Products in Overprint Varnishes: Solventborne Ink

Lo-Vel® 6200 belongs to PPG's synthetic precipitated silica product line, which reduces the gloss of coatings, varnishes, and other finishes. It offers high flatting efficiency, compatibility with various coating systems, and ease of redispersion. This product line delivers a balance of clarity and flatting for overprint varnish and topcoats. It can be used in solvent- or water-based coatings, high-solids, 100%-solids, and 2K systems, making it a versatile solution for a wide range of applications.

SST®-4D is a white low MW PTFE powder with a particle size mean value of 3 µm. SST®-4D has a tightly controlled particle size distribution, resulting in fewer oversized particles. SST® products are Shamrock’s PTFE micropowders that are defined by particle size and distribution, molecular weight, crystallinity, surface area, oil adsorption, powder flow, and color. Made primarily from highly controlled recycled PTFE feedstocks, SST® products are used for their ability to provide slip, non-stick, water repellency, texture, release, rub, and abrasion resistance to surfaces.

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.

SST®-4 is a white low MW PTFE micropowder with particle size distribution at a mean value of 3-4 µm. SST® products are Shamrock’s PTFE micropowders that are defined by particle size and distribution, molecular weight, crystallinity, surface area, oil adsorption, powder flow, and color. Made primarily from highly controlled recycled PTFE feedstocks, SST® products are used for their ability to provide slip, non-stick, water repellency, texture, release, rub, and abrasion resistance to surfaces.

SST®-4P is an off-white to light gray low MW PTFE powder with a particle size mean value of 3 µm.

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ B4 is a rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of low to medium polarity that gives thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent leveling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. The nature of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ B4 is a bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound.

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S4 is a new high performing, highly effective rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of low to medium polarity that gives excellent thixotropic effect, sag control, good leveling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. The nature of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S4 is a highly purified bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound.

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ X4 is a new high performing, highly effective rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of low to medium polarity that gives excellent thixotropic effect, sag control, good leveling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. The nature of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ X4 is a highly purified bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound.

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ ED2 is a newhigh performing, highly effective rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of moderate to high polarity. that provides thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent leveling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. The nature of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ ED2 is a highly purified bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound. Unlike most of the other conventional organoclays, LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ ED2 is selfactivating and easily dispersible, hence simple and convenient to use.

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S8 is a new high effective high performing rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of low to medium polarity, that gives excellent thixotropic effect, sag control, film thicknesses, leveling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. The nature of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S8 is a high purified bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound.

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S7 is a new high performing, highly effective rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of medium to high polarity. In a typical coating system (paints and printing inks), LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S7 gives thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent leveling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. The nature of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ S7 is a highly purified bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound.

Disvipol 252 is used in deep freeze, oil resistant, flexo/gravure inks, spirit varnishes, flexographic inks for food wrappers, aniline inks, rust preventive lacquers, road marking & petrol resistant paints and adhesives based on neoprene rubber solution.

AGITAN DF 6421 is a defoamer for solvent based systems. It provides the following properties: Versatile efficiency in non aqueous systems; Can be used as supplied; Easily dispersable in most organic solvents

KTL 9S can be used widely, with a range of coating thickness(1 - 100 µm), and coatings(glossy or mat), printing inks. Since particle size distributions of our products are narrow, they excel in dispersibility, and can also be used for the clear top coat.

Guangxi Zhongchang Resin RGM135W is a maleic modified glycerine ester of gum rosin. designed to provide aliphatic compatibility in ink or oil paint formulations. The good solubility makes it a good co-resin to adjust solubility parameters in a wide variety of lithographic ink and varnish applications. It is an excellent pigment wetting resin and is recommended for use in economical flushing varnishes for heatset and sheetfed flushes.

ADD-3777 is a silicone-free additive having high molecular weight and very broad compatibility. It is designed to reduce the surface tension of various resin systems at substrate interface, which will improve substrate wetting and leveling and prevent formation of craters without stabilizing foam. The additive provides “long wave” leveling performance and increases gloss of the coating system and does not cause any inter-coat adhesion problems. It is highly effective in the transportation coatings when combined with the silicone-based additive ADD-3031. ADD-3777 is suitable for coatings and printing inks.

HUATE organoclay BK-922 is an organoclay (tetraallkyl ammonium bentonite) for solvent-based systems of low to medium polarity.

x-bond® U 9071 is a bifunctional silane binder. Acts as a curing agent and scratch resistant agent. Exhibits flexibility with excellent UV- and chemical resistance. Applications in varnishes based on polyurethane, polyacrylate or polyester.

CERETAN® ME 1715 is a spherical, micronized non-polar Polyethylene wax.High abrasion and scratch resistance High-melting and hard Improved temperature stability compared to other PE waxes Improved anti-blocking. Applications in Paints and coatings Printing inks.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

TOHMIDE 90 is a fatty polyamide resin synthesized by a polycondensation of mainly the dimerized fatty acid and the alkylenepolyamines.

Guangxi Zhongchang Resin RGM135 is a maleic modified glycerine ester of gum rosin. designed to provide aliphatic compatibility in ink or oil paint formulations. The good solubility makes it a good co-resin to adjust solubility parameters in a wide variety of lithographic ink and varnish applications. It is an excellent pigment wetting resin and is recommended for use in economical flushing varnishes for heatset and sheetfed flushes.

ShiraSol™ is a VOC-compliant, safe, low toxicity solvent that is an efficient, cost effective alternative to Mineral Spirits, Aromatic 100, Aromatic 150, Methyl Amyl Ketone, n-Butyl Acetate and other slow evaporating solvents. ShiraSol is formulated for use as a cleaner, primary or co-solvent in a variety of formulations involving aliphatic, aromatic and ketone solvent systems.

KTL 10N can be used widely, with a range of coating thickness(1 - 100 µm), and coatings(glossy or mat), printing inks. Since particle size distributions of our products are narrow, they excel in dispersibility, and can also be used for the clear top coat.

KTL 2N can be used widely, with a range of coating thickness(1 - 100 µm), and coatings(glossy or mat), printing inks. Since particle size distributions of our products are narrow, they excel in dispersibility, and can also be used for the clear top coat.

CERETAN® MXF 9510 D is a spherical, micronized functional blend, coated with PTFE. This product have applications in Paints and coatings and Printing Inks.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ ED is a rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of low to medium polarity. that provides thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent leveling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. The nature of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ ED is a bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound. Unlike most of the other conventional organoclays, LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ ED is self-activating and easily dispersible, hence simple and convenient to use.

PPG LO-VEL® 6200 silica is a synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide flatting agent designed for use where a Hegman value of 6.5 is required. A combination of high flatting efficiency, narrow particle size distribution, ease of dispersion and resistance-to-settling makes this product ideal for overprint varnish and other non-pigmented finishes where clarity, uniformity and smoothness are essential.

CERETAN® ME 0825 is a spherical, micronized non polar Polyethylene wax and have applications as Paints and coatings, e.g. powder-, can-, car-, industrial-, building-, furniture- and floor coatings, and as Printing inks e.g. gravure-, overprint-, screen-, flexo-, heatset-, sheetfed- and coldset inks.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

KradaSol™ is a VOC-compliant, safe, low toxicity solvent that is an efficient, cost effective alternative to Hexane, Xylene, Cyclohexane, Toluene and Perchloroethylene.

CERETAN® MF 5108 is a micronized Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This product have applications inPaints and coatings, Printing inks and Technical applications.CERETAN ® micronized waxes are predominantly produced using our highly advanced spraying technology leading to spherical particles. The spherical shape and the particles’ even surface help the dispersing process, reduce wax usage as well as dust formation. We guarantee D99 values to minimize oversized particles in your formulation.

LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ XDS is a new high performing, highly effective rheological additive for solvent-borne systems of low to medium polarity. That provides thixotropic effect, sag control, excellent leveling and prevents pigments from long-term storage settling. Viscogel XDS disperses very easily even under low shear conditions. The nature of LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ XDS is a highly purified bentonite clay, organically modified with a quaternary alkylammonium compound. Unlike most of the other conventional organoclays, LAVIOSA VISCOGEL™ XDS is selfactivating and easily dispersible, hence can be used at any point in the paint manufacturing process and can be used for post-correction.

KTL 4N can be used widely, with a range of coating thickness(1 - 100 µm), and coatings(glossy or mat), printing inks. Since particle size distributions of our products are narrow, they excel in dispersibility, and can also be used for the clear top coat.

ZemaSol™ is a VOC-compliant, safe, low toxicity solvent that is an efficient, cost effective alternative to Xylene, Toluene, Parachlorobenzotrifluoride (PCBTF/Oxsol 100®) and Tertiary Butyl Acetate (TBAc).

x-bond® U 9069 is a bifunctional silane binder. It is a transparent, inorganic-organic high solid curing material. Exhibits scratch- and abrasion resistance with highest UV- and chemical stability. Applications in high-solid coatings, lacquers and solvent containing varnish formulations. Suited for formulation of spray, dip and brush-on paints as well as for fast curing coatings in roller application. Recommended for use in automotive coatings, clear coats, pigmented paints and coatings for plastic, wood or metal.

EkaSol™ 1 is a VOC compliant, low toxicity solvent that is an efficient and cost effective replacement for Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK).

KTL 1N can be used widely, with a range of coating thickness(1 - 100 µm), and coatings(glossy or mat), printing inks. Since particle size distributions of our products are narrow, they excel in dispersibility, and can also be used for the clear top coat.