Products in CASE Ingredients: Gravure Ink

HDK® N20 is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. This white colloidal powder offers high purity and serves multiple purposes. One of the primary applications of HDK® N20 is as a thickening and thixotropic agent in organic systems such as unsaturated polyesters, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and cosmetics. Additionally, it functions as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

HDK® H15 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H15 is commonly utilized as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. Additionally, it serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H15 functions as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders.

HDK® H20 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H20 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. It also serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone-elastomers. Additionally, HDK® H20 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

HDK® N20Plus is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® N20Plus is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds applications in offset printing and powder coatings.

HDK® T40 is a standard synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity commonly used in various industrial applications. HDK® T40 finds applications in flexographic printing, gravure printing, industrial wood coatings, inkjet paper, offset printing, and printing inks.

VINNOL® E 18/38 is a copolymer consisting of approximately 82 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 18 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc). It is primarily utilized as a binder in printing inks and surface coating compounds. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

HDK® H30 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H30 finds application as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various industries including coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and others. Additionally, it is utilized as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, specifically silicone-elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H30 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

HDK® H13L is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H13L is primarily used as a thickening, thixotropic, and anti-sedimentation agent in various applications such as coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and others. It finds its main application in polar systems. The strong hydrophobicity of HDK® H13L makes it particularly suitable for solvent-free systems, high solids formulations, and waterborne coatings.

VINNOL® E 15/45 M is a carboxylate-containing terpolymer consisting of approximately 84 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC), 15 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc), and 1 wt.% dicarboxylic acid. It functions primarily as a binder in surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 15/45 is a copolymer composed of approximately 85 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 15 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc). It serves as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

DIACRON™ FC-3294 is a polyester resin with excellent solvent solubility and is optimal as a binder for paints and inks. It exhibits excellent adhesion to plastic films, moldings and metals such as aluminum, copper, and iron. It improves hardness, heat resistance, toughness, and solvent resistance by using curing agents such as isocyanates and epoxy resins.   Features: Excellent pigment dispersion. Can be used with cross-linking agents. Excellent chemical and weather resistance   Benefits: Solvent solubility High solid differentiation Durability   Applications: For various types of inks (Screen printing and inkjet, etc. )               PCM coatings      Solventless & High Solids Coating     *DIACRON™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

DIACRON™ FC-1565 is a polyester resin with excellent solvent solubility. It is a low molecular weight (Mw)-grade of FC-1494 and is optimal as a binder for paints and inks due to its excellent pigment dispersibility. It improves hardness, heat resistance, toughness, and solvent resistance by using curing agents such as isocyanates and epoxy resins.   Features: Excellent chemical resistance Excellent pigment dispersion Can be used with cross-linking agents   Benefits: Solvent solubility Durability High solid differentiation Use of biomass raw materials   Applications: Solventborne Coating For various types of inks Solventless & High Solids Coating   *DIACRON™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

DIACRON™ FC-3399 is a polyester resin under development can be used for powder coating. It works well to keep color for a long time and has excellent mechanical strength by using curing agents such as TGIC and Primid (HAA) and Epoxy resins.   Features: Excellent chemical and weather resistance Excellent pigment dispersion Good mechanical strength Can be used with cross-linking agents   Benefits: Good heat resistance Durability High solid differentiation   Applications: Powder Coating For various types of inks Solventborne adhesive   *DIACRON™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

DIACRON™ FC-3352 is a polyester resin with excellent environmental friendliness using 5wt% of biomass material. It is a high Tg and a low molecular weight (Mw)-grade and is optimal as a binder for paints and inks. Especially, the use of organic solvents can be reduced because low viscosity high-solid solutions are possible. It improves hardness, heat resistance, toughness, and solvent resistance by using curing agents such as isocyanates and epoxy resins.   Features: Excellent chemical resistance Heat-resistant Excellent pigment dispersion. Can be used with cross-linking agents   Benefits: Solvent solubility High solid differentiation Use of biomass raw materials   Applications: PCM coatings For various types of inks Solventless & High Solids Coating   *DIACRON™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

DIACRON™ FC-3278 is a high Tg grade polyester resin with excellent environmental friendliness using 50wt% or more of recycled material. It improves hardness, heat resistance, toughness, and solvent resistance by using curing agents such as isocyanates and epoxy resins.   Features: Excellent chemical and weather resistance Excellent pigment dispersion. Heat-resistant Contains 50% recycled material   Benefits: Good heat resistance Durability   Applications: Powder Coating  PCM coatings      For various types of inks    *DIACRON™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

DIACRON™ FC-3288 is a polyester resin with excellent pigment dispersibility. It is a low Tg grade and is optimal as a binder for paints and adhesives. By blending with a high Tg grade DIACRON, it exhibits excellent adhesion and bendability to plastic films, moldings and metals such as aluminum, copper and iron. It improves hardness, heat resistance and toughness by using additive such as isocyanates.   Features: Low Tg and excellent substrate adhesion Excellent chemical and weather resistance Excellent pigment dispersion   Benefits: Use of biomass raw materials Flexibility  Durability   Applications: PCM coatings Adhesives for films Binder for screen inks Heat seal   *DIACRON™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

DIACRON™ FC-1588 is a polyester resin with excellent solvent solubility. It is a low molecular weight (Mw)-grade of ER-535 and is optimal as a binder for paints and inks. Especially, the use of organic solvents can be reduced because low viscosity high-solid solutions are possible. It improves hardness, heat resistance, toughness, and solvent resistance by using curing agents such as isocyanates and epoxy resins.   Features: Low temperature fusion Excellent metal adhesion Excellent pigment dispersion. Can be used with cross-linking agents   Benefits: Solvent solubility High solid differentiation Use of biomass raw materials   Applications: Solventborne Coating For various types of inks Solventless & High Solids Coating   *DIACRON™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

DIACRON™ ER-502 is a polyester resin with excellent solvent solubility. It is a high acid value and high molecular weight (Mw)-grade and is optimal as a binder for paints and inks due to its excellent pigment dispersibility. It improves hardness, heat resistance, toughness, and solvent resistance by using curing agents such as isocyanates and epoxy resins.   Features: Low temperature fusion Excellent metal adhesion Excellent pigment dispersion Can be used with cross-linking agents   Benefits: Solvent solubility High solid differentiation Use of biomass raw materials   Applications: PCM coatings For various types of inks Solventless & High Solids Coating   *DIACRON™ is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

VINNOL® E 15/48 A is a hydroxyl-containing copolymer composed of approximately 84 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 16 wt.% acrylic acid esters. It serves as a binder in surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 15/40 A is a hydroxyl-containing copolymer comprising approximately 84 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 16 wt.% acrylic acid esters. Its primary application lies in serving as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 22/48 A is a copolymer composed of approximately 75 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 25 wt.% carbon acid esters with hydroxyl functionality. It serves as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. As a thermoplastic and physically drying binder, VINNOL® E 22/48 A undergoes film formation as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

SPACTIVE® GA 1010 is a siloxane defoamer compound for water-based coating systems and pigment grinding. Due to its chemical structure, it is particularly recommended for use in mill base. This product has the benefit of the best price-performance ratio and due to its higher activity it is recommended as an alternative defoamer to SPACTIVE® GA 1020. Its preferred fields of application include: Printing inks: gravure printing inks and flexographic printing inks Overprint varnishes (OPV): high gloss or semi-gloss Pigment grinding

SPACTIVE® GA 1020 is a dispersion of high molecular weight polysiloxanes in polyalkylene glycol. This defoamer compound has the best price-performance ratio. Its preferred fields of application include: Printing inks: gravure printing inks and flexographic printing inks Overprint varnishes (OPV): high gloss or semi-gloss Let-down

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.

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.

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 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 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 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-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 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.

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.

TYTAN™ AP100 is a titanium phosphate complex in which the alkoxy groups can react with resins to promote adhesion and/or cross-linking while the chelating agents stabilize the molecule. Tytan AP100 is mainly designed to strongly increase the adhesion of solvent-based inks to a variety of plastics used for food packaging or other purposes.

Synprint AC 7150 is a water-based, alkali-solubilized styrene-acrylic copolymer used as an alkali-soluble resin in inks and overprint varnishes to improve gloss and leveling. It can also be used in pigment dispersions to improve color development and pigment dispersion gloss.

TYTAN™ AP20 is primarily designed to strongly increase adhesion of solvent based inks to a variety of plastics used for food packaging or other purposes, but also pigment distribution and heat sealing resistance are improved allowing perfect hiding power and appearance of printing on otherwise problematic substrates.