Products in Inkjet Printing

S-379-H is a synthetic wax with a DSC peak melt around 100°C and corresponding low onset of melting. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

ARAMARK-30 emulsions are formaldehyde-free, fluorescent, waterborne acrylic-pigment-emulsions especially for use in highlighter/marker pens after dilution in demineralized water

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.

HydroCER 584 is a 35% aqueous dispersion of high molecular weight polyethylene wax. The HydroCER products are wax emulsions, dispersions, or a combination of these.

EBECRYL® 5850 stands out as a high-performing, medium-viscosity bio-based diacrylate. Coatings and inks formulated with EBECRYL® 5850, cured through ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) energy, demonstrate exceptional reactivity along with impressive hardness and scratch resistance. This versatile product finds applications in radiation-curable coatings, inkjet inks, varnishes, and flexography inks. Noteworthy features include high gloss, faster cycle time, and low-temperature curing. Claims labels such as bio-based, bisphenol-A-free, and low carbon footprint (PCF).

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.

PETROFIBE® 0201A is a dark brown industrial-grade petrolatum of medium-hard consistency. PETROFIBE® 0201A finds economical use in applications not requiring the more expensive USP or NF grades.

CeraSPERSE 87NS is a polymeric compound for non-skid applications. Shamrock’s CeraSPERSE products are manufactured using a controlled crystallization process that allows the production of 1 micron wax dispersions. These wax compounds have a translucent appearance with a shiny gloss and a creamy feel. In addition to our standard products, Shamrock can develop and produce a wide range of compounds on a make-to-order basis.

EBECRYL® 1141 is a purified ditrimethylolpropane tetra acrylate characterized by a reduced content of residual components. This specific formulation makes it particularly suitable for use in ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) curable coatings and inks. Additionally, it delivers significant improvements in cure response, hardness, chemical resistance, scratch resistance, and abrasion resistance. EBECRYL® 1141 demonstrates effectiveness in various applications, with a notable impact on lithographic offset inks and overprint varnishes. Its tailored composition makes it a valuable component for achieving enhanced performance and desirable properties in cured coatings and inks.

EBECRYL® 3702, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid suited for radiation-curable coatings in the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Highlighting its eco-conscious design, the product boasts a low carbon footprint (PCF) and is both solvent-free and VOC-free. It finds applications in packaging coatings, including flexography and inkjet printing. With versatile coating methods like air knife, curtain, gravure, and roller coating, it's compatible with plastic substrates and employs radiation cure technology.

S-400-Q is a micronized EBS (ethylene bissteramide) wax powder showing melting peaks ranging from 108 – 146°C. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provides rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

S-375 is a synthetic wax with a DSC peak melt around 100°C and the corresponding low onset of melting. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provides rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

NovaCentrix Metalon JS-A191 is an electrically conductive ink designed to produce circuits on non-porous, temperature-sensitive substrates including polycarbonate and PET. The ink can be thermally cured or PulseForge® processed. The Metalon JS-A series inks are specially formulated for compatibility and stability with various printheads including those manufactured by Dimatix and Xaar.

TexMATTE 6005 is a cross-linked polymethyl methacrylate product.

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.

SPP-300 is a low molecular weight polypropylene texturing agent. The SPP Series consists of polypropylene powders in a controlled range of particle sizes. These products are stir-in powders that can be easily dispersed under high-speed mixing in solvent, UV, or water-based inks & coatings.

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.

EBECRYL® 85 is a low viscosity amine-modified polyether acrylate designed to offer high reactivity in low extractable, low odor energy-curable coatings and inks. When cured by UV or EB, coatings and inks based on EBECRYL® 85 exhibit a low odor. This clear liquid is characterized by features such as long pot life, high gloss, improved chemical resistance, faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, good compatibility, low viscosity, and low energy consumption. These properties make it suitable for various applications, including radiation-curable coatings, inkjet inks, varnishes, and flexography inks.

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.

CeraSPERSE 31 is carnauba wax compounded in Butyl Carbitol (Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether). This slow-evaporating, hydrophilic glycol ether provides compatibility with both polar and non-polar systems. Shamrock’s CeraSPERSE products are manufactured using a controlled crystallization process that allows the production of 1 micron wax dispersions. These wax compounds have a translucent appearance with a shiny gloss and a creamy feel. In addition to our standard products, Shamrock can develop and produce a wide range of compounds on a make-to-order basis.

EBECRYL® 145, an Xi-free aliphatic difunctional acrylate with low surface tension, is a propoxylated (2) neopentyl glycol diacrylate. Renowned for its viscosity-reducing and solvency attributes in UV/EB curable formulations, it serves as a potent monomer for crafting coatings and inks with low viscosity and volatility. Highly recommended for clear and pigmented coatings, overprint varnishes, flexo and inkjet inks, as well as pressure-sensitive adhesives, EBECRYL® 145 is a versatile solution for achieving optimal performance in various applications.

Layflat Paper Application Tapes are designed to adhere to the liner flat for stacked jobs and easy to transport.