Products

Filtrez™ 530 A is an alcohol soluble fumaric acid modified rosin ester with a high softening point and high acid value. Filtrez 530 A has good solubility and low viscosity in alcohol and aqueous ammonia solutions, which contributes to high gloss in overprint varnishes. This resin is commonly used in solvent and water-based gravure and flexographic inks. Filtrez 530 A also be used as a leveling and gloss-promoting agent in floor polishes.

Optilith™ 4 A is a Lawter™ water fighter compound. Optilith 4 A is a high solids, low volatile, lubricating compound. Optilith 4 A effectively reduces water pick-up in lithographic inks at 0.5 to 2% usage levels. It is functional across a broad range of fountain solutions and can be added during formulation or as a press-side additive.

Optirub™ SP1 A is a finely, micronized blend of tough polyethylene wax and premium grade PTFE. Optirub SP1 A is processed to a 6 micron average particle size and formulated to give a high degree of surface lubricity and rub resistance in inks and coatings. Addition levels range from 0.5 to 3%, depending upon application requirements.

Ultrafine™ 5W A is a Lawter™ micronized powder. It is a micronized pure polytetrafluoroethylene powder designed to help ink and coatings formulations achieve maximum rub resistance and lowest C.O.F. Ultrafine 5W A may be used in combination with other polymers for the most effective balance of cost versus performance.

Ultrapoly™ 210 A is a high performance blend of tough, low COF polyethylene dispersed in a harddrying binder. Ultrapoly 210 A is recommended where abrasion, mar resistance, and slip are required. Ultrapoly 210 A is 100% non-volatile and fast-setting. It protects the film in the earliest stages of the printing process while developing exceptional toughness over time.

Ultrapoly™ 2300 A is a softer bodied, pumpable version of Ultrapoly 210 A. Ultrapoly 2300 A is a high performance blend of tough, low COF polyethylene dispersed in a hard-drying binder. Ultrapoly 2300 A is recommended where abrasion and mar resistance, slip, and pumpability are required. Ultrapoly 2300 A is a 100% non-volatile and fast-setting, protecting the film in the earliest stages of the printing process, while developing exceptional toughness over time. Ultrapoly 2300 A is coatable and may also be used for laser work, when combined with PTFE. For optimum heat resistance, we recommend using 3 parts Ultrapoly 2300 A to 1 part Fluoron™ 735 A (a 50% PTFE concentrate). Recommended usage level is 4 to 6%.

Optilith™ 1486 A is an easy-to-disperse, low viscosity solution. Optilith 1486 A maximizes “stay open” time in sheetfed and heatset inks with minimum effect on drying time. Recommended usage of Optilith 1486 A in lithographic inks is 0.7-1.5%.

Ultrapoly™ 211 A is a PTFE modified version of Ultrapoly 210 A. Ultrapoly 211 A is a high performance blend of tough, low COF polyethylene/PTFE dispersed in a hard drying binder. Ultrapoly 211 A is recommended where a high degree of slip, heat resistance, and abrasion resistance are required. Ultrapoly 211 A is 100% non-volatile and fast-setting. It protects the film in the earliest stages of the printing process while developing exceptional toughness over time. Ultrapoly 211 A is coatable and may be used for laser work. For optimum heat resistance, we recommend using 3 parts Ultrapoly 211 A to 1 part Fluoron™ 735 A (a 50% PTFE concentrate). Recommended usage level is 3 to 5%.

Ultrafine™ 1000 A is a finely micronized polyethylene wax powder recommended when maximum rub and mar resistance, block resistance, slip, re-coatability and elevated processing temperatures are required. The average particle size of Ultrafine 1000 A is 7 microns with a narrow distribution of particle sizes for ease of dispersion and uniformity during processing. Addition levels range from 0.5 to 3%, depending upon application requirements.

Optirub™ OP A is a micronized, oxidized polyethylene that easily disperses into aqueous systems. Optirub OP A is processed to a 12 micron average particle size and formulated to give excellent rub resistance, lubricity, gloss and anti-blocking properties. Addition levels range from 0.5 to 2%, depending upon application requirements.

Optirub™ PC A is a finely micronized, polyethylene and carnauba blend processed to an 8 micron average particle size. Optirub PC A is recommended for applications where gloss retention, clarity, or inter-coat adhesion is important. In addition, Optirub PC A provides an excellent combination of slip, wet scuff, mar and block resistance. Optirub PC A is not recommended for recoating, imprinting, gluing, and die-stamping applications. Recommended usage level is 1 to 3%.

Ultrapoly™ 213 A is a fine particle size blend polyethylene/PTFE dispersed in a 100% non-volatile, hard-drying binder. Ultrapoly 213 A is recommended for both sheetfed and heatset inks where gloss retention, lubricity, abrasion and mar resistance are required. Ultrapoly 213 A is coatable and may be used for laser work. For optimum heat resistance, we recommend using 3 parts Ultrapoly 213 A to 1 part Fluoron™ 960 A (a 50% PTFE concentrate). Recommended usage level is 3 to 5%.

Ultrafine™ 1W A is a polytetrafluoroethylene fine powder used to improve surface properties of printing inks and coatings. Ultrafine 1W A is designed for lubricity, abrasion and heat resistance and may be used in combination with other waxes for the most effective balance of cost and performance. Recommended usage level is 1 to 4%.

Polysperse™ A is a linear hydrocarbon produced by the Fischer-Tropsch process. Polysperse A has a unique spherical morphology and narrow distribution of particles for ease of dispersion and uniformity during processing. Polysperse A exhibits low surface tension, exceptional surface slip and smoothness, rub resistance, gloss, and non-marking properties. Addition levels range from 0.5-3%, depending upon application requirements.

Ultrapoly™ 215 A is a softer-bodied, pumpable version of Ultrapoly 211 A. Ultrapoly 215 A is a high performance blend of tough, low COF polyethylene/PTFE and is recommended where a high degree of lubricity, abrasion and mar resistance, heat resistance, and pumpability are required. Ultrapoly 215 A is a 100% non-volatile and fast-setting, protecting the film in the earliest stages of the printing process, while developing exceptional toughness over time. Ultrapoly 215 A is coatable and may be used for laser work. For optimum heat resistance, we recommend using 3 parts Ultrapoly 215 A to 1 part Fluoron™ 735 A (a 50% PTFE concentrate). Recommended use level is 3 to 5%.

Ultrafine™ 1WLS A is a premium polytetrafluoroethylene fine powder used to improve surface properties of printing inks and coatings. Ultrafine 1WLS A is designed for lubricity, abrasion and heat resistance and may be used in combination with other waxes for the most effective balance of cost and performance. Ultrafine 1WLS A is characterized by a slightly broader particle size distribution. Recommended usage level is 1 to 4%.