DuPont on Materials for Auto Interiors

18 May 1998

    WHAT:  Ever wonder what "DYM," "ETP" and "TPO" mean to automotive
           designers?  You can find out at the 1998 Automotive &
           Transportation Interiors Expo, where DuPont engineers will present
           four technical papers on the latest interiors technologies.

    WHO/WHEN:    Monday, May 18, Airbag Technology Conference
    * Gary Nelb, DuPont Fibers: "Global Trends in Airbag Fibers and Fabrics,"
      during Session II, 8:30 a.m.-noon
    * Henry Chang, DuPont Fibers: "Airbag Testing -- New Tests and
      Techniques," during Session III, 1:30-5 p.m.
    * Lawrence DeBow, DuPont Automotive: "Thermoplastic Materials in Airbag
      Systems," during Session III, 1:30-5 p.m.

    Thursday, May 21, SPE Regional Technical (RETEC) Conference
    * Robert Dawson, Mike Sanford, DuPont: "ETP-TPO Technology for Instrument
      Panel Skins," 9:45 a.m.

    WHY:  DuPont will illustrate how its materials for interior systems meet
          strict OEM standards while also maintaining the rich aesthetic
          characteristics consumers demand.

    New developments include:
    * DuPont Hytrel(R) DYM 100UV, a new molded-in-color grade that can provide
      cost savings by eliminating the need for paint.
    * DuPont ETP-TPO technology, already commercialized on instrument panel
      skins, will be used in a door panel application in 1998.

    WHERE:  Cobo Center, Detroit
    * Airbag Technology Conference sessions: Room O3-45
    * SPE RETEC Conference sessions: Rooms O3-45 and O3-46

    CONTACT:  If you would like to arrange an interview, or request a paper,
please CONTACT: Jeff Ormond of Eisbrenner Public Relations, 248-641-1446.