Products in Flexible Packaging Adhesives: Waterborne Adhesive

VINNAPAS® EP 708 (NJG) is a high-viscosity vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer dispersion. It demonstrates excellent machinability and strong wet tack. Additionally, it offers enhanced adhesion to films, including polyvinyl chloride. VINNAPAS® EP 708 (NJG) is chemically stable at both high and low pH. It has very high plasticizer and solvent viscosity thickening responses. It is compatible with an assortment of resins, solvents, plasticizers, and other modifiers, as well as the other VINNAPAS® EP dispersions.

VINNAPAS® EP 708 (ULS) is a high-viscosity vinyl acetate-ethylene copolymer dispersion that offers good machinability and strong wet tack. It provides better adhesion to films, including polyvinyl chloride, and exhibits good adhesion to various plastic surfaces. The adhesive joints formed with this product are permanently flexible and have high cohesion.

TEGO® Antifoam 1488 is a versatile emulsion-based anti-foaming agent tailored for various applications. It effectively controls foam formation in processes like emulsion polymerization and textile sizing. With good compatibility, it finds use in diverse industrial additives, including metalworking fluids and nonwovens. This emulsion-type additive is available in drums, catering to different production scales. Its performance spans markets like adhesives and sealants, fluids and lubricants, and building materials. TEGO® Antifoam 1488's role in polymer dispersions manufacturing adds to its versatility and value.

Rovene 8305 is a high gel content, non-carboxylated styrene-butadiene emulsion recommended for flooring adhesives. These adhesives can be formulated to require exceptional uncured shear strength, pH tolerance and water resistance. Rovene 8305 can be greatly extened with oils and fillers in high solids formulations. Compatibility with commerical tackifier resins is excellent, as is filler tolerance. Dry films offer excellent water resistance, adhesion and high shear strength.

Rovene 6130 is a very soft, self crosslinking, carboxylated styrene-butadiene emulsion specifically designed for formulation of masking and carton sealing tape adhesives. It exhibits excellent compatibility with a wide range of dispersed tackifiers and may be combined with natural latex to give the desired balance of tack, peel and shear. Rovene 6130 had found wide use in General Purpose paper label adhesives as well as some use in investment casting.

V-TAC™ 5951 dispersion is an aqueous, 50% solids, solvent-free anionic dispersion based on an aliphatic hydrocarbon resin compatible with the following latexes: acrylic, styrene-butadiene rubber, neoprene and natural rubber. V-TAC™ 5951 enhances adhesion to polyolefin substrates and is highly resistant to acids and alkalis. V-TAC™ 5951 can be used for a variety of applications and offers several benefits as outlined below

AGITAN 218 is a defoamer for all common emulsion systems.

TAFIGEL PUR 54 is a low viscous, solvent-free associative thickener which builds up and stabilizes viscosity by forming a network between polyurethane, binder molecules and other paint ingredients. TAFIGEL PUR 54 can be used alone or in combination with other TAFIGEL thickeners, as well as with further technology thickeners.TAFIGEL PUR 54 is recommended for use in following systems: Interior and exterior paints, latex paints, anti-corrosive paints, emulsion plasters, adhesives, putties and printing inks. TAFIGEL PUR 54 is suitable for indirect food contact applications.

SYLVATAC RE 25 rosin ester is a low softening point ester of tall oil rosin with good stability and mild odor. This liquid tackifier has wide compatibility, allowing it to be used in many adhesive systems, particularly where better wetting or low temperature tack is required.

AGITAN 352 is a special composition with excellent stability and high efficiency. AGITAN 352 is alkali and acid resistant and can be used in a pH-range between 3 and 11.

AGITAN 217 is a highly effective defoamer for all common aqueous emulsions. The product is ideal for pigmented systems as well as for adhesives based on animal glue and emulsions.

V-TAC™ 9001 dispersion is an aqueous, 55% solids, solvent-free anionic rosin based dispersion compatible with the following latexes: acrylic, styrene-butadiene rubber, natural rubber and polychloroprene. V-TAC™ 9001 enhances adhesion as well as superior heat resistance. V-TAC™ 9001 is recommended as a tackifier for pressure sensitive and contact-bond adhesives.

V-TAC™ 7901 dispersion is an aqueous, 53% solids, solvent-free anionic hybrid dispersion compatible with the following latexes: acrylic, styrene-butadiene rubber, polychloroprene and natural rubber. V-TAC™ 7901 enhances adhesion and is especially recommended for acrylic latex systems. V-TAC™ 7901 offers an excellent balance of adhesion for polyolefin substrates and recycled corrugated.

A highly effective all purpose defoamer for printing ink formulations, such as corrugated, film & foil, and screen ink formulations. Also provides excellent initial foam knockdown when used as a press-side defoamer.

AGITAN 305 is recommended for aqueous emulsion systems, specifically for low odor and non-polluting formulations. It is compatible with all common binders.

A highly persistent and cost effective oil-based defoamer specially designed for use in most emulsion polymers including EVA, VA, and acrylic formulations. Also provides excellent cost effectiveness in many adhesive applications, such as PSA, laminating, packaging, envelope & label, and construction formulations.

An industry standard that provides formulators with an excellent combination of defoaming performance and pinhole free substrate wetting over a wide variety of applications. DEE FO PI-40 can be utilized in most printing ink applications, such as corrugated, packaging, film/foil, coated paper, and screen inks. The defoamer is also highly effective in a large range of OPV, emulsion polymers, industrial paints, wood coatings, and adhesives.

A universal workhorse defoamer effective in most adhesives including wood glue, envelope & label, construction, and natural/neoprene formulations. DEE FO 97-3 is also efficient in pigment dispersing and defoaming metallic inks. The defoamer provides excellent persistence in OPV, wood finishes, and a variety of industrial coating formulations as well.

TAFIGEL PUR 82 is designed as an “associative thickener” which builds up and stabilizes viscosity by forming a network between polyurethane, binder molecules and other paint ingredients. TAFIGEL PUR 82 can be used alone or in combination with other TAFIGEL thickeners, as well as with further thickener technologies. Aqueous gloss paints, thickened with TAFIGEL PUR 82 show minimal pseudoplasticity, similar to the rheology of solvent borne systems. TAFIGEL PUR 82 is recommended for use in following systems: Interior and exterior paints, latex paints, anticorrosive paints, adhesives, and printing inks. TAFIGEL PUR 82 is suitable for indirect food contact applications.

A high efficiency foam control additive designed especially for OPV and most printing inks, such as corrugated, coated paper, packaging, film and foil.

V-TAC™ 8501

DEE FO 1015 integrates multiple technologies to provide a complete defoamer package of effectiveness and persistence. It is a unique defoaming technology with excellent stability and high efficiency even during the grind phase of coating manufacture. This defoamer is also alkali and acid resistant since it can be used in a pH-range between 3 and 11.

AGITAN 299 is a highly effective particle-free defoamer for aqueous systems.