SINTOPOL SP 75/80% E.A.

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Polyurethanes (PU)

CASE Ingredients Functions

Binder & Resin,

Plasticizer

Technologies

CASE Ingredients

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Functional Additives

CASE Ingredients — Resins & Binders

Polyurethanes (PU)

Features & Benefits

CASE Ingredients Features

Excellent Adhesion,

High Plasticizer Efficiency

Applications & Uses

Markets

Printing & Packaging

Applications

Printing & Packaging — Other Printing & Packaging Applications

Printing & Packaging — Printing & Inks

Flexography,

Gravure Printing

Compatible Polymers & Resins

Nitrocellulose,

Polyolefins,

Polypropylenes (PP)

Ink & Toner Type

Flexography Ink,

Gravure Ink

Applications

In combination with film-formers like nitrocellulose, ethylcellulose, ketone resins, etc., it is possible to obtain with SINTOPOL SP 75/80% E.A. gravure and flexographic inks with good flexibility, gloss and adhesion to treated polyethylene and polypropylene. In order to improve the adhesion characteristics and the heatseal resistance, we advise th use, at the moment of printing, of 1 ÷ 2 % of titanium chelate. Usually the use in the formula of polypropylene micronised waxes is recommended.

Properties

Physical Form

Liquid

Appearance

clear, slightly hazy

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Solid content	80 ± 1	%	—
Viscosity, Brookfield 25°C	700 ± 300	m.Pa.s.	—
Colour, Gardner	max. 2	—	—
Solvent	ethylacetate	—	—
Flashpoint	-4	°C	—

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Drums

Packaging

210 Kg. net, in steel drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage

SINTOPOL SP 75/80% E.A. is stable for at least 2 years if conseved in a cool and dry place and in the original packaging.