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)
1941 – 1986
2007/2008
1906 – 1935
H. Theodor Böhme
Later: Böhme Fettchemie
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
1999
The chemicals division of Henkel becomes Cognis
as a result of a carve-out
1881
Foundation of Boehme Fettchemie in Chemnitz:
manufacture of textile chemicals and auxiliaries
2000
1935
Integration into the Henkel group as Boehme
Fettchemie; continuous growth due to innovations
and the founding of subsidiaries in foreign countries
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
1970
Henkel Textile Technology; further growth in the home
market and abroad, acquisition of Standard Chemical
Products / USA
2007
Carve-out of Cognis Process Chemicals into Pulcra
Chemicals
1986
Acquisition of Pulcra / Spain; extension of textile business through affiliated companies in the Middle East
and South America
2008
Cognis sell Pulcra Chemicals to strategic investor
Fashion Chemicals
2010
Acquisition of Geretsried Plant
1987
Acquisition of Nopco / USA and Gruenau / Germany
2012
New Division „Performance Chemicals“
1989
Acquisition of Emery / USA
2013
Acquisition of Skintex® business from BASF
1990
Foundation of affiliated companies in Far East incl. China
Pulcra Chemicals, Geretsried
PULCRA CHEMICALS FACTS & FIGURES
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Over2000customers:fiberandnon-wovenproducers,textileandyarnmills,tanneries
Over1000products
Around850employeesgloballywitharound200engineersandchemists
Presentin14countries
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:
Geretsried
We are where the
customers need us: - 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:
80.000m2
Employee: Around180
Backward integration
1) Production of specialty chemicals
a)ReactionofEOandPOwith(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.
Ourspinfinishesareusedforabroadrangeofapplications,includinghighlyspecialized
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
Ourexpertteamsarealwaysreadytogiveyouthebesttechnicalservice.
We develop customized solutions especially designed to your needs.
PULCRA CHEMICALS POLYAMIDE
Textile/Apparel
Withmorethan50yearsofexperienceinNylonSpin
Finishes Pulcra Chemicals offers products which combine
goodrunnabilitywithexcellentdyeingperformance.Our
STANTEX® product range offers lubricants for the productionofpartiallyorientedyarn(POY)/DrawTextureYarn
(DTY)fortheproductionofFlatYarn/FullyDrawnYarn
(FDY)throughdifferentprocessroutes.
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
andalsoforcriticalapplicationslikeautomotive.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,wheretheyadddurabilityandstrength. Ourproduct
range offers not only spin finishes for high tenacity polyesterand1-stepand2-step-standardprocesses,butalso
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.
TheseproductsareincompliancewithCFRtitle21and
EU10/2011.
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)wehelpyoutoproduceflat,drawtextureyarn,
(DTY),andairtextureyarn(ATY)withexcellentsoftness
and comfort.
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.
Floorcoverings
Polypropylene is the economical solution for many carpet applications. The biggest share is produced as bulk
continuousfiber(BCF)yarn.OurSTANTEX®spinfinishes
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.
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
incompliancewithCFRtitle21andEU10/2011.
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
CFRtitle21andEU10/2011.Thespinfinishesaresilicone
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:
Highflexibilityandeasyhandlingduetosingleproduct
concepts.
Balanced frictional and antistatic properties allow high
fiber spinning speeds without compromising the yarn
quality.
Outstandingyarnuniformitywithverylowyarndefects
are achieved.
Highprocessingflexibilityallowingthefiberbeingprocessed on different spinning technologies.
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.
PULCRA CHEMICALS FIBERGLASS
Pulcra Chemicals is a leading supplier of cationic lubricant,
for processing fiberglass.
Ourgoalhasbeentospecializeindevelopingandsupplying products to the fiberglass industry in the area of fiber-
glass 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®orSPREITAN®tobeappliedbeforecarding 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®orSPREITAN®formulationshelp
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®inneedlefeltoperationisimportantforeffective 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 approvedlubricantswithlowVOCandFOGvalues.
Twisting/ coning
The application of SPREITAN® in twisting helps to reduce
dustandfiberflybyreducingthefibertometalfriction.
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
criteriaincludingOEKOTEX,GOTS,andbluesign®
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.
Bangladesh - Pulcra chemicals Bangladesh
(Pvt.) limited
Flat # 6A, House # 159
Lane–01
BaridharaD.O.H.S.,Dhaka-1212,
Bangladesh
Phone:+88028417817
Brazil - Pulcra especialidades Quimicas ltda.
Rodovia Presidente Dutra KM 161
Estrada do Rio Abaixo s/n
12335-010JacareíSP
Brazil
Phone:+551239546200
china - Pulcra specialty chemicals shanghai co. ltd.
16th Floor, No.6 Building
Lane28,No.36DanbaRoad,XuhuiCenturyPlaza,
Shanghai,200062
China
Phone:+862161962666
hong Kong - Pulcra chemicals company limited
1802,18/F,NewVictoryHouse,
93-103WingLokStreet,
Sheung Wan
Hong Kong
+85235909902
colombia - Pulcra chemicals de colombia ltda.
Cra.50No.79sur-101
Bodega140StockSur
La Estrella (Ant.)
Colombia
Phone:+5744480252
germany - Pulcra chemicals gmbh
Isardamm79-83
82538Geretsried
Germany
Phone:+4981716280
india - Pulcra chemicals india Private ltd.
DubashHouse,4th Floor
15, J.N. Heredia Marg
Ballard Estate
Mumbai–400001
India
Phone:+912243537575,+912222820192
mexico - Pulcra chemicals s.a. de c.V.
AV. de las Diligencias 53
Nave21Tepojaco
Municipio de Tizayuca,
Hidalgo43823
Mexico
Phone:+01(779)7969808/09/14
Pakistan - Pulcra chemicals Pakistan (Pvt) ltd.
59-U Aibak Block Road
New Garden Town
Lahore
Pakistan
Phone:+92423594197173
spain - Pulcra chemicals sl
Poligono San Vicente, s/n
08755Castellbisbal
Spain
Phone:+34938177100
indonesia - Pt Pulcra chemicals indonesia
Offi
ceBuildingPesonaViewBlokB-11
Pesona Khayangan, Jl. Ir H Juanda Sukmajaya
Depok16411
Indonesia
Phone:+622177824999
turkey - Pulcra Kimya as
Beylikbagi Mahallesi
341Sokak
41400Gebze/Kocaeli
Turkey
Phone:+902626754200
italy - Pulcra-lachiter s.r.l.
Via Pirandello 1
40050CastelloD‘Argile(BO)
Italy
Phone:+390516867020
usa - Pulcra chemicals llc
474BryantBlvd.
RockHillSC29732
USA
Phone:+18033258500
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