover for apple fruit has revealed that
Research Centre on bagging of apples has significantly influenced the colour
Pomegranate development in apples. Bagged apples resulted in
development of attractive red colour over non-bagged
apples. Bagged apples reported higher level of Soluble
Acids, Ascorbic acids at the harvest. Incidence of bitter
pit in the bagged fruits was lower than non-bagged ones.

We would like to know your comments on the Percentage of decrease in pesticide usage with
role played by ICAR in growth of agriculture? PPNW fruit cover?
The ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering There will be considerable reduction in usage of
Green Revolution and subsequent developments in fungicides and other harmful chemicals used by
agriculture in India through its research and technology farmers for getting attractive colour.
development that has enabled the country to increase
the production of foodgrains by 5 times, horticultural Any suggestion for using PPNW as fruit cover
crops by 9.5 times, fish by 12.5 times, milk 7.8 times and or crop cover which will be more effective?
eggs 39 times since 1951 to 2014, thus making a visible
Usage of Light yellow colour bags found to be effective
impact on the national food and nutritional security.
in getting bright colour and enhanced fruit quality.
It has played a major role in promoting excellence in
higher education in agriculture. It is engaged in cutting
Any Comments on improving PPNW fruit
edge areas of science and technology development
cover performance?
and its scientists are internationally acknowledged in
their fields. PP Nonwoven covers must be UV stabilized.
 SPECIAL FEATURE

Agrotextiles – Offering Farm Productivity Solutions:

Fruits and vegetable crops need a certain degree of Fruit Cover and its applications
environmental consistency to grow. However, in a country like
India, weather patterns are not very predictable. Many fruits One of the most simple and convenient ways of improving the
and vegetables grown across the country are sensitive to fruit yield and fruit quality is using polypropylene nonwoven as
environmental parameters and often fall prey to unexpected fruit cover. It can be used either as bunch sleeve (where it
fluctuations. covers the whole bunch of the fruit) or as an individual fruit
cover where it can save the fruits from various deterrents
This is where Agrotextiles stand to play an important role. (while allowing air and sunlight to pass through) such as-
There have been numerous cases in India where crops have 1) Insect attacks
been destroyed by frost (Tinda in Jaipur). In many other areas in
2) Extreme hot and cold weather
India, there have been cases of crops getting destroyed because
of insect attacks – mango, bananas and pomegranates face this 3) Cross pollination
situation. Agrotextiles that are used to offer protection from It also advances the fruit maturity, increases the bunch weight,
such attacks, make agriculture more productive. In some cases, improves the physico-chemical parameters and increases
the textile can be used to limit sunlight and retain moisture, the shelf life of the fruit. It can be used to benefit many fruits
especially in arid regions. such as:

In India, Polypropylene nonwoven is used to cover the Banana

agricultural field but it is used very sparingly. It can be used as
fruit cover or crop cover to save fruits from insect attacks while Research Projectwas carried out by National Research Centre
allowing air and sunlight to pass through, thereby improving for Banana in the villages of Trichy.
the yield as well as the quality of the fruit. It is lightweight, cost Results - The yield and quality improved drastically. Fruit
effective and can last for 2-3 seasons if handled properly. maturity was advanced (early harvest), bunch weight increased,
physico - chemical parameters improved and blemish free,
To study its suitability in India, Reliance Industries Limited has injury - free bananas were obtained.
sponsored many trials in different regions where fruits like
mango, banana and grapes etc. have been covered by
Polypropylene nonwoven cover. These trials have been done in
coordination with reputed agricultural centres and the results
have been hugely encouraging.

Polypropylene nonwoven has the potential to increase the

agricultural productivity in India. The main impediment to this
is a lack of awareness. Reliance Industries Limited is putting
major efforts to create awareness by conducting different
kinds of awareness programs. Once stakeholders realize the
immense benefits it provides, Polypropylene nonwoven would
become an integral part of Indian agriculture.
Study conducted by National Research Centre
Cost benefit analysis assuming 1200 banana plants per acre * for Banana

Details Control Plot Plot with PP Nonwoven

Average Production Cost Rs. 1.68 Lacs Rs. 1.78 Lacs
Average Yield 25 kg/bunch 31 kg/bunch
Then Market Value Rs. 8/kg Rs. 9/kg
Net Profit Rs.84,800/acre

After the success of the above trial, States like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh have started using PP Non Woven Banana covers to realize
these benefits.
* Based on the results obtained by Reliance Retail Contract Farmers.
 SPECIAL FEATURE

Mango
PP Non-Woven has been used as a fruit cover for Alphonso
Mango in Maharashtra. Results of trial done with Dapoli
University-

Others ( Vanilla, Jackfruits & Dates)

Non-woven fruit cover trial was also successful for dates,
Jackfruit at Tanjore (TN) and for Vanilla at Tiptur where
particularly for vanilla following positive results were obtained.
• Protects mango from insect attacks and reduces incidence
of stem end rot
• Improves fruit retention (fruits/bunches) No yellowish vanilla beans
• Increases fruit weight significantly No fruit fall
• Reduced occurrence of spongy tissue Increase in the length & breadth of the beans
• Provides good shine & skin gloss with lesser spots Moisture retention is high which is must for vanilla pods
• Helps in uniform produce 100 % success on pollination without any failure
• Higher TSS, which is an eating-quality attribute

Pomegranate
Trial conducted at National Research Centre for
Pomegranate, Solapur.

Vanilla Jackfruit

•Prevents sun burn

•Avoids damage to fruit due to abrasion/friction amongst fruits
•Prevention from dangerous disease from sucking pest and
from fruit borer infestation
•Enhanced /uniform coloration to the fruit
•Juicy pomegranate arils / red colour leading to better price

Grapes
Result of trial conducted at National Research Centre for Grapes-
1) Stark reduction in incidences of pink berry formation.
2) Improvement in shelf life
3) Increased berry diameter Dates
 SPECIAL FEATURE

Litchi Crop Covers – An Introduction

The infestation of fruit borer, browning/blackening of skin and Worldwide, the application of using crop covers has been
fruit cracking are serious problems in Litchi fruit. To eliminate gaining significant mileage. A significant amount of research on
these problems, PP Non-woven fabric was used as bagging for the positive effects of crop cover, also popularly known as row
Litchi Bunches at ICAR- National centre research on Litchi, cover, has been done. Research has proved that crop cover
Mushari, Muzaffarpur, Bihar and numerous positive results measures increase the yield of the crop apart from improving
were obtained- the quality of the produce. The higher volume of produce
ensures greater return on investment and better quality paves
1) Increase in fruit weight
the way for higher profit margins per unit weight of produce.
2) Spotless bright red colour
3) 25-30% less damage to fruit Apart from this, these covers have also helped reduce the
usage of pesticides and protected growing crops from insects
4) Higher value of acidity, extending harvesting period
and birds, thereby protecting it from potential damage. The
5) Higher TSS method has proven to be economical with a vastly improved
6) Higher profit for farmers volume and quality of produce. With some research and trials
7) Significant control of fruit borer infestation in India for similar crops, there is scope to create a tremendous
8) Reduced incidence of pests impact on our farmers by making this a standard practice.

Multi-row floating row cover for frost protection of

Crop Cover Examples: Tomato

Tomato crops can be protected from frost by the usage of crop
covers. A research study was done at CSA Agricultural University,
Kanpur. The following positive effects on the crop were seen
Unbagged (right) pack and bagged (left) pack
1) Dark red color
2) No incidences of diseases & pests

PP Bagging

Light red colour of fruit Dark and richer fruit

(no crop cover) (using crop cover)

Impact of Polypropylene NonWoven Crop Cover

38.9% Increase in yield

Brown Paper
Bagging 13.25% Increase in fruit weight

12.94% Number of fruits per plant

3.85% Number of branches per plant

8.89% Number of bunches per plant

Source: Research by C.S. Azad University

of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur
 SPECIAL FEATURE

Tinda 1) Reduction in shoot damage: Extent of shoot damage with

NW was 0.72% (as compared to 23.91% without NW)
Tinda is another crop that is adversely affected by frost in
North India. As can be seen, the crop cover virtually 2) Reduction in Fruit Damage: Fruit Damage of 14.57% with
transforms the field entirely by protecting the crop against NW (as compared to 54.73% without NW)
harsh frost conditions. The trial was successfully carried 3) Increase in Yield: 281 q/ha with NW (as compared to
out in Jaipur. 158 q/ha)

Musk Melon/ Water Melon

Frost effect prevented
There are numerous advantages of Fruit Cover on Musk Melon
& Water Melon which have been observed in adjoining areas of
Jaipur-
•Early Harvesting
•Higher Yield
•Reduction of Pesticide
Effect of frost on the cover •No requirement of Wind Breaking Grass

Profitability Analysis-(Value in Rs.) * Profitability Analysis-(Value in Rs.)

Per Acre of land Without PP Non With PP Non Per Acre of land Without PP Non With PP Non
woven Fabric woven Fabric woven Fabric woven Fabric

Cost of Wind Breaking Grass 30,000 0 Cost of Wind Breaking Grass 10,000 0

Cost of PPNW Fabric 0 5,000 Cost of PPNW Fabric 0 5000

Cost of Pesticide 80,000 20,000 Cost of Pesticide 35,000 12,000

Monetary Value of Yield 1,50,000 3,20,000 Monetary Value of Yield 60,000 87,000

Earning 40,000 2,95,000 Earning 15,000 70,000

* Based on the results observed by Progressive Farmers * Based on the results observed by Progressive Farmers

Green Chilly Way Forward

Green chilly is yet another crop that can be protected against Fruit covers and Crop covers have been in existence for over a
the negative effects of frost by using row covers. A tunnel-like few decades outside India. The materials that have been used
structure with nonwoven covers can have a positive effect as for the same have continuously evolved over the years and have
seen in the picture. Trials have been conducted successfully at impacted the agricultural yield globally. Considering the kind of
Pratapgarh, near Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh. impact that they have had, similar tests have been conducted in
India for various fruits and crops over the last few years, and the
results have been very positive indeed. In a sector that badly
needs innovative solutions that don’t go hard on the pocket,
non-woven applications present that kind of opportunity to
increase our field outputs in a simple, yet cost-effective manner.
Studies have been conducted continuously in Universities to
establish the relevance of these materials in improving the yield
of farm produce. Campaigns are being conducted by various
Crop affected by frost Healthy crop upon row cover usage
stakeholders to increase the awareness across the entire
farming community. By maintaining similar resolve and focus,
Brinjal the partnership between companies, Agricultural Universities
Non-woven crop cover trial was done on Brinjal in coordination and the Government has the potential to tackle an important
with Indian Institute of vegetable research and following impediment that has been bothering our farmers for far too
positive results were obtained- long, and deservedly, help them earn more.
 SPECIAL FEATURE

Use of PP Nonwoven fruit cover for Litchi

Interview by Prof. Vishal Nath, Director, National Research Centre on Litchi

What do you have to say about the Agriculture Industry The plastic-culture particularly through protected structure and
in India? climate control system has enabled the off-season production of
various horticultural commodities. The mulching with different
Agriculture industry in India is marching towards precision
coloured and varied thickness of plastic have revolution sized
farming, high input use efficiency, commercial farming, safe and
the horticultural production. The improved nursery raising and
green Agriculture. The complete chain from production to
management, irrigation, technologies, packaging and retailing of
consumption of agricultural produce needs modern
different agricultural produce, has witnessed remarkable
technologies to reduce post-harvest losses and more value
changes with the use of plastic in recent years.
added products. The Indian Agriculture has lions share in our
GDP and provides opportunity to associate other allied sectors. How do you see the growth of packing technologies
Hence, the agricultural Industry is backbone of Indian economy. helping to reduce the wastage in farm produces?
What role has polymer played in it?
What is the role Research organization like ICAR and
Centre for excellence in growth of Agriculture? The polymer has played pivotal role in produce handling
and packing. Different kind of handling trays and crates
The ICAR is the apex organization for Agricultural research,
with high density polyethylene and bags and pouches with
education and technology transfer in the Country. Through its
low density polyethylene have been quite effective in
vast network of 99 Institutes, 49 Agricultural /Veterinary/
minimization of post-harvest losses and ease in produce
Horticulture Universities and more than 637 KVK’s it provides
transport. Plastic punnets, boxes, bags, etc. have been very
quality education and technology back stopping in each field of
effective in minimization of post-harvest losses in different
agriculture. ICAR conducts the problem solving researches,
commodities.
the basic and strategic researches and acts as frontiers for
technology dissemination. The new Schemes of ICAR like How do you think PPNW fruit cover bag is going to
Farmer’s First, Student READY, ARYA, etc. provide sample help in the development of quality Litchi produce?
opportunities to excel in area of sustainable agriculture.
Development theme specific “Centre of Excellence” established The PPNW bags improves the microclimate inside the bagged
in niche areas further boost the quality output in modern bunches by way of reducing the temperature and increasing
agriculture and allied sector. the humidity. It also protects the fruits from hot desiccating
winds, sunburn and fruit bores and slowdowns the ripening
What is role of plastic-culture played in promoting process hence, improves the colour and quality and harvesting
advanced farming technology? period of litchi fruits.
 CUSTOMER MEET / INDUSTRY EVENT

Agritex 2014, Tamil Nadu Krishimela2014, Karnataka

Over 15 lakhs farmers from different districts of the
Karnataka visited the event where the focus was to showcase
the developments & opportunities in pre and post-harvest
areas using Polypropylene PP FIBC bags, PP Nonwoven, Pipes
and other Plasticultureproducts.

Reliance Industries Ltd. participated in agricultural trade fair,

AGRI INTEX 2014 at Coimbatore. The fair turned out to be a
great platform for convertors to explore new business
opportunities. Reliance Polymers with the help of its
customers created awareness about PP Silage and Nonwoven
covers amongst the local farming & dairying community.
The event mostly targeted northern parts of the Karnataka
which is an agriculture belt and provided a platform to
customers to translate developments into business
opportunities. Over 25,000 farmers visited the Reliance
Polymers stall and got impressed with the idea of PP
Non-woven covers for various fruits and crops. Similarly, dairy
farmers showed a lot of interest in portable silage
bagsexpressed their desire to buy 500 Kg / 1000 Kg bags.

Agritech Asia 2014, Gujarat

One of Asia’s prime exhibitions on agriculture, the event
served farmers and agricultural companies of the entire nation
through showcasing of new technologies related to farming
sector. The exhibition was spread over 15,000 square meters
and witnessed participation from countries like USA, Israel,
Belgium, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, Japan, Germany, Canada, Holland
etc. and over 200 national and international companies working
in agricultural field.

Krishi Mahotsav 2014, Uttrakhand

The event showcased latest trend/technology for innovative
farming and witnessed participation of over 15000 progressive
farmers from across various district of Uttarakhand &
neighboring district of Uttar Pradesh. This event was supported
by State / District administration / ICAR / State Agriculture
department / KVKs & Public representatives like Agriculture
Minister / MLA / National Farmers Union. Reliance Polymers
showcased Innovative Role of Polymer for Agriculture with
focus on NW Crop Cover, Silage, Leno & presented audio
visuals at theater during the complete event.
 CUSTOMER MEET / INDUSTRY EVENT

The exhibitors came from the fields of irrigation technology, Global Geosynthetics Summit 2014,
seeds and biotechnology, agricultural equipment and dairy
technology industry and were well equipped with latest Gujarat
technologies and innovations to help the Indian agricultural The summit with the theme "Enhancing the Application of
sector. Reliance Polymers also participated in the event and Geosynthetics in Infrastructure Sector" was held on 5th - 6th
along with its customers displayed the Silage Bag Samples and September, 2014 at Gujarat with the mission being
Nonwoven fruit covers and crop covers. deliberation on strategies for leveraging the economic,
environmental and technical benefits by the usage of
Geosynthetics.This summit got all stakeholders from Transport
(Road, Rail and Bridges), Water resources, Landfill and Mining
together in a single platform to chalk out a long term concerted
effort in terms of standardization, policy recommendations,
contract enforcement etc. for enhancing the application of
Geosynthetics in Infrastructure sector.Renowned speakers in
this niche field addressed the participants and spoke on the
above applications of Geosynthetics.

New Trends in Packaging

Relinace Polymers organized a customer meet in Bangalore on
“Trends and Developments in Packaging” where a presentation
was given on rigid Packaging and advantages of PP clarified
bottles over glass bottles were explained. The meet was
attended by a good cross section of end users like HUL, ITC,
MTR and turned out to be quite a success.

Relevant case studies on using of right material at place and

time were discussed. Also present on the occasion, director of
The Geosynthetics Institute in USA Dr. George Koerner
advised that for an acceleration adoption of Geosynthetics, it is
important to have generic specifications for both, Centre and
State, packaged technology (design, build and supply), target
distributors and partnership with large institutions.The summit
was organized by the CII jointly with the Indian Technical
Textile Association and supported by the office of the Textile
Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
&iNDEXTb, Government of Gujarat.
 Repol Polypropylene Advantages of Repol Polypropylene
Silage bags 'Silage Bags'
Silage bags made from Repol Polypropylene are revolutionizing
'Fodder Management' vis-a·vis traditional methods of 'Mud
Silos,' Underground Silos 'and' Concrete Structures'

• Repol 'Silage Bags' are variants of large sacks

(known as Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container)
with a Polyethylene liner
• Silage made in Repol Silage bags can easily be stored
upto 3 years without affecting its nutritional value
• Being a lighter material, transportation is possible
unlike traditional 'Silos'
• The bags are readily available in different sizes -1OOkg
to 1OOOkg
• These bags are tough with high tear and puncture
resistant properties

SIlage bag preparation

• Selection of green fodder having proper maturity and

desired moisture level(58%-68%)
• Chopping of Fodder into desired sizes
• Addition of diluted molasses to the chopped fodder
for proper fermentation
• Selection of desired size of FIBC bag with 'liner'
• Fillni g of chopped fodder with intermittent ramming
from top to evacuate air
• Closing the liner and storing for a specific time
• Silage is ready for feeding to the livestock

POLYPROPYLENE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GROUP

Reliance Corporate Park, Building No. 8, First Floor, ‘A’ Wing, Thane-Belapur Road, Ghansoli,
Navi Mumbai 400 701

Tel.: 91-22-4477 0000 Email: pp_businessdevelopment@ril.com Website: www.ril.com/polymers

For more information, contact: Ahmedabad: 1st Floor, Saffron Towers, near Panchvati, Ambawadi, Ahmedabad - 380 006. Tel.: +91 79 4021 2121. Bengaluru: 2nd Floor,
62/2, Victoria Circle Road, Richmond Road, Bengaluru - 560 025. Tel.:+91 080 4149 8472. Chandigarh: Puncom Building, C-135, Phase VIII, Industrial Focal Point, SAS Nagar
Mohali, Punjab - 160 071. Tel.: +91 172 4604 370. Chennai: A1 Towers, 5th Floor, 89, Dr. Radhakrishnan Salai, Mylapore, Chennai - 600 004. Tel.: +91 44 4332 0260. Daman:
1st Floor, Navkar, near Hotel Utsav, 502/1, Vapi-Daman Main Road, Dhabel, Daman - 396 210. Tel.:+91 260 6610 401. Hyderabad: 3rd Floor, Reliance Majestic - 'B' Block
8-6-626, Road No.11, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad - 500 034. A.P. Tel.: +91 40 4017 1607. Indore: 4th Floor, Orbit Mall, A. B. Road, Indore - 452 010. Tel.: +91 731 4244 051.
Kanpur: 3/105, Vishnupuri, near SBI, Kanpur – 208 002. U.P. Tel.: +91 512 256 4000. Kolkata: 7 Wood Street, 3rd floor, Kolkata - 700 016. Tel.:+91 033 4001 3400. Mumbai:
4th Floor, Fortune 2000, C-3, G Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai - 400 051. Tel.: +91 22 4061 4601. New Delhi: International Trade Tower, 10th Floor,
Nehru Place, New Delhi - 110 019. Tel.: +91 11 4651 1200.
Disclaimer: The information and data presented herein is true and accurate to the best of our knowledge. No warranty or guarantee expressed or implied, is made regarding performance or otherwise. This information and data may
not be considered as a suggestion to use our products without taking into account existing patents, or legal provisions or regulations, whether national or international. The user of any information and/or data is advised to obtain
the latest details from any of the offices of the company or its authorised agents, as the information and/or data is subject to change based on the research and development work undertaken by the company.