The specialty chemicals market covers activities in which the use of specially adapted additives can add value to our clients’ products. Our expertise is based on our own cross-fertilisation strategy: our Application Laboratories follow the technical specifications and use or adapt additives from our various different sectors, from paper and textiles to paints. This approach allows us to offer new, stand-out solutions to our partners and clients.
PROTEX INTERNATIONAL is a major player in the specialist chemical market.
We develop, manufacture and market innovative additives, in particular for the following applications:
Adhesion promoter
Additives which improve the adherence of a formulation (adhesives, paints, etc.) on a substrate
Catalyst
Additives which accelerate the chemical reaction of 2 components, improving system performance and reducing drying time
Corrosion inhibitor
Additives which help to prevent corrosion
Defoamers and air release
Additives to prevent or destroy foaming which can occur during the manufacture or application of a product.
Dispersing
Additives to help disperse and stabilise pigments or solid particles in a liquid formulation during the manufacturing process. They can also be used to disperse fertlizers in watr-based formulations.
Fire retardant
Additives which enhance fire resistance
Fixing
Additives which help fix a dye to the surface of a textile
Levelling
Additives which help improve the surface aspect of a paint or any other liquid formulation
Odour masking agent
An additive which helps mask or eliminate bad smells
Resin
A polymer which provides the desired mechanical properties to a formulation.
Rheology
Additives which help control the rheology of a formulation.
Sequestrant
Additives which react with free Ca/Mg ions and metallic ions and prevent them from negatively impacting product performance, appearance or stability.
Stabiliser, Buffer
Additives which help stabilise a formulation or pH
VOC scavenger
Additives which absorb or prevent the release of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) such as formaldehydes and acetaldehydes.
Water-repellent
Additives which help make a substance water-repellent, creating a protective film.
Wetting
Additives which improve the wetting of substrates by modifying the surface tension of a formulation.
Some of our products are Ecocert® certified, which is a keystone for the detergency market. This requires the use of bio-sourced and easily bio-degradable products, depending on the specific processes.
The technical and safety data sheets for our products are available upon request.
For any questions about :
Using the form
specialtychemicals@protex-international.com