Alternative Smart Dyeing System NICCA develops environmentally friendly products that do not use hazardous chemicals, streamlining textile processing, and proposing solutions aimed at water saving and energy saving. NICCA's "Smart Dyeing Process" contributes to improving the production efficiency and working environment of scouring, dyeing and wastewater treatment.
Request Call for alternatives to in-can preservatives The Federal Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (BAuA) is looking for drop-in, technical and functional alternatives to typical in-can preservatives (biocides) for paints, varnishes and adhesives. Our aim is to support substitution of hazardous substances and, if not replaceable or avoidable at present, to promote the safe use of these substances. To this end, we want to inform about available alternatives and give room for discussion with stakeholders along the supply-chain as incentive for networking, for innovation and for finding feasible and sustainable solutions.
Alternative FireRein Eco-Gel™ - Firefighting gel Eco-Gel™ is a patented water additive that is instantly transformed into a highly effective firefighting hydrogel when introduced into a water stream at concentrations ranging from 1%-6% by volume. Most foams and gels contain surfactants or other chemicals that are known of being toxic. FireRein has achieved the development of a non-toxic, environmentally benign fire suppression product that performs as well as existing chemically derived products. Eco-Gel™ is the only firefighting water additive certified by UL and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be 100% bio-based.
Alternative NEOSEED® Series: Fluorine-Free Durable Water Repellent NEOSEED® provides excellent Durable Water Repellency on all types of fabric. Made with an environmentally friendly hydrophobic polymer that offers durable performance comparable to fluorine-based products to meet increasing demands from consumers, industry and government regulation.
Alternative HeiQ Eco Dry – Durable water repellency (DWR) without fluorine (non-PFC) High-performing, sustainable and durable water-repellency, no fluorine (no PFOA, no PFOS), formaldehyde-free. Exceptional efficiency and durability (100% DWR performance up to 50 washings depending on fiber type). Complies with EU REACH, US TSCA, JP METI, ZDHC and most RSL regulations.
Alternative OrganIQ – Bleaching system for the denim sector OrganIQ is an innovative range of products for the denim washing sector and consists of a bleach finishing system for jeans. All organIQ products are free from heavy metal compounds and chlorine, but still enable economical and modern denim finishing.
Alternative True non-phthalate plasticizer for close to human use: Pevalen™ Pevalen™ is a true non-phthalate plasticizer with uncompromising performance. It is the perfect choice for sensitive applications, such as products in direct human contact, e.g. apparel and accessories, sports & leisure products, automotive interiors or other indoor applications such as floors or wall coverings in homes and public spaces. Perstorp has also obtained Food Contact Notification from the FDA in USA for the use of Pevalen™ as a plasticizer for use in repeated‐use food contact articles. Pevalen™ (chemical name pentaerythritol tetravalerate or PETV) has a unique performance not matched by any other plasticizer product with high plasticizing efficiency in combination with low migration and volatility. The unique combination of properties and its total-cost efficiency makes it a versatile and often superior plasticizer for both suspension and emulsion applications such as molded parts, films & sheets, coated fabrics - including artificial leather and other plastisol applications.
Alternative STAMP IT SAFE SYSTEM STAMP IT SAFE is a formaldehyde-free* pigment printing system for soft fabrics, which is better for you and our planet. It is based on new generation binder, softener and fixing agent. *below limit of detection according to industry standard test methods
Request 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated, used in the production of various medical devices The has launched a consultation on alternative substances or technologies on 8 applications for authorisation covering 10 uses of 4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenol, ethoxylated, used in the production of various medical devices (e.g. in vitro diagnostic kits / reagents) and medicinal / biopharmaceuticals (e.g. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients). by 8 April 2020 (23:59 Helsinki time).
Alternative Everzol® Black PF and Eco – New reactive black dyes for cellulosic textiles Everlight Chemical has developed Everzol® Black PF and Eco, two new generation eco-friendly reactive black dyes that can be used on a range of cellulosic textiles including cotton, rayon and lyocell.
Alternative Levafix ECO - Reactive dyes free of p-CA or other regulatory controlled amines A new range of reactive dyes based on chemistry which is free of p-CA and other regulatory amines. The new dyes have enhanced fastness properties leading to improved sustainability of the textile end product.
Alternative Realan Black MF-PV - A quantum leap in the dyeing of black on wool In response to increasing ecological pressure on mordant dyes for wool, DyStar have introduced a new patented Realan Black MF-PV dyestuff.
Alternative ANTIGEL® 6217 - Antioxidant with additives in solvent mixture Multifunctional additive with good wetting and dispersing properties for solvent borne and water-based coating systems ANTIGEL® 6217 is mainly used in solvent containing systems based on alkyds, alkyd / melamine, nitrocellulose combinations and polyesters. The above mentioned properties of ANTIGEL® 6217 are also suitable for coating systems based on alkyds, alkyd/acrylic and other systems.
Alternative SCHWEGO corrit 6831 - Organic inorganic modified tannin derivative solvent mix Glycolic solution of salts
Alternative SCHWEGO® foam 6305 - Emulsion of a polymer, containing silicone oil Defoamer and deaerator for water-based coating systems
Alternative SCHWEGO® foam 6325 - Formulation of vegetable oils Silicone free defoamer for water-based coating systems.
Alternative SCHWEGO® foam 6351 - Polymer in solvent mixture Silicone-free deaerating additive for solvent borne, water-based and solvent free coating systems.
Alternative SCHWEGO® foam 6354 - Polymers in mineral oil VOC-free defoamer for water-based and solvent borne coating systems.
Alternative SCHWEGO® foam 8339 - Formulation of polysiloxanadduct & special modif. alcohols VOC-free defoamer for water-based coating systems.
Alternative SCHWEGO® mar 8300 - Silicone polymer with organic solvents Slip additive for solvent borne coating systems, with FDA approval
Alternative SCHWEGO® mar 8304 - Silicone polymer with organic solvents Slip additive for solvent borne coating systems, with FDA approval
Alternative SCHWEGO® wett 6264 - Polymer Biodegradable wetting and dispersing additive for solvent borne coating systems that are VOC-free.
Alternative SCHWEGO® wett 6290 - Polymer in solvent mixture Wetting and dispersing additive for water-based coating systems
Alternative SCHWEGO® wett 6292 - Polymer in solvent mixture Wetting and dispersing additive for water-based and solvent borne coating systems
Alternative SCHWEGO® wett 6295 - Polymer Biodegradable wetting and dispersing additive for water-based coating systems that are VOC-free.
Alternative SCHWEGO® wett 8081 - Polymer in hydrocarbons Biodegradable wetting and dispersing additive for solvent borne coating systems.
Alternative SSCHWEGO® wett 6267 - Organic phosphoric acid ester Biodegradable wetting and dispersing additive for solvent borne and water based coating systems and the additives are anionic and VOC-free.
Alternative MITTEL S - Defoamer for solvent borne coating systems, biodegradable MITTEL S decreases the surface tension and thus defoams mosts olvent based systems effectively. It eliminates air bubbles during manufacture and application before surface defects appears. Already small quantities of MITTEL S prevent foaming and blistering duringstoving enamels or varnishes.
Alternative WETT AGENT 8023 - Organically modified phosphatide derivative Wetting and dispersing additive for solvent borne coating systems, biodegradable
Alternative SCHWEGO® mar 8311 - Silicone polymer Slip additive for water based and solvent borne coating systems, VOC free, with FDA approval
Alternative ANTIGEL® KF-D - Antioxidant with additives in solvent mixture Multifunctional additive for solvent borne and water-based coating systems, free of ketoxime and aromates, biodegradable ANTIGEL® KF-D can be used in almost all water-based and solvent borne coating systems.
Alternative ANTIGEL® KF - Antioxidant with additives in solvent mixture Multifunctional additive for solvent borne and water-based coating systems, free of ketoxime, biodegradable ANTIGEL® KF can be used in almost all water-based and solvent borne coating systems.
Alternative Safe, Natural & Sustainable Fragrances SOZIO offers safe, natural and sustainable fragrances. These fragrances are certified Safer Choice. These fragrances can be used in several markets and type of products such as personal care, home fragrance, household and I&I products.
Alternative Surfactants for Fabric Softening and Conditioning Stepan Company offers surfactants for fabric softening and conditioning that are reviewed and approved under the surfactant screen of the U.S. EPA Safer Choice Standard and listed on the CleanGredients online database. These surfactants are primarily used to formulate household, institutional, and industrial fabric softener formulations, and serve as a starting point for the formulator when selecting environmentally favorable ingredients.
Alternative High IQ® Repel non-Fluorinated Durable Water Repellents High IQ® Repel is a range of industry leading non-Fluorinated Sustainable Durable Water Repellents which complies with most regional and country legislations such as EU REACH and US TSCA, as well as complying with voluntary schemes such the requirements of bluesign®, the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Roadmap (ZDHC) and the Restricted Substances Lists of the world’s most exacting global brands in addition to being suitable for OEKO-TEX® Standard 100.
Alternative PERIFOAM BAO – Natural biodegradable defoamer PERIFOAM BAO is a natural, sustainable silicone-free and mineral oil-free defoamer for textile finishing processes. The high-performance anti-foaming agent avoids unwanted foam formation in dyeing, printing and finishing processes. PERIFOAM BAO consists of renewable raw materials and is well biodegradable as it is based on natural vegetable oils.
Alternative PERIXEN FDA – Biodegradable lubricant for sewing threads PERIXEN FDA is an eco-friendly, completely biodegradable lubricating agent for sewing threads. The lubricant is suitable for the production of sustainable textiles as well as for the use in the food sector. Sewing threads which are intended for the use in the European food sector must comply with the European Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004, article 3. PERIXEN FDA meets this European Regulation. In principle, threads finished with PERIXEN FDA can be used for food processing.
Alternative Promoclean™ TP 186B - Paint remover for metal Used in machine construction for micromechanical cleaning and in other industries, PROMOCLEANTM TP 186B was specially formulated for hot and cold cleaning and removal of hard-to-remove varnishes, resists lacquers and paints from all metals used in industry. PROMOCLEANTM TP 186B contains no aromatic or chlorinated components, emulsifying agents or other complex chemicals and is therefore less hazardous to health and the environment than conventional cleaning agents. May be reused after filtering (1 to 3 times depending on application). PROMOCLEANTM TP 186B has low volatility and is ready to use.
Alternative Promoclean™ TP 188 - Paint remover for metal PROMOCLEAN TP 188 was specially developed to clean and remove varnish, resist, lacquer and paintfrom all metals used in industry.
Alternative Trifilon Revo® - Recycled polymer biocomposites Trifilon Revo® is a recycled polymer biocomposites from a leading Swedish biocomposite-maker. Revo uses high-grade and high-consistency, post-industrial polypropylene that is reinforced with industrial hemp fibers from Northern European farms. The blends are available in different ratios, currently from 10 to 30% fiber-fill. Trifilon delivers granulates that can be used in existing injection molding machines.
Alternative Trifilon Switch® - Bio-based plastic polymers Trifilon Switch® is a bio-based plastic from a leading Swedish biocomposite-maker. Switch uses polymer resins derived from starch, which are plant-based, and reinforces them with industrial hemp fibers from Northern European farms. The blends are available in different ratios, currently from 10 to 30% fiber-fill. Trifilon delivers granulates that can be used in existing injection molding machines. Switch is also available for extrusion molding.
Alternative Trifilon BioLite® – Injection molding material Trifilon BioLite® is a greener alternative to molded plastics from a leading Swedish biocomposite-maker. It blends polypropylene from responsible sources with industrial hemp fibers from Northern European farms. The blends are available in different ratios, currently from 10 to 30% fiber-fill. Trifilon delivers granulates that can be used in existing injection molding machines. Because of the natural strength of the hemp fibers and Trifilon’s fiber-refining technology, BioLite has excellent mechanical qualities and replaces pure-fossil plastics as well as mineral- or glass-reinforced plastics. Its light weight was one reason it was named a finalist in the World Wildlife Fund’s Climate Solver competition.
Alternative Electrochemically driven manufacturing process for Nylon Sunthetics is redesigning the manufacturing process for the main precursor of Nylon 6,6, a premium material used in a multitude of sectors. The company is developing sustainable and electrochemically driven manufacturing processes to replace traditional heat-powered ones.
Alternative UNIPERL – Flourine-free water-repellents for textile finishing UNIPERL® is a range of fluorine-free finishing auxiliary agents that imparts water-repellence, rainproof and aqueous stain-management. These are less harmful, have improved sustainability profiles, and demonstrate outstanding performance.
Alternative d2w® - Biodegradable plastic technology d2w® technology turns ordinary plastic at the end of its useful life, in the presence of oxygen, into a material with a different molecular structure. At the end of the process, it is no longer a plastic, and has changed into a material which is biodegradable (by bacteria and fungi) in the open environment. In the same way as nature's wastes and much, much faster than ordinary plastic.
Alternative d2c® - Bio-based compostable resin d2c® a polymer derived from bio-based materials and fully synthesized materials that meets the Compostability Standards. Composting is an artificial process with a much shorter timescale than natural biodegradation (usually in an industrial composting facility). Suitable for different applications such as shopping bags, bread bags, lamination processing and coating paper. Certified for the use of 'OK Home Compost' and 'OK Compost' conformity marks issued by AIB-VINCOTTE International. Conforms to the following standards: ASTM D6400 (international) EN 13432 (EU) AS 4376 (Australia) NF T 51-800/2015 (France)
Alternative INDIGO REFLECTION SYSTEM INDIGO REFLECTION is a coloration system that behaves like indigo, but with a more sustainable and efficient process
Alternative Dianix® Dry - CO2 dyeing process Dyeing with supercritical carbon dioxide (CO dyeing) is a water-free coloration method. The increasing worldwide demand for textiles which are produced with minimal impact on the environment led to commercialization of these dyeing method. Next to the machinery manufacturer, the introduction of CO2 dyeing to the textile industry is driven and accelerated by retailers & brands.
Request Green solvents for industry and bio fuels Our company Brockley Group is the leading supplier of solvents to industry in Ireland. We are looking for green alternatives for all the products we supply and are keen to develop long term relationships with producers. Specifically we require a source of green Methanol for the Irish bio-fuels and pharmaceutical industries. We would be pleased to hear more about your company and the alternatives you have or are developing.
