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Synthomer — ECS 2025 and IDEA Presentation
20 slides from Synthomer's conference presentation, Mar 27, 2025
Slide 1: Synthomer Consumer Materials
Synthomer Consumer Materials Advancing sustainable solutions for Fiber bonding & Nonwoven applications Doug Thompson – Global Marketing Director 27 March 2025 1 | © Synthomer Consumer Materials
Slide 2: Synthomer – A leading global producer of Specialty Polymers
Introducing Synthomer Synthomer – A leading global producer of Specialty Polymers A publicly traded, global supplier of high- performance, speciality polymers 3 Divisions focused on end-use markets: 1) Coatings & Construction 2) Adhesive Solutions 3) Health & Protection >4,000 employees across
Slide 3: Synthomer Consumer Materials: Market and Product overview
Introducing Synthomer - Consumer Materials Business Unit Synthomer Consumer Materials : Market and Product overview Focus Markets Core Technologies Innovations Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) NBR Rubber (NBR) Pure Acrylic (PA) Hygiene & Consumer Industrial Medical Styrene Acrylic (SA) Vinyl Acetate B
Slide 4: Why is sustainability important to Synthomer?
Drivers to sustainability Why is sustainability important to Synthomer ? 1 2 3 4 Ensuring Enhancing Improved Market led long term customer operational innovation resource value efficiency security Value creation Innovative Value creation Sustainable through solutions to meet through improved practic
Slide 5: Synthomer's sustainability outcomes
Sustainability at Synthomer Synthomer’s sustainability outcomes Sustainability underpins everything that we do, from product innovation to process management and our people strategy Scope 1 and 2 absolute GHG emissions reduction 2030 target Scope 3 absolute GHG emissions reduction 2030 target 45% 47
Slide 6: Synthomer can support your sustainability journey
Sustainability at Synthomer Synthomer can support your sustainability journey • Synthomer became a full member of Together for • ISCC PLUS certification allows the use of Sustainability in February 2023 bio-based and circular feedstock through the mass balance approach • We are involved in TfS Works
Slide 7: Sustainability is Embedded in Our Innovation
Sustainability in Consumer Materials Sustainability is Embedded in Our Innovation Reducing Reducing Raw Reducing CO2 Reducing Energy Reducing Waste Hazardous Materials Emissions Use Materials “Help me hit 2030 “Make me safe & “Do more with less” “Save me money” “Create circularity” goals” compliant”
Slide 8: Sustainability is Embedded in Our Innovation
Sustainability in Consumer Materials Sustainability is Embedded in Our Innovation Reducing Reducing Raw Reducing CO2 Reducing Energy Reducing Waste Hazardous Materials Emissions Use Materials “Help me hit 2030 “Make me safe & “Do more with less” “Save me money” “Create circularity” goals” compliant”
Slide 9: REVACRYL Design: High wet tear strength
REVACRYL Design High wet tear strength & Low emission binder 10 | © Synthomer Consumer Materials
Slide 10: REVACRYL Design – High wet tear strength Styrene Acrylic
High wet tear strength & Low emission binder - Styrene Acrylic SA REVACRYL Design Crosslinking solution for wet tear strength resistance and non-block features Application • Wallcovering glass fibres, nonwovens, technical paper for abrasives Manufacturing process • Foulard impregnation • Size press
Slide 11: REVACRYL Design 1555
High wet tear strength & Low emission binder - Styrene Acrylic SA REVACRYL Design 1555 Water Performance uptake comparison in % Benchmark REVACRYL Design 1555 12 | © Synthomer Consumer Materials
Slide 12: REVACRYL Design benefits
High wet tear strength & Low emission binder - Styrene Acrylic SA REVACRYL Design Benefits • Excellent wet tear strength • Low foaming • Formaldehyde-free • Low water uptake • Ammonia-free • Soft & non-blocking • Self-crosslinking • Outstanding light fastness • Compliant to OEKO-TEX Class I requirem
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Slide 14: LITEX SkyShield 4685
High thermo dimensional stable & Low emission binder - XSBR LITEX SkyShield 4685 Crosslinking solution for high thermo dimensional stability Application • Non-woven carrier for bituminous roofing felt Manufacturing process • Staple fibre or spunbond nonwoven • Foulard impregnation, foam or liquor •
Slide 15: LITEX SkyShield 4685
High Thermo-dimensional stable & Low emission binder - XSBR LITEX SkyShield 4685 180 g spundbond nonwoven with 16,5% coatweight 12 (% ) CD Shrinkage Dimensional stability at 180°C Tensile strength at 180 °C 16 10 14 12 8 10 6 Load, kgf 8 + 7 parts MF resin LITEX SkyShield 4685+7 parts MF Resin 6 4 4
Slide 16: SEQUAPEL
SEQUAPEL 409 Excellent water repellency to textiles, nonwovens & technical papers 17 | © Synthomer Consumer Materials
Slide 17: SEQUAPEL 409
Excellent water repellency to textiles, nonwovens & technical papers SEQUAPEL 409 Application • Textiles, nonwovens & technical papers Manufacturing process • Spray • Saturation • Effective at low levels (3% add on) and in combination with other binders Product features • Provides excellent water re
Slide 18: SEQUAPEL 409 water repellency
Excellent water repellency to textiles, nonwovens & technical papers SEQUAPEL 409 When applied directly to hydrophilic substrates Sequapel 409 visibly imparts hydrophobicity Cellulose Airlaid Nonwoven Untreated NW – • Spray application 3% add on Completely hydrophilic • Diluted solution • 3% Add on
Slide 19: SEQUAPEL 409 contact angle
Excellent water repellency to textiles, nonwovens & technical papers SEQUAPEL 409 When added to hydrophilic binders (CA <90°) Sequapel 409 imparts hydrophobicity (CA >90°) that is retained upon interaction with textiles Styrene acrylate (SA) Polyester fabric • Contact angle, water on dry polymer fil
Slide 20: Key takeaways
ECS 2025 and IDEA 25 Presentation Key takeaways • Synthomer is a leading global supplier of high-performance, speciality aqueous polymers providing broad range of polymer technologies • Sustainability is a strategic priority for Synthomer to deliver enhanced customer value, market led innovation, op