Thierry Egraz

resin industrializer

Thierry Egraz is responsible for the industrialization of resins intended for reinforcing textiles for various rubber goods applications, such as tires, belts, conveyor belts and nonwovens. The main objective is to replace – at an industrial scale – the historically used resorcinol/formaldehyde resins by a non-toxic resin. Before joining Michelin Resicare, Egraz worked in R&D and technical assistance for the food packaging industry at Bostik and in polymer chemistry for textile, nonwoven and various adhesives at Dow Chemical.

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Presentation

Michelin presents araminolic resins technology, a safer alternative to RFL bonding systems, available for the tire industry

Industrial adhesive resins contain petro-sourced compounds, some of which, classified as SVHC ('substance of very high concern', as defined by the ECHA regulation), require strict precautions to avoid any danger to human health (e.g. formaldehyde, resorcinol, isocyanates). Michelin ResiCare, a Michelin Group entity, presents araminolic resins innovation, among which is Resi4 TEX, a high-performance resin for textile dipped fabrics in tires, free of formaldehyde and resorcinol. Michelin ResiCare is a business continuity management solution regarding the European directive on the replacement of CMR substances, paving the way for perennial chemistry and safer products for health and the environment.