Products in Screen Printing: High Gloss

Trapylen® 186 EAC is a chlorinated polypropylene dissolved in ethyl acetate. With a higher chlorine content compared to other Trapylen® grades, it exhibits good compatibility with other resins and polymers, excellent pigment wetting, and results in a high-gloss, chemically resistant film. The main advantage of Trapylen® 186 EAC is its outstanding adhesion to untreated polypropylene, PP/EPDM thermoplastic rubber, and, with limitations, polyethylene. However, its resistance against fatty oil and grease is limited.

Trapylen® 187 S is a chlorinated polypropylene characterized by a higher chlorine content compared to other Trapylen® grades. This feature results in good compatibility with other resins and polymers, coupled with excellent pigment wetting. The cured film exhibits high gloss and very good chemical and aging resistance. The primary advantage of Trapylen® 187 S lies in its outstanding adhesion to untreated polypropylene, PP/EPDM thermoplastic rubber, and, with limitations, polyethylene. However, its resistance against fatty oil and grease is limited and may be compensated for by using it with low-chlorinated Trapylen® grades.

Trapylen® 187 EAC is a chlorinated polypropylene dissolved in ethyl acetate. It possesses a slightly lower chlorine content compared to the similar Trapylen® 186 EAC but maintains good compatibility with other resins and polymers, along with excellent pigment wetting. The cured film exhibits high gloss and very good chemical and aging resistance. The primary advantage of Trapylen® 187 EAC lies in its outstanding adhesion to untreated polypropylene, PP/EPDM thermoplastic rubber, and, with limitations, polyethylene. However, its resistance against fatty oil and grease is limited and may be compensated for by using it with low-chlorinated Trapylen® grades.

Trapylen® 186 X is a medium-chlorinated polypropylene dissolved in xylene. Characterized by a higher chlorine content compared to other grades, it exhibits relatively good compatibility with other resins and polymers, along with excellent pigment wetting. The cured film produced by Trapylen® 186 X boasts high gloss and remarkable chemical and aging resistance. Its primary advantage lies in its outstanding adhesion to untreated polypropylene, PP/EPDM thermoplastic rubber, and, to a limited extent, polyethylene.

Trapylen® 186 S is a chlorinated polypropylene with a higher chlorine content compared to other Trapylen® grades. It demonstrates good compatibility with other resins and polymers, excellent pigment wetting, and forms a high-gloss, chemically resistant film. The primary merit of Trapylen® 186 S lies in its outstanding adhesion to untreated polypropylene, PP/EPDM thermoplastic rubber, and, with limitations, polyethylene.

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.

EBECRYL® 294/25 is an aliphatic urethane diacrylate oligomer diluted with 1,6-hexanediol diacrylate (HDDA), offers a versatile solution for various applications. Films cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) showcase a combination of excellent abrasion resistance, good toughness, stain resistance, and the non-yellowing properties typical of aliphatic urethanes. This product finds utility in radiation-curable coatings, gravure ink, varnishes, and screen printing ink. In liquid physical form, EBECRYL® 294/25 features faster cycle time, high gloss, improved chemical resistance, hardness, mechanical resistance, long pot life, low energy consumption, low-temperature curing, and outdoor durability. These attributes make it a reliable choice for formulators seeking a high-performance solution for coatings and inks.

EBECRYL® 50 is the tetraacrylate ester of 5-mole ethoxylated pentaerythritol. This low-viscosity diluting oligomer is characterized by its low odor and light color. Offering a fast cure response in ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB)-cured coatings and inks, EBECRYL® 50 stands out for its high reactivity. It plays a dual role by enhancing the hardness and solvent resistance of cured coatings and inks. This product finds particular utility in offset inks, flexo inks, and overprint varnishes. It is a valuable component in radiation-curable coating formulations.

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.

EBECRYL® 3200, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a solvent-free and VOC-free radiation-curable coating tailored for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors. With a focus on low carbon footprints, it's aptly designed for diverse applications, including wood finishes, industrial coatings, and packaging solutions. Its compatibility spans various printing techniques like flexography, gravure, and screen printing. Offering versatile application methods such as air knife, curtain, and rod coating, this product ensures efficient curing, producing a high-quality finish on wood substrates.

SYNTRAN® DR 7011 is based on our polymeric surfactant technology. This technology was designed to improve wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based pigment concentrates and coatings. Used as a grinding resin in pigment dispersions, it improves color development of organic pigments and carbon black. Depending on the application and the objective, SYNTRAN® DR 7011 is typically used in concentrations between 10% and 30%. Features and Benefits: Excellent wetting and dispersibility of pigments Highly water sensitive High compatibility and stability in multiple formulation types Zero VOC requirements to formulate coating. Polymeric surfactant technology designed to improve wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based pigment concentrates and coatings. It improves color development of organic pigments and carbon black.

EBECRYL® 286 is an aliphatic urethane diacrylate oligomer diluted with 25% tripropyleneglycol diacrylate (TPGDA)(1) monomer that sets itself apart by excluding intentionally added organic tin compounds and heavy metals. This versatile product finds application in radiation-curable coatings, gravure ink, varnishes, and screen printing ink. Noteworthy features include faster cycle time, a good balance of properties, high gloss, improved mechanical resistance, long pot life, low energy consumption, low-temperature curing, and outdoor durability. Additionally, EBECRYL® 286 aligns with labeling claims of being bisphenol A-free, boasting a low carbon footprint (PCF), and promoting a solvent-free formulation.

EBECRYL® 3415, crafted by CASE Ingredients, is a solvent-free and VOC-free radiation-curable coating tailored for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors. With a focus on a low carbon footprint, it's specifically formulated for applications like packaging coatings, especially on plastics. This clear liquid product is optimized for various printing techniques such as flexography, gravure, and screen printing, ensuring compatibility with corresponding inks like flexography, gravure, and screen printing inks.

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.

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.

EBECRYL® 160, a reactive diluent, is a staple in ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) energy-curable coatings and inks. This versatile compound imparts crosslinking to coatings and inks, maintaining flexibility and toughness. Among common triacrylate diluents in energy-curable formulations, EBECRYL® 160 leads in reactivity and viscosity reduction of oligomers. Compatible with a broad spectrum of acrylated resins used in UV/EB curing applications, EBECRYL® 160's attributes, including hardness, abrasion resistance, and high gloss, contribute to its popularity in overprint varnishes, inks, coatings, and electronic applications like photoresists.

EBECRYL® 225 is a ten-functional aliphatic urethane acrylate, demonstrates exceptional performance with films exhibiting outstanding surface hardness and minimal haze development after abrasion following polymerization. Notably, EBECRYL® 225 distinguishes itself by not containing intentionally added organic tin compounds, heavy metals, or quinones. The liquid physical form enhances its ease of use in various applications. This product is characterized by a range of features including improved hardness, long pot life, faster cycle time, high gloss, low-temperature curing, improved chemical resistance, and low energy consumption. Overall, EBECRYL® 225 is a versatile solution for applications demanding durability and high-quality finishes.

LA-EAGLE (L70-170/100) is a long dry alkyd resin Isophthalic based, excellent Gloss, flowability and leveling properties. Very good flexibility and good chemical resistance.

EBECRYL® P116 is a reactive amine additive designed to enhance the cure speed of ultraviolet (UV) cured coatings. It serves as an alternative to more volatile amine synergists. This additive is recommended for various applications, including overprint varnishes, wood fillers, and top coats, as well as clear coatings on paper and plastic. It aligns with certain labeling claims, such as being bisphenol A-free, having a low carbon footprint (PCF), being solvent-free, and being VOC-free.

EBECRYL® 3411, formulated by CASE Ingredients, is a solvent-free and VOC-free radiation-curable coating designed for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging industries. Emphasizing a low carbon footprint, it excels in applications like film coatings, overprint varnishes, and specialty coatings. Tailored for diverse printing methods such as flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing, its liquid form ensures ease of application via methods like air knife, curtain, and rod coating. This product's clear appearance signifies its purity and quality, making it ideal for various ink types, including flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing inks.

EBECRYL® 3708, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid suitable for radiation-curable coatings across automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. Highlighting its eco-friendly attributes, the product boasts a low carbon footprint (PCF) and is devoid of solvents and VOCs. It finds applications in automotive OEM coatings, building and construction finishes, and specialized coatings like flexography and gravure printing. With compatibility spanning plastics to wood, this radiation-curable coating offers versatile application methods such as curtain, dip, and roller coating techniques.

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.

EBECRYL® 3700, from CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid tailored for radiation-curable coatings in the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Recognized for its eco-friendly attributes, it boasts labeling claims such as low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free. Ideal for diverse applications, including packaging coatings, film and foil coatings, and overprint varnishes, it seamlessly integrates with methods like curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die. This formulation is compatible with various inks like flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing inks, ensuring versatile utility in the industry.

EBECRYL® 2959 is an acrylated epoxy resin that demonstrates its prowess in delivering cured films with good hardness, a high gloss, and the excellent solvent resistance characteristic of epoxy resins when exposed to ultraviolet light (UV) or an electron beam (EB). Widely applicable in a diverse range of inks and coatings, EBECRYL® 2959 stands out with features including a long pot life, improved hardness, high gloss, enhanced chemical resistance, faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, and low energy consumption.

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.

EBECRYL® 3605 is a partially acrylated ester of a bisphenol A-type epoxy resin, featuring both acrylate and epoxy functionalities. It can be cured with UV radiation using a mixed photoinitiator system comprising free radicals and cationic photoinitiators. This resin has been specifically developed for applications demanding enhanced coating performance properties beyond what conventional UV/EB curing alone can achieve. The end use for EBECRYL® 3605 is in radiation-curable coatings. With a focus on eco-friendly practices, this product carries labeling claims of low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free.

The Sunspheres™ 200 Nm ST- 3 are surface treated*, optically clear, solid fused amorphous microspheres designed for optimum dispersion in coatings, inks, adhesives, and thermoplastics, including UV curable compositions. Cured films show enhanced physical and mechanical properties including increased corrosion resistance, reduced shrinkage, improved adhesion, and enhanced surface qualities such as mar and scratch resistance. This product is particularly useful in improving impact resistance. The average particle size is 200 nanometers and range in size from 50 to 500 nm.

EBECRYL® 45, formulated by CASE Ingredients, is a radiation-curable coating free from bisphenol A and recognized for its low carbon footprint (PCF). This solvent-free, VOC-free product targets industrial applications, specifically in leather and textiles. Additionally, it finds its niche in the paints and coatings sector and the printing and packaging industry. Its versatility is evident in its adaptability to various printing methods such as flexography, gravure, offset, and lithographic printing. The product, presented in a clear liquid form, employs curtain coating and gravure coating methods for application, utilizing radiation cure technology.

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.

EBECRYL® 3701, a product of CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid designed for radiation-curable coatings across automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. Emphasizing environmental responsibility, it carries labeling claims like low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free. Tailored applications encompass automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and diverse printing applications such as flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing. With versatile application methods like curtain coating, dip coating, and gravure coating, it caters to substrates like plastics and wood.

EBECRYL® 3700/18 OT is a bisphenol A epoxy acrylate oligomer, diluted with 30% tripropyleneglycol diacrylate. Known for their fast cure response and relatively low viscosity, films cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) display characteristics such as high gloss, high surface hardness, flexibility, and superior chemical resistance typical of epoxy. This product is recommended for use in various applications, including overprint varnishes, paper upgrading, and wood fillers. End uses for EBECRYL® 3700/18 OT encompass gravure ink, lithographic ink, radiation-curable coatings, varnishes, flexography ink, and screen printing ink. The ink and toner types suitable for this product include flexography ink, gravure ink, lithographic ink, and screen printing ink.

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.

SYNPRINT AC 1101 is a styrene-modified acrylic copolymer emulsion for aqueous overprint varnishes as well as flexographic and gravure inks. Formulations containing SYNPRINT AC 1101 can be adapted to the requirements of a variety of different applications. Features and Benefits: Good adhesion to different substrates Good leveling properties Good abrasion resistance Very good flexibility

EBECRYL® 646 is a clear liquid modified diacrylate ester of bisphenol A epoxy resin, diluted with 25% of trimethylolpropane triacrylate. This product, when cured by UV or EB, exhibits high surface hardness, gloss, and excellent solvent resistance typical of epoxy resins. It is recommended for various applications, including overprint varnishes, lithographic and screen inks, coatings for paper, paperboard, wood, chipboard, rigid plastics, paper upgrading, laminating adhesives, and wood sealers and topcoats. EBECRYL® 646 features long pot life, good pigment wetting, improved hardness, high gloss, improved chemical resistance, faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, and low energy consumption. The application methods include curtain coating, gravure coating, lithography, roller coating, and screen coating. Additionally, it is suitable for textile manufacturing and other packaging coatings, particularly overprint varnishes.

EBECRYL® 416 is a chlorinated polyester resin free from intentionally added bisphenol A that is expertly blended with a trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) monomer. Cured films via ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) showcase excellent adhesion to metals, plastics, and paper. Noteworthy features include a well-balanced set of properties, extended pot life, multi-substrate adhesion, faster cycle time, improved flexibility, and high gloss. Applications span screen printing ink, gravure ink, offset ink, radiation-curable coatings, and flexography ink.

EBECRYL® 3720, a creation of CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid designed for radiation-curable coatings. This product, marked by a low carbon footprint (PCF) and being solvent-free and VOC-free, targets the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Its applications encompass packaging coatings, including film and foil coatings and overprint varnishes, along with specialized areas like gravure and screen printing. The product's versatility is evident in its compatibility with various application methods such as curtain, dip, and gravure coating.