FUNCTIONAL FINISHES Innovative and

tailor-made solutions
FOR TEXTILES
 OUTSTANDING FUNCTIONAL EFFECTS

Textiles are a huge part of our day-to-day lives. From the
clothes we wear to the bedsheets we sleep on, there is a wide
spectrum of applications for textiles and the functional needs
for textiles can defer depending on the use. Textiles not
only have to be soft, comfortable and easy to care but they
also have to be waterproof, fire resistant, dimension-stable,
antimicrobial, or provide long-term durability, to name just
a few.
However, functionality alone is no longer enough to meet
the requirements of millions of end-users. Aesthetics, design,
color and ecology also need to be taken into consideration
for life at home, at work or outdoors to be more secure,
efficient and healthy, as well as a little bit more beautiful.
Whether the need is for apparel, sports, leisure wear,
decorative home textiles such as curtains, blinds, mattresses,
high performance materials for protective wear and uniforms,
nonwovens used for interlining, filters, medical sterilization
materials or the automotive industry, Archroma’s broad
portfolio of innovative, effect-promoting finishes is highly
valued among the technical textile sector for its focus on
safety and ecology, as well as its contribution to improving
manufacturing efficiency.
The possibilities are endless.

About Archroma About Brand and Performance Contents

Textile Specialties

Archroma is a global color and specialty chemicals
company committed to innovation, world-class
quality standards, high service levels, cost-efficiency
and sustainability. Archroma is headquartered in
Reinach near Basel, Switzerland, and operates with
approximately 3000 employees over 35 countries.
Through its three businesses : Brand and Performance
Textile Specialties, Packaging & Paper Specialties
and Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Archroma
delivers specialized performance and color solutions
to meet customer needs in their local markets.
Archroma helps people fulfill their desire for products
that appeal to their emotions and senses for a
greater life experience, by developing beauty- and
performance-improving technologies applied to
everyday products. Products enhanced, colors
enhanced, performance enhanced – “ Life enhanced ”.
From fiber to finish, Archroma’s Brand and
4 Arkofix® and Fixapret® Low emissive crease and shrink resistance
Performance Textile Specialties plays a key role
throughout the entire textile supply chain, with
special chemicals for pretreatment, dyeing, printing 6 Hydroperm® and Sanitized®1 Moisture management and antimicrobial protection
and finishing of textiles. Our product packages
enhance the properties of apparel and other textiles Solusoft®, Ceralube®, Siligen®
8 Outstanding softness
in applications as diverse as high fashion, home and others
textiles and special technical textiles.
10 Nuva® N and Smartrepel® State-of-the-art repellence and release
From crease resistance to moisture management
Appretan®, Lurapret®
as well as repellency, our functional effects provide 12 Enhanced strength, flexibility and durability
and Texapret®
added-value features to textile manufacturers. Our
specialist advisers provide color matching, trend 18 Cassurit® High performance shape stabilization
monitoring as well as sector specific concepts,
including our ONE WAY sustainability service, to
ensure that customers generate greater value from 20 Pekoflam® Eco-advanced flame retardance
their products.
22 Arkophob®, Fluowet® and others Finishing specialties and coating additives

We touch and color people’s lives every day, everywhere.

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 LOW EMISSIVE CREASE
AND SHRINK RESISTANCE:
ARKOFIX® AND FIXAPRET®

Modern resin finishes make life easier for end-users. In Fabrics treated with our ETSI (Enhanced Textile Strength
response to growing market demand for easy-care and non- Improvement) system retain their high quality and are
iron finishes on cellulosic fibers, Archroma has developed significantly more durable, even after repeated home
a wide range of resins and catalysts as well as economical laundering.
processes with an environmentally friendly focus. We provide
tailor-made solutions for Moist-Cure, Premium LT-Cure,
Easy-Care, Post-Cure, Strength-Management and
formaldehyde-free finishes.

PRODUCT PROPERTIES APPLICATION APPLICATION FIBER TYPE

PROPERTIES
Japan Law 112

Pad-Dry-Cure

Garment dip
application

Moist Cure
resistance
Reactivity

Cellulosic
Chlorine

Foam

Wool
PES
PRODUCT USE

PA
PRODUCT Brief description

RESIN CATALYSTS
REACTANT RESINS

Fixapret CM liq c
® DMDHEU, modified Y/N < 75 ppm* • ••• ••• • • •
Catalyst NKB liq DMDHEU-type
Fixapret AMC liq c/
®
DMDHEU, modified
NO < 75 ppm* • ••• ••• • • •
F-AMC liq Catalyst NKC liq DMDHEU-type (also suitable for melamines)

Fixapret ECL liq c

® DMDHEU, modified YES < 75 ppm ••• •• • ••• • • • Catalyst NKS liq DMDHEU-type

Fixapret ® ECO liq c DMDHEU, modified NO < 75 ppm ••• •• • ••• • • • Catalyst FF liq for all Arkofix ® products
Catalyst F-M liq DMDHEU-type
Fixapret ® F-ECO liq DMDHEU, modified NO < 75 ppm ••• •• • ••• • • •
Catalyst MC1 liq Catalyst for Moist Cure
Fixapret ® NDF liq c DMDHEU, modified NO < 75 ppm ••• •• ••• ••• • • •
Catalyst MC liq Catalyst for Moist Cure
Fixapret ® NEC/ DMDHEU, modified
YES < 75 ppm ••• •• • ••• • • •
NES liq c
Fixapret ® AP liq c/ DMDHEU, modified suitable
NO < 75 ppm ••• •• • ••• • • •
F-AP liq for low temperature curing
Fixapret ® PC liq DMDHEU, modified pre-catalyzed,
NO < 75 ppm ••• •• •• ••• • • •
methanol-free
Fixapret ® ELF liq c DMDHEU, modified, very well
suitable for low temerature curing NO < 50 ppm ••• ••• ••• ••• • • •
ultra-low formaldehyde
LEGEND
REACTANT RESINS – FORMALDEHYDE-FREE
Very high • Suitable
Arkofix ® NZW liq Dimethyl-dihydroxy-ethyleneurea,
YES n.d. ••• •• •• ••• • • • High •• Recommended
formaldehyde-free, best white
Medium ••• Highly recommended
Arkofix ® NZF New liq Dimethyl-dihydroxy-ethyleneurea,
YES n.d. ••• •• •• ••• • • • Low * If used in the Moist Cure process
formaldehyde-free
Arkofix NZK liq
®
Dimethyl-dihydroxy-ethyleneurea,
YES n.d. ••• •• •• ••• • • •
formaldehyde-free, pre-catalyzed
Arkofix ® NF liq Dimethyl-dihydroxy-ethyleneurea,
YES n.d. ••• •• •• ••• • • •
formaldehyde-free
Arkofix ® WFF liq Dimethyl-dihydroxy-ethyleneurea,
YES n.d. ••• •• •• ••• • • •
formaldehyde-free

4 *) If washed after curing in the recommended way 5

 MOISTURE MANAGEMENT
AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTECTION:
HYDROPERM® AND SANITIZED®1

No matter what they are doing, consumers expect their clothes
to feel comfortable at all times. Archroma’s Hydroperm®-based
moisture management system supplies wash-resistant
hydrophilic properties for fibers of all kinds. Fabrics dry
quicker, wick moisture away from the skin and stay soft and
breathable even when the wearer is involved in high-intensity
sport activities.
These benefits can be combined with the Sanitized® hygiene
function for enhanced freshness. The Sanitized® Odor Control
Function reduces the deposit of odor components thereby
making garments more comfortable to wear. Depending on
the chosen Sanitized® product we can effectively reduce and
prevent the multiplication of bacteria, mold and mildew, algae
and dust mites – the cause of undesirable odors, staining and
material fatigue.

PRODUCT PROPERTIES APPLICATION FIBER TYPE PRODUCT PROPERTIES APPLICATION FIBER TYPE
Permanence

Permanence
Hydrophil

Hydrophil
Cellulosic

Cellulosic
Exhaust

Exhaust
Coating

Coating
Ionicity

Ionicity
White

White
Wool

Wool
PES

PES
Pad

Pad
Jet

Jet
PA

PA
PRODUCT Brief description PRODUCT Brief description

ANTIMICROBIAL FINISHES / ANTI-DUST MITE / ANTI-MOSQUITO MOISTURE MANAGEMENT

Sanitized®+ T 99-19 liq Durable antimicrobial finish for Hydroperm® HV liq Hydrophilizing silicone, microemulsion N ••• ••• •• •• ••• •
C •• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ••
textiles made of cellulosic fibres Hydroperm RPU
®
Thermoreactive polyurethane, for
N ••• ••• ••• ••• •••
Sanitized® T 27-22 Silver based antimicrobial product for New liq c permanent hydrophilic finish of sportswear
N/(A) ••• ••• •• •• •• ••• ••• •••
Silver liq multiple applications Hydroperm® SRHA liq Product for soil release and moisture
N ••• ••• ••• ••• •• ••• •• ••
Sanitized® T 11-15 Silver based antimicrobial product for management finishes with antistatic properties
(A) ••• ••• ••• ••• •• •• ••• •••
multiple applications Hydroperm® T liq Product for soil release and moisture
N ••• ••• ••• ••• •• ••• •• ••
Sanitized® TH 14-14 liq Hygienic finish for textiles, antibacterial management finishes with antistatic properties
C •• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••
and mildew resistant
Sanitized® TH 15-14 liq Hygienic finish for textiles, antibacterial
C •• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••
and mildew resistant
Sanitized® TH 22-27 pa Hygienic finish for textiles, antibacterial *
(A) • ••• ••• ••• • ••• ••• •••
and mildew resistant
Sanitized® TH 26-11 liq Hygienic finish for technical textiles,
N ••• ••• ••• • ••• ••• ••• •••
antibacterial, mildew- and rot-proof
Sanitized® TH 27-24 pa Hygienic finish for textiles, antibacterial *
A • ••• ••• ••• ••• • ••• ••• •••
and mildew resistant
Sanitized® AM 23-24 liq Mosquito and dustmite protection, wash-
N ••• ••• •• ••• • • ••
permanent when suitable binder is added
Sanitized® TPL Antimicrobial protection for solvent PUR
N • ••• • ••• •••
27-42 liq coating LEGEND

SMELLADSORBENT FINISHES / ANTI-ADHERANCE Excellent C Cationic

Sanitized® Smell adsorbent, anti-adherance, Good (C) Weakly cationic
N ••• ••• •• • •• ••• •••
Odoractiv 10 liq Non-biocidal Reasonable N Non-ionic

ANTIMICROBIAL FINISHES BASED ON NATURAL ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS • Suitable A Anionic

Sanitized® Durable antimicrobial finish for •• Recommended (A) Weakly anionic

(C) •• ••• ••• ••• ••• • • ••
Mintactiv 50 textiles made of cellulosic fibres ••• Highly recomended * If applied by exhaust on PES and PA

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 OUTSTANDING SOFTNESS:
SOLUSOFT®, CERALUBE®, SILIGEN®
AND OTHERS

Garments are known as tactile fabrics because they are
pleasant to feel and touch. They give us a sense of well-being
and protection. At the final stage of textile processing –
finishing – we give the garment the “extra handle” or “magic
softness touch”. Archroma manufactures a wide range of
permanent and non-permanent softeners for every need.
These softeners not only make your garments feel good but
also include other value-added benefits such as good
sewability, hydrophilicity and significantly lower chances
of tearing as well as the various improvements listed in the
product table.

PRODUCT PROPERTIES APPLICATION FIBER TYPE PRODUCT PROPERTIES APPLICATION FIBER TYPE

Hydrophil
Hydrophil

Cellulosic
Cellulosic

Antistatic
Antistatic

Exhaust
Exhaust

Ionicity
Ionicity

White
White

Wool
Wool

PES
Pad
PES
Pad

Jet
Jet

PA
PA
PRODUCT Brief description PRODUCT Brief description

FATTY ACID SOFTENERS POLYETHYLENE SOFTENERS/LUBRICANTS – SEWABILITY IMPROVERS

Leomin® AFK gr hc Granulates softener soluble in hot water C • •• ••• ••• •• •• •• Ceralube® ET liq Sewability improver D •• ••• ••• • ••• •• •• ••
Cepreton® UH p Granulates softener soluble in hot water C •• ••• ••• •• •• •• Ceralube® JW liq Jet-stable sewability improver, suitable
(C) •• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••
Cepreton® UC New p Granulates softener soluble in cold water C •• ••• ••• •• •• •• for white goods
Cepreton® UN p Granulates softener soluble in hot water N ••• ••• •• ••• •• •• •• Ceralube OEW liq
®
Jet-stable softener and sewability
(C) •• ••• ••• ••• ••• •• •• ••
improver for white and colored goods
SILICONE SOFTENERS Ceralube® PHD liq c Concentrated softener and sewability
Solusoft ® ACN liq Amino-modified silicone elastomer, improver, additive for resin finishes and N/D ••• ••• ••• •• •• ••
(C) • ••• • ••• ••• ••• ••• fluorocarbon finishes
macroemulsion, “Cashmere”-handle
Solusoft ® FE liq Modified silicone elastomer, macro- Ceralube® SVN liq Thermostable, non-sublimating,
N ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• N/D ••• ••• •• ••• ••• ••• ••
emulsion, best softener for pigment prints very soft sewability improver
Solusoft ® MSJ liq Amino-modified silicone elastomer, Ceralube® AKT New liq c Raising assistant with antistatic effect (C) •• ••• • ••• ••• ••• ••
C • ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••
microemulsion, jet stable Ceralube® PEP liq c Concentrated softener and sewability
N ••• ••• ••• •• •• ••
Solusoft ® NMW liq c Silicone elastomer, microemulsion, improver, additive for resin finish
N ••• ••• • ••• ••• ••• •••
Solusoft ® MW liq c stable in a wide pH-range Ceralube® F-PEB liq Economical softener and sewability
N ••• ••• ••• •• •• ••
Solusoft ® NUP liq Modified silicone elastomer, improver, additive for resin finish
N ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• •••
macro-emulsion
YARN LUBRICANTS
Solusoft SE1 oil liq
®
Silicone fluid for hydrophilic finishes (C) •• ••• • ••• •• ••• •••
Destofil® LC liq Yarn finishing to lower friction coefficient C •• ••• ••• • •• ••
Solusoft ECO liq
®
Modified silicone elastomer,
(C) • ••• ••• •• •• ••• Ceralube® ET liq Yarn finishing to lower friction coefficient D •• ••• • ••• •• •• ••
micro-emulsion
Solusoft ® WA liq Amino-modified silicone elastomer,
C • ••• • ••• ••• ••• ••• POLYURETHANE SOFTENERS
semi-macroemulsion
Hydroperm® RPU Thermoreactive polyurethane, for
N ••• ••• ••• ••• •••
SILICONE SOFTENERS – HYDROPHILIC New liq c permanent hydrophilic finish of sportswear
Siligen® TOW liq c Concentrated hydrophilic silicone for Perapret® PU New liq Polyurethane dispersion, antipilling,
(C) ••• ••• •• ••• •• ••• ••• A •• ••• ••• • •• •
finishing terrycloth goods and bath towels bulky handle, strength improver
Siligen® MIH liq Economical hydrophilic silicone for
(C) ••• ••• •• • ••• •• ••• ••• SOFTENER FOR FLUOROCARBON FINISHES
finishing terrycloth goods, bath towels, etc.
Ceralube® PHD liq c Concentrated softener and sewability
Siligen SIH liq
®
Super-soft, hydrophilic silicone, jet stable, N/D ••• ••• ••• •• •• ••
N ••• ••• ••• •• ••• •• ••• ••• improver for fluorocarbon finishes
for all hydrophilic finishes
Siligen® SIH-S New liq Super-soft, hydrophilic macro-emulsion
N ••• ••• •• • ••• •• ••• ••• LEGEND
silicone, jet stable, for all hydrophilic finishes
Siligen® EH1 liq Super-soft, hydrophilic silicone, jet stable, (C) Weakly cationic A Anionic • Suitable Excellent
for all hydrophilic finishes, it is partly based N ••• ••• ••• •• ••• •• ••• ••• C Cationic D Amphoteric •• Recommended Good
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on biomass products (renewable)
N Non-ionic ••• Highly recomended Reasonable
 STATE-OF-THE-ART REPELLENCY
AND SOIL RELEASE:
NUVA® AND SMARTREPEL®

Archroma’s Nuva® product line is based on a telomerization N series, consists of products based on C6 chemistry. The N in
process to achieve modern stain management properties. the product name stands for: novel chemistry, non-detectable
Active protection refers to water, oil and alcohol repellency, PFOA (below limit of detection), notable improvement in
and additionally includes chemical resistance, while passive repellence, and non-sensitive in regard to compatibility with
protection refers to stain or soil release properties. finishing chemicals.
During application, the fluorocarbon dispersion surrounds
each fiber with an invisible protective film. This film is After several years of development, Archroma designed a
responsible for achieving the highest durability for clothing, completely new line of water repellent agents that are not
for example, or excellent initial values for instance for based on fluorine: Smartrepel® Hydro. Their outstanding
disposable nonwoven. performance does not find an equivalent on the market –
bringing together two major benefits that were unattainable
The range is constantly updated to fulfil environmental until now: a nature-friendlier chemistry, together with
regulations. The new generation of fluorocarbons, the Nuva® long-lasting, efficient water repellency.

PRODUCT / APPLICATION PROPERTIES APPLICATION FIELD

automotive industry

Blends of cellulose
protective clothing
Classical finishing

Preimpreg­nation
Technical tex­tiles
Nonwovens for

and synthetics
Oil repellency

Home textiles
dry potential
Perma­nence

for coatings
Laundry air
Soil release

Work wear/
sunshades
repellency

repellency

repellency

Glass fiber
Diesel fuel

••

Awnings/

Cellulose
Carpets
Dry soil
Ionicity

Water

Wool
PES

PA
PRODUCT Remarks

NUVA® N – REPELLENCY, C6 PRODUCT RANGE, PFOA FREE*

Nuva® N 2114 liq (C) PFOA free*, high performance ••• ••• • ••• •• •• •• ••• ••• •• •• •• ••
Nuva® N 2155 liq N PFOA free*, recommended for FR applications and fastness sensitive fabrics •• •• •• •• ••• ••• •• •• ••• ••• ••• • ••
Nuva® N 1811 liq (C) PFOA free*, universal product with pleasant handle ••• ••• •• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• •• •• •
Nuva N 2116 liq
®
(C) PFOA free*, high performance for technical textiles •• ••• •• •• ••• ••• •• •• ••• ••• ••• • •• LEGEND
Nuva® N 2159 liq N PFOA free*, recommended for high water column and fastness sensitive fabrics •• •• •• •• ••• ••• •• •• ••• ••• ••• • •• (A) Weakly anionic
Nuva® N 1802 liq (C) PFOA free*, universal product with pleasant handle ••• ••• •• •• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• • •• (C) Weakly cationic

NUVA® N – SOIL RELEASE, C6 PRODUCT RANGE, PFOA FREE* N Non-ionic

Nuva N 4547 liq

®
(C) PFOA free*, soil release agent ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• • •• Very high

Nuva® N 4118 liq (C) PFOA free*, soil release agent with improved wicking abilities ••• ••• • • •• • High
Medium
Low
FLUORINE-FREE WATER REPELLENT Very low
Smartrepel® Hydro CMD liq (C) Fluorine-free water repellent product ••• • • • •• ••• ••• •• •• •• ••• Especially recommended
Smartrepel Hydro AM liq
®
(C) Fluorine-free water repellent product ••• • • • •• •• ••• ••• ••• • •• Recommended
Smartrepel® Hydro SPK liq (C) Fluorine-free water repellent product ••• • • • •• •• ••• •• •• •• • Suitable
Smartrepel® Hydro TS liq (C) Fluorine-free water repellent product ••• • • • •• •• ••• ••• ••• • * Below limit of detection

Flash point for all products >100°C

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 ENHANCED STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY
AND DURABILITY:
APPRETAN®, LURAPRET® AND TEXAPRET®

Our dispersions have been known and valued by customers for The Appretan® E polymer series is our range of ultra-low
many years, whether in coating, spraying, foaming, lamination formaldehyde polymer dispersions. Together with our
or impregnation. Appretan® FF and Appretan® FFX these polymers are for the
production of textiles that are expected to comply with the
In meeting today’s ecological challenges, our products are limit values of formaldehyde as defined by many labels as
water-based and solvent-free, covering a variety of base e.g. Oeko-Tex Standard 100.
polymers and different effects. Ranging from soft to hard, from
elastic to rigid, from hydrophilic to hydrophobic, impermeable Appretan® E and Appretan® FFX are self-crosslinking polymers
to breathable, they allow tailormade solutions for customer- to achieve a high level of performance in technical applications.
specific requirements.

TECHNICAL DATA APPLICATION FIELDS

transition temperature)

Nonwoven interlinings

Stiffening/filling agent

Roller-, vertical blinds

adhesive heat sealing

Nonwoven waddings

Technical nonwoven

Electrolytes stability
Carriers for bitumen

cleaning resistance
covering, buildings

protective clothing
Solid content in %

Needle punch/felt

Technical textiles
Viscosity in mPas

Self-crosslinking

Glass cloth/ wall

Awnings, linings

Lamination, self

Molding shapes
matress ticking

HF-Weldability
Woven carpets

Tufted carpets
TG in °C (glass

Polymer base

Tents, table,
Upholstery,

automotive

Wash&Dry
pH value

Flocking

Hygiene
Fashion
Ionicity

Filters

Wipes
PRODUCT Remarks

ACRYLATE COPOLYMERS
Appretan® N 92100 liq 45 -30 5.0 A yes AC High solvent resistance • • • • • • • • • •
Appretan® N 96100 liq 50 -20 3.5 A yes ST/AC • • • • • • • • •
Appretan NI liq
®
45 -20 4.0 N/A yes VA/AC Compatibility to be • • • •
pre-tested
Appretan® N 96101 liq 50 -17 3.0 A yes ST/AC • • • • • • • • • • • •
Appretan N 94101 liq
®
50 -15 4.0 A yes VA/AC • • • • • • • LEGEND
Appretan® PL 10073 liq 50 -10 7.0 A yes ST/AC High wetting properties, • • • • • • • • • • • VA Vinyl Acetate
low migration profile
AC Acrylate
Appretan® N 92111 liq 50 -8 5.5 A yes AC • • • • • • • •
ST Styrene
Appretan® D 420 liq 50 -6 5.0 A yes AC • • • • • • • •
PU Polyurethane
Appretan® N 92121 liq 50 +10 6.0 A yes AC • • • • • • • • • •
PES-PU Polyester Polyurethane
Appretan® DS 703 liq 50 +24 2.5 A yes AC • • • • • • • •
PE-PU Polyether Polyurethane
Appretan® N 92131 liq 50 +26 4.0 A yes AC • • • • • • • •
PC-PU Polycarbonate Polyurethane
Appretan® N 94121 liq 50 +27 5.0 A yes VA/AC • • • • • • • • • • • •
A Anionic
Appretan® N 96131 liq 50 +28 4.0 A yes ST/AC • • • • • • • • • • • •
N Non-ionic
Appretan® N 96131 SB liq 50 +28 2.5 A yes ST/AC High tensile strength at • • • • • •
high temperature High viscosity (>10’000 mPas)

Appretan® N 94151 liq 50 +38 4.0 A yes VA/AC nonwoven and carpet • • • • • • • Viscous (2’000-10’000 mPas)
back coating Medium – low viscosity
Appretan® PL 10070 liq 50 +44 7.0 A yes ST/AC High wetting properties, • • • • • • • • • (300 - 2’000 mPas)
low migration profile Low viscosity (< 300 mPas)
Appretan® N 92151 liq 50 +45 3.0 A yes AC • • • • • • • • • • • Suitable
Appretan® N 9616 liq 50 +47 4.0 A yes ST/AC • • • • • • • • • • * Below limits of detection

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 TECHNICAL DATA APPLICATION FIELDS

transition temperature)

Nonwoven interlinings

Stiffening/filling agent

Roller-, vertical blinds

adhesive heat sealing

Nonwoven waddings

Technical nonwoven

Electrolytes stability
Carriers for bitumen

cleaning resistance
covering, buildings

protective clothing
Solid content in %

Needle punch/felt

Technical textiles
Viscosity in mPas

Self-crosslinking

Glass cloth/ wall

Awnings, linings

Lamination, self

Molding shapes
matress ticking

HF-Weldability
Woven carpets

Tufted carpets
TG in °C (glass

Polymer base

Tents, table,
Upholstery,

automotive

Wash&Dry
pH value

Flocking

Hygiene
Fashion
Ionicity

Filters

Wipes
PRODUCT Remarks

ULTRA LOW FORMALDEHYDE ACRYLATE COPOLYMERS

Appretan® E 6200 liq 50 -20 4.5 A yes ST/AC • • • • • • • • • • • •
Appretan E 4250 liq
®
50 -15 4.0 A yes VA/AC • • • • • • • •
Appretan® E 4400 liq 50 0 5.0 A yes VA/AC • • • • • • • • •
Appretan® E 6400 liq 50 0 5.0 A yes ST/AC • • • • • • • •
Appretan® E 6540 liq 50 +17 7.5 A yes ST/AC • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Appretan® E 6680 liq 50 +28 4.0 A yes ST/AC • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Appretan® E 6870 liq 50 +47 3.0 A yes ST/AC • • • • • • • •

FORMALDEHYDE FREE* ACRYLATE COPOLYMERS

Appretan® FF 2100 liq 60 -30 5.0 A no AC Self adhesive • • • •
Appretan® FFX6270 liq 50 -13 7.0 A yes ST/AC • • • • • • • •
Appretan® FF 6400 liq 50 0 7.0 A no ST/AC • • • • • • •
Appretan® FF 6500 liq 50 +10 8.0 A no ST/AC • • • • •
Appretan® FF 6620 liq 50 +22 8.0 A no ST/AC High heat sealing • • • • • • LEGEND
properties
Appretan® FFX6730 liq 50 +33 8.5 A yes ST/AC High adhesion, high • • • • • • • • VA Vinyl Acetate
abrasion resistance AC Acrylate
Appretan® FFX2730 liq 50 +33 8.5 A yes AC Low HHV, high adhesion • • • • • • • • ST Styrene
Appretan FF 2110 liq
®
40 +70 7.5 A no AC stable film without • • • • • PU Polyurethane
crosslinker PES-PU Polyester Polyurethane

VINYLACETATE HOMOPOLYMERS PE-PU Polyether Polyurethane

Appretan® TT liq 50 +33 4.0 N no VA • • • • • • PC-PU Polycarbonate Polyurethane

Appretan TS liq
®
55 +33 4.5 N no VA • • • • • • • • A Anionic

Appretan EM liq
®
50 +33 3.5 N no VA • • • • N Non-ionic

Appretan® MB Extra liq 55 +10 4.5 N no VA • • • • • • High viscosity (>10’000 mPas)

Viscous (2’000-10’000 mPas)
ACRYLONITRILE/ACRYLATE
Medium – low viscosity
Lurapret ® DS 150 liq 50 -36 3.4 A yes AN/AC • • • • • • • • • (300 - 2’000 mPas)
Lurapret ® D 471 liq 50 -7 5.5 A yes AN/AC • • • • • • • • • Low viscosity (< 300 mPas)
Lurapret ® D 579 liq 50 +7 5.0 A yes AN/AC • • • • • • • • • • • • • Suitable
Lurapret D 888 liq
®
50 +31 8.0 A yes AN/AC • • • • • • * Below limits of detection

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 TECHNICAL DATA APPLICATION FIELDS

transition temperature)

Nonwoven interlinings

Stiffening/filling agent

Roller-, vertical blinds

adhesive heat sealing

Nonwoven waddings

Technical nonwoven

Electrolytes stability
Carriers for bitumen

cleaning resistance
covering, buildings

protective clothing
Solid content in %

Needle punch/felt

Technical textiles
Viscosity in mPas

Self-crosslinking

Glass cloth/ wall

Awnings, linings

Lamination, self

Molding shapes
matress ticking

HF-Weldability
Woven carpets

Tufted carpets
TG in °C (glass

Polymer base

Tents, table,
Upholstery,

automotive

Wash&Dry
pH value

Flocking

Hygiene
Fashion
Ionicity

Filters

Wipes
PRODUCT Remarks

POLYURETHANE
Lurapret ® N 5112 liq 35 n.a. 8.0 A no PE-PU Soft, high water column • • • • •
Lurapret ® N 5122 liq 40 n.a. 8.0 A no PES-PU Acid stable, suitable • • • • • • • • • LEGEND
for resin finishes
VA Vinyl Acetate
Lurapret ® N 5127 liq 40 n.a. 8.0 A no PES-PU Medium hard, good • • • • •
AC Acrylate
abrasion resistance
ST Styrene
Lurapret ® N 5392 liq 60 n.a. 8.0 A no PC-PU Soft very good UV • • • • • • • • • • •
resistance, TEA free PU Polyurethane
Lurapret ® N 5396 liq 35 n.a. 8.0 A no PC-PU Abrasion resistant, • • • • • • • • PES-PU Polyester Polyurethane
TEA free PE-PU Polyether Polyurethane
Lurapret ® N 5352 liq 30 n.a. 6.0 N no PE-PU Breathable coating • • • • • PC-PU Polycarbonate Polyurethane
Lurapret ® N 5357 liq 32 n.a. 8.0 A no PES-PU Breathable coating • • • • A Anionic
Lurapret ® N-DPS liq 40 n.a. 8.0 A no PES-PU High temperature • • • • • • • • • • • N Non-ionic
resistance
High viscosity (>10’000 mPas)
Lurapret ® N 6076 liq 40 n.a. 8.0 A no PES-PU Medium soft • • • • • • • • •
Viscous (2’000-10’000 mPas)
Lurapret ® N 6072 liq 37 n.a. 7.5 A no PE-PU Hard, tough elastic • • • • • • • • •
Medium – low viscosity
READY-TO-USE FORMULATIONS
(300 - 2’000 mPas)

Texapret ® C 6050 liq 50 -20 9.0 A no ST/AC Digital printing • • • • Low viscosity (< 300 mPas)

Texapret ® CF 8011 liq 50 -40 5.0 A yes AC/AN HFFR compound for • • • • Suitable
automotive seat cover * Below limits of detection

PRODUCT Chemistry Rheological behavior Ionicity Comments

ACRYLIC THICKENERS
Appretan® Thickener 2710 liq Fully neutralized inverse thickener Short A Yellowish, viscous. Highly efficient with an excellent electrolyte stability.
Appretan Thickener 3308 liq Partially neutralized inverse thickener
®
Short A Yellowish, slightly viscous. Fairly efficient with a good electrolyte stability.

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 HIGH PERFORMANCE SHAPE STABILIZATION:
CASSURIT®

In order to provide moldings, filters or sailcloth, durable
resilience properties, the textile industry uses melamine-based
crosslinkers. These resins give temperature-independent
duroplastic effects resulting in water-insoluble, thermostable
hardening, which provides dimensional stability for temperatures
up to 180° F (100° C) and above.
Our Cassurit® crosslinkers are able to maintain a glossy or
mechanically modified surface and also improve durability
in setting and molding of nonwoven, as well as stiffening of
technical textiles. They are also employed as an additive to
improve durability when used as a fixing agent for polymer
dispersions, reactive flame retardants or in combination
with fluorocarbons for permanent water and oil-repellent
applications, as well as to improve water column properties.

AQUEOUS, ETHERIFIED MELAMINE CROSSLINKER NONWOVEN BONDING TEXTILE FINISHING TEXTILE COATING

needle-punched

Cable coverings,
(fabrics); ribbon
Mechanical and

stiffening agent
Fixing agent for

building sector

Tents, awnings

Acoustic parts,
Dry substance

Film hardness
formal­dehyde

Rubber tapes
fluorcarbons

moldings for
for technical
and polymer

Emery cloth
material for
automotive

Glass cloth;
dispersions

Filling and
Insulating
Reactivity

Sailcloth
pH value

tire cord
Stability

vehicles
Ionicity

fabrics

fabrics
in (%)

in (%)
Free

PRODUCT

HIGHLY ETHERIFIED
LEGEND
Cassurit ® LFC liq N 8.5 - 10.5 50 <0,1 low high •
N Non-ionic
Cassurit ® MFB liq N 8.5 - 10.5 50 <0.3 low high • •
Very hard
PARTLY ETHERIFIED Hard
Cassurit LMT liq
®
N 8.5 - 10.5 70 <0.8 medium-high medium • • • • • • • • • Medium
Cassurit ® HH liq N 9.0 - 10.0 72 <0.5 high low-medium • • • • • • • • Soft
Cassurit ® STM liq N 9.5 - 10.5 75 <0.5 high low-medium • • • • • • • • Suitable
use

CATALYSTS
Catalyst CR liq UF & MF – type

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 ECO-ADVANCED FLAME RETARDANCE:
PEKOFLAM®

Nowadays textiles are often created from multiple raw Archroma responds to these needs with a range of products
materials with huge impact on their flammability properties. which comply with major eco-labels and restricted substances
Plus, they are present in almost any environment we are lists and restricts its core technologies to halogen and antimony
exposed to – either during sleep, work or travel. free chemistries.

With processors and consumers expecting sustainable solutions

these days, related chemistries also have to match significantly
higher ecological requirements compared to conditions
applicable just a few decades ago.

APPLICATION APPLICATION FIELD FIBER TYPE

PROPERTIES

Oeko-Tex listing *2
Other synthetics
Protective wear

Construction &
Semi-durable*
(10% in water)

Non-durable

Blends with
Automotive

decorative

synthetics

Polyester
building
Durable

(PA/PP)
Viscose
textiles
Home/

Cotton
Carpet

Wool
pH

PRODUCT

LIQUID GRADES
Pekoflam® HSD liq 6-8 • • • •• •• • • •
Pekoflam MSP liq
®
6-8 •• • •• • • • yes
Pekoflam® OP liq 3-5 • • •• • • •
Pekoflam® THA liq 6-8 • • • • •• ••
Pekoflam PES liq c new
®
1-3 •• • •• • yes
LEGEND
POWDER GRADES
* Resistance to water soaking
Pekoflam® STC p 4-6 ( ) •• •• yes according to BS EN 1021
Pekoflam® TC 203 p 5.5 - 7.5 ( ) • • • • • • Suitable
Pekoflam TC 308 p
®
6-8 ( ) • •• •• •• •• • • •• • •• Recommended
Pekoflam® TC 503 p 6-8 ( ) •• • • • • •• • • yes ( ) Depending on binder system

Pekoflam® PES liq c new and Pekoflam® OP liq are currently not registered for Europe

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 FINISHING SPECIALTIES AND FINISHING SPECIALTIES AND
COATING ADDITIVES: COATING ADDITIVES:
ARKOPHOB®, FLUOWET® AND OTHERS DICOFIX®, ELFUGIN® AND OTHERS

Archroma is well known as a system supplier for the whole For optimized technical solutions, Archroma has just the right
textile chain, specializing in solutions that include application additives to make your life that much easier.
technology as well as effect optimization with approved
systems rather than focusing on single products.

With a variety of additives, you can achieve specific effects

such as antislipage, antistatic, protection against phenolic or
thermic yellowing. Also possible are handle modifications as
well as specific surface adaptations.

PRODUCT PROPERTIES PRODUCT PROPERTIES APPLICATION FIBER TYPE

Hydrophil

Cellulosic
Antistatic

Exhaust
Ionicity

Ionicity

White

Wool
PES
Pad

Jet

PA
PRODUCT Brief description PRODUCT Brief description

SPECIAL CROSSLINKERS ANTI SLIP AGENTS

Arkophob® DAN New liq Formaldehyde-free crosslinking agent (polyfunctional isocyanate X-linker, blocked), requires thermal activation N Dicofix ® SW liq c Silicid acid dispersion, with low influence on handle (C) • ••• ••• ••• ••• •
Arkophob XLR liq
®
Polyfunctional isocyanate X-linker, unblocked (in aqueous medium the product has only limited shelf life) N
ANTISTATIC AGENTS
Arkophob® 2187 liq Formaldehyde-free* crosslinking agent (polyfunctional isocyanate X-linker, blocked), requires thermal activation N
Elfugin® AKT liq Antistatic agent for synthetic fibers with
A ••• ••• •• ••• ••• ••
HYDROPHOBIC AGENTS FOR TECHNICAL TEXTILES anticorrosive effect
Arkophob® NPK liq Non-durable water-repellent agent C
ANTI MIGRATION AGENTS
WETTING AGENTS Perapret ® FA liq Anti migration agent, special additive in
N ••• ••• ••• •• •• ••
Kieralon® MRZ liq Efficient wetting agent with non-rewetting properties, highly concentrated N Color Fast Finish
Imerol® JET-B liq c Mixture of nonionic surfactants, low foaming wetting agent and system stabilizer N
PHENOLIC YELLOWING PROTECTION
Fluowet UD liq
®
Wetting agent for fluorocarbons with non-rewetting properties N
Umidol® APY liq Product to avoid phenolic yellowing N ••• ••• •• • •• •• ••• •
FOAMING AGENTS Umidol® NYX liq Economical product to prevent phenolic yellowing A ••• ••• •• • •• •• ••• •
Kieralon® SAS 30 liq Economic foaming and wetting agent, hydrophilic A
THERMIC YELLOWING PROTECTION
Afilan® AS-OS1 liq Efficient foaming and wetting agent A
Umidol® UW pwd Specialty products to avoid thermic yellowing in
Afilan® AO1 liq Amphotheric foaming and wetting agent D
pre-heatsetting, post-heatsetting and molding N ••• ••• • • ••• •
ANTI-FOAMING AGENTS processes

Antimussol® UDF liq Economical and efficient defoamer, mineral oil free N

SYSTEM STABILIZER
Fluowet ® STAB new liq Reduces roller deposition problems in pad applications of fluorocarbons C
Fluowet ® DS liq Reduces roller deposition problems in pad applications of fluorine-free repellents N
LEGEND

LEGEND Excellent C Cationic

(C) Weakly cationic Good (C) Weakly cationic
C Cationic Reasonable N Non-ionic
N Non-ionic • Suitable A Anionic
A Anionic •• Recommended (A) Weakly anionic
D Amphoteric ••• Highly recomended
* Below limits of detection
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