Products in Printing & Inks

SILCO® GA 5053 is an aqueous emulsion of polysiloxane. This high-performance slip additive is used as a leveling and surface additive in water-based formulations. It is particularly recommended as a slip additive for use in printing inks and clear formulations such as overprint varnishes.

SILCO® GA 1018 is a wetting and dispersing additive for resin-free and resin-containing formulations, used in combination with a second anionic compound. Due to its chemical structure, it is particularly recommended for all organic pigments. The preferred fields of application include: Printing inks Water-based systems

Gelest DIMETHYLSILOXANE-[65-70%(60% PROPYLENE OXIDE/40% ETHYLENE OXIDE)] BLOCK COPOLYMER, 1,800 cSt (DBP-732) is hydrophilic and provides improved slip. This product functions as a slip agent.

Gelest DIMETHYLSILOXANE-(60-70% ETHYLENE OXIDE) BLOCK COPOLYMER, 20 cSt (DBE-712) is hydrophilic and provides improved slip. This product functions as a slip agent.

Ottopol S-100 is a non-film-forming emulsion polymer for glossy flexo and gravure inks. This product has exceptionally good adhesion to vinyl and other non-porous substrates and provides non-curling properties. It has improved flow and leveling characteristics, which provide a high gloss finish.

Ottopol SX-75 is a self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion with good gloss for flexo and gravure printing. This product has alkali resistance and exceptionally good adhesion to vinyl and other non-porous substrates. Due to the internal cross-linking mechanism, it also has improved block and scuff resistance.

Ottopol S-75 is a film-forming acrylic emulsion polymer that is suitable for inks and coatings on paper and board. This product has good adhesion to vinyl and other non-porous substrates that require a hard film. It also provides excellent resolubility properties, a high-gloss finish, and non-curling properties.

Ottopol SX-30 is a self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion for flexo or gravure printed films. This translucent emulsion polymer exhibits resistance to alkalis and solvents, such as diluted alcohol solutions. It has excellent adhesion to substrates and provides excellent resolubility properties when applied.

Ottopol S-50 is an acrylic emulsion polymer with good adhesion to vinyl and other non-porous surfaces. It provides excellent resolubility properties for flexo and gravure printing applications, and the flow and leveling characteristics provide a high gloss finish. This resin also has non-curling properties.

Ottopol S-30 is an acrylic emulsion with a low glass transition temperature of -20°C. It is used for adhesion to plastic films, vinyl, and other non-porous substrates that require a hard film. This product is suitable for flexo or gravure printing applications.

Ottopol SX-100 is a self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion for alkali resistance. This product has exceptionally good adhesion to substrates and is non-film-forming for glossy flexo and gravure inks. Due to the internal cross-linking mechanism, it also has improved block and scuff resistance.

DeCAL 4287 is a low molecular weight carboxylated acrylic copolymer that can carry very high levels of pigment and provide maximum color development properties at these loadings. It is the same polymer as DeCAL 4286 but is supplied as the monoethanolamine salt for use in formulations where slower drying or better resolubility is required.

DeCAL 4288 is a low molecular weight carboxylated acrylic copolymer that can carry very high levels of pigment, providing maximum color development properties at these loadings. To obtain the full benefits, it's essential to use the highest possible pigment binder ratios and the highest possible pigment loading of DeCAL 4288. It's common to prepare a neutralized solution using either ammonia or monoethanolamine in formulations where slower drying or better resolubility is required.

DeCAL 4202 is an acrylic binder ideally suited for use in water-based flexographic inks for paper and corrugated board. It possesses excellent machine stability and resolubility, viscosity/pH stability, favorable viscosity/dilution curves, and excellent pigment wetting characteristics. It is supplied in its neutralized varnish form.

AFCONA 2505 is a water-based defoamer and anti-foam, especially designed for micro foams. It is an organically modified polysiloxane, providing good defoaming and anti-foaming properties in all water-based coatings. It offers excellent performance against micro foam, even in high shear applications such as long period grinding. It maintains its good defoaming and anti-foam performance under high shear conditions.

AFCONA 2027 is a moderate defoamer with minimal side effects. AFCONA 2027 prevents the formation of foam and blisters during manufacturing and application. It offers a combination of good defoaming and compatibility with most resin systems. It is recommended for medium-viscosity applications applied by spray and brush.

DeCAL 4286 is a low molecular weight carboxylated acrylic copolymer with the capacity to carry very high levels of pigment and to provide maximum color development properties at these loadings. To obtain the full benefits of DeCAL 4286, it is essential to use the highest possible pigment binder ratios and the highest possible pigment loading.

DeCAL 4201 is an acrylic binder ideally suited for use in water-based flexographic inks. The product exists as an alkali-soluble carboxylated copolymer emulsion but can also be supplied in its neutralized varnish form as DeCAL 4202. Inks prepared using DeCAL 4201 possess excellent machine stability/resolubility, viscosity/pH stability, favorable viscosity/dilution curves, and excellent pigment wetting characteristics.

SYNTHALAT D 272 is a long-oil isophthalic acid alkyd resin. This is suitable for VOC-compliant wood stain, glaze, and clear coats with good penetration and weather resistance. It has very good compatibility with various medium- and long-oil alkyd resins. It has applications in industrial coatings, Craft and hobby, furniture coatings, wood flooring, and other packaging and paper applications.

SYNTHOLUX 197 PE is an aadiation-curing, low-viscosity polyester acrylate resin that is solvent-free. It is used in UV- and electron beam-curing primers and top coats for wood, paper, plastics, and printing inks. It has applications in construction adhesives, industrial adhesives and sealants, wood coatings, and finishes.

LIOPUR 2004-151 is an aqueous aliphatic polyurethane dispersion based on polycarbonate. Coatings based on LIOPUR 2004-151 form tack-free, transparent films with good surface hardness after air drying. When combined with water-emulsifiable polyisocyanates, this can be used for air-drying water-based two-pack parquet fllor varnishes because of its high abrasion resistance. It has applications in architectural coatings, wood flooring, industrial coatings, wood coatings and finishes, and other printing applications.

SYNTHOLUX 271 UA is a radiation-curing, aliphatic urethane acrylate dissolved in a reactive thinner. It is recommended to use it as a coating wood and paper. It can also be used as a sole binder or together with other radiation-curing binders to increase flexibility. It has applications in wood flooring, industrial coatings, furniture coatings, other packaging, and paper applications.

SYNTHALAT A 1653 is a polyisocyanate-curing acrylic resin. Used in combination with aromatic and aliphatic polyisocyanates for fast-drying 2-pack high-gloss, high-build polyurethane coatings, particularly suitable for coating furniture. It has applications in industrial coatings, metal coatings, furniture coatings, and other printing, packaging, and paper applications.

SYNTHALAT A 1633 is an acrylic resin cross-linked with polyisocyanate. It is used in combination with aromatic and aliphatic polyisocyanates for fast-drying 2-component polyurethane coatings, particularly for coating furniture. It is a fast-drying polymethacrylate that permits the manufacture of very quick-drying 2-component coating systems. These coatings are suitable for industrial furniture coatings and other wood coatings. It has applications in wood flooring, metal coatings, furniture coatings, and other printing applications.

SYNTHOLUX 432 PAA is a radition-curing, amine-modified, low-viscosity polyether acrylate. It is recommended to use it as a sole, highly reactive binder or together with other radiation-curing binders to increase flexibility. It has applications in industrial coatings, furniture coatings, wood flooring, automotive OEM coatings, and other printing applications. 

SYNTHOLUX 475 PE is a radiation-curing, fatty acid-modified polyester acrylate. It is used as a sole binder or combined with other radiation-curing binders for use in UV-curing printing inks. The resin is distinguished by its good pigment wetting. It has applications in furniture coatings, industrial coatings, wood flooring, and other printing and packaging applications.

SYNTHALAT A 1613 is an acrylic resin that forms air- and oven-drying two-component lacquers when combined with aromatic and aliphatic polyisocyanates. These lacquers are primarily suitable for wood and plastic coatings and cure quickly at low curing temperatures. It has applications in furniture coatings, wood coatings, and finishes.

DCL A2RX Indanthrone Blue, PB.60 is a highly saturated, red-shaded blue that offers excellent tinctorial and fastness properties. It is highly transparent and suitable for opaque and effect shades, and especially recommended for high-quality automotive coatings, laminates, specialty coatings, and inks.

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 2203 Hansa Yellow, PY.3 is a very green shade of lightfast Hansa Yellow. This pigment is specifically recommended to be used in water flexo inks, decorative and industrial coatings. It exhibits good overall resistance properties, lightfastness, weather fastness, and heat stability, making it a reliable choice for a range of applications.

DCL 1274 Hansa Yellow, PY.74 is a medium-shade Hansa Yellow with good lightfastness and opacity. It has various applications, including decorative and industrial coatings, as well as water flexo, solvent flexo, and UV inks. It features good overall resistance properties, weather fastness, and heat stability.

DCL 5021 Milori Blue, PB.27 is an iron blue pigment with a deep, pure blue shade and good opacity for solvent ink and coatings applications. 5021 Milori Blue is often used as toner for carbon black and be mixed with phthalo blue pigments for multi-color printing.

DCL 1319 Quinacridone Red Violet, PV.19 (E3B-70 type), is a high-quality pigment known for its outstanding fastness, heat stability, and resistance properties. This opaque, yellow-shaded quinacridone is slightly more opaque and yellower than the 1219 Quinacridone Red Violet 19 grade.

DCL 8916 Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide, PY.42 is a high-performance transparent yellow iron oxide offering high color strength, weather resistance, and UV protection properties. 8916 is recommended for PVC plastics, automotive, aerospace, industrial, powder, and wood coatings, as well as solvent flexo inks.

DCL 2355 Opaque Yellow, PY.155 is an opaque, strong, green-shaded yellow pigment with good rheology and lightfastness properties. This pigment is mainly recommended to be used in water flexo, solvent flexo and UV inks, as well as industrial coatings.

DCL 1219 Quinacridone Red Violet, PV.19 (E5B type) is a bright, yellow shade quinacridone with excellent overall properties. This pigment is FDA approved (Section 178.3297) and finds major applications in the following: Plastics such as PVC, PP, PS, PE and PET. Automotive/aerospace, decorative, powder and industrial coatings. Solvent flexo, water flexo, inkJet, UV and offset inks