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SYNTRAN® WA 1005 is a multi-purpose synthetic wax emulsion. It is an ethylene copolymer emulsion of a hard and high melting polyethylene wax specifically designed for use in surface coating applications of different kinds. SYNTRAN® WA 1005 has excellent compatibility and is therefore very well suited for clear wood coatings to improve slip, scratch, abrasion and blocking resistance. Features and Benefits: Very good compatibility with waterborne polymers Excellent abrasion resistance High slip and anti-blocking Very good water resistance. Hard and high melting polyethylene wax emulsion.

SYNTRAN® AC 4102 is a water-based, cationic acrylic copolymer solution. SYNTRAN® AC 4102 is recommended for stain-blocking paints and primers. It shows excellent performance in blocking wood and cork extractives, nicotine, graffiti, soot and water stains. SYNTRAN® AC 4102 is also recommended for the formulation of coatings with excellent adhesion properties on critical substrates, such as glass, ceramic tiles, zinc, aged alkyd paints, etc. SYNTRAN® AC 4102 is recommended for interior use. Features and Benefits: Excellent, universal stain-blocking properties Very good blocking of wood extractives Very good nicotine barrier properties Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates Reactive pigments are not required Free of APEO and co-solvents

SYNTRAN AC 6130 is a modified water-based acrylic copolymer that combines two different ionic structures in the same interpenetrating polymer network (IPN). This technology allows the formulator to take advantage of a cationic acrylic without the traditional compatibility issues as it can be formulated like a conventional anionic water-based acrylate. This unusual combination provides excellent adhesion to a wide range of difficult substrates. Coatings formulated with SYNTRAN® AC 6130 consistently exhibit a lasting toughness and flexibility which provide a superior foundation for many of today’s advanced end products. Features and Benefits: Excellent solvent resistance and abrasion resistance Short drying times High crosslinking density Improved compatibility Low solvent demand Excellent adhesion, hardness and scratch resistance. Very good water and grease resistance. Good resistance to coffee and red wine in white coatings, clear when wet, reddish color on wood in clear coatings.

SYNPRINT AC 5151 is an acrylic polymer based on multiphase technology. This is a proprietary process that combines two different types of polymers in the same polymer network. It allows a balanced combination and an overall improvement of the physical properties of the two polymers. SYNPRINT AC 5151 forms a film with very high gloss, blocking resistance, rub resistance and printability with various types of inks. It also exhibits excellent adhesion to various substrates. Features and Benefits: Very low to zero emulsifier content Good balance Between hardness, chemical resistance and film forming Excellent adhesion to multiple substrates Film has very high gloss, flexibility with excellent printability High compatibility with waxes and other additives Zero VOC requirements to formulate coating FDA-approved for indirect food contact Swiss Ordinance-approved

SYNTRAN® AC 9093 is based on our proprietary self-crosslinking technology. This technology combines two different crosslinking mechanisms on the same polymer backbone, substantially increasing the chemical resistance, stain resistance and water resistance. This technology was designed for the self-crosslinking mechanism to fully cure at room temperature while maintaining long-term shelf stability. Features and Benefits: Excellent household stain resistance Excellent alkali submersion resistance Excellent water submersion resistance Excellent adhesion to multiple substrates Zero VOC requirements to formulate coating

SYNTRAN® WA 1001 is a hard and high melting polyethylene wax emulsion. This wax emulsion is specially designed for OPV, ink and coating applications. It can improve the friction resistance and anti-blocking properties of the surface. SYNTRAN® WA 1001 can be combined with various water-based polymer dispersions. Features and Benefits: Excellent abrasion resistance Excellent anti-blocking properties Very good compatibility with waterborne base polymers Very good water resistance Hard and high melting polyethylene wax emulsion. Abrasion and scratch resistance, anti-blocking. It can improve the friction resistance and anti-blocking properties of the surface

SYNPRINT AC 6111 is a modified water-based acrylic copolymer that combines two different ionic structures in the same interpenetrating polymer network (IPN). This technology allows the formulator to take advantage of a cationic acrylic without the traditional compatibility issues as it can be formulated like a conventional anionic water-based acrylate. This unusual combination provides excellent adhesion to a wide range of difficult substrates. SYNPRINT AC 6111 forms tough flexible films with excellent dry wrinkle behavior.

SYNPRINT AC 4110 is a water-based, cationic acrylic copolymer solution. SYNPRINT AC 4110 is recommended for primers with excellent adhesion on critical substrates such as metallised foil. Moreover, films formulated with SYNPRINT AC 4110 form a receptive layer for water-based anionic inks. The low minimum film-forming temperature allows the formulation of low-VOC formulations. Features and Benefits: Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates Excellent bonding of anionic inks Low MFFT Excellent, universal stain-blocking properties Free of APEO and co-solvents

SYNPRINT AC 5111 is an acrylic non-film-forming polymer based on a multiphase technology free of alpha- methyl-styrene. This is a proprietary process that combines two different types of polymers in the same polymer network. It allows a balanced combination of the different polymer properties and an overall improvement of the physical properties of both polymers. It is recommended to be used in combination with another resin such as SYNPRINT AC 5121 or similar. Features and Benefits: Hard emulsion Fast drying APEO-free Low odor Compliant with Swiss Ordinance, indirect food contact and FDA

SYNTRAN® DR 7105 is a water-based alkali-solubilised styrene-acrylic copolymer based on our polymeric surfactant technology. This polymer was designed to improve dispersibility and color development of water-based pigment concentrates and coatings and can be used for both inorganic and organic pigment dispersions. Used as a grinding resin, it shows excellent rheology control and storage stability with multiple pigment types. It exhibits the following features and benefits: High compatibility with multiple formulation types and pigments Low odor Compliant with Swiss Ordinance

SYNTRAN® WA 1065 is based on a patented acrylic olefin graft technology. This unique incorporation of olefin into the backbone of the acrylic avoids natural migration of the generally lower-density wax to the surface during drying, resulting in better compatibility of the wax with acrylic systems and more uniform film application. Depending on the application and the objective, SYNTRAN® WA 1065 is typically used in concentrations between 2% and 10%. Features and Benefits: Non-yellowing, low-slip additive High compatibility and stability in multiple formulation types Anti-block, improved wear and water resistance Zero VOC requirements to formulate coating. Patented acrylic olefin graft technology. This unique incorporation of olefin onto the backbone of the acrylic provides a high coefficient of static friction, slip resistance, burnishing resistance and UV stability (non yellowing).

SYNPRINT AC 7056 is an alkali-soluble acrylic copolymer. It has good adhesion on metallised foil with good dry wrinkle behavior. It exhibits the following features and benefits: Excellent blocking resistance and water resistance. Excellent clarity and adhesion Isolation of water-soluble ingredients (forced drying is recommended) Very good oil resistance

SYNTRAN® APU 1602 is an acrylic modified aliphatic polyurethane dispersion with excellent abrasion and chemical resistance. The product is used for parquet coatings (that do not require cross-linker addition), industrial wood, floor and plastic coatings and to improve abrasion resistance in combination with other acrylic copolymers. SYNTRAN® APU 1602 offers very good chemical resistance and is highly compatible with other SYNTRAN® acrylic polymers. Formulations based on SYNTRAN® APU 1602 for various applications are available upon request. Features and Benefits: Good chemical resistance Very good abrasion resistance Good compatibility with acrylic emulsions APEO-free

SYNTRAN® AC 5917 is a surfactant-free, multiphase, self-crosslinking acrylic polymer. It has a very fine particle size and is clear in the can, in wet paint and the polymer film exhibits an excellent transparency even at high film thicknesses (400-500 μm wet film). SYNTRAN® AC 5917 is suitable for outdoor and indoor coatings with extremely low water absorption. It shows low-foaming and is easy to formulate. It exhibits the following features and benefits: Good adhesion and wetting of substrates Excellent water resistance Extremely low water absorption Anti-blocking Optimized ratio between flexibility and hardness Low VOC requirements in formulations Very good compatibility with PUD binders and other acrylics with high MFFT to reduce VOC content in formulations

SYNTRAN® AC 4101 is a water-based, cationic acrylic copolymer solution. SYNTRAN® AC 4101 is recommended for stain-blocking paints and primers. It shows excellent performance in blocking wood and cork extractives, nicotine, graffiti, soot and water stains. SYNTRAN® AC 4101 is also recommended for the formulation of coatings with excellent adhesion properties on critical substrates, such as glass, ceramic tiles, zinc, aged alkyd paints, etc. SYNTRAN® AC 4101 is recommended for interior use. Features and Benefits: Excellent, universal stain-blocking properties Very good blocking of wood extractives Very good nicotine barrier properties Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates Reactive pigments are not required Free of APEO and co-solvents

SYNPRINT AC 9039 is based on our proprietary self-crosslinking technology. This technology combines two different crosslinking mechanisms on the same polymer backbone, substantially increasing the chemical resistance, water resistance and adhesion to multiple substrates. This technology was designed for the self- crosslinking mechanism to fully cure at room temperature while maintaining long-term shelf stability. Features and Benefits: Self-crosslinking Excellent water submersion resistance Excellent adhesion to multiple substrates Film has very high gloss, flexibility with good printability Zero VOC requirements to formulate coating

SYNPRINT AC 9016 is an aqueous self-crosslinking pure acrylic polymer dispersion for use in waterborne coatings, flexographic, screen and gravure inks. Formulations containing SYNPRINT AC 9016 can be adapted to meet the requirements of a wide range of different applications. Features and Benefits: Good adhesion to various substrates Very flexible and block resistant Very good abrasion resistance Resistant to plasticiser migration

SYNTRAN® AC 6045 is based on a patented interpenetrating network technology with film-forming properties. This technology combining two different ionic structures in the same polymer network increases the adhesion to multiple substrates, wood tannin blocking, stain blocking and dye blocking. This technology allows a formulator to take advantage of the good aspects of a cationic acrylic without the traditional compatibility issues. Features and Benefits: Excellent tannin, stain and dye blocking Excellent adhesion to multiple substrates High compatibly with other resins and additives Quick drying Good water resistance Outdoor application suitability Easy to formulate with very low VOC content

SYNPRINT AC 2910 is an inherently matte acrylic polymer. This technology produces a film with low gloss without additional use of waxes or powders and brings flexibility and excellent stability while providing excellent adhesion to various substrate types. It is recommended to be fortified with another resin such as SYNPRINT AC 5151 or similar to improve the overall film properties. Features and Benefits: Film has low gloss Provides film flexibility with excellent clarity High compatibility with other water-based polymers and additives Excellent adhesion to flexible films and foils Zero VOC requirements to formulate coating

SYNPRINT AC 1101 is a styrene-modified acrylic copolymer emulsion for aqueous overprint varnishes as well as flexographic and gravure inks. Formulations containing SYNPRINT AC 1101 can be adapted to the requirements of a variety of different applications. Features and Benefits: Good adhesion to different substrates Good leveling properties Good abrasion resistance Very good flexibility

SYNTRAN® AC 5922 is a surfactant-free, multiphase, self-crosslinking acrylic polymer with good thickener response and low foaming tendency for easy-to-formulate outdoor and indoor coatings. Features and Benefits: Good penetration into substrates Excellent pigment wetting Very low water uptake Good flexibility/hardness balance for outdoor applications Very low VOC requirements in coating formulations Excellent compatibility with PUD and other acrylic binders

SYNTRAN® AC 9034 is a self-crosslinking multiphase acrylic polymer, a multipurpose binder with excellent all-round properties and for coatings with high performance and for less coloring (light color) on "dark oak" substrates. Features and Benefits: Excellent early and final water resistance High hardness Very good chemical resistance Resistance against dry heat Light color on "dark oak"

SYNTRAN® DR 7102 is based on our polymeric surfactant technology. This technology was designed to improve wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based coatings. Depending on the application and the objective, SYNTRAN® DR 7102 is typically used in concentrations between 1% and 10%. Features and Benefits: Polymeric surfactant technology designed to provide excellent wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based coatings Good compatibility with a wide range of surfactants APEO-free

SYNTRAN® AC 7018 is an alkali-soluble acrylic copolymer with excellent film clarity. It is used in highly transparent wood-stains for industrial applications. It exhibits the following features and benefits: Excellent compatibility with dyes and pigment preparations Well dilutable with alcohols For room temperature and forced drying

SYNPRINT AC 5121 is an acrylic polymer based on multiphase technology. This is a proprietary process that combines two different types of polymers in the same polymer network. It allows a balanced combination of the different polymer properties and an overall improvement of the physical properties of both polymers. SYNPRINT AC 5121 forms a film with high gloss, water resistance, rub resistance and printability with various types of inks. It also exhibits excellent adhesion to various substrates. Features and Benefits: Good leveling Good adhesion Good flexibility APEO-free Low odor FDA-approved for indirect food contact Swiss Ordinance-approved Fast drying

SYNTRAN® AC 9131 is based on self-crosslinking technology substantially increasing the chemical resistance, household stain resistance and water resistance. This technology was designed for the self-crosslinking mechanism to fully cure at room temperature while maintaining long-term shelf stability. SYNTRAN® AC 9131 provides excellent adhesion to multiple substrates and is an excellent let down binder for pigmented coatings. It has a very low particle size with good penetration into porous substrates like concrete or wood. Easy to formulate, for Zero VOC formulations. It exhibits the following features and benefits: Excellent alkali submersion resistance Excellent water submersion resistance High flexibility

SYNPRINT AC 6054 is based on a patented interpenetrating network technology with film-forming properties. This technology combining two different ionic structures in the same polymer network increases the adhesion to multiple substrates with low surface tack. This technology allows a formulator to take advantage of the good aspects of a cationic acrylic without the traditional compatibility issues. Features and Benefits: Excellent adhesion to multiple substrates Low heat seal temperature requirements High compatibly with other resins and additives

SYNTRAN® DR 7011 is based on our polymeric surfactant technology. This technology was designed to improve wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based pigment concentrates and coatings. Used as a grinding resin in pigment dispersions, it improves color development of organic pigments and carbon black. Depending on the application and the objective, SYNTRAN® DR 7011 is typically used in concentrations between 10% and 30%. Features and Benefits: Excellent wetting and dispersibility of pigments Highly water sensitive High compatibility and stability in multiple formulation types Zero VOC requirements to formulate coating. Polymeric surfactant technology designed to improve wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based pigment concentrates and coatings. It improves color development of organic pigments and carbon black.

SYNPRINT AC 9037 is based on our proprietary self-crosslinking technology. This technology combines two different crosslinking mechanisms on the same polymer backbone, substantially increasing the chemical resistance, water resistance and adhesion to multiple substrates. This technology was designed for the self- crosslinking mechanism to fully cure at room temperature while maintaining long-term shelf stability. Features and Benefits: Self-crosslinking Excellent water submersion resistance Excellent adhesion to multiple substrates Film has high gloss, flexibility with good printability Zero VOC requirements to formulate coating

SYNTRAN® AC 4006 is a water-based, cationic acrylic copolymer solution. SYNTRAN® AC 4006 is recommended for stain-blocking paints and primers. It shows excellent performance in blocking wood and cork extractives, nicotine, graffiti, soot and water stains. SYNTRAN® AC 4006 is also recommended for the formulation of coatings with excellent adhesion properties on critical substrates, such as glass, ceramic tiles, zinc, aged alkyd paints, etc. SYNTRAN® AC 4006 is recommended for interior use. The product is also very suitable for use in metal passivation with good adhesion and good compatibility with cationic PUDs and some metal salts or other low-PH ingredients. It is the harder version of SYNTRAN® AC 4005. Features and Benefits: Excellent, universal stain-blocking properties Very good blocking of wood extractives Very good nicotine barrier properties Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates Reactive pigments are not required Free of APEO and co-solvents. Cationic PUDs and some metal salts or other low-PH ingredients for metal passivation

SYNPRINT AC 7150 is a water-based alkali-solubilised styrene-acrylic copolymer, used as an alkali-soluble resin in inks and overprint varnishes, to improve the gloss and leveling. It can also be used in pigment dispersions to improve color development and pigment dispersion gloss. Features and Benefits: Excellent pigment dispersing ability High gloss and holdout Excellent ink transfer and printability Good compatibility with acrylic emulsion Easy to use in ink and OPV APEO-free Low odor Compliant with Swiss Ordinance

SYNPRINT AC 1107 is a styrene-modified acrylic copolymer emulsion for high-gloss aqueous varnishes as well as flexographic and gravure inks. Formulations containing SYNPRINT AC 1107 can be adapted to the requirements of a variety of different applications. Features and Benefits: High gloss, fast drying Very good heat resistance Very good abrasion resistance Excellent adhesion Resistant to plasticiser migration

SYNTRAN® DR 7101 is a water-based alkali-solubilised styrene-acrylic copolymer based on our polymeric surfactant technology. This polymer was designed to improve dispersibility and color development of water- based pigment concentrates and coatings and can be used for both inorganic and organic pigment dispersions. Used as a grinding resin, it shows excellent rheology control and storage stability with multiple pigment types. Depending on the application and the objective, SYNTRAN® DR 7101 is typically used in concentrations between 10% and 30%. Features and Benefits: Excellent pigment dispersing ability High compatibility and stability with multiple formulation types and pigments APEO-free Low odor Compliant with Swiss Ordinance

SYNPRINT AC 4120 is a water-based, cationic acrylic copolymer solution. SYNPRINT AC 4120 is recommended for primers with excellent adhesion on paper/paperboards and labels. Moreover, films formulated with SYNPRINT AC 4120 work as a receptive layer for water-based anionic inks. Features and Benefits: Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates Excellent bonding of anionic inks Free of APEO and co-solvents

SYNPRINT AC 9113 is based on self-crosslinking technology substantially increasing the chemical resistance as well as adhesion. This technology was designed for the self-crosslinking mechanism to fully cure at room temperature while maintaining long-term shelf stability. SYNPRINT AC 9113 provides excellent adhesion to multiple substrates including films and foils and is an excellent let down binder for water-based printing inks. It has a very low particle size with good penetration into porous substrates like paper and board. It exhibits the following features and benefits: Film has very high gloss, flexibility with good printability Excellent adhesion to multiple substrates Zero VOC requirements to formulate coating

SYNPRINT AC 1104 is a styrene-modified acrylic copolymer emulsion for aqueous varnishes, flexographic, screen and gravure inks. Formulations containing SYNPRINT AC 1104 can be adapted to the requirements of a variety of different applications. Features and Benefits: High gloss, fast drying Very good heat and water resistance Excellent adhesion Very good abrasion resistance