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Sun Polymers International AR-551

Chemical Family: Butyl Methacrylate-Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Methacrylates

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink, Lacquers, Screen Printing Ink

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Ceramic, Metal, Plastics

Glass Transition Temperature (Tg): 62.0 - 62.0 °C

Features: Excellent Adhesion, Good Toughness, Heat Resistance, Improved Flexibility, Improves Solvent Release, Low Odor

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Identification & Functionality

CASE Ingredients Functions
Technologies

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Coating Type
Applications
  • Metal coating
  • Ceramics transfer lacquers
  • Screen printing inks
  • Gravure and flexo printing inks for food packaging

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White, clear, free flowing spherical beads
Soluble in
Esters, Ketones, Aromatics
Compatible with
NC, Vinyl’s, Other acrylics, Chlorinated rubbers, CAP
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Value6.7mg KOH/g
Average Molecular Weight (Mᴡ)55
Density1.09
Glass Transition Temperature (Tg)62ºC
Softening Point150
Solids Contentmin. 99%w/w
Viscosity (at 25ºC, 40% in Ethyl Acetate)350 – 550mPa.s
End-Use Properties
  • Tough, flexible and clear
  • Fast solvent release
  • Easy soluble and low odor
  • Good heat resistant
  • Good adhesion to plastics

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage

Stored in a dry place, its shelf life is 2 years.