Printing & Packaging
Kuraray
Kuraray Poval™ 22-88
INCI Name: Polyvinyl Alcohol
Function: Binder, Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent
Chemical Family: Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives, Polyvinyl Alcohols & Esters
Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora
KURARAY POVAL™ 22-88 is a partially hydrolyzed polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) grade by Kuraray. It exhibits good bonding strength and pigment binding capacity. It offers good cohesion and adhesion to fibers, fillers and pigments. It is designed for modification of emulsion adhesives and remoistenable adhesives in the paper processing industry. It is used as an adhesive promoter. It can be added to polymer emulsion to extend the open time, increase setting speed and influence the rheology. KURARAY POVAL™ 22-88 is recommended for use in postage stamps and labels.
Kuraray
Kuraray Poval™ 5-88 S2
Function: Binder, Coupling Agent, Adhesion Promoter
Chemical Family: Polyvinyl Alcohols & Esters
KURARAY POVAL™ 5-88 S2 by Kuraray is a fine powder polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) grade. It is suitable for modification of emulsion adhesives and remoistenable adhesives in the paper processing industry. It is water-soluble polymer manufactured by alcoholysis of polyvinyl acetate. It is used as an adhesive promoter. It is used in postage stamps and labels. Aqueous solution of KURARAY POVAL™ 5-88 S2 can be added to polymer emulsion which is already stabilized with polyvinyl alcohol to extend the open time, increase setting speed and influence the rheology. Its shelf life is 12 months. Complies with EU Directive 67/548/EC regulation.
Tosoh Corporation
Nipoflex® 630
Polymer Name: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer (EVA)
Processing Methods: Film Extrusion, Foam Processing, Injection Molding
End Uses: Labels, Lids, Toys, Closures, Caps, Film, Cosmetic Packaging
Nipoflex® 630 is an Ethylene Vinyl Acetate Copolymer (EVA) material. It is available in Asia Pacific, Europe, or North America for blown film, foam processing, injection molding, or sheet extrusion.Important attributes of Nipoflex® 630 are: Clarity Copolymer Good Flexibility High ESCR (Stress Crack Resistant) High Gloss Typical applications include: Caps/Lids/Closures Consumer Goods Film Labels
Braskem North America
Braskem North America GF4950HS
Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Processing Methods: Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM)
Melt Flow Index: 0.21 - 0.21 g/10 min, 20.0 - 20.0 g/10 min
GF4950HS is a High Density Polyethylene copolymer offering an outstanding combination of good processability and excellent stress cracking resistance (ESCR). It is recommended for the production of containers, flasks and bottles up to 30 liters for the transport of chemical products.
Braskem North America
Braskem North America HDB0763
Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Processing Methods: Blow Molding, Extrusion Blow Molding (EBM)
HDB0763 is a High Density Polyethylene copolymer designed for blow molding of food packaging. It exhibits excellent processing properties and extremely low odor transfer in finished goods.
AdvanSix
Capran® 1500
Polymer Name: BOPA (Nylon) Film
Physical Form: Film
Features: Gas Barrier, Good Barrier Properties, Corona Treated, Good Optical Properties, Good Flex Crack Resistance, Excellent Performance
Capran® 1500 is a 0.59 mil (15 micron) biaxially oriented nylon 6 film suitable for packaging applications that demand optimum protection and performance. It provides critical properties such as high gas barrier, excellent toughness and puncture resistance, optical clarity and exceptional flex crack resistance.
allnex
ADDITOL® DRY CF100
Function: Drying Agent
End Uses: Waterborne Coating, Solventborne Coating, Clearcoat
Labeling Claims: APEO-free, Cobalt-free
Features: Improved Chemical Resistance, Faster Cycle Time, Low Temperature-Drying, High Reactivity, Improved Water Spotting, Improved Hardness, Water Resistance
ADDITOL® dry CF100 is a ready to use, universal Cobalt replacement drier designed to have excellent compatibility and fast incorporation in all solvent borne and waterborne alkyd paints. It is based on twin accelerated Manganese.
allnex
EBECRYL® 600/30DP
Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Wood
Molecular Weight: 500.0 - 500.0 g/mol
Features: Long Potlife, Faster Cycle Time, High Gloss, Low Temperature-Curing, Improved Chemical Resistance, Low Energy Consumption, Improved Hardness
End Uses: Radiation Curable Coating
EBECRYL® 600/30DP is a di functional epoxyacrylate diluted with 30% of dipropyleneglycol diacrylate (DPGDA). This resin is characterized by its low odor, light color, low irritancy and fast cure response.
allnex
EBECRYL® 870
Chemical Family: Polyester Acrylates
End Uses: Radiation Curable Coating, Varnishes
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Wood
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 41.0 - 41.0 °C
Features: Low Energy Consumption, Long Potlife, Improved Hardness, Good Pigment Wetting, High Pigment Loading, Improved Chemical Resistance, Faster Cycle Time, Low Temperature-Curing
EBECRYL® 870 is a fatty acid modified polyester hexaacrylate. Because of the special structure of the backbone and the high acrylic functionality, EBECRYL® 870 provides the proper hydrophilic-lipophilic balance necessary for lithography, and high reactivity when cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or an electron beam (EB). It is recommended for: fast curing lithographic inks and clear varnishes, and improving lithographic behavior as an additive.
allnex
EBECRYL® 117
End Uses: Flexography Ink, Radiation Curable Coating, Inkjet Ink
EBECRYL® 117 is a hydroxyl functional monoacrylate monomer characterized by low odor and good adhesion and high reactivity. It is used in UV/EB cured coatings and adhesives to lower viscosity and increase flexibility. It is also used in intermediates.
allnex
SETAQUA® 6515
Chemical Family: Acrylic Polyols, Acrylics & Acrylates
End Uses: 2K (2 component) Coating, Clearcoat, Top Coat, Waterborne Coating
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal, Wood
Features: Improved Mechanical Resistance, Improved Chemical Resistance, Outdoor Durability
SETAQUA® 6515 is an acrylic polyol emulsion with 3.3% OH (calculated on non-volatiles). An acrylic polyol emulsion suitable for high durable, abrasion- and chemical resistant two-component waterborne PUR paint systems.
allnex
EBECRYL® 8413
Chemical Family: Urethane Acrylates
End Uses: Radiation Curable Coating
EBECRYL® 8413 is designed as the pigment grind oligomer, for UV thermoformable ink applications, and should be used in conjunction with the letdown oligomer, EBECRYL® 1300. When used together with EBECRYL® 1300, non-blocking thermoformable inks can be developed. These thermoformable inks demonstrate scratch and temperature resistance, as well as excellent adhesion to a variety of plastic substrates without the necessity of corona discharge or flame pretreatment.
allnex
EBECRYL® 8296
Chemical Family: Urethane Acrylates
End Uses: Radiation Curable Coating
Molecular Weight: 2400.0 - 2400.0 g/mol
EBECRYL® 8296 is an undiluted aliphatic urethane acrylate oligomer developed for energy curable systems. It can contribute to unique performance in formulations for haptic coatings. It is recommended for use in: flexible coatings, haptic coating on plastics and films, and in mold decoration.
allnex
EBECRYL® 3605
Chemical Family: Acrylics & Acrylates, Epoxy & Epoxy Derivatives
Molecular Weight: 450.0 - 450.0 g/mol
Features: Long Potlife, Faster Cycle Time, Improved Flexibility, High Gloss, Low Temperature-Curing, Improved Chemical Resistance, Low Energy Consumption, Improved Hardness
End Uses: Radiation Curable Coating
EBECRYL® 3605 is a partially acrylated ester of a bisphenol A type epoxy resin. It contains both acrylate and epoxy functionalities. This resin may be cured by exposure to either ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) in conjunction with conventional epoxy curing. It may also be cured with UV radiation using a mixed photoinitiator system consisting of free radical and cationic photoinitiators. EBECRYL 3605 has been developed for applications requiring improved coating performance properties over those obtainable with conventional UV/EB curing alone.
allnex
EBECRYL® 114
Labeling Claims: VOC-free, Low Carbon Footprint (PCF), Bisphenol A-free, Solvent-free
EBECRYL® 114 is a monofunctional reactive diluent characterized by low viscosity and relatively low odor. It is used in ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) cured coatings and inks to control viscosity and increase adhesion and flexibility. It is recommended as a reactive diluent for: Coatings and screen inks on flexible and semi-rigid plastics including polyolefins, optical fiber coatings, and high refractive index coatings.
allnex
VANCRYL® 68
Chemical Family: Styrene-Acrylic Copolymer, Acrylics & Acrylates
End Uses: Flexography Ink
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 80.0 - 80.0 °C
Features: High Pigment Loading, High Gloss
VANCRYL® 68 is a resin providing outstanding pigment wetting along with the viscosity stability needed for aqueous gravure and flexographic inks. The transfer properties and hold-out characteristics of inks prepared with VANCRYL® 68 resin are excellent. It is effective as a protective colloid in the production of styrene-acrylic copolymer emulsions.
Kafrit Group
Kafrit group SAB 0C430 EVA
Function: Anti-Blocking Agent, Slip Agent
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
Carrier: Polyethylenes (PE), Resin-based, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
Kafrit Group SAB 0C430 EVA is a Slip and AB for compatible film for rubber industries – processing in banbury or kneaders.
Shamrock Technologies Inc.
Shamrock Technologies Inc. SPP-25
Function: Texturizing Agent
Chemical Family: Polyolefins, Polypropylenes (PP)
End Uses: Waterborne Ink, Waterborne Coating
SPP-25 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.
Bomar Specialties LLC
Bomar Oligomers® BR-970BT
Chemical Family: Urethane Acrylate/Isocyanate
Labeling Claims: Bisphenol A-free
BOMAR™ BR-970BT is a low molecular weight, difunctional, aliphatic urethane acrylate. BR-970BT can be blended with other oligomers to achieve a balance of toughness and flexibility. BR-970BT offers rapid cure and low yellowing properties where premium performance is required. This material has low skin sensitivity for dental and cosmetic applications.
Reichhold
BECKOSOL AQ® 205
Chemical Family: Alkyds (Medium Oil)
Features: High Gloss
BECKOSOL AQ 205 is a medium oil alkyd latex based on bio-renewable oils that combines good through-cure speed with positive tack-free surface dry. BECKOSOL AQ 205 requires no coalescing solvent for film formation and produces AIM compliant coatings that develop the performance of traditional solvent-borne products. BECKOSOL AQ 205 does not contain alkyl phenol ethoxylates.
MPC-PROKIM Chemicals
MPC-PROKIM Chemicals AGSL70
Chemical Family: Alkyds (Long Oil)
End Uses: Varnishes
Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Wood, Metal
Features: Improved Ageing Resistance, Good Gloss Retention, Good Color Stability, Good Wettability, Brushability, High Durability, Non-Yellowing Grade
MPC-PROKIM Chemicals AGSL70 is an air drying long oil alkyd resin based on soya bean fatty acid. It provides a very clear varnish. It presents a good gloss retention, a good durability, a good color stability, a good wettability, a good high-build, a sufficient spread, a good brushability as well as a good yellowing and aging resistance.
Versalis - A subsidiary of Eni S.p.A
Edistir® N 3840
Polymer Name: General Purpose Polystyrene (GPPS)
Processing Methods: Thermoforming, Injection Molding, Extrusion
Edistir® N 3840 is a general purpose polystyrene combining easy flow and medium heat. N 3840 belongs to Edistir® GPPS third generation.Edistir® N 3840 is suggested in extrusion for glossy capping of HIPS sheets and for blending with HIPS or clear SBS for stiffer thermoformable sheets.This grade exhibits excellent processability in injection molding and it is recommended for complex and thin-wall parts and fast molding cycles.Thanks to N 3840, injected items will be more brilliant and neutral colored in line with more sophisticated market needs.Designation: Thermoplastics ISO 1622-PS,G,085-12.Thermoformed disposable packaging and glossy sheets for industrial and fridge applications.Injection of molded beverage cups, containers for foods and cosmetics, toys, housewares, medical articles (Petri dishes).
Kuraray
Kuraray Poval™ 18-88
Function: Binder, Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent
Chemical Family: Polyvinyl Alcohols & Esters
KURARAY POVAL™ 18-88 by Kuraray is a partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) grade. It exhibits good cohesion and adhesion to fibers, fillers and pigments. It is designed for modification of emulsion adhesives and remoistenable adhesives in the paper processing industry. It offers good bonding strength and pigment binding capacity. Aqueous solution of KURARAY POVAL™ 18-88 can be added to polymer emulsion which is already stabilized with polyvinyl alcohol to extend the open time, increase setting speed and influence the rheology.
Munzing
CERETAN® ME 0825
Function: Flattener
Chemical Family: Polyolefins, Polyethylenes, Waxes, Polyethylene Waxes
End Uses: Powder Coating, Solventborne Ink, Offset Ink, Screen Printing Ink, Waterborne Coating, Flexography Ink, Solventborne Coating, Gravure Ink
Features: Slip Resistance, Improved Hardness, Abrasion Resistance, Excellent Scratch Resistance
CERETAN® ME 0825 is a spherical, micronized non polar Polyethylene wax and have applications as Paints and coatings, e.g. powder-, can-, car-, industrial-, building-, furniture- and floor coatings, and as Printing inks e.g. gravure-, overprint-, screen-, flexo-, heatset-, sheetfed- and coldset 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.
Nantex Industry
Nancar® NBR 4975
Polymer Name: Acrylonitrile Butadiene Rubber (NBR)
End Uses: Gaskets, Automotive Applications, Automotive Fuel Lines, Seals
Features: Oil Resistant, Good Processability, Cold Polymerized, Low Air Permeability
Nancar® NBR 4975 is an ultra-high acrylonitrile butadiene copolymer with excellent oil resistance. It is polymerized at low temperature and contains sufficient antioxidant for normal aging conditions. It has good processing characteristics in compounds where flow and knitting are desired and is especially valuable in high durometer compounds.
Kraton
SYLVARES™ TP 7042
Function: Tackifier
Chemical Family: Terpenes, Phenols & Phenolics
End Uses: Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, Hot Melt Adhesive
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA), Polyolefins, Ethylene Co-terpolymers, Styrene Copolymers
Labeling Claims: Bio-based
Features: Good Compatibility
SYLVARES TP 7042 tackifier is a thermoplastic terpene phenolic resin designed for tackifying hot melt adhesives to provide superior adhesion and thermal-stability properties. This high heat resistance resin has a high terpene level, which exhibits excellent tackifying, flexibility, and compatibility properties for use in styrenic-block-co-polymer.
Osterman & Company Inc.
Osterlene® LLB100C (-B, -SA)
Polymer Name: Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Processing Methods: Coextrusion, Extrusion
LLB100C is a general-purpose film grade linear low density polyethylene. This resin exhibits excellent toughness and strength when drawn down to thin gages.Suggested applications for LLB100C include blending resin applications, industrial packaging, co-extrusion, industrial liners and garment bags.LLB100C meets the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration, 21 CFR Section 177.1520. This regulation allows the use of this olefin polymer in "...articles or components of articles intended for use in contact with food." Specific limitations may apply. Contact your Osterman sales representative for more information.
Kuraray
Kuraray Poval™ 40-88
Polymer Name: Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVOH)
Function: Adhesion Promoter, Coupling Agent, Binder
Chemical Family: Vinyls, Vinylics & Vinyl Derivatives, Polyvinyl Alcohols & Esters
KURARAY POVAL™ 40-88 by Kuraray is a partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) grade. It possesses good cohesion and adhesion to fibers, fillers and pigments. It is suitable for modification of emulsion adhesives and remoistenable adhesives in the paper processing industry. It provides good bonding strength and pigment binding capacity. Aqueous solution of KURARAY POVAL™ 40-88 can be added to polymer emulsion which is already stabilized with polyvinyl alcohol to extend the open time, increase setting speed and influence the rheology. It is recommended for use in postage stamps and labels. Complies with EU Directive 67/548/EC regulation.
Prime Polymers
Evolue® SP4020
Polymer Name: Metallocene Linear Low Density Polyethylene (mLLDPE), Linear Low Density Polyethylene (LLDPE)
Processing Methods: Film Extrusion
Melt Flow Index: 1.8 - 1.8 g/10 min
Evolue™ SP4020 is a Linear Low Density Polyethylene product. It can be processed by blown film and is available in Asia Pacific, Europe, or North America. Applications of Evolue™ SP4020 include film, coating applications and industrial applications.Characteristics include: Fast Molding Cycle Good Stiffness
Kraton
SYLVALITE™ RE 10L
Function: Rheology Modifier, Tackifier
Chemical Family: Esters, Rosins
Labeling Claims: Bio-based
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Acrylics, Polyvinyl Acetate (PVA), Natural Rubbers (NR), Polyolefins, Ethylene Co-terpolymers, Polyesters, Styrene Copolymers, Synthetic Rubbers
Physical Form: Liquid
SYLVALITE RE 10L rosin ester is a low softening point ester of tall oil rosin with good stability and mild odor. This liquid tackifier has wide compatibility, allowing it to be used in many adhesive systems, particularly where better wetting or low temperature tack is required.
Velsicol
Velsiflex® 342
Function: Plasticizer
Chemical Family: Benzoates, Diols, Carboxylic Acids & Derivatives, Glycols
End Uses: Plastisol Adhesive, Powder Coating, Gravure Ink, Lacquers
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyurethanes (PU)
Labeling Claims: Phthalates-free, Environmentally Friendly
Velsiflex® 342 is one of the most popular liquid plasticizers. It is a high-solvating plasticizer containing mostly dipropylene glycol dibenzoate. It is used in a wide variety of applications, including caulk, adhesives, resilient flooring, PVC-coated fabrics and artificial-leather cloth. In PVC, it acts as a medium- viscosity high solvator that saves energy and improves process ability. Vinyl applications using Velsiflex 342 have excellent resistance to extraction from solvents and oils. It also works with vinyl to make it UV – light-degradation resistant and stain resistant.
Chandra Asri Petrochemical
Asrene® SM5508
Polymer Name: High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Processing Methods: Coextrusion, Filament Extrusion, Film Extrusion
Melt Flow Index: 0.75 - 0.75 g/10 min
Asrene® SM 5508 is a High Density Polyethylene product. It can be processed by coextrusion, filament extrusion, or film extrusion and is available in Asia Pacific, Europe, or North America. Applications of Asrene® SM 5508 include adhesives/tapes, coating applications, fabrics/fibers, film and straps/ropes.Characteristics include: Food Contact Acceptable Good Processability High Strength
Pergan
PEROXAN AZDN
Chemical Name: 2,5-Dimethyl-2,5-di(tert-butylperoxy)hexane
Function: Curing Agent, Initiator
CAS Number: 78-63-7
Chemical Family: Peroxides
Compatible Polymers & Resins: Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), Polystyrenes (PS)
PEROXAN AZDN is 2,2'-Azodiisobutyronitrile 98%, Powder.PEROXAN AZDN is used for the (co)polymerization of styrene, vinylchloride, vinylidenechloride, acrylonitrile, acrylates and methacrylates.
Kraton
UNI-REZ™ 119
Chemical Family: Polyamides
End Uses: Other Ink Types, Solventborne Sealant, Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink
Features: Water Resistance, Low Viscosity, Chemical Resistance, Good Compatibility
UNI-REZ 119 polyamide resin is an alcohol soluble / co-solvent type resin with excellent solvent release and blocking properties. UNI-REZ 119 polyamide resin was developed for release lacquers and has the lowest solution viscosity but fast solvent release.