Products in Overprint Varnishes: Acrylics & Acrylates

Laromer® PO 9137 is an exceptional product in the chemical family of acrylics, acrylates, and polyols (polyether). With a unique origin from animal sources, Laromer® PO 9137 is designed for applications requiring superior chemical resistance within the CASE industry. This liquid formulation ensures ease of use.

Dispex® CX 4910 is a highly effective, low-viscosity dispersing agent for "dry systems" requiring the addition of water for activation before use, commonly applied in plasters, wall finishes, cement, and tile adhesives. Its main benefits include the retardation of pigment settlement, preventing phase separation into an aqueous top layer and a semi-solid bottom layer, resulting in form-stable plasters, wall finishes, and cements during application.

Joncryl® Wax 4 is a liquid surface modifier and binder designed for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging markets. With benefits like improved slip and abrasion resistance, it excels in packaging coatings and overprint varnishes. This versatile liquid is a game-changer in waterborne ink formulations.

Joncryl® ECO 2177-E is a product which is a part of the acrylics and acrylates chemical family, is a liquid product used in varnishes and waterborne ink formulations. Its applications span the printing and packaging industry, specifically in packaging coatings like overprint varnishes.

Joncryl® ECO 2124-E is a product which is a part of the acrylics and acrylates chemical family, is a liquid product used in varnishes and waterborne ink formulations. Its applications span the printing and packaging industry, specifically in packaging coatings like overprint varnishes.

Joncryl® ECO 2117 is a product which is a part of the acrylics and acrylates chemical family, is a liquid product used in varnishes and waterborne ink formulations. Its applications span the printing and packaging industry, specifically in packaging coatings like overprint varnishes.

Joncryl® ECO 684 is a product with end uses in varnishes and waterborne ink, particularly in printing and packaging—packaging coatings and overprint varnishes. The physical form is a liquid.

Joncryl® ECO 2189-E is a product which is a part of the acrylics and acrylates chemical family, is a liquid product used in varnishes and waterborne ink formulations. Its applications span the printing and packaging industry, specifically in packaging coatings like overprint varnishes.

VINNOL® E 15/45 is a copolymer composed of approximately 85 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 15 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc). It serves as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 15/45 M is a carboxylate-containing terpolymer consisting of approximately 84 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC), 15 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc), and 1 wt.% dicarboxylic acid. It functions primarily as a binder in surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 18/38 is a copolymer consisting of approximately 82 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 18 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc). It is primarily utilized as a binder in printing inks and surface coating compounds. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® H 11/59 is a copolymer composed of approximately 89 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 11 wt.% vinyl acetate (VAc). Its primary application lies in serving as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. As a thermoplastic and physically drying binder, VINNOL® H 11/59 undergoes a film-forming process when the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 15/40 A is a hydroxyl-containing copolymer comprising approximately 84 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 16 wt.% acrylic acid esters. Its primary application lies in serving as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 22/48 A is a copolymer composed of approximately 75 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 25 wt.% carbon acid esters with hydroxyl functionality. It serves as a binder for surface coating compounds and printing inks. As a thermoplastic and physically drying binder, VINNOL® E 22/48 A undergoes film formation as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

VINNOL® E 15/48 A is a hydroxyl-containing copolymer composed of approximately 84 wt.% vinyl chloride (VC) and 16 wt.% acrylic acid esters. It serves as a binder in surface coating compounds and printing inks. This thermoplastic binder undergoes a physically drying process, resulting in the formation of a film as the solvent within the formulation evaporates.

Ottopol K-66 is a hard cationic acrylic emulsion for alkali resistance. Non-ionic pigment concentrates can be let down with this product to produce printing inks and coatings. A clear coating or overlay varnish may be formulated as well. To aid in film formation, a coalescent solvent such as Texanol can be added.

Ottopol K-65 is a hard cationic acrylic emulsion for alkali resistance. This product has exceptionally good adhesion to plastic films, foils, and other metallic surfaces. Additionally, when this product is formulated with Ottopol K-633, it has improved flow, leveling, and open time when compared to Ottopol K-362.

Syntran® PA-1475 is based on a patented acrylic-olefin graft technology. This unique incorporation of olefin onto the backbone of the acrylic increases the wear resistance and stability of the formulation without sacrificing the burnishability of the wax when used in a floor finish.

Syntran® 3211 is based on shell-core technology. This technology creates a film with very high gloss, block resistance, rub resistance, and printability with multiple ink types. This technology also allows for excellent adhesion over multiple substrate types. This milky dispersion is used in label, board, and packaging coatings (OPV).

Syntran® PA-1465 is based on a patented acrylic-olefin graft technology. This unique incorporation of olefin onto the backbone of the acrylic increases the wear resistance and stability of the formulation without sacrificing the burnishability of the wax when used in a floor finish.

Syntran® 6209 is based on high-solids technology. This technology creates a film with very high flexibility, excellent water resistance, and excellent coverage. This technology also allows for excellent adhesion over multiple substrate types. This white emulsion is used in adhesives, textile and leather coatings, pigmented coatings and sealants, label, board, and packaging coatings (OPV).

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.

Syntran® DR 7055 is an alkali-soluble acrylic polymer that is based on Interpolymer Corporation's polymeric surfactant technology. This technology was designed to improve wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based inks, pigment concentrates, and coatings. This product is used for wood coatings, concrete coatings, architectural coatings, etc.

Synprint AC 2910 is an inherently matte acrylic polymer. This technology produces a film with low gloss without the 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.

Syntran® DR 7015 is an alkali-soluble acrylic polymer that is based on Interpolymer Corporation's polymeric surfactant technology. This technology was designed to improve wetting and incorporation of pigments or additives into water-based inks and coatings. This product is used for wood coatings, concrete coatings, architectural coatings, etc.

Texicryl® 13-813 is a modified styrene acrylic copolymer designed for use in off-set overprinting varnishes. It has been formulated to give excellent gloss over print and superior holdout over unprinted areas. It may also be used for certain graphic arts applications to non-absorbent substrates.

Texicryl® 13-819 is a styrene acrylate based vehicle designed for high gloss heat resistant overprint varnishes. It has been designed for use in hard polymers normally used in the formulating of overprint varnishes, and it can be blended into OPV’s to partially replace the hard polymer and enhance the gloss level. The product is free from APEO based surfactants.

Texicryl® 13-809 is a styrene acrylic emulsion polymer designed for high gloss, water-based overprint varnishes and heat resistant inks. This styrene acrylic binder has been designed to provide superb clarity, water resistance, heat resistance, gloss etc. It can be used as deblocking modifier.

Texicryl® 13-814 is a styrene acrylic copolymer aqueous dispersion with excellent flexibility and adhesion properties. It is suitable for use as the main binder in flexo or gravure inks and has good clarity so is suitable for offset overprint. This acrylic dispersion will also be suitable to compound into barrier coatings, as it exhibits very low MVTR and Cobb values.

Ottopol 25-30 is the ammonia-cut version of Ottopol 25-50E. This solution polymer has good adhesion to non-porous surfaces. Belonging to the Ottopol 25 Series, it is specifically designed for use as a grinding and letdown vehicle for water-based rotogravure and flexographic inks. It provides high gloss and excellent press stability. Ink and coating makers will benefit from the versatility of this series as a sole binder or component of high-gloss inks and overlay varnishes. These polymers are derived from the same monomer composition, and the dry resin is identical throughout the series.

Ottopol AR-150 is an anionic acrylic solution for alkali resistance. The dry resin is impermeable to alkali without the use of crosslinking agents. Inks and overlay varnishes for soap boxes and household paper towels will not be affected by the high pH of the detergent cleaner used with the paper towels.

Ottopol K-362 is a solution polymer for alkali resistance and adhesion to non-porous substrates. This product is suitable for use as a grinding vehicle for organic and inorganic pigments. Additionally, pigment concentrates can be let down with these resins to produce printing inks and coatings.

Ottopol K-633 is a low-molecular-weight cationic acrylic resin solution. It provides alkali resistance and adhesion to non-porous substrates with improved solubility. This product is suitable for use as a grinding vehicle for organic and inorganic pigments. Pigment concentrates can be let down with these resins to produce printing inks and coatings.

Ottopol 25-50E converts into a low-cost solution polymer for pigment grinding and high-gloss flexo and gravure inks. Belonging to the Ottopol 25 Series, it is specifically designed for use as a grinding and letdown vehicle for water-based rotogravure and flexographic inks. It provides high gloss and excellent press stability. Ink and coating makers will benefit from the versatility of this series as a sole binder or component of high-gloss inks and overlay varnishes. These polymers are derived from the same monomer composition, and the dry resin is identical throughout the series.

Ottopol K-23 is a cationic acrylic copolymer emulsion used for alkali resistance and adhesion to non-porous substrates. It is designed for use as a grinding and letdown vehicle for water-based flexographic and rotogravure inks. It is also suitable for use as an overprint varnish.

Rovene® 6114 is a low glass transition temperature, acrylic polymer emulsion with improved oil & grease resistance. It is a very soft film forming vehicle that provides good gloss, excellent water and rub resistance, and non-skid properties for flexographic and gravure inks and overprint varnishes. Rovene 6114 can be used as the film forming component in overprint varnishes or as the sole vehicle for inks and overprint varnishes. Because of the low glass transition temperature, Rovene 6114 has good adhesion to treated flexible films. Inks and overprint varnishes can be formulated with graphic arts standard products and additives.