Industries - agriculture, automotive, beauty and personal care.

AEROSPACE

Silicones now have a proven record of long term performance in the most demanding applications, offering the following general physical attributes .

1. Wide temperature range from -115 to 300ºC
2.Excellent electrical properties
3.Flexibility

4. UV resistance

5. Good chemical resistance

6. Resistance to humidity and water

7. Non-toxic and inert. Some major applications where Chemicals can be used Includes : Avionics - Displays, electronics, lighting , Aero engine - damping, bonding, sealing , Airframe - sealing, bonding.

AGRICULTURE

Every day the world is faced with more and more agricultural challenges, which is why the chemists are working so hard to produce advanced sustainable solutions that help increase crop efficacy, protect farmers’ health and lessen environmental impacts. Products like spreaders , penetrants , surfactants and specialty

chemicals that act as emulsifiers,dispersants, wetting and gelling agents for crop protection products. Also there are specialty solvents that can be used to solubilize active ingredients and additives for liquid and solid fertilizers and by augmenting the capabilities of a pesticide to penetrate, retain and protect the target organism.Major applications include .

1. Crop Protection
2.Tank Mix Adjuvants
3.Crop Enhancement
4. Bio Solutions

AUTOMOTIVE

As automotive electronic applications continue to grow in number and complexity the demands made upon them for increased performance and reliability present many design challenges. By nature, the environmental conditions under which these units must work are very harsh. Temperatures under the

bonnet are increasing and geographical locations can also produce extremes in the other direction - these extreme thermal cycles induce stress and the possibility of component failure. To add to it there is mechanical stress as a direct result of vibration derived from the engine and road conditions. Chemical and oil attack are also common in and around the engine compartment, with water and humidity a constant threat. All these factors make component protection a high priority for any electronic design engineer working within the automotive industry. The sealing of the powertrain, water and fuel systems require strong, flexible, temperature and fuel resistant sealants. Thermally conductive silicone adhesives, encapsulants, gels, greases and gap fillers will perform this important task. Major applications include

1. Bonding and encapsulation of electric motors
2. Bonding and encapsulation of low-voltage batteries
3. Bonding and encapsulation of sensors and automotive electronics.

BEAUTY & PERSONAL CARE

The personal care industry is always looking out for products that help them create better and healthier products for their consumers - Silkier lotions. Better shampoos and conditioners, Brighter, smoother, longer lasting cosmetics, Drier antiperspirants, more spreadable and effective sunscreens.

We help our customers with ingredients that help them develop the below.

1. Sensory enhancement for the “wow” feel to finished formulations for hair and skin
2.Conditioning, strengthening and repair for that silky, soft feel and healthy look to hair
3.Surface modification for transfer resistance, long wear with comfort, shine and protection for color cosmetics
4. Long lasting and comfortable wear benefits for sun care products
5. Illuminating benefits for a younger, more-natural appearance that hides wrinkles and makes pores less noticeable in skin care and color cosmetics products
6. Consistent spreading and wetting for improved dispersion of pigments and spreading of active ingredients and organic oils

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

Specialty Chemicals are widely used in Construction industry to provide improved structural strength and safety, increased energy efficiency and enhance aesthetics. Some of the product are as below .

1. Coating additives that can be excellent options to consider for decorative and architectural coatings.

2. Adhesive and sealant additives that offer primerless adhesions to many substrates.

3.Additives for thermal insulation polyurethane foams.

4. Environmentally responsible, water-resistant masonry resins and silanes.

5. Structural glazing silicones that can be excellent options to consider for everything from windows and doors to large curtain walls.

6. Sealants that can be excellent options to consider for everything from roofing systems to foundations to bathtubs.

CONSUMER GOODS

Various products and applications in the Consumer Goods Industry includes the below

1. Elastomers for sealing, bonding ,insulation to provide Heat Resistance, Fire Retardancy , Moisture and dirt protection in Consumer Goods, Kitchen and Bakeware products.

2.Primerless Adhesion which helps in designing various soft-touch effects on a variety of consumer goods and baby care products .

3.Additives for the insulation foams for Applinaces, Shoe Soles etc .

ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION

Its range of Silicones can reliably outperform traditional ceramic or plastics materials in many applications and are typically used for wire and cable, high-voltage insulators, EMI shielding, breakers and disconnect switches, and surge arrestors. The numerous benefits they offer include:

1. Decreased weight
2. Decreased maintenance
3. Better hydrophobicity
4. Easier processing
5. Outstanding service life
6. Excellent tracking resistance
7. Superior erosion resistance

ELECTRONICS

The requirement for protection and safety of electronic components and electrical equipment is very important and many factors can influence their proper functionality when is use.Electronic ciruiits and components are not heavily used in various inductries like Automotive Traction and railway, Aviation and

aerospace , LED and lighting , Telecommunication , Measurement and control Household appliances. As systems become smaller and circuit densities become greater, technically superior products are in great demand . The applications are numerours and includes the following

1. Tough, high-clarity hardcoats for flat-panel displays
2.Low-ionic resins for finer-line-resolution photo resist solutions
3.Optical bonding materials for display applications
4. silicone gels for flexibility and repair opportunities
5. Thermally conductive materials for sealing, potting and encapsulation
6. Conformal coatings for the protection of PCBs from moisture
7. Sealants and potting compounds
8. High temperature sealants.
9. Die attach adhesives and encapsulants to lid seal adhesives and thermal interface materials.

FOOD PROCESSING & PACKAGING

High performance Adhesives and Sealants may be used a wide variety of applications in the food industry and offer many beneficial characteristics . Some applications include

1. Gasketing and sealing on food processing machinery
2. Sealing around chiller cabinet doors and within chilled vehicles

3. Sealant around oven doors and cooker tops

4. Food Grade Moulding Rubbers

5. Create moulds for producing cake decorations, chocolates and other confectionery.

6. Silicone Antifoams & Emulsions are used to control, reduce or eliminate foam produced in the preparation and washing of vegetables and during the fermentation process in the brewing industry.

7. Food grade silicone emulsions can be used as a release agent when moulding or extruding plastic food containers and trays

FURNITURE BEDDING & CARPETS

Major uses of Silicones in Furniture Beddings and Carpets includes

1. Silicone surfactants for polyurethane slabstock foams that can provide foam stabilization, uniform cell structure and improved density distribution.
2.Amine catalysts with low emission properties for furniture and bedding applications

3.Coatings, adhesives and sealants additives for wood finishes and coatings.

HEALTH CARE

Medical devices place special demands on manufacturers regarding biocompatibility and processing. From ease of processability in manufacturing to enhanced comfort when in contact with the human body, silicones can meet the exacting demands of the healthcare & medical device industry.Even with small application quantities,

the adhesives must be joined precisely and quickly and must be resistant to sterilization methods. Silicone elastomers can meet healthcare’s rigorous challenges, and help medical manufacturers produce strong yet comfortable orthopedic devices, optically transparent yet flexible medical tubing, sterilization-tolerant yet durable dental and surgical devices.

OIL & GAS PRODUCTION

For both upstream or downstream,a comprehensive range of water treatment and process solutions is available that can boost production and quality, reduce costs and downtime, and increase profitability. Some applications on Chemicals are

1. Upstream - Microbial control, scale control, deposit control, paraffin mitigation, EOR

2.Refining - Desalting , Emulsion breaking Corrosion control Antifouling

PACKAGING & CONVERTING

Innovative packaging solutions are in the customer's focus. As the demands on quality, flexibility and productivity are increasing, Chemicals portfolio of adhesives for the packaging industry are much in demand . Products like hot melt adhesives and dispersions are used for vraiety of applications like

1. Cardboard, tray & folding box gluing
2. Labeling

3. Paper converting

RENEWABLE ENERGY

The share of renewable energies in the total energy demand will continue to increase in the coming years. The rotor blade manufacturers needs materials for mould making and blade production. Some applications include

1. Adhesives & sealants for repair and maintenance of wind turbines.
2. Adhesives for rotor blade bonding & the nacelle

3. Composite resins for wind energy

TAPES & LABELS

Our versatile technologies within this portfolio enable us to provide the desired combination of of tack, peel adhesion, shear resistance, clean removal and proper release properties. The product grades within our portfolio offer a range of cure chemistries, temperature performance, coating options, adhesive properties and release profiles that can perform on a variety of substrates.

Common Products are dhesives that can adhere effectively to low surface-energy films and fabric substrates. Solvent-resistant PSAs that can retain key adhesive properties in the presence of solvents, oils and other fluids. These products are used in

1. Thermal transfer tapes
2. Diaper tabs
3. Business-meeting name tags
4. Solvent-resistant labels for analytical laboratories
5. Electrical tapes
6. Electronic masking tapes
7. Thermal spray masking tapes.

TEXTILE & NON WOVEN

Silicone application fnable superior spreading and wetting, foam control, and softening and conditioning of Textile during their manufacturing process . The products like Softeners deliver superior smoothness, less wrinkling and stronger tear strength.Foam-control agents that increase efficiency and productivity during the manufacturing process while improving the quality of the treated fabric.

These products may be used wherever softness, lubricity, static control, spreading, emulsification, wetting, water repellency, corrosion inhibition, levelling, foaming or defoaming performance is needed. Hydrophilic finishes for polypropylene, polyethylene and polyester nonwoven substrates . Silicone copolymers and thermally activated catalysts that are excellent candidates to consider for use in the mechanically froth foam process and PU leather.

TRANSPORTATION

There are growing use of Formulated Chemicals in the Transportaion industry . With the growing need of Sophistication and better customer experience , these use cases will continue to grow . Some of the Applications are below .

1. Fire retardant structural adhesives for commercial transportation

2. Glass bonding for commerical transportation

3. Structural bonding of exterior and interior components for commerical transporation

4. Surface pretreatment for commercial transportation

LED & LIGHTING

Silicones have become widely used by LED design engineers to provide improved light performance, extended product life and environmental protection. CHT has several product groups to choose from including: optically clear encapsulants & thermally conductive encapsulants & adhesives. Applications include

1. Automotive vehicle lighting
2. Displays for sports and advertising
3. Back lighting for LCD screens
4. Signage
5. Aviation display lighting & airport lighting
6. Stage & theatre lighting
7. Rail & road signalling systems
8. Architectural & street lighting
9. Domestic lighting
10. Industrial machine lighting

COATINGS & INKS

Coatings Products includes additives, building blocks, coalescents, emulsifiers, and oxygenated solvents. There are many eco-efficient alternatives, with low toxicity, low odor, low volatile organic compounds (VOC) and higher renewable carbon content that delivers high performance in the production and application of paints,

varnishes, and adhesives. The major applications are -

1. Additives - Additives are responsible for wetting and stabilizing the pigment and polymer particles derived from the latex in the paint, as well as promoting water resistance, hardness, and shine.
2. Building Blocks - Building blocks are used to synthesize various types of polymers, improving the performance of paints and are capable of modifying attributes such as appearance, resistance, hardness, flexibility, and elasticity.
3. Coalescents - Coalescing agents ensure films form continuous and homogenous surfaces at many temperature and moisture conditions, as well as producing gloss and resisting dirt.
4. Emulsifiers - Emulsifiers provide excellent resistance to abrasion, offer control over particle size and minimize clots. They also generate latexes with greater stability and are compatible with other ingredients used in formulations of paints, coatings, adhesives, gloves, paper, and rugs.

LUBRICATION

Lubricants are used in many areas, e.g. in engines, transmissions, hydraulics and in the machining of materials, especially metals. Sliding coatings, greases and oil, metal soaps and graphite can be used as lubricants. Some Applications can be

1. Automatic transmission oils
2. Detergents

3. Heat transfer and cooling liquids

4. Hydraulic fluids

5. Lubricating greases & oils

6. Metal working fluids

7. Turbine Oils

WATER TREATMENT

Water treatment plants create foam which needs to be suppressed to maintain efficiency. Both silicone and non-silicone antifoams can be used to either knock down foam after build up or as an additive to reduce the initial build-up of foam.Product selection depends very much upon the pH value, temperature,

water and the concentration or dosing requirement.Antifoams are available either as high percentage concentrated products for pre-dilution or ready to use solutions. Non-silicone antifoams are particularly useful for use in biological plants where the use of a silicone may interfere with the growth of desirable bacteria.

PAPER PROCESSING

The demand for paper and products continues to be strong and explore new and better ways to refine and improve the process and paper quality . There are sevaral application of Chemicals for Processing of paper in the following areas

1. Packaging - Reduced fiber usage ,calcium and starch stabilization .

2. Tissue - More absorbent, soft and strong.

3. Pulp - Improving brightness, reducing entrained air, reducing foam in the brown stock washer, controlling pitch, reducing scale .

4. Recycled Fibre - to remove inks more effectively, improve fiber brightness, reduce waste

5. Graphics Paper - Improve the quaility and process

PLASTIC PROCESSING

Stabilizers, light stabilizers and colorants are indispensable components in the manufacture of plastic articles. It is only through their use that the plastic part can be adapted and modified accordingly. Additives increase the service life of the plastic, achieve the desired mechanical properties of the component and maintain

these for the desired period of time.By adding colorants, the plastic is optically changed and an individual color design is possible. Generally the applications are

1. Additives for plastic compounds, masterbatches & film production
2. Antimicrobial finishing of plastics .
3. Antistatic finishing of plastics
4. Coloring of plastic compounds & masterbatches.
5. Customer-specific additive packages & masterbatches
6. Fillers for plastics
7. Flame retardant plastics

LUBRICANTS & METAL WORKING

Silicone polymers by nature have very low coefficients of friction thereby making them excellent lubricants for plastic and rubber. The non-reactive silicone fluids, or oils as they are sometimes known, can be used in their pure form or alternatively they can be processed to make grease or combined with water to make oil in water

silicone emulsions. Resistance to high temperatures is also a useful quality which can be utilised in specific applications. These lubricants can be used as the interface between most rubbers and plastics and when metals are in contact with rubber and plastic but should not be used in high load metal-to-metal bearings.

ELECTROPATING

Electroplating is the process of coating a metal (or other material) with a thin layer of another metal by using electrolysis Thereby imparting certain properties to the base object. The main purpose of electroplating is to change or improve the surface properties of an object, for example to improve corrosion resistance,

aesthetic appearance, abrasion resistance, hardness, and other qualities.Electroplating is employed in various industries, including: automotive, jewelry, building and construction, electrical equipment, electronic and connectors, fashion industry, sanitary, packaging, etc. In addition to supporting the electroplating needs of these industries, we also support the foundry and casting industry needs in the Hot Dip Galvanizing process and by provision of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Foundry materials.

MOULD MAKING

Silicone moulding rubber has many applications across a wide range of industries using various casting mediums. Silicone is chosen for its fine reproduction of detail, versatility and physical strength.

1. Casting materials & applications
2. Wax for candles and use in the lost wax process for bronze casting

3. Polyurethane for mirror and picture frames, architectural mouldings.

4. Polyester resin for giftware, figurines, sculptures.

5. Plaster for covings and cornices, film studios, figurines, fireplaces

6. Ceramics for earthenware pottery

7. Low melt alloys for toys, models

8. Glass for auto windscreens

9. Stone filled resins for replication of works of art, fireplaces

FERTILIZER

The fertilizer industry relies heavily on various chemical inputs in addition to the basic nutrient raw material building blocks required for fertilizer production. These inputs contribute to production efficiency, product quality and economic viability, as well as to workplace safety and environmental protection.

Some examples of such inputs are defoamers, flocculants and corrosion inhibitors which perform as manufacturing process aids. There are also functional additives such as dust control coatings, anti-caking coatings, granulation aids and colorants which, as conditioning agents, actually become part of the finished fertilizer product and make beneficial contributions to its quality, durability, marketability and value without detracting from its agronomic efficacy.

CLEANING

Rapidly evolving technological advances in the electronics industry & Metal Industry continually demands better cleaning chemistries, processes and cleaning products that can quickly evolve and adapt along with them. Cleaning Chemistries are geared towards the following applications

1. PCB Cleaning

2. Stencil Cleaning

3. Metal Finishing Aqueous Cleaners

4. Metal Finishing Solvent Cleaning

5.Metal Finishing Corrosion Inhibitors