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POLYTONE® PA303

1 of 52 products in this brand
POLYTONE™ PA 303 is a polymeric fatty acid based co-solvent grade non reactive polyamide resin in solid form suitable for flexographic and gravure printing inks.

Chemical Family: Polyamides

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Plastics

Features: High Gloss, Water Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Applications

This resin provides excellent resistance to grease and water, and good glossy sharp prints. It has excellent adhesion to treated polyethylene and other plastics. POLYTONE™ PA 303 has good flexibility and very good solvent release properties.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
n-Butanol, n--Propanol, Cellosolve and mixtures of these with aromatic hydrocarbons,iso-propanol,Toluene and Xylene
Insoluble in
ethanol , aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point (B & R)105 - 115 °C
Viscosity of 35% solution in 1:1 ratio of Toluene:Butanol at 30º C80 -120mPas
Viscosity of 35% solution in 1:1 ratio of Toluene:Butanol at 30º C25- 35 sec
Acid Value (resin)max. 7mg KOH/g
Amine Value (resin)max. 7mg KOH/ g

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

POLYTONE™ PA 303 is compatible with ketonic, maleic, reduced phenolic and pure phenolic resins. However, compatibility with alkyds is only partial. Compatibility of POLYTONE PA 303 with nitrocellulose is much improved as compared to that of POLYTONE™ PA 302

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