Industries, Inc. A New Force in Materials Enhancement Technology

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1 Industries, Inc. A New Force in Materials Enhancement Technology

2 The Prizmalite Story Company Overview Technology and Benefits Products and Applications Markets and Customers

3 Overview 1. Prizmalite develops, coats and sells the world s cleanest, clearest, solid glass microspheres (spheres the size of red blood cells) 2. Prizmalite sells these microspheres by the pound, in powder form, to manufacturers of paint, plastic, coatings and elastomerics 3. Prizmalite is a platform technology that improves the appearance, color, durability, and nighttime visibility of cars, boats, trains, clothing, sporting goods, guardrails, buildings, construction equipment and more

4 Overview Mission To be the global leader in microsphere based materials enhancement technologies Structure Privately held US Corporation Launched in 1998, incorporated 1999 Locations Executive offices in New York City R&D lab in Connecticut

5 Technology The Smallest Glass Microsphere Solid Glass Spheres manufactured in commercial volume Size reduction breakthrough: Our spheres are 80-90% smaller than previously available smallest glass bead Mean size ranges (+/-1) of 4 and 10 microns in a tight distribution The Brightest Glass Microsphere Cleanest and most translucent solid glass microspheres available Refractive indices range from 1.5 RI to 1.9 RI to retro-reflective Scatter reflectance for enhanced visibility from all angles

6 Technology The Only Glass Microsphere Approved for use in OEM auto paint Small enough to fit into thin film coatings With tight distributions and no contaminants The Best Glass Microsphere Safe, inert, environmentally friendly, easy to use Compatible with all resin systems and application methods Enhancement pigments that improve appearance, functionality, process and cost

7 Lens and Mirror Light in Light out Wavy Light Returns My brain sees wavy light as depth

8 Clarifies and Magnifies Appear larger and clearer Small flakes and pigment particles

9 Technology How It Works Optically, Prizmalite Aluminum-Coated Spheres Retro-reflect light straight back to the light source Combine with clear spheres for omni-angle reflectivity and visibility from all directions Make coated objects visible at night in headlights up to 1000 feet (300 meters)

10 Retro-Reflectivity Reflectivity Aluminum coating Hemispherical aluminized glass Microsphere Light bounces straight back to light source

11 Technology How It Works Geometrically, All Prizmalite Microspheres Prop up other pigments, mica and aluminum flakes Increase exposed surface area and visual impact Facilitate even dispersion of colorants and reflectors Are anti-mottling agents that enhance visual consistency Act as mini ball bearings to improve material flow

12 Technology How It Works Mica s jagged edges often lead to clumping during manufacture.

13 Technology How It Works Prizmalite s round, smooth surfaces function like marbles in a jar in manufacturing systems.

14 Technology How It Works Functionally, All Prizmalite Microspheres Lend their hardness (glass is harder than steel) to enhance durability Reduce cost when they magnify and substitute for more expensive pigments and reflectors Facilitate the matching of colors from substrate-tosubstrate and part-to-part Lower the cost of application through defect reduction, and acceleration of process Help control heat through their infra-red reflectance

15 Technology Intellectual Property Core Patent US 6,242,056 issued June 5, 2001 Covers the use of sub 20 micron, solid and translucent glass microspheres for their light transmissive properties when incorporated into paints, inks, polymerics and coatings

16 Technology Intellectual Property Additional Patents Cover the wet coating of clear solid glass microspheres to improve their performance in thicker film paints and plastic Cover compositions that incorporate clear solid glass microspheres under 20 microns

17 Technology Intellectual Property Trade Secrets Cover the method of manufacture of sub 20 micron glass microspheres and proprietary coatings formulations that maximize the performance of glass microspheres Are protected by a long term exclusive supply agreement with the only known manufacturer capable of producing glass spheres to Prizmalite s specifications

18 Technology Critical Benefits For Designers Colors can appear more brilliant, more intense and deeper Light play can be controlled, for a whole range of new effects High-end effects pigments can be cost effectively used Safety and visibility features can be made exciting and attractive

19 Reflective Quality Prizmalite has been featured on GM concept cars for 3 years. Launched by Honda with model years

20 Technology Critical Benefits For Engineers and Manufacturers Surface materials become smoother, tougher, cooler and more consistent Process control is enhanced with easier color matching Costs are contained at the component level Costs are reduced through gains in transfer efficiency (application process) and defect reduction

21 Products Typical Property P2011SL P2015SL Mean Particle Size (Microns) Maximum Particle Size (Microns) Index of Refraction Component Materials of Glass soda-lime soda-lime Appearance of Powder white white Specific Gravity (g/cc) Softening Point (degs. centigrade) 730 C 730C

22 Products Typical Property P2043SL P2453BTA Mean Particle Size (Microns) Maximum Particle Size (Microns) Index of Refraction 1.51 retro-reflective Component Materials of Glass soda-lime barium titanate Appearance of Powder white grey Specific Gravity (g/cc) Softening Point (degs. centigrade) 730 C 730 C

23 Design Benefits by Product Benefits P2011SL P2015SL P043SL P2453BTA Enhanced Depth Color Improved Color Travel Heightened Refulgence Visual Extension of Colorants Deeper, Richer, Wetter Look

24 Cost Benefits by Product Benefits P2011SL P2015SL P2043SL P2453BTA Lower Contribution Costs Manufacturing Efficiencies Faster System Purging Easier Touch-up and Color Matching Defect Reduction Reduce Sputter Lower Warranty Costs (Fewer Chips)

25 Safety Benefits by Product Benefits P2011SL P2015SL P2043SL P2453BTA Visible at Night up to 1000 Feet Visible from All Angles Retro-reflective Scatter-reflective

26 Ready to move your color light spheres ahead. Contact: Glen Finkel Prizmalite Industries, Inc. 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite 2650, NY, NY Tel: (212) Eml: