CREAMIX AND CREATECH ALPHA CELLULOSE: NATURAL FIBER FOR INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

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.

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