Products in Automotive OEM Coatings: Inkjet Ink

Efka® PX 4733 is an advanced polymeric dispersant with a core-shell structure. It is a 100% active, liquid dispersant with high pigment loading at low mill base viscosity. Particularly effective in UV-curable and mild-solvent ink-jet systems, it is suitable for use in UV-curable ink systems, including flexographic, lithographic, and screen inks.

DCL A3RN Indanthrone Blue, PB.60 is a red shade of highly saturated blue that combines very good tinctorial properties with excellent fastness properties. It is a highly transparent blue suitable for opaque and effect shades and is used in high-end coatings and ink applications.

DCL 2139 Isoindoline Yellow, PY.139 is a reddish shade yellow pigment with excellent opacity and lightfastness in deep shades. It is recommended for general industrial coatings where good rheology and opacity are required and can also be used in combination with inorganics as a replacement for chrome yellow medium, as well as in automotive refinishes and high-quality printing ink applications such as inkjet and UV inks.

DCL 1222 Quinacridone Magenta, PR.122 (Yellow shade), is a high-performance pigment that retains all the typical properties of quinacridone pigments, while offering a more yellowish and brighter masstone and a noticeably yellower, brighter, and stronger tint compared to the 1229 grade.

DCL 5454 Phthalocyanine Blue, PB.15:4 is a transparent green-shade blue pigment that is non-crystallizing and stable to high processing temperatures in the presence of aromatic solvents. It is also non-flocculating in mineral oil/vegetable oil, and solvent-based systems. This pigment is recommended for high-grade industrial, agricultural equipment, automotive refinish and OEM, oven-drying coatings, and powder coatings, and is generally used in nitrocellulose and polyamide inks.

DCL 2111 Isoindolinone Yellow, PY.110 is a semi-opaque, red shade yellow pigment with excellent lightfastness and heat stability. It is FDA-approved (Section 178.3297) and exhibits good overall resistance properties, lightfastness, weather fastness, and heat stability. This makes it a reliable and versatile choice for a range of coating, plastic, ink and rubber applications.

DCL 5577 Phthalocyanine Blue, PB.15:3 is a greenish blue shade of phthalocyanine blue with excellent color strength. 5577 is FDA-approved (Section 178.3297) and exhibits good overall resistance properties, lightfastness, and heat stability. This makes it a reliable and versatile choice for a range of coating and ink applications.

DCL A3RJ Indanthrone Blue, PB.60 is a strong red shade and highly saturated blue pigment that combines very good tinctorial properties with excellent fastness properties. It exhibits good overall resistance properties, lightfastness, weather fastness, and heat stability. This makes it a reliable and versatile choice for a wide range of inks and coating applications.

DCL A3R Indanthrone Blue, PB.60 is a red shade of highly saturated blue that combines very good tinctorial properties with excellent fastness properties. DCC Blue A3R is a highly transparent blue suitable for opaque and effect shades and is used in high-end coatings, plastics, and ink applications.

DCL 2110 Isoindolinone Yellow, PY.110 is a transparent, red shade yellow pigment with excellent lightfastness and good heat stability. 2110 Isoindolinone Yellow, PY.110 is slightly more transparent and redder than 2111. This product is also approved by the FDA under section 178.3297.

DCL 7019 Quinacridone Red Violet, PV.19 is a high-performance pigment developed for use in industrial coatings, automotive refinishing, and coil coatings. This reddish-violet shade is also suitable for plastic and ink applications, and is a close match to Clariant Red E5B. It is used in various high-end paint and plastic applications where excellent fastness properties are required, and is also FDA-approved.

DCL 3777 Phthalocyanine Green, PG.7 (blue shade) is a bright, blue-shaded phthalocyanine with excellent overall properties. The product is FDA-approved (Section 178.3297) and recommended for various applications in inks, coatings, and plastics. It can be easily dispersed in plastics, coatings, and water-based flexo inks.

DCL 1070 Naphthol Red, PR.170 is a very brilliant, opaque, strong, bright yellow shade of naphthol red pigment. It exhibits very good lightfastness, chemical resistance and flow properties. This makes it a highly reliable and versatile choice for a wide range of inks and coating applications.

DCL 2283 Opaque Yellow, PY.83 is a medium-shaded diarylide yellow offering good opacity, lightfastness, excellent flow properties, and tinting strength. It is recommended to be used in inkjet and UV inks as well as automotive, aerospace, industrial, and powder coating applications.

DCL 2151 Benzimidazolone Yellow, PY.151 is a green-shaded yellow pigment with excellent light and weather fastness, especially in deep shades. 2151 has high opacity and good flow properties in all types of coatings. It has good overall resistance properties.

EBECRYL® 7100, crafted by CASE Ingredients, is a radiation-curable coating characterized by its bisphenol A-free composition and a low carbon footprint (PCF), ensuring it remains solvent-free and VOC-free. Tailored for the automotive and transportation paints and coatings, as well as the printing and packaging markets, this clear liquid finds its application in automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and specialized printing inks like flexography and inkjet. Compatible with substrates such as paper, plastics, and wood, it can be applied using methods like curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller, and slot-die.

EBECRYL® 350, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed for the automotive and transportation, industrial, and paints and coatings markets. With labeling claims including bisphenol A-free, low-carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free, it meets stringent environmental standards. This cloudy liquid offers a range of application methods, such as curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die. Compatible with various substrates, including metal, paper, plastics, and wood, EBECRYL® 350 provides a clear and durable finish, making it suitable for automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, and various specialty coatings.

ADDITOL® VXW 6396 is a multifaceted solution that excels as a flow promoter, leveling agent, and flow modifier in a variety of applications. Tailored for clearcoat, screen printing ink, inkjet ink, waterborne coating, varnishes, flexography ink, and gravel ink, it proudly claims to be NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free. Standout features include reduced overspray, improved edge coverage, improved long wave reduction, low film thickness, improved short wave reduction, reduced surface preparation, and wet-on-wet properties. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish.

EBECRYL® 8409 is a low-viscosity aliphatic urethane diacrylate designed for UV- or EB-cured films. It stands out for its ability to impart good flexibility and toughness to the cured coatings. The low viscosity of this oligomer allows for the formulation of coatings with very low viscosity or the enhancement of performance by increasing the oligomer content. Key features include faster cycle time, low temperature-curing, low energy consumption, improved flexibility, and long pot life. Applications for EBECRYL® 8409 span across automotive OEM coatings, other packaging coatings, and inkjet printing, making it a versatile choice for radiation-curable coatings.

MODAFLOW® EPSILON is an APEO-free and tin-free clearcoat technology suitable for the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging markets. This epoxy-based coating is utilized in applications such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and various printing inks, including flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. Employing radiation cure, it is compatible with metal and wood substrates, presenting a clear appearance.

MODAFLOW® 2100 is a clear to light yellow coating primarily designed for the automotive, transportation, and paints and coatings sectors. It finds extensive applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinishing, and building and construction wood finishes. The product's versatility extends to various printing and packaging segments, including flexography, gravure printing, inkjet printing, offset, and lithographic printing. Additionally, it offers compatibility with substrates like metal and wood, and its cure method involves radiation.

ADDITOL® VXL 6212 is a cationic, highly molecular resin-like wetting agent designed to enhance the dispersion and wetting properties of both inorganic and organic pigments in formulations. This versatile additive is well-suited for a range of coatings, including automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, and industrial coatings. Notably, ADDITOL® VXL 6212 aligns with eco-friendly considerations, being labeled as bisphenol A-free, formaldehyde-free, and benzyl alcohol-free. Its medium viscous liquid form ensures ease of incorporation into various formulations.

ADDITOL® XW 6575, formulated as a grinding aid, brings innovative solutions to inkjet ink and waterborne coating applications. Specifically designed for the automotive and transportation sectors, including automotive OEM coatings, this product ensures enhanced performance in coating formulations. Elevate your coatings with the exceptional grinding aid capabilities of ADDITOL® XW 6575, ensuring superior results and reliability across different coating applications within the automotive and transportation industries.

ADDITOL® VXW 6503 N is a leveling and substrate wetting agent formulated with a polyether-modified polysiloxane, designed for waterborne paint systems. It effectively reduces surface tension, enhancing substrate wetting and leveling in the absence of foam stabilization. Notably, ADDITOL® VXW 6503 N maintains surface slip and does not impact recoatability. This formulation delivers improved performance in waterborne paint applications, making it a valuable addition for achieving optimal wetting and leveling characteristics without compromising other essential properties.

ADDITOL® XL 6521 is a high molecular wetting and dispersing agent with cationic characteristics, specially formulated for carbon black and organic pigments. It functions as a dispersant and wetting agent in various applications, including solventborne coatings, solventless and high-solids coatings, and inkjet inks. With labeling claims of being APEO-free and monomer-free, this agent ensures good color stability, high gloss, high pigment loading, and low pigment floatation in the end product.

ADDITOL® VXW 6394 is a versatile formulation that serves as a dispersant and wetting agent. Tailored for a range of applications, including screen printing ink, inkjet ink, waterborne coating, flexography ink, gravel ink, and primer, it proudly claims to be APEO-free and tin-free. Notable features include high gloss, high pigment loading, low reactivity, and wet-on-Wet properties. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish, ADDITOL® VXW 6394 stands as a comprehensive choice, ensuring optimal performance across various printing and coating formulations.

MODAFLOW® AQ 3025 is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology designed for automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging markets. This waterborne coating is applied in various sectors such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, decorative paints, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and diverse printing inks like flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. Utilizing radiation cure, it is compatible with metal and wood substrates and offers a clear appearance.

MODAFLOW® 9200 is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology suitable for various markets, including automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging. It finds applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and printing inks such as flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. This radiation-curable coating is compatible with metal and wood substrates, presenting a clear appearance and utilizing radiation cure as its cure method.

Amphi® M is a highly versatile biosurfactant that utilizes the unique properties of sophorolipids (SLP) in the glycolipid class. This 100% fermentation-produced solution is TSCA-approved and REACH-registered, making it perfect for industrial use as a dispersant, emulsifier, and wetting agent. Amphi® M a number of exceptional attributes, including low HLB, low to no foam, hydrophobicity, and excellent degreasing abilities. It is USDA-certified, readily biodegradable, and free from prop 65 issues and 1,4-dioxane. Additionally, it is non-GMO and palm oil-free, with a low carbon footprint.

EBECRYL® 130 is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed as an active diluent, monomer, and rheology modifier within the CASE Ingredients framework. This clear liquid offers attributes such as a high gloss, enhanced hardness, and heat resistance. Catering to sectors like automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging, it excels in applications like automotive OEM coatings, packaging coatings, and various printing methods, including flexography and gravure. Its efficient features encompass faster curing cycles, low energy consumption, and temperature-curing benefits, making it a valuable component across diverse coating and printing applications.

MODAFLOW® RESIN is an acrylic flow modifier specifically formulated without the addition of silicone. It finds application in non-aqueous industrial coatings and powder coatings, where its primary functions include enhancing flow and leveling, reducing issues like pinholes, fisheyes, craters, and orange peel. This product contributes to improved substrate wetting and helps maintain or enhance substrate adhesion. Additionally, MODAFLOW® RESIN serves as a defoaming agent, aids in air release, and facilitates pigment dispersion. It is employed in various coating applications such as top coats, powder coatings, radiation-curable coatings, clearcoats, screen printing inks, inkjet inks, varnishes, flexography inks, solventborne coatings, gravure inks, and lithographic inks. Notably, it adheres to labeling claims of being VOC-free, APEO-free, and Tin-free.

Amphi® CL is a highly versatile biosurfactant that utilizes the unique properties of sophorolipids (SLP) in the glycolipid class. This 100% fermentation-produced solution is both TSCA-approved and REACH-registered, making it ideal for industrial use as a dispersant, emulsifier, and wetting agent. Among its exceptional attributes are its low HLB, low to no foam, hydrophobicity, and excellent degreasing abilities. Moreover, it is USDA-certified, readily biodegradable, and free from both prop 65 issues and 1,4-dioxane. Lastly, it is non-GMO, palm oil-free, and boasts a low carbon footprint.

ADDITOL® XL 6531 is a silicone-free solution of defoaming polymers suitable for various applications, including industrial coatings, 2-component acrylic/isocyanate systems, unsaturated technical polyester resins, and gel coats. As a defoamer, it excels in inkjet ink, solventborne coatings, gelcoats, and clearcoats. Noteworthy features include high film thickness, a high popping limit, improved degassing, and low blistering. This product supports labeling claims of being APEO-free, formaldehyde-free, and tin-free, meeting diverse industry requirements.

ADDITOL® VXL 6237 N is a clear product tailored for the paints and coatings sector, especially within the automotive and transportation markets. This benzyl alcohol-free, bisphenol A-free, and formaldehyde-free formulation is well-suited for applications like automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and wood coatings and finishes. Additionally, it caters to inkjet printing in the printing and packaging segment, specifically designed for metal and wood substrates. The appearance of this product is transparent, serving both the industrial and transportation sectors.

Amphi® CH is an incredibly versatile biosurfactant utilizing the unique properties of sophorolipids (SLP) in the glycolipid class. This 100% fermentation-produced solution is TSCA-approved and REACH-registered, making it prime for industrial applications as a dispersant, emulsifier, and wetting agent. Amphi® CH's exceptional attributes include low HLB, low to no foam, hydrophobicity, and excellent degreasing abilities. Additionally, it is USDA-certified, readily biodegradable, and free from prop 65 issues and 1,4-dioxane. Furthermore, it is non-GMO, palm oil-free, and has a low carbon footprint.

Cinilex® Yellow SYIH is suitable for both solvent-borne and water-borne ink systems, are an ideal choice for lamination, UV systems and inkjet inks where excellent lightfastness, weathering fastness and food contact are required. Our Cinilex portfolio of high performance organic pigments consists of a range of high quality and highly durable products for use in a wide range of coating and paint applications. This focused range are characterized by high chroma, high color strength and high opacity in conjunction with outstanding weather fastness and light fastness. Both opaque and transparent grades are available for the majority of the chemistries in the range. Fully compliant with all the regulatory requirements of the global market, this portfolio offers our customers the possibility to standardize their pigment selection onto just a few products.