The main component of the concept is Flamegard PX, a novel product, especially designed for polyester treatments in exhaust to obtain the flame retardant properties. Tanasperse OLG-PX, a special emulsifying/dispersing product, is incorporated for optimal distribution.

Flame retardant properties

Ensuring flame retardant properties to PES is difficult, time-consuming and involves several processing steps to fulfil the requirements, the company reports.

In many cases the necessary special property is added during a finishing process after the actual dyeing process. This process cannot always be executed in house for different reasons, therefore it is often executed by a third party.

Tanatex Chemicals developed the Express FR concept, so manufacturers can simply add the special flame retardant product in the dyebath, with no additional finishing process needed. This is said to lead to the reduction of water, energy and time. Express FR is designed to make the development of flame retardant articles easier, giving customers more flexibility and provising more control over the process.

Tanatex Chemicals

Tanatex Chemicals develops innovative textile processing solutions, ranging from pre-treatment to finishing. The state of the art products are based on trends and demands in today’s technical textiles and carpet processing industry.

Through a worldwide network of offices, agencies and distributors, Tanatex Chemicals supplies its customers with wet processing products and provides technical service.

For over 50 years, the company has been providing customers and partners with competitive advantages and fit-for-purpose chemical solutions, whilst meeting international standards regarding quality, health, environment and safety.

www.tanatexchemicals.com