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Pulcra Chemicals showcases Stantex at INDEX 14

11 Apr '14

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Germany based Pulcra Chemicals, which has more than 135 years of experience in supplying chemicals to the global fibre and textile industry will be showcasing its innovative specialty chemicals for the nonwovens sector at INDEX 14 at stall no. 4344.

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.

Polyester staple fibres:

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.

STANTEX® spin finishes are also 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.

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. The spin finishes have excellent antistatic performance and low friction properties and are capable of being processed at high speeds.

Cellulosic:

Nonwovens provide high flexibility and easy handling due to single product concepts with low foaming behavior. Pulcra Chemicals spin finishes fulfill the toxicological requirements for hygiene and medical applications and are compliant with FDA and EU regulations.

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