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These resins are highly effective in imparting gloss, adhesiveness, leveling and also in increasing the solid content leading to a reduction in the VOC. The hydroxyl polarity leads to better adhesion and wetting of pigments and surfaces.

Chemical Family: Formaldehyde Based Resins

End Uses: Base Coat, Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Lacquers, Offset Ink, Primer, Varnishes

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Elastomers & Rubbers, Wood

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Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Properties & Usage

POLYTONE™ K -93 is used in the manufacture of all types of nitrolacquers and are useful in the manufacture of PVC lacquers and for polishing lacquers and finishes for the surface treatment of wooden furniture and articles. POLYTONE™ K- 93 is also useful in heat seal coatings, primer and base coatings, gasoline resistant coatings, nail lacquers etc.

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Industrial Applications

Flexographic Inks, Gravure Inks, Lamination Inks, Ball Point Inks, Lacquers, Offset Inks, PU-systems, Nitro Cellulose Paints, Varnishes, Heat Seal Coating, Primer and Base Coatings, Gasoline resistant coatings, Nail Lacquers and many more.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
alcohols (not in methanol), ketones, esters, glycol ether acetates, aromatic & chlorinated hydrocarbons
Insoluble in
water and in aliphatic hydrocarbons
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point (Ball & Ring Method )98 - 103°C
Viscosity of 50% solution in Industrial Spirit at25º C by B 4 Ford Cup15 - 17 sec
Iodine No of 50% solution in Iodine No of 50% solution inmax. 1.0
Hydroxyl Value (resin)265-285 mg KOH/ g
Acid Value (resin)max. 1mg KOH/g

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

POLYTONE™ K – 93 is compatible with different types of nitrocellulose, benzyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate, polyvinyl chloride, chlorinated rubber, as well as in many synthetic resins e.g. alkyd resins, pthallic resins, UF resins, polyvinyl butyryl resins, polyamide, phenol formaldehyde condensation resins etc and a multitude of plasticizers.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging

Available in 25 Kg bags.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life

Store under cool dry conditions. It is recommended that the material be used within 12 months from the date of manufacture.