RAG N'ROLL

Can we create cleaning rags that protect us and the planet?

WE LOVE:

The safe feeling of clean surfaces, wherever we are
Durable articles that can be reused more often
Disposable items that will easily decompose

BUT DID YOU KNOW:

The binders used to make nonwoven fabrics stronger often contain formaldehyde that can be released when hot surfaces are wiped
Standard binders are usually made from petrol-based raw materials, which are not compostable

The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World: Safe, Efficient, Enhanced. It’s our nature.

1. SAFE – IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT
A solid core: Our deeply rooted goal to protect people and our planet.
Safe to use, safe to release and also safe to wear.

2. EFFICIENT – IT’S OUR NATURE TO RETHINK SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING
Innovating application processes that minimize resources and maximize productivity, both in our and our customers’ manufacturing as well as by setting ourselves ambitious sustainability goals.

3. ENHANCED – IT’S OUR NATURE TO ADD ANOTHER LEVEL OF VALUE
Innovation is critical. With it, we create additional effects, functionalities and aesthetics and sustainable differentiation to bring additional value, helping consumers to achieve their goals, for a life enhanced.

RAG N'ROLL/ A compostable binder system for nonwoven cleaning rags, that protect you and the planet

Appretan® NTR liq
Partially bio-based polymer dispersions

Compostable binders** with 30-40% bio content
Formaldehyde, biocide and APEO free*
Food contact compliant
GOTS 6.0 and Oekotex Standard 100 compliant
Biodegradability >80% (OECD Test 302B)
Excellent dry and wet tensile strength, higher crosslinking possible
Improved water resistance
Easy handle adjustment by blending of both elements

NEW! Appretan® NTR6304 liq

Soft handfeel

Appretan® NTR6553 liq

Semi-hard handfeel

Printofix® Yellow T-G & Red T-N

Water-based pigments

Suitable for optional pigment dyeing
Formaldehyde free*
OekoTex®+ Standard 100 compliant

Arkophob® DAN new liq

Crosslinker

Wet strength improver
Non-regulated blocking agent
Formaldehyde free*
OekoTex®+ Standard 100 compliant

Hydroperm® SRHA liq

Hydrophilic agent

Wicking improver
Formaldehyde free*
OekoTex®+ Standard 100 compliant

*Below limits of detection according to industry standard test methods. Not intentionally added

**According EN13432:2000-12

“SAFE”: IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT / with the RAG N'ROLL system

Free* of formaldehyde, APEO and heavy metal contaminants
Compliant with REACH
Controlled and safe chemistry for workers & end consumers

Formaldehyde Free
Apeo free
HEAVY METAL FREE
REACH REGISTERED

“ENHANCED”: IT’S OUR NATURE TO ADD ANOTHER LEVEL OF VALUE / with the RAG N'ROLL system

Improved dry and wet tensile strength
Excellent water resistance and absorption properties
Improved durability in combination with crosslinking agents
Handfeel customization by blending of our core components
Embracing sustainable production by enhanced compostability or recyclability

DRY STRENGTH
Wet strength
Touch/Soft
Touch/Stiff
Durability / Stay new
Premium Quality
NATURE BASED
COMPOSTABLE
PLANET CONSCIOUS
HEALTH CONSCIOUS

RAG N'ROLL / Main benefits in a nutshell

Safe products from a reliable global partner who applies international safety standards
Controlled and safe chemistry for workers & end consumers
Improved dry and wet tensile strength
Excellent water resistance and absorption properties
Improved durability in combination with crosslinking agents
Hand feel customization by blending of our core components
Embracing sustainable production by enhanced compostability or recyclability

The Archroma Way to a Sustainable World / Safe + Enhanced = The Enhanced Collection

1. SAFE – IT’S OUR NATURE TO PROTECT
A solid core: Our deeply rooted goal to protect people and our planet.
Safe to use, safe to release and also safe to wear.

3. ENHANCED – IT’S OUR NATURE TO ADD ANOTHER LEVEL OF VALUE

Innovation is critical. With it, we create additional effects, functionalities and aesthetics and sustainable differentiation give additional value, helping consumers to achieve their goals, for a life enhanced.

Discover more information in our Rag n'roll flyer