FR EN MENU Sector Paper The paper industry is one of the first activities where the Group’s diversification started. We are now highly involved in this market, which is enjoying something of a renaissance thanks to the rocketing demand for paper packaging (replacing plastic for environmental issues), special papers and tissue. Product List Paper New products SYNTHRO®-PEL FB 494 SYNTHRO®-PEL FB 494 is a new barrier product which makes paper resistant to water, oil and steam, and allows it to be heat sealable. SYNTHRO®-PON H-PE SYNTHRO®-PON H-PE was launched in 2019. This is a new, easily biodegradable product used in pulp to neutralise stickies. Applications The Group has diversified energetically into the paper chemicals market, offering products with a wide range of functions in the following processes : bleaching paper pulp manufacturing paper with recycled pulp producing tissue manufacturing coated paper producing speciality packaging manufacturing food packaging OUR FUNCTIONALITIES Adhesion promoter Additives which improve the adherence of a formulation (adhesives, paints, etc.) on a substrate Anti-scaling An additive which helps prevent inorganic deposits in paper factory pipes Defoamer and air release Additives which prevent or destroy any foaming which can appear during the manufacture or application of a product. Dispersing Additives which help disperse and stabilize pigments in paints 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 Odour masking agent An additive which helps mask or eliminate bad smells Pitch and stickies control An additive which allows you to fix or control contaminants in paper pulp or on rollers 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. Sliding An additive which gives textile fibres a slippery surface Softener Additives which provide a softer touch to a textile fabric or to a paper. 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, by modifying the surface tension of a formulation, improve the wetting effect of pigments, loads or even substrates Standards Standards & certifications FIND OUT MORE Star products SYNTHRO®-NYL SN 2017S This is a fire-retardant agent developed for cellulose-based materials (paper, cardboard, wood). SYNTHRO®-SCALE 451 This is an anti-scaling agent, designed to prevent inorganic deposits such as oxalate or calcium carbonate. FUNCTIONALITIES LIST OF BRANDS The technical and safety data sheets for our products are available upon request. Contact us For any questions about : PAPER Using the form paper@protex-international.com CONTACT Our sales teams are on hand to help you with your projects. CONTACT US + 33 (0) 1 41 34 14 00 info@protex-international.com 6, rue Barbès 92300 Levallois-Paris – FRANCE PROTEX INTERNATIONAL on LinkedIn Site map Privacy policy PROTEX INTERNATIONAL © 2019 - 2021 All rights reserved Certytech- Developed by mr design We use cookies to ensure you have the best possible experience when browsing our website. By continuing to use this site, we consider that you accept the use of these cookies. OkNoLegal Notice