Huntsman Textile Effects, part of Huntsman Corporation, is a leading global provider of high quality dyes and chemicals to the textile industry. It was the first to launch the dual action system and with its innovations it continues to set the industry’s standards.

In action

Fluoropolymers Phobol    CP-DP and Phobol CP-DL were developed in order to bring the best of both repellency and release effects into one fabric finish, the company explains. This was due to high consumers demand for high quality dual action detergents.

“The new finish has a stain repelling agent that acts as an invisible barrier so liquid spills bead up and roll off the fabric. It also has a release technology that prevents fibres from holding stains and soils so they wash away easily during laundering. Dual action effects are desired by consumers for functional and aesthetic benefits. This new finish delivers both,” says Huntsman.

Health

The new Phobol CP range is based on DuPont Capstone short-chain fluorine chemistry, which meets the goals of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2010/15 Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) Stewardship Program.

PFSOS (or Perfluorooctane sulfonate) was in 2002 described by the Environmental Directorate as “persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic to mammalian species”.

 Phobol CP fluorochemicals are compliant with the EU Directive 2006/122 for Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), with regards to restrictions on the marketing and use of PFOS.

“Additionally, the product range is compliant with OEKO-TEX 100, meets the requirements of various brand/retail Restricted Substance Lists and meets the commitments of the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC) joint roadmap,” the company adds.

Perspectives

Focusing on the world-class science, Huntsman and DuPont Textile Alliance are aiming at delivering the newest technologies for fabric protection and meeting the needs of the textile industry.

Taking into account health considerations, Steve Gray, Global Vice President, Strategic Marketing and Planning at Huntsman Textile Effects, said: “The alliance continues to drive the transition and deliver technological advancements that have a lower environmental footprint.”