Textile & Leather

API-188G

Advanced Polymer

API-188G is a nonionic emulsion of high-melt polyethylene resin developed for coatings and textile finishing. Compatible with a wide range of resin systems and catalysts, it enhances scuff, scratch, and mar resistance at low loading levels. Applied to fabrics via pad bath, it imparts abrasion resistance, slip, and lubricity, making API-188G a versatile additive for water-based formulations used in coatings, textiles, and fabric protection.

API-BI795

Advanced Polymer

API-BI795 is a blocked urethane prepolymer that remains stable at room temperature but dissociates under heat (120-180 °C) to regenerate reactive isocyanate groups. This reactivity enables the formation of durable urethane or urea linkages with active hydrogen compounds. Nonionic in nature and compatible with waterborne systems, API-BI795 offers long pot life, excellent adhesion, and durability. Commonly used in coatings for textiles, wood, leather, inks, adhesives, and metal substrates, it also enhances water and oil repellency when formulated with fluoropolymer emulsions.

APW-319

Advanced Polymer

APW-319 is a very low-turbidity, cationic microemulsion of pure carnauba wax developed for automotive and general surface treatment applications. It enables rapid and uniform deposition of a thin carnauba wax film, delivering long-lasting gloss, slip, stain resistance, and reduced dirt pickup. Water-based and free from ethylene glycol and alkylphenol ethoxylates, APW-319 is eco-conscious and effective across a variety of substrates, including fabric, metal, wood, leather, and painted finishes, making it ideal for durable surface protection.

APW-346V

Advanced Polymer

APW-346V is a silicone wax copolymer emulsion system developed for detail spray applications in automotive and marine care. Designed to clean, condition, and polish, it provides a high-gloss, wet-look finish with added lubricity, water repellency, and abrasion resistance. Effective on both interior and exterior surfaces, APW-346V can be applied to plastic, vinyl, and leather, delivering residue-free application, long-lasting protection, and enhanced appearance.

BreckTech 38ZPT

Breckenridge Technologies

BreckTech 38ZPT is a 38% zinc pyrithione dispersion used as a fungicide, algicide, and in-can preservative. It offers dual functionality by providing both fungal and algal resistance as well as in-can preservation. The product is particularly suited for use in coatings, adhesives, and a variety of non-food contact materials due to its low water solubility, excellent compatibility with most in-can preservatives, and broad-spectrum efficacy.

BreckTech TurboWet

Breckenridge Technologies

BreckTech TurboWet is a low molecular weight ethoxylated polydimethylsiloxane, formulated as a super-wetting surfactant with extraordinary surface tension reduction and spreading properties. It is ideal for tank-side agricultural sprays and industrial applications requiring extreme wetting and coverage on surfaces. This silicone-based additive penetrates difficult surfaces like plant leaves, textiles, and biofilms, enhancing active ingredient delivery and drying speed.

Flexiclean™ CC-560G

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexiclean™ CC-560G is a "green system" dispersant polymer designed for carpet and upholstery cleaning products. It encapsulates and lifts soils without leaving tacky residues, preventing rapid resoiling and enhancing dry soil pick-up during vacuuming. The polymer is effective in reducing detergent load, maintaining stain resistance, and enabling low-VOC formulations. Flexiclean CC-560G is suitable for a wide range of carpet cleaning applications, including extraction, pre-spray, spot cleaning, and low moisture cleaning. It is designed for easy incorporation into "super concentrate" systems, providing next-generation cleaning performance with minimal environmental impact.

Flexipel™ HR-C410

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexipel™ HR-C410 is a non-fluorinated, bio-based water and soil repellent designed for use on textiles and nonwoven materials. It provides durable water resistance for fabrics like cotton, polyester, and blends, making it ideal for after-market or mill applications. This environmentally friendly product ensures fabric protection without the use of fluorinated chemicals, making it a sustainable choice for water-repellent treatments.

Flexipel™ HR-C700

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexipel™ HR-C700 is a non-fluorinated, cationic water-repellent finish for textiles and nonwovens, compatible with fabrics like polyester, cotton, rayon, and nylon. Designed for ambient or heat cure application, it provides high water repellency without affecting the fabric’s natural breathability. Ideal for aftermarket and mill applications, it can achieve water repellency ratings up to 100 using the AATCC spray test method.

Flexipel™ HR-S200

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexipel HR-S200 is a solvent-based, water repellent & stain release aftermarket product for textile and leather surfaces.

Flexisperse™ 225

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisperse™ 225 is an aqueous anionic dispersant polymer and deflocculant designed to improve the stability and flow properties of high-solids aqueous suspensions. It prevents scale, controls rheology, and is effective in suspending various particulates and pigments. Ideal for use in paints, coatings, fertilizers, ceramics, and adhesives, Flexisperse 225 complies with several US FDA sections for indirect food additives.

Flexisperse™ 305

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisperse™ 305 is an anionic polymer detergent designed for powerful cleaning and anti-soiling protection. It encapsulates soil and enhances soil pick-up during vacuuming, leaving behind a brittle crystalline residue that prevents rapid resoiling. This product improves stain resistance and can be used in various carpet cleaning applications, including spot removers, hot water extraction cleaners, and low moisture carpet cleaners. Flexisperse™ 305 also enhances cleaning efficiency without damaging fabrics and reduces the need for frequent cleaning by providing long-term protection against soil buildup.

Flexisperse™ 318

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisperse™ 318 is an anionic dispersant polymer designed for advanced cleaning formulations with anti-soiling properties. It encapsulates soil, enhances soil pick-up during vacuuming, and prevents rapid resoiling by drying to a brittle crystalline residue. This product is ideal for use in carpet and upholstery cleaners, spot removers, and odor eliminators. Flexisperse™ 318 enhances stain resistance and provides long-lasting protection, making it suitable for a wide range of soil removal and cleaning applications while reducing the frequency of cleaning.

Flexisperse™ 450N

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisperse™ 450N is an aqueous, fully neutralized sodium polyacrylate used as a multi-functional ingredient in cleaning formulations. It acts as a soil dispersant, anti-redeposition agent, and sequesterant for hard water ions, improving the performance of surfactants. It inhibits crystal growth, preventing scale formation, and is highly stable in alkaline and bleach-containing industrial formulations. Flexisperse™ 450N is commonly used in laundry detergents, auto dish formulations, warewashing, and textile dyeing and finishing processes.

Flexisperse™ 450ND

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisperse™ 450ND is a spray-dried powder, fully neutralized sodium polyacrylate used in cleaning formulations. It acts as a soil dispersant, anti-redeposition agent, and hardness ion sequestrant, preventing the build-up of fats, proteins, and mineral deposits on surfaces. It is ideal for use in powdered laundry detergents, warewash, and Clean-In-Place (CIP) formulations. The product improves the cleaning performance of detergents, enhances surfactant efficiency, and prevents calcium carbonate encrustation in hard water conditions.

Flexisurf™ EHDP

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Flexisurf™ EHDP is a versatile, 50% active sodium octyliminodipropionate, a salt-free, amphoteric surfactant. It provides low-foaming detergency and is compatible with nonionic, anionic, and cationic surfactants. Flexisurf™ EHDP is effective in acid, neutral, and alkaline formulations, making it ideal for hard surface cleaners, industrial cleaners, textile finishing, and Clean-In-Place detergents. It acts as a hydrotrope, wetting agent, and emulsifier, stabilizing foam in brine solutions and offering excellent performance in a variety of cleaning applications.

KBM-5103

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

KBM-5103 is a silane coupling agent known for its highly reactive acrylic group, making it ideal for enhancing the performance of fiber-reinforced thermosetting resins, composites, and optical fibers. It significantly improves mechanical and electrical properties in treated materials compared to similar silane agents. KBM-5103 is particularly effective in UV-cured systems, ensuring stronger adhesion and durability in a variety of industrial applications. It is widely used in reinforced plastics, coatings, and advanced material manufacturing.

KBM-573

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

KBM-573 is a silane coupling agent, specifically N-Phenyl-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane. It is used to enhance performance in composite materials, thermoplastics, and thermosets. It improves filler dispersion, reduces viscosity, and increases the strength and adhesion of composites to various substrates. It is particularly effective in high-temperature and high-moisture environments, offering improved thermal stability and compatibility with organic components.

Michem® Emulsion 39235

Michelman, Inc.

Michem® Emulsion 39235 is a high-density polyethylene emulsion used in various applications such as coatings, varnishes and floor polishes. It improves properties like slip resistance, rub resistance, and block resistance without significantly degrading gloss. The product is a translucent liquid with excellent stability.

Michem® Emulsion 44730

Michelman, Inc.

Michem® Emulsion 44730 is a formalin and APE-free copolymer emulsion that provides anti-slip and black heel mark resistance for floor polish applications. It also offers abrasion resistance for seed coatings and lubricity for die lubricants. The product is a translucent liquid, with no freeze/thaw stability, and a pH range of 8.7 - 9.7.

Michem® Emulsion 61222

Michelman, Inc.

Michem® Emulsion 61222 is a water-based montan ester wax emulsion designed to provide excellent slip and anti-blocking properties. It is a white, creamy liquid with a nonionic emulsifier charge and is suitable for a wide range of applications requiring enhanced surface properties.

Michem® Emulsion 67235

Michelman, Inc.

Michem® Emulsion 67235 is a high-density polyethylene emulsion used as a phenol-free additive in water-based coatings. It improves slip, rub resistance, hardness, and block resistance. The product is highly effective for mar resistance in floor polishes and car polishes, making it suitable for a variety of industrial applications.

Michem® Emulsion 89535DE

Michelman, Inc.

Michem® Emulsion 89535DE is a nonionic ethylene acrylic acid copolymer used for its anti-slip and black heel mark resistance properties in floor polish applications. It is approved for use in environmentally preferred formulations and has a translucent appearance.

Paragum 600

Tiarco RST

Paragum 600 is an alkali-soluble, APEO-free thickener that forms high-efficiency thickeners when neutralized with alkali, such as ammonia or caustic. It is widely used as an in-situ thickener for coatings, adhesives, dispersions, and solutions, rapidly thickening alkaline or acidic materials when pH is adjusted. Paragum 600 provides ease of handling, safety, and consistent thickening efficiency, with a short, buttery flow characteristic. Applications include coatings, adhesives, specialty suspensions, carpet, upholstery, textiles, inks, industrial cleaners, and specialty dispersions.

Paragum 630 (HASE)

Tiarco RST

Paragum 630 (HASE) is a hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable acrylic copolymer dispersion used as a high-efficiency thickener. When neutralized with an alkali, such as ammonia or caustic, it rapidly thickens in situ, making it ideal for coatings, adhesives, dispersions, and solutions. Paragum 630 offers easy handling, safety, and consistent thickening efficiency, producing a buttery viscoelastic flow. It is used in applications like mastic formulas, adhesives, grouts, paints, textiles, inks, and industrial cleaners. Additionally, it is environmentally friendly, free of APEs, heavy metals, and solvents, with low VOC content.

ProvectuPel® 761

Advanced Polymer

ProvectuPel® 761 is a non-fluorinated siloxane-based polyester resin emulsion is designed for apparel and home textiles, it imparts superior soil release properties to cotton/polyester fabrics. The product enables easy removal of oily stains during laundering, resists soil redeposition, and improves wicking while maintaining a fluorine-free profile, making it a sustainable choice for textile finishing.

ProvectuPel® 771

Advanced Polymer

ProvectuPel® 771 is a fluorine-free, waterborne nonionic polymer designed for textile finishing. It delivers durable water repellency and stain resistance, serving as an effective PFAS-free alternative for waterproofing fabrics. Applied via padding or spraying and cured at 93.3-121.1 °C, ProvectuPel® 771 provides long-lasting fabric protection, making it ideal for outdoor textiles, upholstery, and performance fabrics where repellency and durability are critical.

ProvectuPel® 785

Advanced Polymer

ProvectuPel® 785 is a waterborne, fluorine-free (PFAS-free) durable water repellent additive designed for use on a wide range of surfaces, including both synthetic and natural fibers. It can be applied as a standalone coating or incorporated into waterborne formulations to enhance water repellency, stain release, and overall surface performance. Effective at low concentrations, this environmentally responsible additive supports ambient or elevated temperature curing and can be applied by brush, roll, spray, or other methods. ProvectuPel® 785 delivers long-lasting hydrophobic protection, excellent waterproofing, and reliable durability, making it ideal for fabric, textile, and multipurpose coating applications.

ProvectuPel® 810

Advanced Polymer

ProvectuPel® 810 is a reactive silicone resin designed to create durable, superhydrophobic surfaces on textiles, plastics, stone, and automotive or marine substrates. It maintains the original appearance of treated materials while providing long-lasting water repellency and surface protection. Typically diluted in Isopar G (odorless mineral spirits) and applied by brush or spray, ProvectuPel® 810 achieves full performance after curing for 24 hours or more. It is an ideal choice for solvent-borne coatings, stains, and surface treatments requiring superior water resistance.

ProvectuPel® 832

Advanced Polymer

ProvectuPel® 832 is a next-generation reactive, solvent-borne silicone resin dispersion designed to impart long-lasting superhydrophobicity on a wide range of substrates, including textiles, plastics, stone, and automotive/marine surfaces. It provides exceptional durability and water resistance without altering the natural appearance of the treated material. Typically applied via pump spray using odorless mineral spirits as the carrier, ProvectuPel® 832 ensures lasting protection and performance across multiple applications.

ProvectuPel® 837-50

Advanced Polymer

ProvectuPel® 837-50 is a solvent-borne, non-fluorinated polymer dispersion designed as a fabric repellent and penetrating sealer for porous and dense substrates, including natural stone, tile, concrete, brick, and grout. Based on short-chain, PFOA-free chemistry, it delivers excellent water, oil, and stain repellency without altering surface appearance. Effective as a standalone product or additive, ProvectuPel® 837-50 can be diluted in non-polar solvents and applied with conventional methods such as brushes, rollers, or sprayers, providing durable, cost-effective protection.

QW28

Chase Corporation

QW28 is a translucent, aliphatic, water-based urethane resin known for its flexibility, high elongation, and tensile strength. It is ideal for coatings on flexible substrates, providing a tough and durable finish with excellent adhesion to textiles, polyester, and vinyl. Commonly used for textile coatings, heat reactivated adhesives, and as an adhesion promoter.

Tamen™ CS-226SA

Gray Beard Solutions

Tamen™ CS-226SA is a 100% active cationic surfactant designed for excellent cleaning and degreasing performance. It effectively removes oily soils from hard surfaces like glass and metal and can replace or enhance the performance of standard nonionic surfactants in water-based, low-VOC cleaners. Tamen™ CS-226SA is ideal for use in water-based degreasers, household cleaners, and vehicle cleaning formulations, offering properties such as anti-static, dispersing, and oil solubilizing. It can be used as a standalone surfactant or in combination with other surfactants.

Tamen™ CS-300

Gray Beard Solutions

Tamen™ CS-300 is a 75% active cationic emulsifier derived from coconut oil fatty acid. It is water-soluble, biodegradable, and offers emulsifying, dispersing, flocculating, solubilizing, and fabric softening properties. Tamen™ CS-300 is used in various applications, including automatic car wash rinse-aids, textile anti-stats, water-based degreasers, household cleaners, and vehicle cleaners. It is particularly effective in sheeter wax formulations, providing superior beading properties and minimizing spotting and streaking.

Tamen™ EM-C15

Gray Beard Solutions

Tamen™ EM-C15 is a 95% active PEG-15 cocoalkylmethyl ammonium chloride surfactant. It is water-soluble, biodegradable, and effective across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline systems. Tamen™ EM-C15 offers anti-static, dispersing, solubilizing, and foaming properties, making it versatile for use in applications such as vehicle washes, degreasers, hard surface cleaners, corrosion inhibitors, and textile processing. It is especially useful as a grease-cutting emulsifier in cleaners and as an anti-stat in textile operations.

Tamen™ Q-24

Gray Beard Solutions

Tamen™ Q-24 is an 80% active alkyldimethylbenzyl/dialkyldimethyl ammonium chloride surfactant solution in water and alcohol. It offers excellent cleaning, degreasing, and deodorizing properties, particularly effective at removing oily soils from hard surfaces such as glass and metal. Tamen™ Q-24 is designed for use in water-based, low-VOC cleaners and can replace or enhance the performance of standard nonionic surfactants. It functions as a hydrotrope, degreaser, and oil solubilizer, making it suitable for various cleaning applications including degreasers and household cleaners.

Tamen™ Q-408

Gray Beard Solutions

Tamen™ Q-408 is an 80% active alkyldimethylbenzyl/didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride surfactant solution in water and alcohol. It offers excellent cleaning, degreasing, and deodorizing performance, effectively removing oily soils from glass, metal, and other hard surfaces. Tamen™ Q-408 is designed for use in water-based, low-VOC cleaners as a replacement or enhancement for standard nonionic surfactants. It functions as a hydrotrope and grease dispersing agent and is suitable for use in various cleaning applications, including degreasers and household cleaners.

Tamen™ TM-16

Gray Beard Solutions

Tamen™ TM-16 is a cationic surfactant solution used as an antistatic and conditioning agent. It is particularly effective in hair care formulations, providing both conditioning and detangling benefits. This product appears as a clear light amber liquid and has a mild soapy odor.

Thetaguard™ AM-2030

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Thetaguard™ AM-2030 is a water-dilutable, short-chain fluorochemical protectant that provides soil and stain resistance for carpeting, upholstery, and leather. It delivers exceptional water, oil, and alcohol repellency while being environmentally responsible, meeting US EPA PFOA Stewardship Program standards. The product is ambient cure and provides long-lasting protection against soiling, maintaining the appearance of treated surfaces. Ideal for polyolefin and heat-sensitive fabrics.

Thetapel™ AM-5010

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Thetapel™ AM-5010 is a short-chain, ambient temperature cure, durable water repellent (DWR) finish designed for aftermarket applications on fabrics, upholstery, and carpeting. It provides excellent water and oil repellency, helping treated surfaces resist soiling and staining while retaining a clean appearance. The formulation is APEO-free, low-VOC, and environmentally responsible, meeting US EPA PFOA Stewardship goals. Thetapel AM-5010 is stable in dilution and has excellent freeze-thaw properties, ideal for application on polyolefin and heat-sensitive substrates.

Thetapel™ AM-5012

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Thetapel™ AM-5012 is a solvent-based, partially fluorinated acrylic polymer that provides superior oil and water repellency on various surfaces, including fabrics, leather, wood, and composite decking. It offers excellent soil and stain protection, improved wetting and leveling properties, and forms an easy-to-clean, abrasion-resistant surface. Effective at low concentrations, it leaves the bulk properties of coatings unaffected.

Thetapel™ LP-C600

Innovative Chemical Technologies Inc.

Thetapel™ LP-C600 is a ready-to-use, short-chain fluorochemical leather protector gel designed to provide durable stain and soil resistance for finished leather surfaces. It delivers excellent water, oil, and alcohol repellency without affecting the appearance or feel of the leather. This environmentally responsible formulation meets the US EPA PFOA Stewardship Program requirements and is VOC-compliant, making it ideal for automotive interiors, leather upholstery, and apparel.

Tiarco Specialty Chemicals & Additives

Tiarco RST

Tiarco-RST Specialty Chemicals and Additives draws from a wealth of resources to deliver quality chemical compounds for a broad spectrum of industries and applications. Our experience in polymer synthesis spans over four decades, providing a strong foundation for progressive research and product development efforts as well as advance manufacturing technologies and specialized service capabilities. While we are capable of producing large volumes of standard formulations, we also excel in developing unique solutions for customers. Through the years, we have developed strong business relationships with large and small companies in automotive, apparel, home furnishings and floor covering industries. Browse the brochure to find available products.

Valens™ AM-80

Gray Beard Solutions

Valens™ AM-80 is a 100% active, coconut-based diethanolamide surfactant offering foam stabilization, viscosity building, and solubilizing properties. It is biodegradable and non-DEA, ideal for personal care, textiles, and industrial applications including metal cleaning, fiber spinning, and antistatic agents. Valens AM-80 also exhibits excellent solubility in water, alcohols, and hydrocarbons.

Velox™ PE-8170

Gray Beard Solutions

Velox™ PE-8170 is a 100% active phosphate ester surfactant in free acid form, derived from ethoxylated alkylphenol. It offers excellent stability in alkali and oxidizing agents like peroxides and is highly compatible with concentrated electrolyte solutions. Velox™ PE-8170 acts as an effective coupling agent for nonionic surfactants in liquid alkali detergent systems, providing strong wetting and surface detergency. It is widely used in household, industrial, and heavy-duty cleaning formulations, including metal cleaners, floor cleaners, and car washes.