Global Emulsions Guide

Emulsion Innovation for Glass Fiber

Your future is our focus...worldwide.

Products and expertise in
glass fiber for you
Innovation
For more than 40 years, Celanese emulsions have been at the
heart of the glass fiber industry’s impressive growth around
drives
the world. Our technology has allowed the commercialisation glass fiber
of glass fiber in exciting new applications and at the same
time has raised global standards for quality and performance. performance

Worldwide, Celanese Emulsions offers the glass fiber industry Celanese Emulsions’ goal is to
state-of-the-art technology, leading emulsions, sophisticated assist our customers in
technical solutions and a commitment to continually driving value into the
advancing the horizons of glass fiber performance. products they make.
We start with our state-
of-the-art research and
development facility
in Frankfurt, Germany.
To best meet your needs
locally, we have technical
service laboratories and expert
professionals in every major
region of the world including Europe, the Americas and
Asia. When combined, our technology portfolio and our
industry-leading experience allow us to deliver the cutting
edge of performance that can help you compete in a
global marketplace.

In this brochure, you’ll find a sampling of our product

offerings for glass fiber applications. Contact us to find
out more about performance solutions and joint
development projects.

Celanese Emulsions operates manufacturing plants

in every major region of the world.

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Committed to supporting
global growth
Celanese is fully committed to delivering performance
solutions to glass fiber manufacturers in global growth
regions such as China, India and Latin America. To support
the Asian region, we offer a growing team located in
Shanghai, China as well as in Mumbai, India and Thailand.
We also have a growing team in São Paolo, Brazil to support
Latin America.
Investments in China
In 2007, Celanese Emulsions formally dedicated its
manufacturing facility in Nanjing, China. This site features a
state-of-the-art pressure emulsions production facility and an
atmospheric emulsions facility to serve local requirements.
These facilities produce various emulsions including vinyl
acetate/ethylene (VAE), vinyl acetate homopolymers and
copolymers and acrylics. In 2011, the Nanjing VAE unit
doubled its capacity.
The Celanese Nanjing manufacturing complex is fully
integrated to ensure continuous world-scale supply. The
complex also includes a world-scale acetic acid and vinyl
acetate monomer (VAM) plant. This manufacturing
complex utilises best-in-class technologies from other
Celanese plants around the world. This recent investment
makes Celanese a fully integrated acetyls manufacturer in
China and trusted source of supply for decades to come.
Celanese also opened its Shanghai Technology and
Commercial Center in 2011 to house hundreds of
professionals to support the company’s various businesses
in the region. The labs feature state-of-the-art equipment
and knowledgeable industry professionals to support our
customers throughout Asia.
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Setting the standards for
high-quality glass fiber
sizing polymers
Celanese is a recognised leader in delivering performance
solutions for the glass fiber industry. Our products are true
leaders in this industry and have been the benchmark for
quality and functionality for decades. Today, our portfolio
includes polymer emulsions that we supply to glass fiber
producers throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia.
These products are improving quality and performance
in a range of critical glass fiber manufacturing operations,
including glass fiber and yarn sizing, CSM binding, glass fiber
tissue (veil) binding and other applications including coating
of wall coverings, fabrics and scrims. We have extensive
expertise in the field of thermoset glass fiber reinforcement.
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At Celanese, we bring you expertise in the polymer
chemistry aspects of glass fiber manufacture. We understand
the relationship between polymer chemistry, dispersion,
stabilisation and the process-related properties you need.
We are ready to provide you with customised solutions for
your specific glass fiber applications. Our goal is to become
the partner of choice as you look to bring ever-higher levels
of value to the products you create — no matter which
applications you serve.
Glass fiber sizing polymers
Celanese offers emulsion polymers for the sizing of glass
fibers. Our technology and experience in sizing allow us to
help you improve handling of fibers during processing and
optimise how they perform as part of a composite – adding
value to your products at this critical stage. Celanese offers
recommendations and guide sizing recipes for a variety of
glass fiber products used in open and closed mold, fast or
slow wet-out and high or low styrene solubility composite
applications. Our polymer chemists and technical experts can
study your application and recommend a set of polymers best
suited to your needs.
Synthetic sizing polymers
Product Typical Properties

Wet-out by Styrene
Viscosity (mPas)
Stabilisation

Applications

Solids (%)

Solubility
Acetone
Tg (°C)*
Typical
Name

Type

pH
Vinamul® 1404 VAE Colloid SMC/BMC roving 55 2000 - 2800 4,5 4 Medium <80

Plasticised CSM input, gun roving, panel

Vinamul 8823 Colloid 57 400 - 2500 4,0 13 Very fast 100
PVAc roving

Epoxy
CSM input, gun roving, co-
Resyn® 1971 modified Surfactant 54 50 - 400 4,5 24 Very fast 100
ingredient for various roving types
PVAc

CSM input, gun roving, panel

Colloid/
Vinamul 8852 PVAc roving, chopping roving, co- 55 400 - 2500 4,0 26 Fast 100
Surfactant
ingredient for various roving types

X-Linking Chopped fibres for Phenolic 20000 -

Vinamul 8826 Colloid 52 4.5 36 Very slow <20
PVAc applications 40000

Colloid/
Vinamul 84181 PVAc SMC/CMC roving, carbon fiber 53 500 - 6000 5,0 40 Medium 100
Surfactant

X-Linking SMC/BMC roving, co-ingredient

Vinamul 8828 Colloid 52 3000 - 8000 5,0 42 Slow <20
PVAc for various roving types

Silane
SMC/BMC roving, class A SMC
Resyn 1037 modified Colloid 55 1500 - 3000 4,5 42 Slow <20
roving
PVAc
*Tg - glass transition temperature, approximate MID point Tg value has been quoted as measured by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
** Not all products are available in all regions

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CSM binding polymers

We are very knowledgeable in the field of chopped strand mat
(CSM) binding. Our polymerisation chemists and technical
service personnel understand the critical relationship
between the polymer and the plasticiser. For an overview on
how the plasticiser level influences various CSM properties,
see the table on this page.
Our technical expertise also includes understanding the
effect that various emulsion polymer characteristics (average
particle size, Tg and stabilising colloids, etc.) have on CSM
and process related properties such as LOI, tensile
strength and moldability.
The speed and degree of the wetting behaviour of CSM
in styrene is a critical metric. The graph below shows the
positive performance synergies of a Celanese binder and
sizing system versus competitive chemistries.

Plasticiser Level

CSM Polymers
Product Typical Properties

Name Type Stabilisation Plasticiser Tg (°C)* Solids (%) Viscosity pH

level (mPas)

Vinamul 8500 PVAc Colloid None 36 55 500 - 4500 5,0

Vinamul 8838 Plasticised PVAc Colloid Low -7 60 500 - 8000 5,0

Vinamul 88284 Plasticised PVAc Colloid Medium -10 60 500 - 8000 5,0

Vinamul 8839 Plasticised PVAc Colloid High -14 60 500 - 8000 5,0

Vinamul 88286 Plasticised PVAc Colloid Very high 60 60 500 - 8000 5,0
*Tg - glass transition temperature, approximate MID point Tg value has been quoted as measured by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
** Not all products are available in all regions

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Beyond sizing polymers
Secondary binder technology
Secondary binder technology opens glass fiber up to an
almost unlimited range of options for end-use applications
and high-value performance. Celanese offers one of the
broadest ranges of emulsion polymers. You can, for example,
utilise our stiffer and/or crosslinking binders for hard touch
wall covering products. We also offer VAE or soft acrylic
polymers for strong yet soft handle variants. These options
and more are available for your application. Our work in
the field of secondary binders can address virtually every
end-product issue you will have including hydrophilicity/
hydrophobicity, paintability, acid resistance, compatibility
with thermoplastic polymers and more.

Product Typical Properties

Stabilisation

Solids (%)

Viscosity
Tg (°C)*

(mPas)
Name

X-link
Type

pH
Wall Coverings

Vinamul® 3301 VAE Surfactant 50 Yes -13 50 - 1000 4,0

Vinamul 3231 VAE Surfactant 50 Yes -4 50 - 400 5,5

Mowilith® TA2230 S Sty Acr Surfactant 50 Yes 0 400 - 1600 4,0

Vinamul 3650 VA/VC/E Colloid/Surfactant 52 No 10 1500 - 3000 5,5

Mowilith TA2250 S Sty Acr Surfactant 50 Yes 20 100 - 1300 4,0

Mowilith DC PVAc Colloid/Surfactant 56 No 42 1000 - 4000 4,0

Tissues/Veils

Vinamul 3301 VAE Surfactant 50 Yes -13 50 - 1000 4,0

Vinamul 3364 VAE Colloid/Surfactant 50 No 11 1000 - 4000 4,5

Vinacryl 4025 Acr Surfactant 50 No 19 10 - 150 2,5

Hi-Loft® AR7 Acr Surfactant 45 Yes 30 10 - 250 2,5

Scrims

Vinamul 3301 VAE Surfactant 50 Yes -13 50 - 1000 4,0

Vinamul 3344 VAE Surfactant 51 Yes -8 50 - 1000 4,5

Elite® 21 VAE Surfactant 50 Yes -1 10 - 500 4,5

Elite Ultra VAE Surfactant 50 Yes 7 10 - 1000 4,5

Vinamul 3479 VA/VC/E Surfactant 50 Yes 32 50 - 300 5,0

Vinamul 6044 PVAc Surfactant 45 Yes 40 20 - 100 4,0

Vinamul 8801 PVAc Colloid 52 Yes 42 3000 - 8000 5,0

Vinamul 8481 PVAc Colloid 55 No 42 2500 - 4500 4,5

*Tg - glass transition temperature, approximate MID point Tg value has been quoted as measured by Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
** Not all products are available in all regions

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Global strength for
your industry

Celanese has one of the strongest, most comprehensive

technology offerings in the glass fiber industry. We have
industry-leading experience as well as a globally deployed
business to help you meet your needs anywhere. Our product
lines are leaders in the end-markets they serve and set the bar
for quality and performance. We are committed to helping
you drive value in your products.

Integrated supply and global leadership

◆◆ Acetic Acid – A leading producer worldwide
◆◆ Vinyl Acetate Monomer (VAM) – A leading producer
worldwide
◆◆ Emulsions – A leading producer in vinyl-based emulsions

In our efforts on behalf of the glass fiber industry, we are We’re investing in new facilities.
supported by the Celanese Corporation, a global technology We’re developing new technology.
leader in the production of specialty materials and chemical We’re committed to your future.
products used in most major industries and consumer
applications. Our products, essential to everyday living, are
Your future is our focus...worldwide.
manufactured in North America, Europe and Asia. Based in
Dallas, Texas, Celanese’s net sales totaled $6.8 billion in 2011,
with approximately 73% generated outside of North America.
Our stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as CE.
Europe
Frankfurt, Germany
Email: Info.glassfiber@celanese.com

Americas
Enoree, South Carolina, USA
Phone: 1-877-TEC-SRVC
Email: EmulsionsTechService@celanese.com

Asia
Shanghai, China
Phone: +86 21 38619325
E-Mail: Info.Emulsions.CN@celanese.com

To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither
Celanese nor any of its affiliates assumes any liability whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness
of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material and
whether there is any infringement of patents is the sole responsibility of the user. All chemicals
may present unknown health hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards
may be described in this publication, we cannot guarantee that these are the only hazards that
exist. Users of any chemical should satisfy themselves by independent investigation of current
scientific and medical knowledge that the material can be used safely. In addition, no certification
or claim is made as to the status, under any law or regulation, including but not limited to
the Toxic Substances Control Act of either the chemicals discussed above or any subsequent
polymerization or reaction products that result from a formulation containing them.

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