DUPONT TOOTHBRUSH FILAMENTS

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DUPONT™TOOTHBRUSH FILAMENTS

Since introducing nylon to toothbrush applications, DuPont Filaments has been providing premium quality filaments to the oral care industry for over 75 years. Our continuous pioneering contribution in innovative synthetic filaments allows us to address consumer trends and help our partners exceed their consumers’ expectations.

DuPont™ filaments come in various sizes, shapes and colors for the broad range of electric and manual toothbrushes, interdental brushes, and tongue brushes. DuPont™ Tynex® (nylon 612) filaments and DuPont™ Herox® (nylon 610) filaments offer you, the oral care brush maker/marketer, a reliable source for your raw materials.

SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE & MAXIMUM DESIGN FLEXIBILITY

With outstanding industry expertise accumulated over the years, coupled with our proven technologies, DuPont Filaments is dedicated to the oral care brush industry with our nylon solutions under the brand names of DuPont™ Tynex® (nylon 612) and DuPont™ Herox® (nylon 610) . Leading toothbrush brands and manufacturers are able to produce very high quality brushes with a balance of consistent quality, wear performance and unmatched productivities in tufting and end-rounding by using DuPont filaments.

Long lasting, premium quality Tynex® (nylon 612) filaments from DuPont offer a variety of synthetic filament options for premium oral care brushes. In clinical studies, Tynex® filaments continue to show excellent wear performance and greater bend recovery compared with other materials. The precise control over our production process ensures that Tynex® filaments feature optimal end-rounding for greater comfort.

Herox® (nylon 610), our renewably sourced material has been successfully reintroduced into the oral care industry. DuPont's devotion to quality control and manufacturing techniques improves the quality, wear performance, and bend recovery of Herox® filaments to better meet the tufting and end-rounding requirements for your commercial products. This helps improve your competitiveness in the market.

DuPont filaments enhance your ability to design versatile and innovative products with specially engineered shapes and textures to meet your specific development requirements. With almost limitless choices of textured surfaces, variable lengths and unique colors, you can enjoy maximum versatility in your product designs.

Visual Attractiveness, Interdental Cleaning, Plaque Removal, Gum Comfort, Gingival Cleaning and Anti-microbial have always been major needs of the oral care brush market. DuPont Filaments has developed a series of filament solutions to fulfill different consumer needs.

CONSUMER NEEDS OF ORAL CARE & DUPONT SOLUTIONS

Visual Attractiveness Interdental Cleaning

Plaque Removal Gum Comfort

Gingival Cleaning Anti-microbial

Premium quality filament (nylon 612) offers a variety of synthetic filament options for all oral care brush applications

Enhanced durability for long-lasting maximum cleaning performance for premium toothbrushes

FULFILLING CONSUMER NEEDS:

Product Description � Solid round level filament

Colors � 51 standard colors �Custom colors available

Diameters � 0.127mm – 0.330mm (5mil – 13mil)

Bundle Packaging �Paper spiral wrap

DUPONT™ TYNEX® CLASSIC (0900HA)

Bundle Length �Full hanks – 1168mm �Custom cut piece lengths available

Technology �Good stiffness �Excellent bend recovery

Values �FDA/EU compliant �Multiple production plants for global supply �Consistent quality

A unique shape that allows for more light refraction, producing brighter colors

Wedge-shaped profile gets between teeth below gumline.Four facets to reflect light.


Product Description � Solid diamond cross-section �Level solid filament

Colors � 15 standard colors




DUPONT™ TYNEX® BRILLIANCE (0990HA)

Technology �Unique diamond shape enhances appearance �Light reflects to highlight color

Values �FDA, EU compliant �Multiple production plants for global supply �Consistent quality � Sparkling appearance � Improved inter-dental cleaning � Improved cleaning

A unique shape with a special color recipe that allows for more light refraction, producing unique and superior translucent colors

Unique color, outstanding translucency, great glistening look brought by superior techniques, special color recipe and classic diamond shape stimulates consumers’ perception of functional performance of a toothbrush e.g. “better cleaning”


Product Description � Solid diamond cross-section �Level solid filament

Colors � 5 standard colors �More colors are under development




DUPONT™ TYNEX® BRILLIANCE PRO (7990HA)

Technology �Unique diamond shape enhances appearance � Special color recipe creates unique color and excellent translucency �Light reflects to highlight color �More softness compared to Tynex® Brilliance

Values �FDA, EU compliant �Consistent quality �Distinguished colors for premium toothbrushes � Superior advantages in all-around cleaning �Comfort to enhance teeth-brushing experience

Enhanced durability for long-lasting maximum cleaning performance and anti-microbial function

Antimicrobial growth on filaments (>99%) demonstrated by an authoritative third party


Product Description �Contains Ag+ which inhibits growth of micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi and virus) on the filaments �Round shape




DUPONT™ (TYNEX®) STACLEAN® (2900HA)


Technology �Contains Ag+

Values �Antimicrobial efficacy (>99%) demonstrated by third parties �FDA, EU compliant �EPA rules compliant �No discoloration observed

Notes: DXF(DuPont Xingda Filaments)/DFA(DuPont Filaments Americas) states that the data shown are the results of anti-microbial tests on its filaments, and, as such, these data do not necessarily indicate results to be achieved on sold products. These results are copyrighted by DXF/DFA and should not be used in any customer brochure or advertisement without the express written consent of DXF/DFA.

Crafted with a special design for filament texture, the ends can be “split” to create numerous, multi-fine feathers which provide soft, cushioning tips while retaining normal stiffness at the base. Feathered filaments from DuPont provide premium comfort and greater interdental penetration for more effective cleaning

Higher contact surface area for cleaning teeth with more softness

Product Description �Round level filament





DUPONT™ TYNEX® FEATHERED (0943HA)

Technology �Patented use in toothbrushes �Unique cross section �Filament tips are normally cut by flying knives during the tufting process, but can be split by mechanical impact

Values �FDA, EU compliant �Multiple production plants for global supply �Consistent quality �Multiple tips clean better �Better inter-dental penetration �Gentle to gums �Gingival cleaning


Offering alternative ways to design toothbrushes with sparkling colors plus more cleaning power

The coarse surface with large particles can support whitening claims of toothbrushes and improve plaque removal

Product Description �Filaments that sparkle � Solid round level filament





DUPONT™ TYNEX® GALAXY (0900HA)

Technology �Patented use in toothbrushes �Unique sparkle delivered by particle additives

Values �FDA, EU compliant �Multiple production plants for global supply �Consistent quality �Highly visible effect �Better plaque removal with scrubbing �Cleaning power


The “bumpy” surface may allow for better cleaning. Plus its “glistening” appearance creates a striking display for maximum brand differentiation.

Indentations in the filaments improve toothpaste efficiency

Product Description �Regular pattern along its length �The pattern consists of tiny indentations �Textured surface �Level





DUPONT™ TYNEX® EMBOSSED (0900HH)

Technology �Tiny indentations on one side of the filament and corresponding bumps on the other �Various shapes available (rectangular, hexagonal, diamond)

Values �FDA, EU compliant �Consistent quality �Bumpy surface plays to the consumer’s perception of an effective scrubber � Indentations help carry toothpaste to teeth and gums � Sparkling appearance


OTHER DUPONT™ TYNEX® FILAMENTS OR SOLUTIONS FOR ORAL CARE

Hexagonal (0970HA)A greater surface area and better interdental penetration for increased effectiveness

WavySmall “bends” through the length

of the filament provide for good toothpaste pickup and create

contrast in color, giving brushes a distinctly different appearance

Basic good quality (nylon 610) toothbrush filament, renewably sourced to support sustainable development

Product Description � Solid round level filament

Colors � 18 standard colors �Custom colors avalibale



Bundle Length �Full hanks – 1200mm x 40mm �Custom cut lengths available

DUPONT™ HEROX® (1100HA)

Technology �Extrusion process �Ratio of renewable source in raw material – >65% � Special colors / line extension available for selected markets

Values � Supports “green” concept �FDA/EU compliant �Consistent quality

DuPont filaments are specifically engineered and packaged to ensure easy processing in yourequipment. With tight diameter control and a proprietary surface finish, you can count on maximum throughput in today’s high-speed brushmaking machines.

Strict adherence to ISO 9001 manufacturing standards means you can trust DuPont Filaments to meet your requirements regardless of where they are produced. With a broad range of filaments to meet most product needs and the manufacturing expertise to maximize your production efficiency, DuPont Filaments is a partner you can trust.

TRUSTED DUPONT MANUFACTURING EXPERTISE

Tuft definition

Tuft retention

Flament

Anchor wire

Tuft hole

Stand lengthconsistency

Anchor wire placement

End-rounding

Trim integrity

Filament integrity

Tynex composition

Packing factor

The information provided in this brochure corresponds to DuPont knowledge on the subject at the date of its publication. This information may be subject to revision as new knowledge and experience becomes available. The data provided fall within the normal range of product properties and relate only to the specific material designated; these data may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials, additives or pigments or in any process, unless expressly indicated otherwise.

The data provided should not be used to establish specification limits or used alone as the basis of design; they are not intended to substitute for any testing you may need to conduct to determine for yourself the suitability of a specific material for your particular purposes. Since DuPont cannot anticipate all variations in actual end-use and disposal conditions, DuPont does not guarantee results, makes no warranties and assumes no liability in connection with any use of this information. All such information is given and accepted at the buyer’s risk. It is intended for use by persons having technical skill, at their own discretion and risk. Nothing in this publication is to be considered as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patent.

CAUTION: Do not use DuPont materials in medical applications involving implantation in the human body or contact with internal body fluids or tissues unless the material has been provided from DuPont under a written contract that is consistent with DuPont policy regarding medical applications and expressly acknowledges the contemplated use. For further information, please contact your DuPont representative. You may also request a copy of DuPont POLICY Regarding Medical Applications H-50103-5 and DuPont CAUTION Regarding Medical Applications H-50102-5.

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