Pulcra Chemicals Product Range Fiber Technology

Pulcra Chemicals Product Range Fiber Technology

PULCRA CHEMICALS AND ITS GLOBAL COMPETENCEARE NOW Pulcra Chemicals - formerly a subsidiary of Henkel - is a worldwide operating company and supplier of innovative specialty chemicals with profound process and engineering know-how. Based on more than 135 years experience and being a partner to the fiber, textile and leather industries, Pulcra Chemicals takes care of both the regulatory requirements in their target markets and also the prevailing trends relating to health, safety and sustainability. The recently established business unit Performance Products is adding new products to the product portfolio continuously. We are where the customers need us Pulcra Chemicals operates production facilities, service centers, and sales offices in fourteen countries to provide comprehensive service for its customers around the world.

HISTORY IT ALL STARTED WITH HENKEL 1876 Henkel 1879 Adolf Theodor Böhme (Later: Dr. Th. Böhme) 1906 1935 H. Theodor Böhme Later: Böhme Fettchemie 1941 1986 2007/2008 Foundation & independance of Pulcra group 2010 Acquisition of Geretsried Plant

HISTORY HOW WE GOT TO WHERE WE ARE NOW 1876 Foundation of Henkel in Aachen: first branded detergent in Germany 1881 Foundation of Boehme Fettchemie in Chemnitz: manufacture of textile chemicals and auxiliaries 1935 Integration into the Henkel group as Boehme Fettchemie; continuous growth due to innovations and the founding of subsidiaries in foreign countries 1970 Henkel Textile Technology; further growth in the home market and abroad, acquisition of Standard Chemical Products / USA 1986 Acquisition of Pulcra / Spain; extension of textile business through affiliated companies in the Middle East and South America 1987 Acquisition of Nopco / USA and Gruenau / Germany 1989 Acquisition of Emery / USA 1999 The chemicals division of Henkel becomes Cognis as a result of a carve-out 2000 Acquisition of Hispano Chimica strengthens Leather Finishing business and offers access to the global distribution network 2001 Textile Business as part of Cognis sold to financial investors 2007 Carve-out of Cognis Process Chemicals into Pulcra Chemicals 2008 Cognis sell Pulcra Chemicals to strategic investor Fashion Chemicals 2010 Acquisition of Geretsried Plant 2012 New Division Performance Chemicals 2013 Acquisition of Skintex business from BASF 1990 Foundation of affiliated companies in Far East incl. China

Pulcra Chemicals, Geretsried

PULCRA CHEMICALS FACTS & FIGURES Over 2000 customers: fiber and non-woven producers, textile and yarn mills, tanneries Over 1000 products Around 850 employees globally with around 200 engineers and chemists Present in 14 countries Market segments Textile Technology: Auxiliaries for the manufacturing of yarns and textile fabrics, for pretreatment, dyeing and printing, and finishing products for fabrics and garment Fiber Technology: Auxiliaries for the manufacturing and processing of man-made fibers Leather Technology: Leather auxiliaries for all processes in the leather and fur industries Performance Chemicals: Performance products for a wide variety of end-markets Headquarter: We are where the customers need us: Geretsried - Germany (Geretsried) - Italy (Castello d Argile) - Spain (Castellbisbal) - Turkey (Gebze) - USA (Rock Hill) - Mexico (Municipio de - Tizayuca, HIDALGO) - Brazil (Jacareí) - Colombia (La Estrella) - Indonesia (Jakarta) - China (Shanghai, HongKong) - India (Mumbai) - Pakistan (Lahore) - Bangladesh (Dhaka)

PULCRA CHEMICALS FACTS & FIGURES Site: Geretsried (near Munich) Country: Germany Area: 80.000 m2 Employee: Around 180 Backward integration 1) Production of specialty chemicals a) Reaction of EO and PO with(fatty) alcohols, acids and amines b) Reactions with (maleic) anhydride, e.g., to form sulfosuccinates c) Esterification d) Phosphatation e) Quaternization 2) Mixtures a) Blending b) Emulsification, dispersion c) High pressure homogenization

PULCRA CHEMICALS HIGH PERFORMANCE FOR HIGH PERFORMERS Fiber manufacturers around the world appreciate the reliability of our spin finishes. Our spin finishes are used for a broad range of applications, including highly specialized ones and those where customer specific solutions are required. A specialized product range is available for a wide range of applications: Apparel Technical Textiles Nonwovens Floorcoverings Customized Solutions: A World of Products and Markets Our expert teams are always ready to give you the best technical service. We develop customized solutions especially designed to your needs.

PULCRA CHEMICALS POLYAMIDE Textile/Apparel With more than 50 years of experience in Nylon Spin Finishes Pulcra Chemicals offers products which combine good runnability with excellent dyeing performance. Our STANTEX product range offers lubricants for the production of partially oriented yarn (POY) /Draw Texture Yarn (DTY) for the production of Flat Yarn/ Fully Drawn Yarn (FDY) through different process routes. Technical Application The production of High Tenacity Polyamide yarn requires spin finishes offering good performance during fiber manufacturing but also for the downstreaming and in the final application (e.g. Airbags, Tire Cord). STANTEX spin finishes are avalable for neat- and emulsion applications. Floorcoverings Polyamide yarns continue to be used in high value carpet applications. This is due to the superior properties of polyamide compared with other yarn types. STANTEX spin finishes are available for different bulked continuous filament (BCF) yarn types which are natural solution dyed and also for critical applications like automotive. Our product range offers spin finishes and components for the production of polyamide staple fibers.

PULCRA CHEMICALS POLYESTER Textile/Apparel Polyester has been a preferred fiber for textile applications. Pulcra offers high performance spin finishes both for filament and staple fiber production. Technical Application The market for high tenacity polyester fibers has grown considerably, especially for tarpaulins, seat belts, and tires, where they add durability and strength. Our product range offers not only spin finishes for high tenacity polyester and 1-step and 2-step-standard processes, but also rubber adhesion activators for yarn incorporated into tire cord and mechanical rubber goods applications. We also cover the growing demand of spin finishes matching FDA and EU Directives for food contact. Nonwovens PET fibers spunlace process: STANTEX spin finishes are applicable for the production of polyester staple fibers which are bonded by hydroentanglement. The spin finishes exhibit low foam formation during the spunlacing process. These products are in compliance with CFR title 21 and EU 10/2011. PET fibers carded nonwoven: STANTEX spin finishes are suitable for the production of polyester staple fibers for carded nonwovens. They provide durable hydrophilic properties and are suitable for hygiene products such as diapers. The fibers have an excellent carding behavior. Floor coverings Polyester is also a fiber of choice in carpet production due to its availability and also its resistance to food staining. Pulcra Chemicals offers approved auxiliaries both for the manufacturing of bulked continuous fiber and polyester staple fibers.

PULCRA CHEMICALS POLYPROPYLENE Textile/Apparel Due to its light weight and hydrophobicity polypropylene yarn is the material of choice for functional apparel. With our specialized STANTEX spin finishes for the manufacturing of fine polypropylene partially oriented yarn (POY) we help you to produce flat, draw texture yarn, (DTY), and air texture yarn (ATY) with excellent softness and comfort. Floorcoverings Polypropylene is the economical solution for many carpet applications. The biggest share is produced as bulk continuous fiber (BCF) yarn. Our STANTEX spin finishes perform well on all machine types and for many applications including Soft Touch. Tapes used as carpet backing, covered with STANTEX, offer excellent performance regarding stitching forces. Technical Application Polypropylene is the material of choice for many technical applications. STANTEX spin finishes are available for filaments (CF) covering the whole denier range including spin finishes for food contact. Furthermore PULCRA CHEMICALS offers spin finishes for many different applications like geo textiles, tapes for packaging and others.

PULCRA CHEMICALS POLYPROPYLENE Nonwovens Polypropylene staple fiber: Under the trade name STANTEX Pulcra Chemicals offer a wide range of spin finishes for the production of staple fibers which are processed into nonwovens especially for hygiene end use. For these applications hydrophilic and durable hydrophilic silicone free and skin friendly spin finishes are available. The durable STANTEX spin finishes provide low rewet and low multiple strike through and excellent run off values. The spin finishes provide good antistatic properties to the polyolefin fibers which results in good carding performance. There are also products available for bicomponent fibers of polypropylene / polyethylene (PP/PE) and polyethylene terephthalate / polyethylene (PET/PE). Pulcra Chemicals offers products with hydrophobic properties which impart softness. Pulcra Chemicals spin finish with active ingredients and skin friendly botanical extracts increase the value for the fiber producer and respond to the wellness trend in the market. Polypropylene staple fiber spun lace process: STANTEX spin finishes are applicable for the production of polypropylene staple fibers which are bonded by hydroentanglement. The spin finishes show low foam formation during the spunlace process. The products are in compliance with CFR title 21 and EU 10/2011. Polypropylene spunbond nonwoven: Pulcra Chemicals offer spin finish types for the production of hydrophilic and permanent hydrophilic spunbond nonwovens. STANTEX spin finishes are in compliance with CFR title 21 and EU 10/2011. The spin finishes are silicone free with excellent skin compatibility. They are ideal for hygiene application like top sheet materials for baby diaper, feminine care, and adult incontinent products. STANTEX spin finishes provide very low rewet, excellent run off and low multiple strike through values. Polypropylene staple fibers for geotextiles: STANTEX type spin finishes are suitable for the production of staple fibers which are processed into geotextile nonwovens.

PULCRA CHEMICALS POLYACRYLIC Pulcra Chemicals offers excellent spin finishes like STANTEX and KATAX for polyacrylic staple fibers and tow manufacturing for dry and wet spinning. Pulcra spin finishes offer the balance of friction and cohesion for each process ring spinning, open-end spinning, and tow converting. The use of selected STANTEX finishes helps to adjust the final softness or scroopiness. The application is by immersion bath, kiss roll or by spraying. STANTEX and KATAX finishes help to optimize yarn evenness in thin and thick places and minimize neps. Pulcra Chemicals provides products with excellent emulsion stability.

PULCRA CHEMICALS CELLULOSIC Textile/Apparel Spin Finishes: High flexibility and easy handling due to single product concepts. Balanced frictional and antistatic properties allow high fiber spinning speeds without compromising the yarn quality. Outstanding yarn uniformity with very low yarn defects are achieved. Concepts can be combined with additional components in order to improve specific properties. Applicable after fiber dyeing processes in order to allow a proper spinning performance. Special product concepts impart a softer touch to the fiber without compromising the spinning performance. Modifiers of viscosity allow a better and cleaner spinning Due to higher drawing ratios higher fiber tenacity levels can be achieved. High processing flexibility allowing the fiber being processed on different spinning technologies.

PULCRA CHEMICALS FIBERGLASS Pulcra Chemicals is a leading supplier of cationic lubricant, for processing fiberglass. Our goal has been to specialize in developing and supplying products to the fiberglass industry in the area of fiberglass protection, lubrication, and additives. We provide our customers with solutions to their everyday processing problems and enable them to manufacture a world class product.

PULCRA CHEMICALS STAPLE FIBER / PROCESSING LUBRICANTS Pulcra Chemicals has traditionally supplied a comprehensive and reliable range of products for processing wool in all stages of its development from fiber to finished fabric. In addition to global market leaders such as SELBANA, which is used in the manufacture of worsted yarns, a number of highly specialized products have a fixed place in the product range: Wool top making/ worsted spinning Pulcra Chemicals offers effective lubricants like SELBANA, KATAX, SILKOL or SPREITAN to be applied before carding and combing of scoured wool. Woollen-/ semi worsted spinning By the application of Pulcra Chemicals auxiliaries high processing performance is achieved, even when sensitive fibers like merino wool, alpaca, llama, cashmere, mohair, silk and their blends with synthetic fibers are processed. SELBANA, KATAX, SILKOL or SPREITAN formulations help to optimize yarn evenness, yield and minimize neps, thin/ thick places, waste and dust formation. Needle punch operation Efficient lubricating with SELBANA, KATAX and/ or SILKOL in needle felt operation is important for effective carding and downstream needling. Excessive needle wear and breakage and damaged fiber are minimized in the production of e.g. geo-textile, artificial leather, carpets and felts for the use in automotive application. For automotive end use Pulcra Chemicals offers well approved lubricants with low VOC and FOG values. Twisting/ coning The application of SPREITAN in twisting helps to reduce dust and fiber fly by reducing the fiber to metal friction. Pulcra Chemicals provides coning oils based on mineral oil and synthetic lubricants. Due to their excellent lubricity and wash off properties they are widely used in Polyamide and Polyester industries.

PULCRA CHEMICALS SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability: In Line with Tomorrow The Pulcra Chemicals product line fully complies with Europe s newest chemical requirements (REACH). We register our products according to textile eco-standards and criteria including OEKOTEX, GOTS, and bluesign Sustainability is a mayor part of the Pulcra Chemicals philosophy and commitment. That commitment is to establishing and maintaining a healthy balance between economic, ecological, and social demands, without compromising the development opportunities of the future. Pulcra Chemicals aims to succeed as a business by increasing the productivity and environmental compatibility of complex manufacturing processes. This means that Pulcra addresses the regulatory requirements in most important target markets and the trends related to health, safety, ecological sustainability and innovation. Together with our social commitment and continuous improvement philosophy we assure that our employees are given every opportunity for continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement and Sustainable Development are our core values.

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