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SPCRYL LOFG is a mid range molecular weight acrylic resin for water-based overprint varnishes and fluid inks.

Chemical Family: Styrene Copolymers, Styrenics

End Uses: Solventless & High Solids Coating, Varnishes, Waterborne Coating, Waterborne Ink

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Technologies

Features & Benefits

Key Features & Benefits
  • High Solids varnishes at low viscosity
  • High gloss
  • Broad compatibility
  • Excellent transfer and printability
  • Good Resolubility

Applications & Uses

Ink & Toner Type
Applications

SPCRYL LOFG is an acrylic resin designed to be used as an extender in overprint varnishes and inks and to produce water-based pigment dispersions.

As an extender it provides improved transfer and re- solubility, as dispersion resin it provides good wetting properties for the manufacture of stable pigment dispersions.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Flakes
Physical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Non-Volatilemin. 99%
Molecular Weight (GPC)5000.0
Acid Number215.0mgKOH/gm
Glass Transition Temperature (DSC)65°C
pH Value8.5
Viscosity (30°C)5500.0cps

Technical Details & Test Data

Solids/Viscosity of SPCRYL LOFG

SPCRYL LOFG - Solids/Viscosity of Spcryl Lofg

Typical Solution

 

SPCRYL LOFG 37.0 parts
Ammonia 28% 10.0 parts
water 53.0 parts
Total 100.0 parts

 

Safety & Health

Safety

When handling these products, advice and information given in the safety data sheet must be complied with. Further, protective and workplace hygiene measures adequate for handing chemicals must be observed.