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POLYTONE® PA351

1 of 52 products in this brand
POLYTONE™ PA 351 is an alcohol soluble non reactive polyamide resin in solid form suitable for flexographic printing inks.

Chemical Family: Polyamides

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Lacquers

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CASE Ingredients Functions
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Applications & Uses

Coating Type
Ink & Toner Type
Applications

This resin exhibits good anti-blocking characteristics and finds use in specialized flexographic inks and release lacquers. Inks prepared from this resin have good adhesion to a variety of substrates, excellent solvent release properties, low odor and good nitrocellulose compatibility.

Properties

Physical Form
Soluble in
of solvents that do not attack rubber stereos,ethanol and higher alcohols,methanol at higher concentrations – 40
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Softening Point (B & R)140 - 150 °C
Viscosity of 35% solution in 1:1 ratio of Toluene:Butanol at 30º C24 -50mPas
Viscosity of 35% solution in 1:1 ratio of Toluene:Butanol at 30º C15 -20sec
Acid Value (resin)max. 7mg KOH/g
Amine Value (resin)max. 7mg KOH/ g

Technical Details & Test Data

Compatibility

POLYTONE™ PA 351 is compatible with ketonic, maleic, nitro cellulose, reduced phenolic and pure phenolic resins. However, compatibility with alkyds is only partial.

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.