Products in Film & Foil Coatings: Acrylics & Acrylates

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.

Acrylic Bead Resins MB-8031 is a thermoplastic acrylic resin in non-dusting bead form. This product adheres well to various substrates such as PVC, polystyrene, and metal, and is designed for heat-sealed adhesives and lacquers. It offers excellent mechanical performance and has good impact strength and abrasion resistance.   *Acrylic Bead Resins is provided by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group.

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.

Texicryl® 13-503 is a styrene acrylic copolymer emulsion designed for the formulation of printing inks for application to non absorbent, low surface energy substrates. It is used in the formulation of printing inks for substrates such as polyethylene, polypropylene and various foils.

UCECOAT® 2803 is a flexible solution designed to meet the needs of the printing and packaging sectors. This product is specifically designed for use with packaging coatings, film, foil coatings, overprint varnishes, and inkjet printing. Its benefits include a faster cycle time, reduced energy usage, and a long pot life. With enhanced flexibility, mechanical resistance, and hardness, UCECOAT® 2803 guarantees top performance in a range of applications. This composition, which is specifically made for paints and coatings, improves the effectiveness of printing inks and coating containers.

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

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.

SYNPRINT AC 4110 is a water-based, cationic acrylic copolymer solution. SYNPRINT AC 4110 is recommended for primers with excellent adhesion on critical substrates such as metallised foil. Moreover, films formulated with SYNPRINT AC 4110 form a receptive layer for water-based anionic inks. The low minimum film-forming temperature allows the formulation of low-VOC formulations. Features and Benefits: Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates Excellent bonding of anionic inks Low MFFT Excellent, universal stain-blocking properties Free of APEO and co-solvents

EBECRYL® 3700, from CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid tailored for radiation-curable coatings in the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Recognized for its eco-friendly attributes, it boasts labeling claims such as low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free. Ideal for diverse applications, including packaging coatings, film and foil coatings, and overprint varnishes, it seamlessly integrates with methods like curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die. This formulation is compatible with various inks like flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing inks, ensuring versatile utility in the industry.

SETAQUA® 6756 is an aqueous coatings product that works well for a variety of building and construction industry applications. This product is a versatile option for ornamental paints, wood coatings, and industrial coatings because it is compatible with both metal and wood substrates and has exceptional scratch resistance. Within the field of packaging coatings, SETAQUA® 6756 demonstrates its effectiveness in primers, overprint varnishes, film and foil coatings, and can coatings all of which improve the strength and appearance of various packaging materials. lithographic printing.

SYNTHACRYL® 700 is a TMA-free and VOC-free powder coating designed for the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging markets. It serves multiple applications, including automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings such as coil and metal, various packaging coatings like can, film, and foil, and overprint varnishes. Compatible with metal substrates, this product appears as pale granules in its solid form, featuring matting properties.

EBECRYL® 3700/18 OT is a bisphenol A epoxy acrylate oligomer, diluted with 30% tripropyleneglycol diacrylate. Known for their fast cure response and relatively low viscosity, films cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) display characteristics such as high gloss, high surface hardness, flexibility, and superior chemical resistance typical of epoxy. This product is recommended for use in various applications, including overprint varnishes, paper upgrading, and wood fillers. End uses for EBECRYL® 3700/18 OT encompass gravure ink, lithographic ink, radiation-curable coatings, varnishes, flexography ink, and screen printing ink. The ink and toner types suitable for this product include flexography ink, gravure ink, lithographic ink, and screen printing ink.

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

EBECRYL® 3720-TM40, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid designed for radiation-curable coatings. It boasts a low carbon footprint (PCF) and is both solvent-free and VOC-free. Tailored for the paints and coatings and printing and packaging markets, this product excels in packaging coatings, including film and foil coatings and overprint varnishes. Its application methods encompass curtain, dip, gravure, roller, and slot-die coating techniques, all utilizing radiation cure technology.

EBECRYL® 3720, a creation of CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid designed for radiation-curable coatings. This product, marked by a low carbon footprint (PCF) and being solvent-free and VOC-free, targets the paints and coatings and printing and packaging sectors. Its applications encompass packaging coatings, including film and foil coatings and overprint varnishes, along with specialized areas like gravure and screen printing. The product's versatility is evident in its compatibility with various application methods such as curtain, dip, and gravure coating.

SYNPRINT AC 4120 is a water-based, cationic acrylic copolymer solution. SYNPRINT AC 4120 is recommended for primers with excellent adhesion on paper/paperboards and labels. Moreover, films formulated with SYNPRINT AC 4120 work as a receptive layer for water-based anionic inks. Features and Benefits: Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates Excellent bonding of anionic inks Free of APEO and co-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.

UCECOAT® 7700 is a white radiation-curable coating formulated for the building and construction, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging markets. With labeling claims of being solvent-free, tin-free, and VOC-free, it's designed for diverse applications such as wood finishes, decorative paints, industrial coatings, and packaging coatings on paper and wood substrates. This clearcoat offers versatile application methods, including curtain coating, roller, and spray, making it suitable for foil coatings and film and foil applications in plastics and elastomers, ensuring a seamless and efficient finish.

EBECRYL® 1300 is a radiation-curable liquid oligomer from the Acrylics and Acrylates family within CASE Ingredients. This clear liquid offers attributes such as faster cycle time, extended pot life, and benefits like low energy consumption and temperature-curing advantages. Tailored for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors, it finds its niche in applications like packaging coatings for film and foil and other specialty coatings.

VANCRYL® 65 is a waterborne coating presented in solid pellet form, tailored for the paints and coatings and printing and packaging markets. Specifically, it's employed in applications such as packaging coatings and film and foil coatings, applied using the gravure coating method. The product's compatibility primarily revolves around acrylics.

EBECRYL® 3608 is a fatty acid-modified epoxy acrylate oligomer, diluted with 15% of oligotriacrylate (OTA 480) (1). It stands out for its low odor, light color, low irritancy, excellent pigment wetting properties, and favorable cure response when exposed to ultraviolet light (UV) or an electron beam (EB). This versatile product finds recommendation in a variety of applications, including lithographic and screen inks and coatings, overprint varnishes, coatings on cardboard, chipboard, paper, and rigid plastics, as well as paper upgrading. End uses for EBECRYL® 3608 encompass radiation-curable coatings, gravure ink, varnishes, offset ink, flexography ink, screen printing ink, and lithographic ink. The application methods suitable for this product include curtain coating, gravure coating, lithography, roller application, and screen coating.

Kamicryl 2074 is an acrylic polymer emulsion for paper, coated paper, metallized substrates, foil, and selected polyolefins. KAMICRYL-2074 is a Rheology Controlled (RC) acrylic polymer emulsion that exhibits superior gloss, transparency, and printability on many substrates common to the graphic arts. Additionally, KAMICRYL-2074 provides: film formation, excellent rub resistance, water & grease resistance, low foaming, press transfer, high solids, and near Newtonian viscosity.

Nippon Carbide Industries Nikasol is acrylic polymer water emulsion resin. By providing products centered on pressure sensitive adhesives and other adhesives, we respond to our customers’ various needs. Environmentally conscious products are also available.

BONDEX® PF is water based Acrylic Emulsion designed for low peel adhesion and tack on various substrates. Bondex® PF is recommended for protective Polyethylene Films and exhibits low peel build up on different substrates such as Glass, Stainless Steel, Aluminum Sections, Sunmica etc. It gives peel strength of Max 200 gms/inch at 30ºC after application on PE film at 3 – 5 GSM coating (dry weight).

Synpol AT-60 Acrylic Resin is an acrylic copolymer solution with thermosetting hydroxyl function.