DeCAL 4288

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions

Binder & Resin,

Gloss Enhancer

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

CASE Ingredients — Resins & Binders

Acrylics

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Excellent Freeze/Thaw Stability,

Excellent Stability

Crosslinking

DeCAL 4288 is a carboxylated acrylic polymer therefore improvements in water and solvent resistance can be achieved via crosslinking through the free carboxyl groups in the polymer. Typical crosslinkers include Zirconium compounds, UF and MF resins and carbodiimides.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Flexography

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Polyesters,

Styrene Acrylics

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces

Paper

Ink & Toner Type

Flexography Ink,

Waterborne Ink

Applications

• DeCAL 4288 should be used as the sole resin component of pigment grinding bases that are subsequently to be used as the basis for water-based flexographic inks.
• Bases prepared on DeCAL 4288 are free flowing systems at 60-70 seconds on a B4 Ford Cup at 20ºC. Optimum results will be achieved with the most efficient grinding equipment. DeCAL 4288 is also suitable for use as a vehicle in the let-down stage and provides excellent rub resistance and transfer properties. DeCAL 4288 is compatible with virtually all pigments suitable for water applications.
• DeCAL 4288 is compatible with most resins used in waterbased systems. This includes all acrylics, vinyl acetate, stirene acrylic and polyester resins. Some maleics and high acid value resins can be more difficult.
• DeCAL 4288 may be used as sole ink binder where very good resolubility is required or simply as a modifier to improve the resolubility of more hydrophobic inks.
• DeCAL 4288 is also suited for use as binders and modifiers for other systems such as waterbased paints and coatings for use in the art and craft, and paper coatings industries. The polymer can act as a gloss promoter in waterbased paint systems, whilst also being suitable for use in temporary protective and removable coating applications.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

White emulsion

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
pH	3.5	—	—
Solid Content	41.0	%	—
Viscosity (at 25°C, 100 rpm)	70.0	mPa.s	Brookfield RVT
Density (at 25°C)	1.07	g/cm³	—
Acid Value	130.0	mg KOH/g	—
Minimum Film Forming Temperature	15.0	°C	—
Glass Transition Temperature	28.0	ºC	—
Particle Size	110.0	nm	—

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability

Canada,

USA

Regional Availability

• Canada
• USA