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 Bhme

(Later: Dr. Th. Bhme)

1941 1986
2007/2008
1906 1935
H. Theodor Bhme
Later: Bhme 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

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:

Geretsried

We are where the

customers need us: - Germany (Geretsried)
- Italy (Castello dArgile)
- Spain (Castellbisbal)
- Turkey (Gebze)
- USA (Rock Hill)
- Mexico (Municipio de
- Tizayuca, HIDALGO)
- Brazil (Jacare)
- 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.
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
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.

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.
High processing flexibility allowing the fiber being processed 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.
Our goal has been to specialize in developing and supplying 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 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
Europes 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.

Bangladesh - Pulcra chemicals Bangladesh

(Pvt.) limited
Flat # 6A, House # 159
Lane 01
Baridhara D.O.H.S. , Dhaka - 1212,
Bangladesh
Phone: +88 02 841 7817
Brazil - Pulcra especialidades Quimicas ltda.
Rodovia Presidente Dutra KM 161
Estrada do Rio Abaixo s/n
12335-010 Jacare SP
Brazil
Phone: +55 12 3954 6200
china - Pulcra specialty chemicals shanghai co. ltd.
16th Floor, No.6 Building
Lane 28, No.36 Danba Road, Xuhui Century Plaza,
Shanghai, 200062
China
Phone: +86 21 6196 2666
hong Kong - Pulcra chemicals company limited
1802, 18/F, New Victory House,
93-103 Wing Lok Street,
Sheung Wan
Hong Kong
+852 3590 9902

colombia - Pulcra chemicals de colombia ltda.

Cra. 50 No. 79 sur - 101
Bodega 140 Stock Sur
La Estrella (Ant.)
Colombia
Phone: +57 4 448 0252
germany - Pulcra chemicals gmbh
Isardamm 79-83
82538 Geretsried
Germany
Phone: +49 8171 628 0
india - Pulcra chemicals india Private ltd.
Dubash House, 4th Floor
15, J.N. Heredia Marg
Ballard Estate
Mumbai 400001
India
Phone: +91 22 4353 7575, +91 222 282 0192

mexico - Pulcra chemicals s.a. de c.V.

AV. de las Diligencias 53
Nave 21 Tepojaco
Municipio de Tizayuca,
Hidalgo 43823
Mexico
Phone: +01 (779) 796 98 08 / 09 / 14
Pakistan - Pulcra chemicals Pakistan (Pvt) ltd.
59-U Aibak Block Road
New Garden Town
Lahore
Pakistan
Phone: +92 42 3594 1971 73
spain - Pulcra chemicals sl
Poligono San Vicente, s/n
08755 Castellbisbal
Spain
Phone: +34 93 817 7100

indonesia - Pt Pulcra chemicals indonesia

O
ce Building Pesona View Blok B-11
Pesona Khayangan, Jl. Ir H Juanda Sukmajaya
Depok 16411
Indonesia
Phone: +62 21 778 24 999

turkey - Pulcra Kimya as

Beylikbagi Mahallesi
341 Sokak
41400 Gebze/Kocaeli
Turkey
Phone: +90 262 675 42 00

italy - Pulcra-lachiter s.r.l.

Via Pirandello 1
40050 Castello DArgile (BO)
Italy
Phone: +39 051 6867 020

usa - Pulcra chemicals llc

474 Bryant Blvd.
Rock Hill SC29732
USA
Phone: +1 803 325 8500

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