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Casamid™ 876 is an alcohol soluble polyamide resin designed for use in general purpose flexographic and gravure printing inks. Modification with nitrocellulose is required for optimum performance.

Chemical Family: Polyamides

End Uses: Flexography Ink, Gravure Ink

Features: Low Odor, Water Resistance

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Identification & Functionality

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Features & Benefits

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Applications & Uses

Product Applications

Casamid™ 876 has similar properties to Casamid™ 873 & 874, the two general purpose workhorse resins in the Thomas Swan range of non-reactive polyamides for inks and lacquers. However, for optimum performance, higher levels of nitro cellulose are required with Casamid™ 876 than with Casamid™ 873 & 874. Water resistance, gel recovery and ester tolerance are excellent, which together with the low odor make Casamid™ 876 suitable for food packaging inks.

Properties

Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acid Valuemax. 6 mg KOH/g
Amine Valuemax. 6 mg KOH/g
Softening Point (Ball & Ring)105 - 115°C
Melt Viscosity (Cone & Plate, at 160°C)1.5 - 2.5poise
Efflux Time Solution Viscosity (at 25°C, 35% in n-Propanol)16 - 24 secondsZahn No 2 cup

Packaging & Availability

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Available in 25 kg bags normally 500 kg per pallet.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
12 months
Shelf Life & Handling

Store under cool, dry conditions. It is recommended that the material be used within 12 months of certification.

CASAMID polyamide resins are not classified as dangerous and present little or no toxic hazard at normal ambient temperatures, providing good standards of industrial and personal hygiene are practiced. However, dust may be produced during handling and the wearing