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 TASNEE PRODUCT BROCHURE
POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYETHYLENE

POLYPROPYLENE

POLYPROPYLENE
COMPOUND

HIGH DENSITY
POLYETHYLENE

LOW DENSITY
POLYETHYLENE

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 CONTENT

CONTENT
4 . 5 Welcome to TASNEE
6 . 7 Environmental Considerations and Facts
8 . 9 TASNEE Research and Development Centre
10 . 11 POLYPROPYLENE - General Information
12 . 13 POLYPROPYLENE - Capacity and Production
14 . 17 POLYPROPYLENE - Applications and Properties - Raffia Grades
>> TASNEE PP H1030 >> TASNEE PP H1045
18 . 21 POLYPROPYLENE - Applications and Properties - Fibre Grades
>> TASNEE PP H2060 >> TASNEE PP H2245 >> TASNEE PP H2250
22 . 23 POLYPROPYLENE - Applications and Properties - Film Grades
>> TASNEE PP H3030
24 . 25 POLYPROPYLENE - Applications and Properties - Injection Moulding Grades
>> TASNEE PP H4120 >> TASNEE PP H2250
26 . 27 POLYPROPYLENE - Applications and Properties - Caps & Closures Grade
>> TASNEE PP H5020K
28 . 31 TASNEE PP COMPOUND - Capacity and Production - Applications and Properties
>> TALENE M2002 B01 >> TALENE M2012 B01 >> TALENE M2012 N01
>> TALENE M4002 B01 >> TALENE M4012 B01 >> TALENE M4012 N02
32 . 33 HD POLYETHYLENE - General Information
34 . 35 HD POLYETHYLENE - Capacity and Production
36 . 39 HD POLYETHYLENE - Applications and Properties - Blow Moulding Grade
>> TASNEE HD B1258
40 . 41 HD POLYETHYLENE - Applications and Properties - Film Grade
>> TASNEE HD F0455
42 . 43 HD POLYETHYLENE - Applications and Properties - Pipe Grade
>> TASNEE 100 Black >> TASNEE 100 Blue >> TASNEE 100 Orange
44 . 45 LD POLYETHYLENE - General Information
46 . 47 LD POLYETHYLENE - Capacity and Production
48 . 51 LD POLYETHYLENE - Applications and Properties - Film Grades
>> TASNEE LD 0222N >> TASNEE LD 0725N >> TASNEE LD 1925AS
>> TASNEE LD 4025AS
52 . 53 Overview of TASNEE Grades Applications
54 . 55 Contact Information
PASSION
FOR
PLASTIC
4.5
 WELCOME TO TASNEE

WELCOME TO TASNEE

TASNEE established their petrochemical business back in 2000

and since then, it has been producing high quality petrochemical
products. TASNEE has large fully supported integrated production
facilities for polyolefin products. They are located in the industrial
city of Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with total polyolefin
production capacities of 1.52 million metric tons per annum:

• Polypropylene (PP) 720,000 tons

• High density polyethylene (HDPE) 400,000 tons
• Low density polyethylene (LDPE) 400,000 tons

These production facilities are supported by world-class research

and development centre to ensure the high level of product
quality. Moreover, TASNEE places emphasis on high health and
safety standards and has a strong commitment to protecting the
environment.

We of TASNEE invite you to join us for an

informative trip through our product range.
 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND FACTS

Plastics in general are considered to be products of our throwaway

society and thus have gained a far worse reputation than realistic
considerations show.
In particular polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) are
environmentally friendly. They do not interact with the
environment, are stable and non-toxic. They are recyclable,
generating energy and non-toxic effluents on incineration.

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 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND FACTS

If plastic products used are replaced where possible:

• The energy consumption to produce these products would increase by about 26 %.
• The emission of greenhouse gases would increase by about 97 M. tons. This is 30 %
of the amount of the agreed reduction goal for the EU at the Kyoto Conference.

This makes clear that plastics are becoming more and more important materials even
under the strongest environmental considerations. In particular PE and PP
• protect our consumption goods in lightweight, non-toxic and safe packages.
• insulate houses in a most effective economic way.
• play an important role in the building of greenhouses.
• reduce the weight of cars dramatically in order to save fuel consumption and reduce
emissions.
• ensure medical applications that would be non-existent without them.
• transports water and other liquids and allows safe containment.

Life without plastics at the present level would result in severe economic and environmental
difficulties for society.
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 TASNEE PLASTICS RESEARCH CENTRE

TASNEE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE

TASNEE Research & Development Centre represents an oasis of

competence and expertise in the plastics industry. It catalyses
the overall quality of TASNEE’s products by promoting and
enhancing the local downstream plastics industry as well as
supporting the marketing activities of the company. The Research
Centre assists the manufacturing units in resolving production
and quality issues and to monitor studies and ­investigations on
environmental and food regulation aspects of plas­tics topics.
Furthermore, the Research Centre provides training and courses
for in-house staff and customers.
TASNEE Plastics Research Centre plays a key role in guaranteeing
highest quality standards and sustaining the innovative spirit of
the company.
 PP INJECTION MOULDING PP INJECTION MOULDING
Household Articles Toys

PP RAFFIA
Industrial and
Sports Fabrics
PP FIBER
Medical Garment

PP FIBER
PP RAFFIA Carpet Backing
Geotextiles
PP FILM
Food Packaging

PP CAPS & CLOSURES

Carbonated Beverage

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 POLYPROPYLENE – GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Polypropylene (PP) is a thermo plastic polymer with the chemical

structure –(CH2–CH(CH3))n–. It has three different types of
architectures:

• Isotactic polypropylene

This results in a more crystalline character of polypropylene.

• Syndiotactic polypropylene

This leads to a mixed crystalline and amorphous character.

• Atactic polypropylene

This results in a more amorphous character of the final product.

Polypropylene is used in a wide range of industries as well as

consumer goods applications.

POLYPROPYLENE
POLYPROPYLENE
POLYPROPYLENE

CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION

TASNEE started their first venture in 2001, Saudi Polyolefins

Company (SPC), to produce polypropylene, with 450,000 metric
tons production capacity.

In 2008, this capacity has been increased to 720,000 metric tons

by using most innovative Novolen technology. This technology is a
flexible process used for the production of diverse polypropylene
homopolymers with different consistencies and melt flow rates
(MFR) for a wide range of applications.

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CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION
 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – RAFFIA GRADES

The Raffia applications of TASNEE‘s polypropylene can be divided into three major
categories:

Primary Carpet Backing: Polypropylene has increasingly replaced jute for primary
carpet backings in tufted and needle felt carpets. Primary carpet backing is considered
as the portion of the carpet that holds the tufted piles. It should also be noted that
polypropylene has made inroads into the secondary backing carpet market. The secondary
carpet backing is located underneath the primary carpet backing and is latex coated in
order to avoid slippage of the carpet on the floor.

Packaging Fabrics: Within the last 10 years polypropylene has become more prevalent
in the textile packaging market. Some of the current products are woven sacks like small
bags (25 kg), jumbo bags (1-1.5 tons) or bale wraps. The most common methods used
to produce tapes for textile packaging are water bath quenching, chill roll casting and
tubular blown films. The most popular method out of the three is water bath quenching.
The formation of sacks from woven tape can be carried out by a variety of techniques such
as cutting, folding and sewing.

Geotextiles: A geotextile is a woven or non-woven fabric that is designed to stop

water and ice erosion and cracking in roads, soil embankments and other construction
applications. It works by reducing the amount of water in contact with the considered
surface and by stopping soil migration. Tape produced for the geotextile market is made
in a similar manner as carpet backing tape. The main difference is that geotextile tapes
are typically pigmented with carbon black for additional stiffness, UV protection and for
good adhesion to the asphalt overlay.

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APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – RAFFIA GRADES
POLYPROPYLENE
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF THE DIFFERENT
TASNEE PP RAFFIA GRADES.

GRADE

Test Me-
Properties Unit PP H1030 PP H1045
thod
Melt Flow Rate
ISO 1133 g/10min 3.0 4.5
(230º C/2.16 kg)

Melting Temperature ISO 3146 ºC 163 163

Vicat Softening
ISO 306 ºC 152 152
Temperature

Heat Distortion Temperature @ 0.45 MPa ISO 75-2 ºC 102 85

Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.9 0.9

Tensile Strength @ Yield ISO 527-2 MPa 33 34

Tensile Elongation @ Yield ISO 527-2 % 10 9

Flexural Modulus (1 % Secant) ISO 178 MPa 1450 1500

Charpy Impact Strength (Notched)

ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4.0 3.5
@ 23º C

Rockwell Hardness ISO 2039-2 R 100 100

Good Resistance Good Resistance to

to Fatigue u Rela- Fatigue u Relative
Features tive High Melting High Melting Point
Point u Good u Good Impact
Impact Resistance Resistance
Carpet Backing
Weaving Tapes u
u Cement Bags u
Carpet Backing u
Woven Bags u
Applications Geotextiles u
Geotextiles u
Industrial and Sports
Jumbo Bags u
Fabrics
Ropes

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 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – RAFFIA GRADES

TYPICAL TAPE PROPERTIES FOR TASNEE PP RAFFIA GRADES

GRADE

Tape Product PP H1030 PP H1045

Additives M1 M1

Machine Type Star 800 Series Star 800 Series

Nominal Tape Denier 910 600

Nominal Tape Width (mm) 3.0 3.0

Processing Conditions

Screw Speed (rpm) 134 81

Spin Pump (rpm) 84 55

Oven Temperature (ºC) 165 155

Melt Temperature (ºC) 255 250

Stretching Ratio 5.5 5.2

Total Ratio 5 5

Line Speed (m/min) 460 480

Final Tape Properties

Tape Width (mm) 3.1 3.06

Tape Denier 970 608

Tenacity (g/d) 5.5 5.5

Elongation (%) 30 28
POLYPROPYLENE

APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – FIBRE GRADES

There are three types of TASNEE PP fibre grades.

TASNEE PP H2250 for non woven fabrics: The largest fibre application of
polypropylene. There are three types of non-woven fabrics depending on the manufacturing
method: spun bonded, melt blown and thermo bonded carded web from stable fibres.
Applications are disposable surgical garments which are sterilized, comfortable, easy and
safely disposable and also protect medical personnel. Disposable diapers have universally
replaced cloth diapers for infants.

TASNEE PP H2245 for continuous filaments (CF) and bulk continuous

filaments (BCF): Polypropylene is a cost effective material offering stain resistance as
well as resistance to most chemicals. The low density and non hygroscopicity are most
appreciated. Polypropylene fibres are internally dyed which guarantees high color depth
and wash fastness. BCF yarns are long fibre filaments that are plied together to form
continuous bundles of fibres which are extruded, drawn, crimped and gathered with other
continuous filaments to be used in the carpet manufacturing.

TASNEE PP H2060 for Staple Fibre and Geotextiles: Polypropylene fibers have high
resistance to acids, alkalis and most solvents. It is an excellent cost effective material for
geotextile applications. High quality PP staple fibers are used for manufacturing nonwoven
geotextile fabrics by carding, laying & needle punching process. Application are for soil
stabilization, separation, filtration and protection used in road construction, rail track,
water reservoirs, lakes, tunnels, coastal rivers bank protection/cushion.

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APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – FIBRE GRADES
POLYPROPYLENE
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF TASNEE
PP FIBRE GRADES.

GRADE

Properties Test Method Unit PP H2060 PP H2245 PP H2250

Melt Flow Rate

ISO 1133 g/10min 6.0 24.5 25.0
(230º C/2.16 kg)

Melting Temperature ISO 3146 ºC 163 163 163

Vicat Softening
ISO 306 ºC 154 154 152
Temperature
Heat Distortion
ISO 75-2 ºC 85 85 102
Temperature @ 0.45 MPa

Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.9 0.9 0.9

Tensile Strength @ Yield ISO 527-2 MPa 35 34 33

Tensile Elongation
ISO 527-2 % 9 8 10
@ Yield
Flexural Modulus
ISO 178 MPa 1500 1500 1450
(1 % Secant)
Charpy Impact Strength
ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 3.5 3.0 3.0
(Notched) @ 23º C

Rockwell Hardness ISO 2039-2 R 100 95 95

Good Resistance to Good Resistance to Good Resistance to

Fatigue u Relative Fatigue u Relative Fatigue u Relative
Features High Melting Point High Melting Point High Melting Point
u Good Impact u Good Impact u Good Impact
Resistance Resistance Resistance
Extrusion of Non Woven Fabric
Geotextile
Bulk Continuous Applications u
Applications u Road
Filaments u Medical Garment
Applications Construction u
Carpet Piles u u Disposable Diapers
Rail Track u Steep
Yarns for Carpet u Suitable for Raffia
Embankments
Manufacturing Lamination

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 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – FIBRE GRADES

NON WOVEN WEB PROPERTIES OF THE

TASNEE PP H2250 GRADE.

GRADE

Fabric Type PP H2250 PP H2250 PP H2250

Additives None None None

Fabric Weight (g/m2) 15 17 20

Processing Conditions

> Extruder

Extruder Temperature (ºC) 245 245 245

Extruder Melt Temperature (ºC) 258 258 258
Extruder Melt Pressure (bar) 82 82 82

> Gear Pump

Gear Pump Melt Temperature (ºC) 252 252 252

Gear Pump Melt Pressure (bar) 60 60 60

> Die

Die Temperature (ºC) 245 245 245

Die Melt Temperature (ºC) 250 250 250
Die Melt Pressure (bar) 60 60 60
Line Speed (m/min) 163 148 150
Throughput (kg/hr) 158 165 206

Final Fabric Properties

Fibre Thickness (denier) 1.51 1.77 1.75

Titer (µm) 15.3 16.6 16.5
Tensile Strength MD (N/5 cm) 38 45 45.3
Tensile Strength CD (N/5 cm) 23.6 27.8 31.8
Elongation MD (%) 75 90 60
Elongation CD (%) 75 77 69
POLYPROPYLENE

APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – FILM GRADES

TASNEE produces PP H3030 for BOPP-films. BOPP-film is one of the important

application in packaging sector. BOPP film imparts excellent moisture barrier and
is, provides high tensile strength even at elevated temperatures and possesses
good impact resistance at very low temperatures. In the early 1960s BOPP film
was already used for food packaging and still today it is the preferred packaging
material in the snack food, bakery and candy industry. Snack food packaging is
the largest single application because BOPP film has excellent moisture barrier
properties, stiffness, gloss, printability and keeps crispness of the content. Special
coatings can provide excellent oxygen barrier properties if required. BOPP film is
also used in the electronics industry for electrical insulation of capacitors.

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 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – FILM GRADES

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF

TASNEE PP BOPP FILM GRADE PP H3030.

GRADE

Properties Test Method Unit PP H3030

Melt Flow Rate (230 ºC/2.16 kg) ISO 1133 g/10min 3

Melting Temperature ISO 3146 ºC 163

Vicat Softening Temperature ISO 306 ºC 154

Heat Distortion Temperature @ 0.45 MPa ISO 75-2 ºC 102

Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.9

Tensile Strength @ Yield ISO 527-2 MPa 33

Tensile Elongation @ Yield ISO 527-2 % 10

Flexural Modulus (1 % Secant) ISO 178 MPa 1450

Charpy Impact Strength (Notched) @ 23 ºC ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 4.0

Rockwell Hardness ISO 2039-2 R 100

Resistant to Grease and Oil u High

Tensile Strength at Elevated Tem-
peratures u Good Impact Resistance
Features
at Low Temperatures u Resistance to
Moisture Permeation u Abrasion
Resistant u Gloss and Printability
Snack Food Packaging u Bakery
Product Packaging u Candy Product
Applications
Packaging u Electrical Insulation of
Capacitors in the Electronics Industry
POLYPROPYLENE

APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES –

INJECTION MOULDING GRADES

TASNEE produces two polypropylene injection moulding grades (H4120, H2250)

for a variety of injection moulding applications.

Closures for jars and bottles: Polypropylene dominates this market due to
optimum properties. Most closures are homopolymer but co-polymers might be
used when higher impact strength is required. Antistatic characteristics have been
found to be beneficial.

Housewares: The most widely used applications for polypropylene are ­thermos
bottles and lids, double wall mugs and bowls, insulated food covers, cafeteria
serving trays and food storage containers.

Plastic toilet seats: Polypropylene is used for this application due to ­excellent
chemical resistance, scratch resistance and low cost production. It is particularly
used for commercial and hospital applications.

Garden furniture: Polypropylene is a widely used material in this segment and

is also used for school and office chairs.

Major Appliances: Washing machine parts are made of polypropylene such as

agitators, water pumps and bleach dispensing parts. Polypropylene can also be
used for the spin baskets, top covers and the doors of washing machines. Pumps,
silverware baskets, detergent cups and door liners of dishwashers are also manu-
factured using polypropylene.

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 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – INJECTION MOULDING GRADES

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF THE

TASNEE PP INJECTION MOULDING GRADES.

Grade

Properties Test Method Unit PP H4120 PP H2250

Melt Flow Rate

ISO 1133 g/10min 12 25.0
(230 ºC/2.16 kg)

Melting Temperature ISO 3146 ºC 163 163

Vicat Softening
ISO 306 ºC 152 152
Temperature
Heat Distortion
ISO 75-2 ºC 102 102
Temperature @ 0.45 MPa

Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.9 0.9

Tensile Strength @ Yield ISO 527-2 MPa 33 33

Tensile Elongation @ Yield ISO 527-2 % 10 10

Flexural Modulus
ISO 178 MPa 1400 1450
(1 % Secant)
Charpy Impact Strength
ISO 179/1eA kJ/m2 3.0 3.0
(Notched) @ 23 ºC

Rockwell Hardness ISO 2039-2 R 100 95

Good Resistance
to Fatigue u
Good Resistance to Fatigue u
Relative High
Features Relative High Melting Point
Melting Point
u Good Impact Resistance
u Good Impact
Resistance
Packaging Containers u Toys
u Domestic Appliances u
Containers u
Applications Garden, School and Office
Housewares
Furniture u Caps & Closures
u Boxes u Household Articles
POLYPROPYLENE

APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES –

CAPS & CLOSURES GRADE

TASNEE has developped Polypropylene Homopolymer grade PP H5020K for Caps

& Closures application by extrusion compression moulding process. The grade is
suitable for caps & closures in most demanding applications like carbonated soft
drinks & waters. TASNEE PP H5020K grade fullfils the requirements like adequate
stiffness, optimum opening torque, gas retention and dimensional stability for
caps & closures applications.
The major application of TASNEE Caps & Closures grade PP H5020K includes:

Carbonated Beverages Bottle Closure:

Carbonated beverages closure need good gas retention properties. TASNEE PP
5020K offers adequate creep resistance for good gas retention.

Juice Bottle Closure:

Polypropylene closure is commonly used for juices and energy drink bottle
closure.

Water Bottle Closures:

TASNEE PP H5020K is suitable for water bottle closures.

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 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – Caps & Closures GRADE

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF THE

TASNEE PP Caps & Closures GRADE

Grade

Properties Test Method Unit PP H5020K

Melt flow rate (230°C/2.16kg) ISO 1133 g/10min 3.0

Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.9

Melting Temperature ISO 3146 °C 165

Vicat Softening Temperature ISO 306 °C 152

Heat Distortion Temperature @ 0.45 MPa ISO 75-2 °C 100

Tensile Modulus ISO 527-2 MPa 1800

Tensile Strength @ Yield ISO 527-2 MPa 35

Tensile Elongation @ Yield ISO 527-2 % 8.4

Tensile Elongation @ Break ISO 527-2 % > 50

Flexural Modulus (1% Secant) ISO 178 MPa 1500

Izod Impact Strength (Notched)@ 23°C ISO 180-1A kJ/m2 3.5

Rockwell Hardness ISO 2039-2 R 100

Adequate stiffness u
Optimum opening torque u
Features
Excellent gas retention and
dimensional stability
Closures for carbonated
Applications
beverages u Juices u Water
POLYPROPYLENE
Compound

CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION

TASNEE has built a new compounding plant with state of art

technology & products in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The
plant has an initial production capacity of 20,000 MT per annum
of polypropylene compounds.
TASNEE has broad product portfolio of polypropylene compounds
under brand name “TALENE”. TASNEE Compounds are developed
and oriented mostly to automotive, appliances and related sectors.
TALENE offers specific properties such as rigidity, impact resistance,
heat resistance, UV resistance etc.

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 Polypropylene Compounds

APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES –

PP COMPOUNDS

Major applications of TALENE polypropylene compounds include:

Automotive: The automotive industry is focusing to reduce costs and

simultaneously dealing with the high price of performance-enhancing technology
and also environmental compliance. With our Research and Development
capabilities, we are able to introduce new advanced polypropylene compounds to
meet the ever changing specifications of the automotive industry.

Appliance: The use of polypropylene compounds in the appliance market as a

replacement for traditional thermoplastic materials has been steadily increasing
over the last decade. TALENE compounds are widely used in appliances applications
like dishwashers, refrigerators and washing machine components.

Furniture: A large segment of furniture industry is using filled PP compounds

to reduce the costs and to achieve property like stiffness. PP  compounds in
furniture are preferred than wood and metal due to their lower price, less prone
to oxidation and more energy efficient during production. Usually, highly mineral
filled PP compounds are used for Garden Furniture, Stools, Tables etc.

Air Conditioner: PP compounds in air conditioner components are widely

being used due to its high heat resistance and tailored made properties. TALENE
compounds are widely used in Air conditioning parts like fan shroud for A.C
window unit, fan gaurd for A.C outdoor unit & plastic control box for A.C indoor
unit etc.
POLYPROPYLENE
Compound

APPLICATIONS OF THE TASNEE PP COMPOUNDS

TALENE Grade Composition Features Major Applications

20 % Mineral filled Good Stiffness u Excellent

M2002 B01 Homopolymer of LTHA u Low Flowability u Under Hood Application
Polypropylene Black color compound
20 % Mineral filled High Flow u Good Stiffness
Heating and air conditio-
M2012 B01 Homopolymer of u Excellent LTHA u Black
ning unit
Polypropylene color compound
20 % Mineral filled High Flow u Good Stiffness
Furniture, AC parts, Auto-
M2012 N01 Homopolymer of u Excellent LTHA u Natural
motive interior parts
Polypropylene color compound
40 % Mineral filled Good Stiffness u Excellent
Under Hood Application,
M4002 B01 Homopolymer of LTHA u Low Flowability u
Lamp Housing
Polypropylene Black color compound
High Flow u Good Stiff-
40 % Mineral filled
ness u Good Dimensional
M4012 B01 Homopolymer of Interior parts
stability u Excellent LTHA
Polypropylene
u Black color compound
40 % Mineral filled High Flow u Good Stiffness
Furniture & Appliances like
M4012 N02 Homopolymer of u Excellent LTHA u Natural
washing machine parts
Polypropylene color compound

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 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – Polypropylene Compounds

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF THE TASNEE PP COMPOUNDS

TALENE TALENE TALENE TALENE TALENE TALENE

Property Method Unit M2002 M2012 M2012 M4002 M4012 M4012
B01 B01 N01 B01 B01 N02
Internal
Filler Content % 20 20 20 40 40 40
Method

Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 1.05 1.06 1.04 1.20 1.20 1.25

MFR ISO 1133 g/10min 2 12 12 2.5 12 12

Tensile Modulus ISO 527-1,
MPa 2500 2600 2600 4000 4000 2500
(Secant) -2
Tensile Stress @ ISO 527-1,
MPa 32 32 33 33 35 22
Yield (50mm/min) -2
Flexural Modulus ISO 178 MPa 2700 2800 2700 4300 4300 2550
Flexural Stress ISO 178 MPa 45 45 43 50 49 35
Charpy, Unnotched
at 23 °C, Type 1, ISO 179 kJ/m2 50 35 35 30 26 50
Edgewise
Charpy, Notched at
23 °C, Type 1, Edge- ISO 179 kJ/m2 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.5 3 2.2
wise, Notch A
Heat Deflection
ISO 75B-1,
Temperature B (0.45 °C 120 120 116 140 140 90
-2
MPa), Unannealed
Heat Deflection
ISO 75A-1,
Temperature A (1.80 °C 70 70 66 75 68 55
-2
MPa), Unannealed
 HDPE BLOW MOULDING
Jerry Cans

HDPE FILM
HDPE FILM Automatic
HDPE FILM Packaging Film
T-Shirt Bags
Perforated
Boiling Bags

HDPE PIPE
Pipes for Drinking
Water and
Irrigation Systems
HDPE FILM
Household Bags
HDPE PIPE
Pipes for Gas HDPE FILM
Artificial Paper

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 HD POLYETHYLENE – GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

The polyethylene resins consist of long molecular chains of the

chemical structure –(CH2–CH2)n–. These chains present many
types of different polymer structures. Depending on the type of
the polymerisation process, these chains also present different
degrees of branching, from small to long branches. The degree
of branching in the master back bone and the length of the side
molecules or branches are important factors and have a direct
impact on the final properties of the polyethylene resins.

In the case of high density polyethylene (HDPE) resins, which are

synthesised by low pressure polymerisation, the chains present
a low degree of branching with only short side molecules.
The type and length of branching affects the crystallization of
polyethylene resins. The shorter the chains and the lower the
degree of branching, the higher the crystallization degree of the
resin. Polyethylene resins present two distinctive phases which
coexist in the matrix. A crystalline part with high density and
high melting point and an amorphous part with low density and
total absence of a melting point.

HD POLYETHYLENE
HD POLYETHYLENE
HD POLYETHYLENE
CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION

TASNEE has made a major step into the future by starting an ethylene cracker
project which consists of 3 plants being located at TASNEE site in Jubail. The
Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Company is a venture project of TASNEE and
Sahara Olefins Company. The production capacities are impressive and listed in
the table on the following page.

The Advanced Cascade Process (ACP) technology is the most advanced developed
version of the Hostalen Slurry Process used to make multi modal high density
polyethylene resins. TASNEE produces HDPE for high quality applications such as
pressure pipes, high quality film, containers, drums and cans.

The advantage of the ACP technology:

• High stiffness and improved resistance to stress cracking
• Multi modal with high to very high molecular weight ends
• Online grade change without production shutdown
• Tailored properties to suit special applications

The reactors are set up in cascades having different process conditions which
allows the production of HDPE resins with multi-modal molecular weight
distribution as well as incorporation of defined co-monomer content in the longer
PE chain.

The balance of those properties is particularly required in the design of the resins
for pipe applications and depends on:
• Catalyst type
• Process used to make the polymer

Depending on the choice of the co-monomers and the polymerisation process

one obtains HD polyethylenes which differ in their morphology and degree of
crystallization.

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 CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION

CAPACITY
Plant Annual Production Capacity

Cracker Plant 1.3 Million Tons of Olefins

HDPE Plant 400,000 Tons High Density Polyethylene

HDPE Compounding Facility for Pipes 20,000 Tons

PRODUCTION
Product Monomer Co-Monomer Process Density Degree of Crystallinity

High Density Coordination

Polyethylene Ethylene Butene Polymerisation 0.940 – 0.965 60 – 80 %
(HDPE) Catalysed
HD POLYETHYLENE

APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES –

BLOW MOULDING GRADE

TASNEE produces multimodal high density polyethylene resin

TASNEE HD B1258 for blow molding applications. This grade is
designed for small blow molding containers up to 5 liters for food
and consumer applications.
TASNEE HD B1258 grade provides excellent features like low
temperature requirement during processing, uniform bottle
thickness, better mechanicals of bottles and improved stress
cracking resistance.

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Blow Moulding Category Sub-Segment Applications

Water,
Food Packaging Fruit Juices,
Edible oil
Chemicals,
Small Blow Moulding
Cosmetics,
Household & Industrial Chemicals (HIC) Pesticides,
Lube Oil,
Detergents
HD POLYETHYLENE
APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES –
BLOW MOULDING GRADE

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 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – BLOW MOULDING GRADES

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF TASNEE

HDPE BLOW MOULDING GRADE

GRADE

Properties Test Method Unit HD B1258

Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.958

Melt Flow Rate

ISO 1133 g/10 min 22
(190 ºC/21.6 kg)

Melt Flow Rate (190 ºC/5 kg) ISO 1133 g/10 min 1.2

Tensile Modulus ISO 527 MPa 1320

Tensile Stress @ Yield ISO 527 MPa 28

Tensile Elongation @ Yield ISO 527 % 10

Tensile Impact Strength (Notched) ISO 8256 KJ/m2 75

Charpy Notched Impact Strength

ISO 179 KJ/m2 11
(Notch A, Type 1, -30 °C)

Ball Indentation Hardness (H132/30) ISO 2039-1 MPa 53

Excellent ESCR u
Features High Rigidity u Good
Impact Resistance
Containers up to
5 Liters in the Food
Applications
and Consumer
Goods Segment
HD POLYETHYLENE

APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – FILM GRADE

TASNEE high density film grade (F0455) is produced using the

Hostalen ACP method that combines three reactors in ­series and
uses an advanced catalyst system. The combination of these state-
of-the-art elements results in outstanding film ­resin properties
such as stiffness, high impact and high tenaci­ty performance.

The resins derived from this process present high quality

consistency, excellent bubble stability and high throughput rates.
The resins can be easily processed in typical blown film lines with
narrow thickness tolerances, very low gel levels, excellent film
optics and good mechanical properties. The film thickness can
go down to 8 μm.

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 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – FILM GRADE

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF

HDPE F0455 FILM GRADE

GRADE

Test Me-
Properties Unit HD F0455
thod
Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.957
Melt Flow Rate
ISO 1133 g/10min 12
(190 ºC/21.6 kg)
Melt Flow Rate
ISO 1133 g/10min 0.4
(190 ºC/5 kg)
Dart drop impact ASTM D 1709 g 270
Tensile Strength ISO 527-1,-3
Note: MD MPa 37
Note: TD MPa 35
Tensile Strain
ISO 527-1,-3
@ Break
Note: MD % 400
Note: TD % 480
Elmendorf
ISO 6383-2
Tear Strength
Note: MD mN 300

Note: TD mN 420
Very Good Tear Resistance u Improved Rheological Behavior u High
Impact Resistance u High Downgauge Potential u Excellent Mechanical
Features
Properties u Very Good Bubble Stability u Low Gel Content u High
Output Rates u Low Water Vapor Transmission Rate
Retail Packaging: Carrier Bags u T-Shirt Bags
u Patch Handle Bags 14-20 µm
Merchandise Bags u Bags On The Reel
u Knot Bags 10-20 µm
Meat Sacks 40-60 µm
Applications “Duplex”-Sheeting 6-8 µm
Household: Bin Liners 8-12 µm
String Tie Bags 18-25 µm
Refuse Sacks 18-30 µm
Garment Bags u Sandwich Bags
u Storage Bags 10 µm
HD POLYETHYLENE

APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – PIPE GRADES

TASNEE HDPE PE 100 pipe grades are produced by the outstanding Advanced
Cascade Process (ACP) technology. The product obtained from this technology
is trimodal resin with improved product processability, combined with excellent
mechanical properties.

Pipes made from TASNEE PE 100 compounds are easy to join by fusion-coupling
and butt-joining techniques. They are straightforward to install, leak free, corrosion
resistant and provide better overall cost benefits for a pipeline asset owner when
compared to traditional.

Pipes need to be colored according to their application purposes (black, blue,

orange), and the color coding can be done by full coloration or through stripes.

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 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – PIPE GRADES

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF

TASNEE TRI-MODAL PE 100 PIPE GRADES.

GRADE

Properties Test Method Unit TASNEE 100 Black TASNEE 100 Blue TASNEE 100 Orange

Density ISO 1183 g/cm3 0.959 0.950 0.951

Melt Flow Rate
ISO 1133 g/10min 6.4 6.4 6.4
(190 ºC/21.6 kg)
Melt Flow Rate
ISO 1133 g/10 min 0.23 0.23 0.23
(190 ºC/5 kg)
Tensile Modulus ISO 527 -1, -2 MPa 900 850 850

Tensile Stress @ Yield ISO 527 -1, -2 MPa 23 23 23

Hardness Shore D ISO 868 63 62 62

Charpy Notched Impact
ISO 179 KJ/m2 26 29 29
Strength @ 23 ºC
Charpy Notched Impact
ISO 179 KJ/m2 13 15 15
Strength @ -30 ºC
Vicat Softening Point
ISO 306/B ºC 74 74 74
(50 N)
Oxidation Induction Time
EN 728 min 30 30 30
(OIT) (210 ºC)
FNCT (4 Mpa,
ISO/CD 16770 h >1000 >1000 >1000
2 % Arkopal N100, 80 ºC)
Light Weight Material u High Stiffness and Strength to Resist Internal
Pressure and External Loads u Excellent Impact ­Resistance Properties u
Long Life Time Products u Excellent ­Electrical and Chemical Resistance u
Flexibility During Handling and Low Sensitivity to Earth Movement u
Features
Leak-Free u Use Fusion Welding u Corrosion Free Material and Supports
Biological Growth u Remains Flexible at Sub-Freezing Temperatures u
Retains Long-Term Strength at Ele­vated Temperatures u Full Range Size
from 20 mm to 1200 mm or More

Water u Gas u
Applications Irrigation u Industrial Drinking Water Gas supply
u Sewage
LD POLYETHYLENE
LDPE HEAVY DUTY BAGS
Packaging in Form, Fill and Seal
Lines (FSS Lines)

LDPE LIGHT SHRINK FILM

Environmental Protection of
Products
LDPE HEAVY DUTY BAGS
Packaging Powdered
Chemicals

LDPE LIGHT SHRINK FILM

Printed Shrink Film for
Commercial Packaging
LDPE TRANSPORT FILM
Palletized Product

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 LD POLYETHYLENE – GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

Low density polyethylene is the oldest of all polyethylenes and

was first synthesised in the early 1930s in England and the
principle of the manufacturing process has not changed much
ever since. The main area of LDPE is in film applications.

LDPE is produced under high pressure and hence the chains are
highly branched. The type and length of branching affects the
crystallization of polyethylene resins. The shorter the chains and
the lower the degree of branching, the higher the crystallization
degree of the resin. Thus, LDPE has stronger amorphous
characteristics and thus excellent clarity compared to other
polyethylenes and this favours it for shrink film applications.

LD POLYETHYLENE
LD POLYETHYLENE
LD POLYETHYLENE
CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION

Low density polyethylene is produced by Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Company

(SEPC). TASNEE uses the Lupotech T technology to produce LDPE. The reaction
takes place in tubular reactor at high pressure and temperatures.
The LDPE is transferred to compounding extruder to produce the final resins in
pellet form.

The advantages of Lupotech T:

• Easy processability of resins
• Covers complete range of LDPE grades including premium products
• High homogeneity and low gel level
• Stable and flexible operation
• Flexible resins resistant to chemicals

Depending on the choice of the polymerisation process, different types of grade

can be produced. They differ from each other in morphology and degree of
crystallization.

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 CAPACITY AND PRODUCTION

CAPACITY
Plant Annual Production Capacity

Cracker Plant 1.3 Million Tons of Olefins

LDPE Plant 400,000 Tons Low Density Polyethylene

PRODUCTION
Product Monomer Process Density Degree of Crystallinity

Low Density Free Radical

Ethylene 0.915 – 0.930 35 – 50 %
Polyethylene (LDPE) Polymerisation
LD POLYETHYLENE

APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – FILM GRADES

More than 50% of the total polyethylene usage are film applications due to
the outstanding properties of polyethylene. TASNEE low density polyethylene
is manufactured using the Lupotech T method and has certain advantages that
makes it most feasible to film applications:
• It does not allow water and steam to permeate but has a good permeability
for carbon dioxide and oxygen. These characteristics are especially desired for
packaging.
• Non-oxidizing acids, bases, salts and their solutions practically have no effect
on polyethylene.

In order to avoid photochemical oxidation by UV radiation which causes fine

cracks in the material, light stabilizers are being added to LDPE.

The film types and applications and requirements are shown on the following
page.

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 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – FILM GRADES

Film Type Grade Film Gauge Requirements Applications

Packaging of Plastic Granules

u Bulk Food Packaging u
Robustness to Pack Heavy Weights
Fertilizer, Chemical Powder
Heavy Duty bags LD 0222N 150 - 250 μm u Moisture Barrier u Tear Strength u
u Pet Foods u Packaging
Puncture Resistance
in Form, Fill and Seal (FFS)
Lines
Duly UV Stabilized Tensile and Tear
u
Green House Film u Mul-
Agricultural Films LD 0222N 100 – 250 μm Strength u Puncture Resistance u Moi-
ching Film u Silage Film
sture Barrier
Separation of Single Products or Groups Transport and Bundling u
by Good Visibility of Individual Pack- Environmental Protection
ages and Goods u Stable Package u of Products u Commer-
Light Shrink Film LD0725N 50-150 μm
Easy Stacking and Transport u Lower cial Packaging and “Shelf
Shipping Costs due to better Stowage u ­Attractiveness“ by printed
Rain Resistant Package shrink film
Separation of Single Products or Groups
by Good Visibility of Indivi­dual Pack-
ages and Goods u Stable Package u
Transport and Bundling u
Transport Film LD1925AS 40-100 μm Easy Stacking and Transport u Lower
Paletted Products
Shipping Costs due to better storage u
Theft-Proof Package u Perforation of
Film in Order to Avoid Ballooning
High Toughness Resistance u High
Blown Film of LDPE or
Refuse Bags LD0725N 50-100 µm Puncture Resistance u Good Draw
Blend with LLDPE/HDPE
Down of Film Resin

Sealing Film LD4025AS 20-50 µm High Hot Tack u High Sealing Strength Food Packaging
LD POLYETHYLENE

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 APPLICATIONS AND PROPERTIES – FILM GRADES

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATIONS OF THE

TASNEE LDPE GRADES.

GRADE

Properties Test Method Unit LD 0222N LD 0725N LD 1925AS LD4025AS

Density ISO 1183 g / cm³ 0.923 0.923 0.925 0.925

Melt Flow Rate

ISO 1133 g / 10 min 0.25 0.75 1.90 4.0
(190 °C/2.16 kg)

Melting Temperature ISO 3146 °C 109 111 111 111

Vicat Softening
ISO 306 °C 94 96 94 92
Temperature

Tensile Modulus ISO 527-1,-2 MPa 240 260 260 260

Tensile Stress @ Yield ISO 527-1,-2 MPa 10 11 11 11

Tensile Strain @ Break

ISO 527-1,-3 % 200 / 600 300 / 600 250 / 600 300 / 600
MD / TD
Tensile Strength
ISO 527-1,-3 MPa 27 / 20 26 / 24 18 / 26 22/15
MD / TD

Coefficient of Fraction ISO 8295 % 70 > 80 20 < 20

Anti-Blocking
Good Good Antiblocking u
u Good Optical
Processability Processability Good Optical
Proper­ties
Features u High Tear u High Tear Properties u Good
u Good Pro­
Strength u High Strength u High Processability u
cessability u
Toughness Toughness Low Friction
Low Friction
Shrink Film u
Heavy Duty Bags Medium Duty Shrink Film u
Blown Film u
Applications u Shrink Film u Bags u Shrink Blown Film u Cast
Cast Film u
Agricultural Film Film Film u Bags
Bags
OVERVIEW OF TASNEE
GRADES APPLICATIONS
TASNEE 100
Application/TASNEE Grade B1258 F0455 (Black, Blue, H1030 H1045 H2060 H2245 H2250
Orange)
Containers up to 5 Liters for Food and Consumer Goods
Household Bags
Standard Carrier Bags
T-Shirt Bags
Bin Liners
Co-Extruded Blown Film
Automatic Packaging Film
Lamination and Release Film
Perforated Boiling Bags
Artificial Paper
Labels and Heavy Duty Packaging
Shrink Film
Blown Film
Cast Film
Wrapping Film
Bags
Refuse Sacks
Meat Bags
Intermediate Layer in Multi-Layer Paper Sack
Liners for Bulk Product Containers
Co-Extruded Heavy Duty Bags
Large Butter Wrapping
Drinking Water Pipes
Sewage
Gas and Irrigation Systems
District Heating
Domestic Heating and Plumbing
Mixed Liquids/Solids Transportation
Carpet Backings
Straps
Jumbo Bags
Cement Bags
Heavy Duty Bags
Woven Bags
Geotextiles
Ropes
Weaving Tapes
Industrial and Sports Fabrics
Continuous Filaments and Non Woven Fabrics
Carpet Piles
Medical Garments
Disposable Diapers
Extrusion of Bulk Continuous Filaments
Yarns for Carpet Manufacturing
Snack Food Packaging
Bakery Product Packaging
Candy Product Packaging
Electrical Insulation of Capacitors
Packaging Containers
Toys
Domestic Appliance
Garden, School and Office Furniture
Caps & Closures
Closure Boxes
Household Articles
Containers
Coating Layer for Lamination
Automotive
Air Conditioner components

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 PP
H3030 H4120 H5020K LD0222N LD0725N LD1925AS LD4025AS Application/TASNEE Grade
Compounds

Containers up to 5 Liters for Food and Consumer Goods

Household Bags
Standard Carrier Bags
T-Shirt Bags
Bin Liners
Co-Extruded Blown Film
Automatic Packaging Film
Lamination and Release Film
Perforated Boiling Bags
Artificial Paper
Labels and Heavy Duty Packaging
Shrink Film
Blown Film
Cast Film
Wrapping Film
Bags
Refuse Sacks
Meat Bags
Intermediate Layer in Multi-Layer Paper Sack
Liners for Bulk Product Containers
Co-Extruded Heavy Duty Bags
Large Butter Wrapping
Drinking Water Pipes
Sewage
Gas and Irrigation Systems
District Heating
Domestic Heating and Plumbing
Mixed Liquids/Solids Transportation
Carpet Backings
Straps
Jumbo Bags
Cement Bags
Heavy Duty Bags
Woven Bags
Geotextiles
Ropes
Weaving Tapes
Industrial and Sports Fabrics
Continuous Filaments and Non Woven Fabrics
Carpet Piles
Medical Garments
Disposable Diapers
Extrusion of Bulk Continuous Filaments
Yarns for Carpet Manufacturing
Snack Food Packaging
Bakery Product Packaging
Candy Product Packaging
Electrical Insulation of Capacitors
Packaging Containers
Toys
Domestic Appliance
Garden, School and Office Furniture
Caps & Closures
Closure Boxes
Household Articles
Containers
Coating Layer for Lamination
Automotive
Air Conditioner components
 TASNEE OFFICES
We are proud to say that all TASNEE marketing activities are
managed by owner-operated offices.
In addition to the headquarters in Riyadh/Saudi Arabia,
there is one overseas office in Tunis/Tunisia

Here, everyone involved with sales and logistics

aims for customer satisfaction as the ultimate goal!

TASNEE Headquarter
Business Gate-Building # C3,
King Khalid Int’l Airport Road,
P.O. BOX 26707
Riyadh 11496
K.S.A.
Tel. No.: (+966) 11 222 2205
Fax No.: (+966) 11 417 4198
www.tasnee.com
TASNEE North Africa
TUNISIA
Immeuble Promed Building
B2-3 Centre
Urbain Nord 1082
Tunis
Mob. No.: (+216) 53 682 682 / 98 240 230
Tel. No.: (+216) 71 822 185 / 187
Fax No.: (+216) 71 822 154

... WE ACT LOCALLY

AND WE THINK
GLOBALLY.

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PP FIBER Carpet Backing >> PP INJECTION MOULDING Household
Articles >> PP FILM Food Packaging >> PP INJECTION MOULDING
Toys >> PP FIBRE Medical Garment >> PP RAFFIA Industrial and Sports
Fabrics >> PP RAFFIA Geotextiles >> PP CAPS & CLOSURES Carbonated
Beverages >> PP COMPOUND

HDPE PIPE Pipes for Drinking Water >> HDPE FILM Perforated Boiling
Bags >> HDPE FILM Household Bags >> HDPE BLOW MOULDING Jerry
Cans >> HDPE BLOW MOULDING Containers >> HDPE FILM T-Shirt
Bags >> HDPE PIPE Pipes for Gas and Irrigation Systems >> HDPE FILM
Artificial Paper >> HDPE FILM Automatic Packaging Film

LDPE HEAVY DUTY BAGS Packaging Powdered Chemicals >> LDPE

TRANSPORT FILM Paletted Products >> LDPE HEAVY DUTY BAGS
Packaging in Form, Fill and Seal Lines (EFS Lines) >> LDPE LIGHT SHRINK
FILM Printed Shrink Film for Commercial Packaging >> LDPE LIGHT
SHRINK FILM Environmental Protection of Products
 S+R 03-0913-0.5

Business Gate-Building # C3, King Khalid Int’l Airport Road,

P.O. BOX 26707, Riyadh 11496 K.S.A.
Tel. +966 11 222 2205, Fax: +966 11 417 4198, www.tasnee.com