A new generation of crosslinkers, for performance and planet

Today's consumers need products that deliver high performance over the long term, offering lasting quality that keeps them coming back. And increasingly, this enhanced performance must not come at the expense of people and the planet. Stahl's coating solutions are the invisible force behind many everyday items, offering more sustainable options that lower the overall impact of the finished product.

Syncros™ XR-55-400 is a super-functional polycarbodiimide crosslinker that can be used to produce high-quality coated surfaces in a compliant, consistent and responsible way – articles that touch lives while delivering both superior performance and a lower environmental footprint.

Higher performance, lower impact

Traditional crosslinkers, though offering high reactivity, also bring high toxicity levels due to their aziridine concentrations. In line with our purpose, Touching lives, for a better world, Stahl researches and develops alternative technologies with a lower footprint, such as water-based, fluorine-free or bio-based finishes, without compromising on performance.

Syncros™ XR-55-400 is an advanced chemical solution designed to enhance the performance of aqueous top coats and base coats, offering our customers and their partners numerous benefits, including:

• Versatile and adaptable for a range of leather applications

• More environmentally friendly alternative to traditional crosslinkers

• Reduced yellowing effect

• High resistance to abrasion, scuffs, heat and light

• Excellent anti-soiling properties

• No carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) substances

• Compliant with the Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (ZDHC-MRSL) and EU REACH regulation

Versatile application options

Syncros™ XR-55-400 is suitable for aqueous top and base coats on a wide range of luxury and fashion leather articles. And the more innovative the crosslinking technology, the more resilient and reliable the materials produced by manufacturers.

For the most durable products, the superior fastness of Syncros™ XR-55-400 increases its resistance to wet, dry and solvent rubs. For embossed surfaces, it reduces the tackiness of base coats and prevents cut-through at high temperatures and pressures.

Trust in the track record

Stahl has a long history in crosslinker production, which we’ve leveraged to create Syncros™ XR-55-400. Combined with our in-depth expertise and partnership-as-a-service approach, you can create the desired finish and meet ever-evolving performance and sustainability goals.