IT’S OUR NATURE

NEWSCHAT Special Edition, Techtextil 2017

 IT’S OUR NATURE!
Archroma at Techtextil 2017

Welcome to Archroma, a world leader in colors and specialty chemicals.

Featured highlights at the show include:

• Color, with high performance It’s our nature.

Printofix® TF pigment preparations;
• Fire protection, with Archroma’s
halogen-free1 Pekoflam® range;
• Repellency & release, from
PFOA-free1 C6 chemistry Nuva® N to
fluorine-free1 Smartrepel® Hydro;
• Coating solutions, combining
Appretan®, Lurapret® and Texapret®
polymers together with Archroma’s
finishing specialties.
Visit us for a host of opportunities
to achieve cutting-edge functionality
with solutions that also address
market and consumer demand for
products that are safer for people
and kinder to the environment.
Let’s start the discussion,
Hall 3.0 Booth B33

At Archroma, we continuously
challenge the status quo in the deep
belief that we can make our industry
sustainable.

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COLOR
It’s our nature
 PRINTOFIX® TF
High performance pigment preparations

Printofix® TF are high performance Printofix® TF pigment preparations

pigment preparations for outdoor allow to create colors that can resist
applications. A special selection of light, weather, ozone or heat.
raw materials to help customers
achieve high fastness. Printofix® TF
is mainly suited for synthetic fabrics
specially developed for sunshades,
camping tents, umbrellas and other
industrial applications where other
dyes cannot meet the very high
requirements of light and weather
fastness.

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BENEFITS • Excellent fastness test results: Light and
weather, ozone, thermostability, PVC migration
• Easy application by coating, printing and
continuous dyeing
• High dispersion stability and low viscosity

• Global range produced in Europe and available

worldwide
• Improving light fastness of fabric dyed with
other dyestuffs

MARKET APPLICATION • Automotive

(e.g. tarpaulins truck)
• Outdoor furniture and home textile
(e.g. umbrellas, sunshades, tents, curtains)
• Sportswear and outdoor equipment
(e.g. camping tents)

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FIRE PROTECTION
It’s our nature
 PEKOFLAM®
Commitment to eco-advanced flame retardant
chemistry
Our self-commitment to use only
non-halogenated technologies
for our global range of Pekoflam®
products dates back to 2011, when
Archroma took a clear step away
from then commonly available
halogen-based fire retardants (FR).
The Pekoflam® range is therefore
ideally suited to help our customers
face today’s ecological challenges
and fulfill ever stricter safety
regulations, whatever the application
area is.
Thanks to its focus on innovation,
Archroma has been able to further
develop its non-halogenated product
range and is now in the position
to offer innovative FR solutions
addressing the specific needs of the
industry.
Selected products are therefore
assessed for compliance to labels
such as GOTS2 or OEKO-TEX®3
Standard 100 and in line with today’s
global requirements for industrial
and consumer safety.
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PEKOFLAM® STC P • Innovative powder additive with excellent
performance on synthetic materials
• Especially suitable for artificial leather
manufacturing, coatings of automotive seat
covers and aircraft carpets
• Listed for OEKO-TEX®3 standard 100

• Innovative powder additive mix combining

PEKOFLAM® HFC P
efficacy and physical properties of conventional
FRs with state-of-the-art non-halogenated fire
protection solutions
• Especially suitable for protective wear,
transportation interiors and high-quality
upholstery
• Listed for OEKO-TEX®3 Standard 100

• Inorganic powder mix with excellent performance

PEKOFLAM® TC 503 P
on natural fiber blends with synthetics due to its
superior intumescent properties state-of-the-art
non-halogenated fire protection solutions
• Good foaming properties, especially suitable
for coating of home textiles
• Listed for OEKO-TEX®3 Standard 100 class IV
(decorative items)

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COMPOUNDS • Limitation of dispersability of the phosphorous
compounds can be managed with our expertise
• Formulation and application know-how carpets

• Ready made compounds for various end-uses

NOTE Further liquid and powder based solutions are

available.

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REPELLENCE & RELEASE
It’s our nature
 NUVA® N
C6 Fluoro-chemistry for eco-advanced
high performance
Archroma’s innovative next-
generation fluorochemical
alternative is PFOA-free1 C6
Nuva® N supports the switch away
from long-chain fluorotelomer
products which may contain PFOA
(Perfluorooctanoic acid).
Nuva® N products provide long
lasting and excellent repellency
and release effects, are easy to
handle and non-sensitive in regard
to compatibility with other finishing
chemicals. They allow covering
the full spectrum of repellency and
release needs in technical textile
applications.
Nuva® N1811, Nuva® N2114 and
Nuva® N2155 are bluesign®4
approved.
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REPELLENCE EFFECT (ACTIVE PROTECTION)

Repellence to water, oil, alcohol, soil,

stain, acid and caustic

Products: Nuva® N2114,

Nuva® N2155, Nuva® N1811

RELEASE EFFECT (PASSIVE PROTECTION)

Easy removal of soil and stains

during washing

Products: Nuva® N4118,

Nuva® N4547

REPELLENCE & RELEASE EFFECT (CARPET PROTECTION)

Repellence to soil and stain; Soil and

stain release, low dry soiling

Products: Nuva® N5151, together

with Nuva® SBC offers full stain
blocking protection

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 SMARTREPEL HYDRO
SMARTREPEL® HYDRO
Protection that keeps
textiles dry and nature cleaner

Protection that keeps textiles dry and nature cleaner

Smartrepel® Hydro is Archroma’s Its high water repellence performance

nature-friendlier protection that tested according to AATCC 22.
keeps cotton, polyester and
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polyamide textiles dry. Smartrepel® Hydro produces

a soft hand feel and outstanding
The unique technology offers breathability – the perfect long
exceptional, durable water repellency lasting high performance finish for
and it is not based on fluorine. any weatherproof garment.

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 REPELLENCE EFFECT (ACTIVE PROTECTION)
CHROMA
ARTREPEL® HYDRO Breathability
de of action Breathability
Blocked water
Blocked droplet
water droplet

Net of repelling agent

Net of repelling agent

AnchoringAnchoring
agentagent

Textile fiber
Textile fiber

PRODUCTS • Smartrepel® Hydro CMD for cellulosic fibers

and blends
• Smartrepel® Hydro PM for synthetic fibers

BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS
BENEFITS

100
100
100
100
% %
%% Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
abrasion
abrasion
abrasion bluesign®
bluesign®
bluesign®
bluesign® approved Not
approved
approved
approved Not
Not
Not based
based
based
based
on
onon
PFC,
PFC,
PFC,
Water
Water
Water
Water repellent
repellent
repellent
repellent durability
durability
durability
durability abrasion
resistance
resistance
resistance OEKO-TEX®
OEKO-TEX®
OEKO-TEX®
OEKO-TEX® compliant
compliant onPFOS
compliant PFOA,
PFOA,
PFOA,PFC,
PFOSPFOA,
PFOS
resistance compliant
ZDHC
ZDHC
ZDHCMRSL
MRSL
MRSL ZDHC
compliant
compliant
22 2
compliant PFOS
MRSL2 compliant

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COATING SOLUTIONS
It’s our nature
 COATING SOLUTIONS
Eco-advanced tailor-made surface functions
Polymer-based coating technology
can be used to apply functional
additives on the surface of fabrics.
Archroma’s water-based, solvent-free
polymers: Appretan®, Lurapret®
and Texapret®, allow handle and
surface adaptations, from soft to
hard, elastic to rigid, hydrophilic to
hydrophobic, heat sealable to highly
durable, impermeable to breathable,
with low formaldehyde content or
none at all.
They can be combined with finishing
specialties, such as Pekoflam® fire
retardants, Nuva® N and Smartrepel®
release and repellence solutions, and
Sanitized® antimicrobial products.
Our coating solutions allow
tailor-made solutions for your
requirements, including towards
more sustainability, in applications
such as technical textiles,
automotive, nonwoven, personal
protective equipment and
sportswear.
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 APPRETAN® E & APPRETAN® NF
Low formaldehyde or formaldehyde-free1
self-crosslinking solutions for stability and resistance

APPRETAN® E – Ultra-low formaldehyde polymer dispersions

Appretan® E products are polymer Appretan® E products allow to meet

dispersions aimed at providing OEKO-TEX®3 Standard 100 which
flexibility, strength, stability and defines as non detectable measured
resistance in textile and non-woven values below 16 ppm on the substrate
applications. according to Japan Law 112.

Being self-crosslinking they allow high

level of performance, in particular
against water, solvent or alcohol.

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APPLICATIONS • Carpets • Roller and vertical
blinds, blackouts
• Upholstery • Tents

• Mattress ticking • Table cloth

• Glass cloth, glass wall • Protective clothing

covering, buildings
• Awnings and linings • Nonwoven chemical
bonding

APPRETAN® NF - Formaldehyde-free1 polymer dispersions

Appretan® NF liq is a self-crosslinking

formaldehyde-free1 polymer with
good water and solvent resistance.
It is suitable for coating and for the
chemical bonding of any type of
nonwovens, showing particularly
excellent adhesion and performances
on glass material.

NOTE All Appretan® polymer dispersions are NPEO-free1

(nonyl phenol ethoxylates) and APEO-free1
(alkyl phenol ethoxylates) according to Directive
2003/53/EC.

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 LURAPRET® D & LURAPRET® N
Coating and padding polymers for enhanced
fabric performance and functionalities

Lurapret® D are acrylonitrile acrylate Lurapret® N is a water-based

polymers.
This group of polymers completes
our water-based self-crosslinking
polymer group when special
performance features are needed
such as acid resistance.
polyurethane (PU) range providing
high-end quality and performance.
Water-based PU are used in
applications ranging from flexible
outdoor fabric coating to soft and
breathable sportswear coating.

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BENEFITS • High durability

• High chemical resistance

• High flexibility and elasticity

• Very good washing resistance

MARKET APPLICATION • Automotive

• Filter fabrics

• Nonwovens

• Civil construction

• Sportswear

• Personal protective equipment

• Industrial textiles

• Artificial leather

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 APPRETAN® N & APPRETAN® S
Polymer ranges ideally suited for technical textiles
and nonwovens

Appretan® N are water-based Appretan® S are 100% dry content

polymers that are widely used for polymers for high end technical
coating and chemical bonding. application.

This product group contains These polymers are non-ignitable,

self-crosslinking and thermoplastic temperature-, chemical- and
polymers. UV-resistant, soft and very elastic.

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BENEFITS • High durability

• If necessary, with FDA/BfR registration

• High flexibility and elasticity

• Flexible in a wide temperature range

• Water-based and 100% dry content systems

for eco-advanced coatings

MARKET APPLICATION • Automotive

• Filter fabrics

• Civil construction

• Personal protective equipment

• Sportswear and active wear

• Industrial textiles

• Artificial leather

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textile.specialties@archroma.com

ARCHROMA MANAGEMENT LLC

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4153 Reinach
Switzerland

BRAND & PERFORMANCE TEXTILE SPECIALTIES

Archroma Singapore, Pte. Ltd.
1 International Business Park
#06-01 The Synergy
609917 Singapore

This information corresponds to the present state of our knowledge and is intended as a
general description of our products and their possible applications. Archroma makes no
warranties, express or implied, as to the information’s accuracy, adequacy, sufficiency or
freedom from defect and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information.
Any user of this product is responsible for determining the suitability of Archroma’s products
for its particular application. *Nothing included in this information waives any of Archroma’s
General Terms and Conditions of Sale, which control unless it agrees otherwise in writing. Any
existing intellectual / industrial property rights must be observed. Due to possible changes in
our products and applicable national and international regulations and laws, the status of our
products could change. Material Safety Data Sheets providing safety precautions, that should
be observed when handling or storing Archroma products, are available upon request and
are provided in compliance with applicable law. You should obtain and review the applicable
EN, Global, May 2017

Material Safety Data Sheet information before handling any of these products. For additional
information, please contact Archroma.

*For sales to customers located within the United States and Canada the following applies in
addition :
NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY IS MADE OF THE MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE OF ANY PRODUCT OR SERVICE.

1
Below limits of detection
2
http://www.global-standard.org/
3
https://www.oeko-tex.com/
4
http://www.bluesign.com/
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