Americhem Inc., a global provider of custom color and additive solutions for synthetic fibers and technical textiles, will promote the Nofia line of inherently flame retardant polymers and additives at the Techtextil exhibition being held June 11-13, in Frankfurt, Germany. Americhem, located in Hall 4.1, stand A32, offers the premium performance of Nofia in Europe through its exclusive distribution agreement with Massachusetts-based FRX Polymers.
"We are pleased to be partnering with FRX Polymers to offer Nofia to the European synthetic fibers industry," said Dr. Craig MacDougall, general manager EMEA for Americhem Europe Ltd. "With its unique non-halogenated characteristics, Nofia is the ideal flame retardant additive for melt-spun synthetic fibers, such as polyester."
FRX specializes in the research and development of flame retardant plastics, offering advanced technologies, such as Nofia. Available in a solid, transparent pellet form, Nofia is melt processable and has an exceptionally high limiting oxygen index of 65 percent.
At Techtextil, Americhem also plans to feature:
General purpose flame retardants for PP and PE
nVision color and additives for nonwovens that include customizable combinations of color, nDuramax UV stabilizers, nShield antimicrobials, flame retardants, antioxidants, hydrophilics, softening agents, strength enhancers and optical brighteners-all in one pellet.
Pilot line capabilities that help customers increase speed to market without disrupting productivity on their production lines
Examples of spunbonded nonwoven fabric from the company's pilot equipment.
