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TERLON™ 1143A

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Terlon™ 1143 A alkyd is known for its excellent pigment wetting ability and fast hard-drying properties. This alkyd is an essential ingredient in many oil-based printing inks. Terlon 1143 A aids in development and maintenance of color strength with minimal bronzing and provides flow and leveling where required. Terlon 1143 A is an important formulating tool. Terlon 1143 A is also very compatible with most ink vehicles and serves to stabilize ink formulations. Metal decorating inks based on this alkyd bake very fast and form hard abrasion resistant, glossy surfaces

Chemical Family: Alkyds, Polyesters

End Uses: Offset Ink, Other Ink Types

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Metal

Features: Improved Flexibility

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features
Product Highlights
  • Excellent pigment wetting 
  • Improved flow 
  • Improved film strength and flexibility 
  • Improved water pickup 
  • Improved rub 
  • Improves transfer

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Applications
  • Sheetfed and web offset inks
  • Metal decorating inks
  • Wetting varnishes

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Bio-Renewable Content73 - 77%
Acid Value10.0
Bubble Tube Gardner (end to end, 25°C)70s
TA Viscosity (25°C)5.5Pa.s