Bayer Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is a subsidiary of Bayer AG, an international health care, nutrition and innovative materials group based in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer’s three subgroups, Bayer HealthCare, Bayer CropScience and Bayer MaterialScience, improve people’s lives through a broad range of essential products that help prevent and treat diseases; protect crops and enhance yields; and advance automobile safety and durability. Bayer MaterialScience LLC is one of the leading producers of polymers and high-performance plastics in North America and is part of the global Bayer MaterialScience business. Our innovative developments in coatings, adhesive and sealant raw materials, polycarbonates, polyurethanes and thermoplastic urethane elastomers enhance the design and functionality of products in a wide variety of markets, including the automotive, construction, electrical and electronics, household and medical industries, and the sports and leisure fields. Bayer MaterialScience’s UL-listed Makrolon® polycarbonate resin and Bayblend® PC/ABS blend resin have been used in numerous demanding lighting applications. The new Makrolon DP1-1857 polycarbonate resin was designed for demanding, high-brightness LED applications. In addition to high impact strength, it offers high light transmittance, low haze, and improved thermal resistance. For more information, contact pcinfo@bayer.com.