Products

DeCAL 4201 is an acrylic binder ideally suited for use in water-based flexographic inks. The product exists as an alkali-soluble carboxylated copolymer emulsion but can also be supplied in its neutralized varnish form as DeCAL 4202. Inks prepared using DeCAL 4201 possess excellent machine stability/resolubility, viscosity/pH stability, favorable viscosity/dilution curves, and excellent pigment wetting characteristics.

DeCAL 4288 is a low molecular weight carboxylated acrylic copolymer that can carry very high levels of pigment, providing maximum color development properties at these loadings. To obtain the full benefits, it's essential to use the highest possible pigment binder ratios and the highest possible pigment loading of DeCAL 4288. It's common to prepare a neutralized solution using either ammonia or monoethanolamine in formulations where slower drying or better resolubility is required.

AFCONA 1103 is a paint additive which is classified and labeled according to the CLP regulation. The product appears as a fluid with a characteristic odor. This product is registered under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Syntran® 6301 is a water-based, cationic acrylic copolymer solution that is recommended for low-VOC stain-blocking paints and primers. It has excellent performance in blocking wood and cork extractives, nicotine, graffiti, soot, and water stains. Syntran® 6301 is recommended for interior use and also for the formulation of coatings with excellent adhesion properties on critical substrates, such as glass, ceramic tiles, zinc, aged alkyd paints, etc.

Syntran® 6211 is based on high-solids technology. This technology creates a film with very high flexibility, excellent water resistance, and excellent coverage. This technology also allows for excellent adhesion over multiple substrate types. This white emulsion is used in interior and exterior paints and concrete primers.

Syntran® 1950C is based on Interpolymer Corporation's unique styrenated acrylic technology. This technology creates a film with a very high gloss and fast dry times. This technology also allows for excellent adhesion over multiple substrate types. This milky dispersion is used in floor finishes, household, label, board, and packaging coatings (OPV).

Syntran® 2002 is based on a unique styrenated acrylic technology. This technology creates a film with very high gloss, excellent chemical and abrasion resistance, and fast dry times. This technology also allows for excellent adhesion over multiple substrate types. This milky dispersion is used in leather and textile coatings.

DeCAL 4040 is a self-crosslinking resin for direct-to-metal coatings, a universal thermoplastic Styrene/Acrylic copolymer in emulsion form offering enhanced flexibility, high water resistance, and excellent pigment binding power, adhesion, and gloss. DeCAL 4040 offers good block resistance, good compatibility with associative thickeners, and fast drying.

Synprint AC 5151 is an acrylic polymer based on multiphase technology. This is a proprietary process that combines two different types of polymers in the same polymer network. It allows a balanced combination and an overall improvement of the physical properties of the two polymers. Synprint AC 5151 forms a film with very high gloss, blocking resistance, rub resistance, and printability with various types of inks. It also exhibits excellent adhesion to various substrates.

DeCAL 4202 is an acrylic binder ideally suited for use in water-based flexographic inks for paper and corrugated board. It possesses excellent machine stability and resolubility, viscosity/pH stability, favorable viscosity/dilution curves, and excellent pigment wetting characteristics. It is supplied in its neutralized varnish form.

Syntran® 1671 is based on a patented bimodal technology with film-forming properties. This technology combines two different ionic structures in the same polymer network, increasing the adhesion to multiple substrates while providing a firm film. This technology allows a formulator to take advantage of the good aspects of cationic acrylic without the traditional compatibility issues.

Syntran® 6209 is based on high-solids technology. This technology creates a film with very high flexibility, excellent water resistance, and excellent coverage. This technology also allows for excellent adhesion over multiple substrate types. This white emulsion is used in adhesives, textile and leather coatings, pigmented coatings and sealants, label, board, and packaging coatings (OPV).

Syntran® 3211 is based on shell-core technology. This technology creates a film with very high gloss, block resistance, rub resistance, and printability with multiple ink types. This technology also allows for excellent adhesion over multiple substrate types. This milky dispersion is used in label, board, and packaging coatings (OPV).

Syntran® 6130 is based on Interpolymer Corporation's hybrid acrylic technology. This technology combines two different ionic structures in the same polymer network, increasing the adhesion to multiple substrates while providing a firm film. This milky dispersion is used in concrete and wood coatings.

DeCAL 9521 is a specially designed dust suppressant for use on all mineral stockpiles, preventing the creation of windborne dust and protecting the environment while saving valuable minerals. It is water-resistant, preventing channeling and slumping of the stockpile due to rainfall. DeCAL 9521 can also be sprayed onto haulage roads to prevent the creation of dust.

DeCAL 4286 is a low molecular weight carboxylated acrylic copolymer with the capacity to carry very high levels of pigment and to provide maximum color development properties at these loadings. To obtain the full benefits of DeCAL 4286, it is essential to use the highest possible pigment binder ratios and the highest possible pigment loading.

Syntran® 1658 is based on a proprietary film-forming polymer technology. This technology provides excellent adhesion to multiple substrates, enhances pigment dispersion, and improves the properties of cohesion, gloss, flexibility, and water resistance. This white to light tan emulsion is used in flexible and adhesive coatings.

Syntran® AC 5115 is an acrylic polymer based on multiphase technology. This is a proprietary process that combines two different types of polymers in the same polymer network. It allows a balanced combination of the different polymer properties and an overall improvement of the physical properties of both polymers. Syntran® AC 5115 forms a film with very high gloss, blocking resistance, and excellent adhesion to various substrates.

Synprint AC 2910 is an inherently matte acrylic polymer. This technology produces a film with low gloss without the additional use of waxes or powders and brings flexibility and excellent stability while providing excellent adhesion to various substrate types. It is recommended to be fortified with another resin, such as Synprint AC 5151 or similar, to improve the overall film properties.

Syntran® 1921 is based on Interpolymer's proprietary technology. This technology improves adhesion to a variety of substrates while producing a strong film with exceptional overall properties. This technology gives formulators the option to post-add crosslinkers that will react with either the free acid groups or hydroxyl groups on the backbone of the polymer.

Syntran® AC 9073 is based on Interpolymer Corporation's proprietary self-crosslinking technology. This technology combines two distinct crosslinking mechanisms on the same polymer backbone, significantly increasing chemical, stain, and water resistance. This technology was designed for the self-crosslinking mechanism to fully cure at room temperature while maintaining long-term shelf stability.

AFCONA 1101 is a universal dispersing resin for preparation of universal pigment concentrate. AFCONA 1101 is designed to use as universal dispersing resin for the preparation of universal pigment concentrates. The stability and deflocculation ability of the pigment concentrate is highly depending on the selected dispersant. On the other hand, the compatibility of the pigment concentrate depends not only on the dispersant, but also on the universal resin chosen in the formulation.

Syntran® 3106 is based on a patented bimodal technology with film-forming properties. This technology combines two different ionic structures in the same polymer network, increasing the adhesion to multiple substrates. This technology allows a formulator to take advantage of the good aspects of cationic acrylic without the traditional compatibility issues.

Syntran® 6303 is a water-based, cationic acrylic copolymer solution that is recommended for stain-blocking paints and primers. It has excellent performance in blocking wood and cork extractives, nicotine, graffiti, soot, and water stains. It is especially recommended for wood primers where sandability is required. Syntran® 6303 is recommended for interior use and also for the formulation of coatings with excellent adhesion properties on critical substrates, such as glass, ceramic tiles, zinc, aged alkyd paints, etc.

Syntran® 1930 is based on Interpolymer Corporation's proprietary hybrid acrylic technology. This technology creates a film with very high gloss, high resistance, and fast dry times. This technology also allows for excellent adhesion over multiple substrate types. This milky dispersion is used in floor finishes and metal coatings.

Syntran® 6302 is a water-based, cationic acrylic copolymer solution that is recommended for stain-blocking paints and primers. It has excellent performance in blocking wood and cork extractives, nicotine, graffiti, soot, and water stains. It is especially recommended for wood primers where sandability is required. Syntran® 6302 is recommended for interior use and also for the formulation of coatings with excellent adhesion properties on critical substrates, such as glass, ceramic tiles, zinc, aged alkyd paints, etc.

Syntran® 1940 is based on a proprietary "green" crosslinking technology. This technology combines the traditional water-based styrene acrylate copolymer with a proprietary self-crosslinking system that will add extended life to green floor polishes. This technology also allows for high abrasion resistance, low maintenance, and high speed burnishing floor finishes that are still removable with standard stripping solutions.

DeCAL 4287 is a low molecular weight carboxylated acrylic copolymer that can carry very high levels of pigment and provide maximum color development properties at these loadings. It is the same polymer as DeCAL 4286 but is supplied as the monoethanolamine salt for use in formulations where slower drying or better resolubility is required.

AFCONA 1102 is a universal dispersing resin designed for use in the preparation of universal pigment concentrates. It is a cheaper version of AFCONA 1101 and is compatible with most resin systems, such as polyurethane, alkyd melamine, acrylic melamine, polyester melamine (butylated and HMMM grade), and acid curing.

Syntran® 3104 is based on a proprietary film-forming polymer technology. This technology provides excellent adhesion to multiple substrates, enhances pigment dispersion, and improves the properties of cohesion, gloss, flexibility, and water resistance. This white emulsion is used in flexible and adhesive coatings.

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.

DeCAL 1805 enhances performance while promoting excellent spreading characteristics. It can be added to formulations at any stage of manufacture due to its low viscosity, which allows for easy incorporation without the need for elaborate mixing facilities. DeCAL 1805 has been designed for use in the presence of cationic and non-ionic co-ingredients, allowing for cold mixing in aqueous systems, increasing process speed and efficiency, and reducing energy costs in manufacturing.

DeCAL 4214 is a waterborne transfer additive for flexographic inks. It improves definition by controlling the ink film weight. The addition level, usually between 2-4% as supplied on the total formulation, is determined by the pigments, binders, and machine characteristics. DeCAL 4214 also enhances the clean-down process on the press by increasing the open time.

DeCAL 4030 is a low-cost universal thermoplastic Styrene/Acrylic copolymer in emulsion form that offers excellent binding power, adhesion, and gloss. DeCAL 4030 is used in a wide range of applications, including interior and exterior water-based paints, lacquers, adhesives, and flexible fillers.