Products in Packaging Coatings: Gravure Ink

Casamid™ 831 is a co-solvent thermoplastic polyamide resin designed for use in gravure inks and lacquers. CASAMID 831 is the highest viscosity grade of the standard range of CASAMID non- reactive polyamide resins. The composition of CASAMID 831 is similar to that approved under FDA 175.320-"Resinous and polymeric coatings for polyolefin films."

EBECRYL® 11 is a polyethylene glycol diacrylate derivative, is uniquely formulated with 100% water solubility for applications requiring such compatibility. Recommended for screen inks, coatings, wood applications, and paper coatings, it boasts labeling claims such as low carbon footprint, voc-free, bisphenol a-free, solvent-free, low voc. Featuring in faster cycle time, improved flexibility, long potlife, low energy consumption, low temperature-curing, and low VOC.

EBECRYL® 350, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed for the automotive and transportation, industrial, and paints and coatings markets. With labeling claims including bisphenol A-free, low-carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free, it meets stringent environmental standards. This cloudy liquid offers a range of application methods, such as curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die. Compatible with various substrates, including metal, paper, plastics, and wood, EBECRYL® 350 provides a clear and durable finish, making it suitable for automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, and various specialty coatings.

Meghapon® dyes are solvent soluble metal complex dyes, with excellent solubilities in polar organic solvents like alcohols, ketones and glycol ethers, as well as good overall fastness properties. They are suitable for coloration of writing inks, wood stains, leather finish, flexographic and gravure inks and paints based on polar solvents.

EBECRYL® 1141 is a purified ditrimethylolpropane tetra acrylate characterized by a reduced content of residual components. This specific formulation makes it particularly suitable for use in ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) curable coatings and inks. Additionally, it delivers significant improvements in cure response, hardness, chemical resistance, scratch resistance, and abrasion resistance. EBECRYL® 1141 demonstrates effectiveness in various applications, with a notable impact on lithographic offset inks and overprint varnishes. Its tailored composition makes it a valuable component for achieving enhanced performance and desirable properties in cured coatings and inks.

Meghapon® dyes are solvent soluble metal complex dyes, with excellent solubilities in polar organic solvents like alcohols, ketones and glycol ethers, as well as good overall fastness properties. They are suitable for coloration of writing inks, wood stains, leather finish, flexographic and gravure inks and paints based on polar solvents.

EBECRYL® 221 is a urethane acrylate oligomer under the CASE Ingredients category, known for its fast curing, high gloss, and enhanced hardness. This product, labeled as Bisphenol A-free, boasts a low carbon footprint and is solvent-free, tin-free, and VOC-free. Tailored for paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors, it excels in applications such as wood finishes, industrial and furniture coatings, and diverse printing methods like flexography, gravure, and screen printing. With its radiation-curable nature, it ensures optimal performance while adhering to sustainability and efficiency standards.

EBECRYL® 284, developed by CASE Ingredients, stands out as a versatile solution for various sectors. Recognized for being bisphenol A-free with a low carbon footprint, it offers formulations that are solvent-free and VOC-free. Tailored for industries like automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging, this liquid product ensures optimal performance in applications ranging from automotive OEM coatings to wood finishes. With application flexibility through methods such as curtain coating and gravure coating, it guarantees efficient radiation curing, especially on wood substrates, delivering clear and consistent results.

Meghapon® dyes are solvent soluble metal complex dyes, with excellent solubilities in polar organic solvents like alcohols, ketones and glycol ethers, as well as good overall fastness properties. They are suitable for coloration of writing inks, wood stains, leather finish, flexographic and gravure inks and paints based on polar solvents.

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

ADDITOL® VXW 6396 is a multifaceted solution that excels as a flow promoter, leveling agent, and flow modifier in a variety of applications. Tailored for clearcoat, screen printing ink, inkjet ink, waterborne coating, varnishes, flexography ink, and gravel ink, it proudly claims to be NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free. Standout features include reduced overspray, improved edge coverage, improved long wave reduction, low film thickness, improved short wave reduction, reduced surface preparation, and wet-on-wet properties. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish.

MODAFLOW® 2100 is a clear to light yellow coating primarily designed for the automotive, transportation, and paints and coatings sectors. It finds extensive applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinishing, and building and construction wood finishes. The product's versatility extends to various printing and packaging segments, including flexography, gravure printing, inkjet printing, offset, and lithographic printing. Additionally, it offers compatibility with substrates like metal and wood, and its cure method involves radiation.

EBECRYL® 1830 is a 100% solids hexafunctional polyester acrylate oligomer, stands out for its exceptional performance when cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB). Films derived from EBECRYL® 1830 display remarkable characteristics, including high abrasion resistance, solvent resistance, and hardness. Widely employed in end uses such as radiation-curable coatings, gravure ink, varnishes, flexography ink, screen printing ink, and lithographic ink, it finds versatile applications in wood coatings and finishes, as well as furniture and industrial coatings.

Polysilk® 600 is a formulated wax composite that provides surface slip with scratch and rub resistance, as well as a smooth surface feel.Features and Benefits Provides a high level of scratch and rub resistance Improves tape release, block resistance, and heat resistance Adds surface slip to impart a silky smooth feel Maximum lubricity achieved after 12 to 24 hours Easy to disperse fine powder that can be incorporated with high speed mixing

Meghapon® dyes are solvent soluble metal complex dyes, with excellent solubilities in polar organic solvents like alcohols, ketones and glycol ethers, as well as good overall fastness properties. They are suitable for coloration of writing inks, wood stains, leather finish, flexographic and gravure inks and paints based on polar solvents.

EBECRYL® 3721, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating with a low carbon footprint (PCF). This solvent-free and VOC-free product caters to the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. It's apt for applications such as automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, and various printing methods like flexography, gravure, offset, lithographic, and screen printing.

MODAFLOW® EPSILON is an APEO-free and tin-free clearcoat technology suitable for the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging markets. This epoxy-based coating is utilized in applications such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and various printing inks, including flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. Employing radiation cure, it is compatible with metal and wood substrates, presenting a clear appearance.

EBECRYL® 264 is a versatile binder and resin crafted by CASE Ingredients, blending epoxy derivatives with urethane acrylates. Recognized for its eco-conscious design, it's bisphenol A-free, exhibits a low carbon footprint, and stands out as solvent-free and VOC-free. Tailored for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors, this formulation provides a harmonious balance of properties, featuring enhanced chemical resistance and a prolonged pot life. Its attributes include efficient low-energy consumption, low-temperature curing, and adaptability for various application methods like curtain coating and gravure coating on wood substrates.

The DayGlo SPL-N Dispersions contain approximately 46% fluorescent pigment dispersed in water and a small percentage of alkali soluble acrylic resin. The SPL-N Dispersions are V.O.C. (Volatile Organic Compounds) free. They are compatible with a wide range of aqueous systems.

EBECRYL® 130 is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed as an active diluent, monomer, and rheology modifier within the CASE Ingredients framework. This clear liquid offers attributes such as a high gloss, enhanced hardness, and heat resistance. Catering to sectors like automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging, it excels in applications like automotive OEM coatings, packaging coatings, and various printing methods, including flexography and gravure. Its efficient features encompass faster curing cycles, low energy consumption, and temperature-curing benefits, making it a valuable component across diverse coating and printing applications.

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

EBECRYL® 170 is a functional additive known for its adhesion-promoting properties within the CASE Ingredients sector. This clear to slightly opalescent liquid is characterized by attributes such as faster cycle time, long pot life, and multi-substrate adhesion. Tailored for paints and coatings and printing and packaging markets, it finds application in diverse areas like industrial coatings, including coil and metal coatings, as well as specialty coatings. Specifically compatible with metals, this product excels in gravure and screen printing techniques and cures efficiently through radiation methods, offering both radiation-curable and varnish coating types.

EBECRYL® 145, an Xi-free aliphatic difunctional acrylate with low surface tension, is a propoxylated (2) neopentyl glycol diacrylate. Renowned for its viscosity-reducing and solvency attributes in UV/EB curable formulations, it serves as a potent monomer for crafting coatings and inks with low viscosity and volatility. Highly recommended for clear and pigmented coatings, overprint varnishes, flexo and inkjet inks, as well as pressure-sensitive adhesives, EBECRYL® 145 is a versatile solution for achieving optimal performance in various applications.

Meghapon® dyes are solvent soluble metal complex dyes, with excellent solubilities in polar organic solvents like alcohols, ketones and glycol ethers, as well as good overall fastness properties. They are suitable for coloration of writing inks, wood stains, leather finish, flexographic and gravure inks and paints based on polar solvents.

EBECRYL® 3411, formulated by CASE Ingredients, is a solvent-free and VOC-free radiation-curable coating designed for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging industries. Emphasizing a low carbon footprint, it excels in applications like film coatings, overprint varnishes, and specialty coatings. Tailored for diverse printing methods such as flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing, its liquid form ensures ease of application via methods like air knife, curtain, and rod coating. This product's clear appearance signifies its purity and quality, making it ideal for various ink types, including flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing inks.

Polyplate® P01 is a milled, high brightness, large particle size delaminated kaolin, intended for use in solvent and water-borne coatings, inks, and adhesives. The high aspect ratio of the large platy particles provides improved tinting strength, enamel holdout, and crack resistance.

Meghapon® dyes are solvent soluble metal complex dyes, with excellent solubilities in polar organic solvents like alcohols, ketones and glycol ethers, as well as good overall fastness properties. They are suitable for coloration of writing inks, wood stains, leather finish, flexographic and gravure inks and paints based on polar solvents.

KaMin® 90B is a high brightness, fine particle size, general-purpose filler with moderate water demand. KaMin®90B is ideally suited for water-borne applications where high gloss, holdout and controlled rheology are important.

EBECRYL® 303, crafted by CASE Ingredients, is a cutting-edge product tailored for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors. Notably Bisphenol A-free and boasting a low carbon footprint, this solvent-free and VOC-free liquid is optimized for applications like film and foil coatings and overprint varnishes. Its versatility shines in printing techniques such as flexography, gravure, inkjet, and screen printing, especially on plastic substrates. With efficient curtain and gravure coating methods, it ensures rapid radiation curing, delivering a clear and impeccable finish.

EBECRYL® 1291 is a urethane acrylate oligomer tailored for radiation cure applications, especially in automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. This clear liquid formulation boasts attributes like high gloss, enhanced hardness, and remarkable scratch resistance. With its low energy consumption and temperature-curing capabilities, it ensures efficient performance across various applications, such as automotive OEM coatings, vehicle refinishing, and industrial coatings. Suited for methods like curtain coating and gravure coating, it offers versatility with flexography, gravure, and screen printing inks.

Meghapon® dyes are solvent soluble metal complex dyes, with excellent solubilities in polar organic solvents like alcohols, ketones and glycol ethers, as well as good overall fastness properties. They are suitable for coloration of writing inks, wood stains, leather finish, flexographic and gravure inks and paints based on polar solvents.

NatureFine R331 is Finely micronized food grade rice bran wax for use in industrial coatings and agrochemical products.Features and Benefits Natural food grade wax conforming to 21CFR 172.890 Excellent burnish and abrasion resistance compared to synthetic wax additives Biodegradable to OECD 302C test standard Improves lubricity, dust-off, and block resistance in seed coatings Effective dry powder binding agent Microplastic alternative

Polyfluo® 523XF is a unique extra fine, high performance composite of polyethylene and PTFE for superior surface lubricity with scratch and abrasion resistance.Features and Benefits High performance product for adding slip, scratch and abrasion resistance Synergistic wax combination that enhances PTFE mobility to the coating surface PTFE dramatically enhances abrasion resistance High density polyethylene provides improved surface slip Extra fine particle size provides excellent gloss retention and film clarity

Meghapon® dyes are solvent soluble metal complex dyes, with excellent solubilities in polar organic solvents like alcohols, ketones and glycol ethers, as well as good overall fastness properties. They are suitable for coloration of writing inks, wood stains, leather finish, flexographic and gravure inks and paints based on polar solvents.

Meghapon® dyes are solvent soluble metal complex dyes, with excellent solubilities in polar organic solvents like alcohols, ketones and glycol ethers, as well as good overall fastness properties. They are suitable for coloration of writing inks, wood stains, leather finish, flexographic and gravure inks and paints based on polar solvents.