The Pittsburgh location serves as the Global Headquarters and Technology Center for Sumitomo Chemical’s Penacolite^® Resins business. All of the solid and liquid resin production facilities are ISO-certified.

The Penacolite^® Compounding Resins are most often used for steel-cord adhesion, but they can also be used alone or to augment the adhesion of traditional RFL-dipped cords. In addition, Penacolite^® Resins increase the modulus and dynamic stiffness of rubber compounds without increasing hysteresis.

Penacolite^® Liquid Resins are designed for use in resorcinol-formaldehyde-latex (RFL) dip formulations for the treating of fibers such as polyester, nylon, rayon, glass, carbon or aramid. The resins are stable, contain no free formaldehyde, and reduce the time associated with an in situ dip. These pre-condensed resins reduce the amount of formaldehyde needed in use and provide a means to ensure the consistent quality of an RFL dip formulation.