Products in Overprint Varnishes: Anionics

Dispex® AA 4144 EB is a dispersing agent with key benefits such as superior gloss retention, suitability for water-borne coating systems, and exceptional compatibility with reactive pigments and solvents. It is a highly effective dispersing aid, even at low dosages, and does not require additional dispersants, wetting agents, or polyphosphates.

Hydropalat® WE 3485 is a liquid solution meticulously crafted for varnishes. As part of the anionic chemical family, it guarantees compatibility with cellulose and cellulosics. This formulation boasts low surface tension, good compatibility, improved color acceptance, substrate wetting, high gloss, and low foaming for optimal performance. In a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3485 seamlessly integrates into varnish formulations, ensuring ease of use.

Hydropalat® WE 3475 is a liquid solution tailored for varnishes. Belonging to the anionic chemical family, this formulation is compatible with cellulose and cellulosics. With features like low surface tension, good compatibility, improved color acceptance, substrate wetting, high gloss, and low foaming, Hydropalat® WE 3475 ensures optimal performance. In a convenient liquid form, this solution facilitates easy integration into your varnish formulations.

Hydropalat® WE 3488 is a liquid solution specially formulated for varnishes. This product, belonging to the anionics chemical family, is designed to excel in varnish applications. With a convenient liquid form, Hydropalat® WE 3488 ensures easy integration into your coating processes.

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.

AquaBead® 425E has larger particle size anionic carnauba wax emulsion that provides water beading with weather resistance, slip, block and mar resistance.Features and Benefits Provides excellent block and mar resistance with good slip properties. Imparts water beading and soil release. Improved water resistance compared to AquaKlean 418. Can increase surface gloss. Anionic emulsion stabilization contributes to immediate hydrophobicity and excellent water resistance. Mean emulsion particle size of approximately 1 μm.

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

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

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

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

ULTRALUBE® GA 2300 is microdispersion used to improve the surface qualities. It is available as aqueous dispersion of HDPE wax.

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 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

SYNPRINT AC 9010 is based on a proprietary self-crosslinking technology. This technology combines two different crosslinking mechanisms on the same polymer backbone, which substantially increases the chemical resistance, scratch resistance and water resistance of the cured polymer film. This technology was designed for the self-crosslinking mechanism to fully cure at room temperature while maintaining standard long-term shelf stability. Features and Benefits: Self-crosslinking Excellent chemical and alkali resistance Excellent water submersion resistance Film has very high gloss, hardness with good printability Low VOC requirements to formulate coating

ULTRALUBE® GA 3340 is fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve the surface qualities. It is available as aqueous dispersion of paraffin wax.

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® DR 7060 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 7060 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. High compatibility and stability in multiple formulation types Low-foam technology High acid number APEO-free

ULTRALUBE® GA 7090 is fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve the surface qualities. It is available as aqueous dispersion of carnauba wax.

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

ULTRALUBE® GA 9300 is ammonia saponified styrene copolymer resin used to improve the surface. It is available as Styrene copolymer resin.

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

ULTRALUBE® GA 7094 is fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve the surface qualities. It is available as aqueous dispersion of carnauba wax.

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

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

ULTRALUBE® GA 1389 is fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve the surface qualities. It is available as aqueous dispersion of pe / paraffin compound.

ULTRALUBE® GA 6668 is fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve the surface qualities. It is available as aqueous dispersion of polypropylene wax.

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 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® 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.

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® DR 7061 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 7061 is typically used in concentrations between 10% and 30%. Features and Benefits: Excellent wetting and dispersibility of additives High compatibility and stability in multiple formulation types Low-foam technology High acid number APEO-free

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.

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

ULTRALUBE® GA 3339 is fine particle sized wax dispersion used to improve the surface qualities. It is available as aqueous dispersion of paraffin wax.

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