products in Paints & Coatings: Gravure Ink

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EBECRYL® 3203

EBECRYL® 3203 is a low viscosity diluted epoxy acrylate, stands out for its exceptional pigment wetting properties, particularly with black pigments. Its fast cure response, when formulated with other oligomers and cured via ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB), adds to its versatility. Primarily designed as a grinding aid, EBECRYL® 3203 is used for preparing high pigment loading pigment pastes using equipment such as triple roll mills or bead mills. It is particularly well-suited for the grinding of black pigments, white pigments, and inorganic pigments and fillers. Noteworthy features include a faster cycle time, low energy consumption, a long pot life, and improved hardness. These attributes make EBECRYL® 3203 a valuable choice for formulators aiming for efficient and high-quality pigment dispersions.

Lawter

FLEX-REZ™ 1084AS

Alcohol soluble non film forming polyamide resin 100% Solids.

Munzing

CERETAN® MXF 9510 D

CERETAN® MXF 9510 D is a spherical, micronized functional blend, coated with PTFE. This product have applications in Paints and coatings and Printing Inks.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

Pan Technology Inc.

PanTINT® 18B1203

High strength 100% solid colorants with broad compatibility in a wide variety of conventional, low and zero VOC water based coatings and inks. Pigments used in PanTINT 18 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

IGM Resins

Photomer 5429

PHOTOMER® 5429 is a low viscosity tetra functional polyester acrylate oligomer. When exposed to UV/EB radiation, this product cures rapidly and has good adhesion particularly to metal substrates. PHOTOMER® 5429 is recommended for use in UV/EB clear and pigmented systems.

Kane International

STYSOLAC AW

STYSOLAC AW is a unique non-migrating, nonvolatile, non-hydroscopic resin plasticizer for use in both solvent and water base ink and coatings applications. An effective plasticizer for (water-based) alkalized polyner resinates and more polar resin dispersions, as well as for the more alcohol soluble type resin solutions.

Lawter

Filtrez™ 530A

Filtrez™ 530 A is an alcohol soluble fumaric acid modified rosin ester with a high softening point and high acid value. Filtrez 530 A has good solubility and low viscosity in alcohol and aqueous ammonia solutions, which contributes to high gloss in overprint varnishes. This resin is commonly used in solvent and water-based gravure and flexographic inks. Filtrez 530 A also be used as a leveling and gloss-promoting agent in floor polishes.

Polyols and Polymers

POLYTONE® K93

These resins are highly effective in imparting gloss, adhesiveness, leveling and also in increasing the solid content leading to a reduction in the VOC. The hydroxyl polarity leads to better adhesion and wetting of pigments and surfaces.

Sasol

SASOLWAX AQUA 30-G EF

Extra fine Micronized, oxidized and saponified FT Hardwax, for use in waterbased formulations providing lubricity as well as slip and scratch resistance in Inks-Paints and Coatings formulations, especially thin films.

Scott Bader

Texicryl® 13-814

Texicryl® 13-814 is a styrene acrylic copolymer aqueous dispersion with excellent flexibility and adhesion properties. It is suitable for use as the main binder in flexo or gravure inks and has good clarity so is suitable for offset overprint. This acrylic dispersion will also be suitable to compound into barrier coatings, as it exhibits very low MVTR and Cobb values.

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EBECRYL® LEO 10552

EBECRYL® LEO 10552 is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating designed for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors. With a bisphenol A-free composition and low carbon footprint (PCF), it stands as a solvent-free and voc-free solution. Tailored for gravure coating applications in packaging coatings and overprint varnishes, it also supports printing methods such as gravure printing and screen printing. Additionally, it serves as a radiation-curable coating and varnish, compatible with gravure ink and screen printing ink.

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EBECRYL® 3721

EBECRYL® 3721, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating with a low carbon footprint (PCF). This solvent-free and VOC-free product caters to the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. It's apt for applications such as automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, and various printing methods like flexography, gravure, offset, lithographic, and screen printing.

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EBECRYL® 285

EBECRYL® 285 is recommended for a wide range of applications, including coatings for wood and plastics requiring excellent exterior durability, clear coatings for cork and plasticized PVC, metal coatings, pigmented coatings for wood, paper, and plastics, paper upgrading, and as a finished base for wood and PVC floor covering. Its features includes faster cycle time, good balance of properties, high gloss, improved mechanical resistance, long pot life, low energy consumption, low-temperature curing, and outdoor durability.

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EBECRYL® 3703

EBECRYL® 3703, from CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid designed for radiation-curable coatings in the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Emphasizing its environmental benefits, the product carries a low carbon footprint (PCF) and is solvent-free and VOC-free. It caters to applications such as building and construction coatings, industrial finishes, and specialty coatings, including flexography and gravure printing. With its compatibility with plastics and wood substrates, it utilizes radiation cure technology and offers varied application methods like air knife, curtain, and roller coating.

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EBECRYL® 130

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.

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EBECRYL® 170

EBECRYL® 170 is a functional additive known for its adhesion-promoting properties within the CASE Ingredients sector. This clear to slightly opalescent liquid is characterized by attributes such as faster cycle time, long pot life, and multi-substrate adhesion. Tailored for paints and coatings and printing and packaging markets, it finds application in diverse areas like industrial coatings, including coil and metal coatings, as well as specialty coatings. Specifically compatible with metals, this product excels in gravure and screen printing techniques and cures efficiently through radiation methods, offering both radiation-curable and varnish coating types.

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EBECRYL® 110

EBECRYL® 110 is an oxyethylated acrylate monomer, distinguishes itself with low odor and viscosity. Tailored for UV/EB cured coatings, it reduces viscosity and boosts flexibility. Key features encompass faster cycle time, improved flexibility, long potlife, low energy consumption, and low temperature-curing. Utilizing radiation cure, EBECRYL® 110 is presented in liquid form.

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EBECRYL® 40

EBECRYL® 40, formulated by CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating recognized for its bisphenol-A-free composition and low carbon footprint (PCF). This VOC-free and solvent-free product finds application across various sectors, including paints and coatings, printing, and packaging. Specifically designed for building and construction paints, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and specialty coatings, it supports printing methods like flexography, gravure, inkjet, offset, and screen printing.

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EBECRYL® 140

EBECRYL® 140 is a clear, liquid radiation-curable coating tailored for diverse applications. This formulation, categorized under CASE Ingredients, combines properties like improved chemical resistance and hardness with efficiency features such as faster cycle time and low energy consumption. Targeted sectors include paints and coatings and printing and packaging, especially for wood finishes, industrial coatings, and packaging applications. Utilizing radiation cure methods, it ensures optimal performance on wood surfaces and offers compatibility with various printing inks.

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EBECRYL® 284

EBECRYL® 284, developed by CASE Ingredients, stands out as a versatile solution for various sectors. Recognized for being bisphenol A-free with a low carbon footprint, it offers formulations that are solvent-free and VOC-free. Tailored for industries like automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging, this liquid product ensures optimal performance in applications ranging from automotive OEM coatings to wood finishes. With application flexibility through methods such as curtain coating and gravure coating, it guarantees efficient radiation curing, especially on wood substrates, delivering clear and consistent results.

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EBECRYL® 1710

EBECRYL® 1710, belonging to the acrylics and acrylates chemical family, functions as an oligomer within the CASE Ingredients realm. Marketed primarily for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors, this clear liquid is ideal for applications like packaging coatings, including flexography, gravure, and screen printing. Designed for compatibility with plastics, it efficiently cures through radiation methods, serving as a radiation-curable coating.

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EBECRYL® 11

EBECRYL® 11 is a polyethylene glycol diacrylate derivative, is uniquely formulated with 100% water solubility for applications requiring such compatibility. Recommended for screen inks, coatings, wood applications, and paper coatings, it boasts labeling claims such as low carbon footprint, voc-free, bisphenol a-free, solvent-free, low voc. Featuring in faster cycle time, improved flexibility, long potlife, low energy consumption, low temperature-curing, and low VOC.

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EBECRYL® 266

EBECRYL® 266 is a tin-free aliphatic urethane triacrylate oligomer, is distinguished by its light color and excellent cure response. Films cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) exhibit noteworthy properties typical of aliphatic urethanes, including good flexibility, toughness, abrasion resistance, and light stability. EBECRYL® 266 finds versatile applications in radiation-curable coatings, gravure ink, varnishes, and screen printing ink, and is suitable for ink and toner types like gravure ink and screen printing ink. Its tin-free formulation adds to its appeal, making it a reliable choice for various coating and ink formulations.

Oxford Advanced Surfaces

Onto™ EP1132

Onto™ EP1132 is a range of functional surface treatments that can be used to promote adhesion of two-part polyurethane and epoxy coatings to difficult-tobond substrates such as engineering polymers, high performance (speciality) plastics and thermoplastic composites. The treatment can be applied to a substrate from solution using a range of coating methods to form a functional layer of material that is strongly bonded to the substrate surface. The new surface functionality is chemically compatible for bonding to polyurethane and epoxy coatings and the treatment has been shown to prevent delamination even under severe weathering conditions.

Radiant Color

Radglo® JST-11

Radglo® JST-11 is Green in Color with daylight and ultra-violet responsive fluorescent pigments for water- and non polar solvent-based formulations. A dyed/pigmented thermoplastic sulphonamide-melamine-paraformaldehyde resin.

Pan Technology Inc.

PanTINT® 18R1658

High strength 100% solid colorants with broad compatibility in a wide variety of conventional, low and zero VOC water based coatings and inks. Pigments used in PanTINT 18 Series have been selected to meet the durability and transparency requirements of most high performance applications.

Radiant Color

Radglo® JST-15

Radglo® JST-15 is Red in Color with daylight and ultra-violet responsive fluorescent pigments for water- and non polar solvent-based formulations. A dyed/pigmented thermoplastic sulphonamide-melamine-paraformaldehyde resin.

Munzing

CERETAN® MT 9120

CERETAN® MT 9120 is a high melting, spherical, micronized Fischer Tropsch wax.This product have applications in Paints and coatings and Printing inks. CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

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CERETAN® MF 5108

CERETAN® MF 5108 is a micronized Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This product have applications inPaints and coatings, Printing inks and Technical applications.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

Radiant Color

Radglo® GFS-18

Radglo® GFS-18 is UV Blue in color with daylight and ultra-violet responsive fluorescent soluble toner for solvent-based formulations. A dyed/pigmented thermoplastic glycol-uril- sulphonamide- paraformaldehyde resin.

Munzing

CERETAN® MP 2120

CERETAN® MP 2120 is a micronized Polypropylene wax.In paints and coatings: Application Paints and coatings, such as powder coatings, industrial paints, architectural, furniture and floor coatings Printing inks, such as gravure, overprint, screen printing and flexographic inks Masterbatch, especially for end-use applications with PP fibers and foils.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

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FLEX-REZ™ 3370CS

Co-solvent soluble polyamide resin 100% Solids

Polyols and Polymers

POLYTONE® K95

POLYTONETM K-95 is practically acidless, unsaponifiable Ketone Formaldehyde Resin which is very light in color, has excellent light resistance and show but very slight tendency to solvent retention. Addition of this resin in general improves gloss, hardness, filling, adhesive strength and durability.

Lawter

Filtrez™ 3320A

Filtrez™ 3320 A is a maleic modified rosin ester made for ink and nitrocellulose lacquer systems that have low aromatic solvents. Filtrez™ 3320 A is considered suitable for use in gravure and flexographic inks and coatings.

Crown Color Technology

Crown Chemical Co YELLOW 1065

Yellow 1065 is a Colorant for Paint and Ink.

Polyols and Polymers

POLYTONE® P142

POLYTONE™ P 142 is a high melting modified Phenolic resin suitable for manufacture of letterpress inks, offset printing inks with excellent water repellant properties.