CREAMIX AND CREATECH ALPHA CELLULOSE: NATURAL FIBER FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

CREAMIX AND CREATECH.
INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS FOR ALPHA CELLULOSE AND NATURAL FIBER

CreaFill Fibers Corp. is the only US manufacturer processing both highly pure alpha cellulose grades and reclaimed mineral modified cellulose fibers. We provides industrial fillers capable of meeting all of a manufacturer’s requirements from lower cost functional fibers to very pure specialized powders.
Cellulose fibers are not all the same; Some are superior. CreaMix and CreaTech outperforming the rest

CreaMix and CreaTech the superior ingredient:
• Maximum surface area
• Complex matrix formation
• Pure and consistent
• Efficient packaging
• Clean and safe handling

Proprietary processing
CreaMix and CreaTech are derived from natural cellulose fibers. Each product is reduced, milled and sized for quality and consistency. CreaFill Fibers’ proprietary processing system yields more complex, fibrillated celluloses for greater surface area and stronger matrix formation.

Quality Driven
CreaFill Fibers Corp. is committed to the principles of ISO9001:2008. We manufacture to specification and meet customer requirements. CreaMix and CreaTech are carefully tested throughout processing to assure pure and consistent material.

People Applied
CreaFill’s employees are dedicated to meeting customer expectations and needs. We know processes are as strong as the individuals who run them, so we work to strengthen training as well as working in an environment of continual improvement.

CreaMix and CreaTech performance attributes:
• Stabilizer
• Thixotropic
• Green-strength
• Sag control
• LEED ingredient

Applications
CreaFill’s CreaMix and CreaTech fibers serve a range of purposes from fillers to enhancers, providing technical properties and characteristics required to meet a manufacturer’s requirements in industrial applications.

ADHESIVES

Adhesives

CREAMIX AND CREATECH CELLULOSE FIBERS:

Improve adhesive formulations in acrylic, butyl, epoxy, latex, solvent, water or 100 solids system;
stabilize viscosity, increase tensile strength, add lightweight bulk and improve sag control;
are available in a wide range of fiber lengths and diameters;
insure a consistent product of unparalleled quality and consistency.

Stucco/EIFS

CreaMix and CreaTech products reinforce wall coatings, extend working time, prevent cracking, control sag and slump and eliminate pin holes.

With the addition of small quantities of CreaMix and CreaTech to stucco, dramatic improvements in performance have been recognized. CreaMix and CreaTech fibers are invisible, even when used in the finish coat and improve a variety of characteristics, including:

Ductility and flexural strength;
bond strength;
abrasion resistance;
durability and resistance to cracking.

Paints & Coatings

CreaMix and CreaTech Fibers provide structural reinforcement, improve rheology and the control of viscosity. CreaFill’s fibers can be used as an extender to reduce the use of more expensive methylcellulose.

Both CreaMix and CreaTech products, carefully selected for fiber length and width, may also be used to modify the surface aesthetics and to create a matte-like, non-skid surface in flooring applications.

Tiles and Grouts

CreaMix and CreaTech products control viscosity while improving and extending curing. CreaTech and CreaMix lengthens “working” time while adding strength properties through the formation of reinforcing matrices.

Epoxies

CreaMix and CreaTech Fibers are economical, low density products that function as a filler while also adding measurable structural reinforcement.

Concrete

Whether the application is Ready Mix or Cast Concrete the CreaMix and CreaTech product lines are easy to use and deliver a range of benefits sought by our concrete customers, from an aid to curing to crack resistance.

CreaMix and CreaTech cellulose fibers are hydrophilic, holding water, supporting thorough hydration of the mix. Retaining water in the curing process, without a loss of strength, not only improves the efficiency of the curing process, but also delivers the most effective method to address curing
issues.

CreaMix and CreaTech fibers address the issue of bleed water in Ready Mix installations, preventing the migration of water in the concrete as it moves toward the surface. CreaMix and CreaTech products deliver greater density to the concrete mix, reducing capillary pores after the curing. CreaMix and
CreaTech fibers fill gaps between cement, fly-ash, sand and rock, filling gaps while promoting strength and durability.

Roof Coatings

CreaMix and CreaTech fibers are insoluble in water and organic solvents. They act as three dimensional matrix builders, and are resistant to dilute acids, alkalis and other chemicals. They will provide: a homogenous and consistent mix while increasing volumetric coverage; durability during expansion
and contraction of the membrane; increased temperature flexibility, and; shrink and crack resistance. CreaMix and CreaTech fibers are a reinforcement agent in the production of roof coatings, modified bituminous roofs and sealants.

Thermoplastic and Thermoset

The low density, low cost, non-abrasive nature of CreaMix and CreaTech fibers, coupled with the physical and mechanical properties provided through the function of “matrix building”, make an outstanding choice as a reinforcement in the full range of plastic composites.

Thermoplastic and Thermoset composites consist of CreaMix or CreaTech fibers blended with polymers from epoxies and phenolics to PVC, polypropylene, HDPE, Nylon and Nylon 6.

Rubber

CreaMix and CreaTech Fibers deliver reinforcement and stiffness and are ideal for use in the production of rubber hoses, belts, gaskets and molded rubber products. CreaMix and CreaTech fibers impart improved green strength in unvulcanized materials at low dosing levels and, absorbing moisture during
vulcanization, will reduce shrinkage during the subsequent cooling process.

Friction Materials

The use of CreaMix and CreaTech cellulose fibers are a proven functional filler that benefits friction formulations. Providing dispersion, pre-form strength and micro-porosity to the friction material CreaMix and CreaTech fibers improve green stability in humid conditions, replacing asbestos and
other mineral fibers. CreaMix and CreaTech are used in products ranging from friction linings for motorcycle, car and truck brake shoes and pads to railway brake shoes and pads.

Environmental Stewardship

Cellulose is a renewable and sustainable resource that holds great promise for future development in industrial applications and the CreaMix and CreaTech products are environmentally preferable resources.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance
criteria. CreaMix and CreaTech Cellulose Fiber can be a significant building block for achieving “LEED” certification.

Sustainability Initiative

One of CreaFill’s corporate objectives is to systematically optimize the use of resources, enhancing the long-term viability and performance of our company, our community, and the ecosystems upon which we all depend. Sustainability is the framework for identifying and harnessing the power of
Innovation to accomplish this goal.

CreaFill is committed to respecting how our products are made and we are expanding our objectives to focus on how our products are used. By making product information more accessible to our customers, we help them use our products more efficiently and effectively, benefiting both the environment and
their goals and objectives.

We are focusing on five essential factors in our efforts:

Sourcing of raw materials;
environmental footprint of operations;
satisfaction of customers quality of working environment;
relationship with the community

In today’s competitive economic environment, everyone’s expectations have evolved to include initiatives to sustain and maintain the quality of our natural environment. Coupled with this is an understanding that a value is created in this process, one which may benefit everyone, in the short and
long term.

To fulfill these expectations, CreaFill has developed a model which employs sustainable production techniques and processes with the objective of providing the appropriate CreaMix and CreaTech products that make sense from an environmental as well as an economic sense, delivering increased value.

CreaMix details

CREAMIX FIBERS

CreaMix fibers are made from select recycled newsprint, magazine and kraft paper stock. Reclaimed raw materials are carefully chosen to provide a consistent product within our strict specification standards. The CreaMix TC Fiber Series is available in over ten grades to meet your application requirements. CreaFill regularly provides fiber engineering, custom packaging, palletizing and special labeling to meet the needs of clients.

Properties
• Temperature stressing ranges: -94 F to + 390 F
• Average dosing: 0.3to 10 by weight
• Unique fiber mix produces better matrix building
• Moisture content: <8
• Ash content to suit client’s specifications
• Fiber is not compressed for better dispersion
• Nonabrasive

Benefits
• Three dimensional cross linking effect adds stability
• Excellent matrix formation
• Thixotropic control
• Cracking inhibitor
• Shrinkage control
• Setting time control
• Increased volumetric coverage
• Longer open time
• Promotes adhesive strength
• Increased green strength
• Sag control
• Non-hazardous and safe for workers to handle
• Low dosing levels

CreaTech details

CREATECH ALPHA CELLULOSE FIBERS

CreaTech alpha celluloses, including the TC series, have been designed as functional additives that enhance performance in applications ranging from thermoplastics to welding rods. CreaTech fibers and powders provide purity and consistency and ensure reliable results for the formulator. CreaTech is available in over 10 standard grades to suit your requirements. We welcome the opportunity to work with you to become a functional part of your unique application. Challenge us!

Physical Properties
• 99.5(minimum) alpha cellulose content
• Very low ash (0.4 maximum)
• High brightness value
• Bulk density ranges from 2.2 to 12.5 pounds per cubic foot
• Eight standard grades with a wide range of particle size distributions

Features
• Insoluble in water and organic solvents
• Resistant to dilute acids, alkalis and solvents
• Temperature stressing ranges -94 to 390F
• Nonabrasive
• Custom packaging
• Highly consistent

Benefits
• Cracking inhibitor
• Shrinkage control
• Thixotropic
• Increased “green strength”
• Low dosing levels
• Environmentally non-hazardous and safe