Products in Printing & Inks: Rheology Modifier

Efka® FA 4600 is an anti-settling agent for non-aqueous coatings, preventing sedimentation and agglomeration of even heavy pigments. is in a colorless to yellowish/reddish liquid form, Efka® FA 4600 is easily applicable and contributes to maintaining the stability of coatings.

HDK® V15 is a standard synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity commonly used in various industrial applications. HDK® V15 finds its application as a thickening and thixotropic agent in silicone sealants. Additionally, it is used as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

HDK® T40 is a standard synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity commonly used in various industrial applications. HDK® T40 finds applications in flexographic printing, gravure printing, industrial wood coatings, inkjet paper, offset printing, and printing inks.

HDK® H15 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H15 is commonly utilized as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. Additionally, it serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H15 functions as a free flow additive in the production of technical powders.

HDK® H20 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H20 is used as a thickening and thixotropic agent in coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and other applications. It also serves as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone-elastomers. Additionally, HDK® H20 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

HDK® N20Plus is a hydrophilic, synthetic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. HDK® N20Plus is a white colloidal powder of high purity. It finds applications in offset printing and powder coatings.

HDK® H13L is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H13L is primarily used as a thickening, thixotropic, and anti-sedimentation agent in various applications such as coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and others. It finds its main application in polar systems. The strong hydrophobicity of HDK® H13L makes it particularly suitable for solvent-free systems, high solids formulations, and waterborne coatings.

HDK® N20 is a synthetic, hydrophilic, amorphous silica produced through flame hydrolysis. It is a standard product widely used in various industrial applications. This white colloidal powder offers high purity and serves multiple purposes. One of the primary applications of HDK® N20 is as a thickening and thixotropic agent in organic systems such as unsaturated polyesters, coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and cosmetics. Additionally, it functions as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, particularly silicone elastomers.

HDK® H30 is a synthetic, hydrophobic, amorphous silica produced via flame hydrolysis. It is a white colloidal powder of high purity. HDK® H30 finds application as a thickening and thixotropic agent in various industries including coatings, printing inks, adhesives, cosmetics, and others. Additionally, it is utilized as a reinforcing filler in elastomers, specifically silicone-elastomers. Moreover, HDK® H30 acts as a free flow additive in the production of powder coatings.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-51 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This product is multi-porous and has a high specific surface area. This RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ silica is used for catalyst supports, as an additive in cosmetic and personal care applications, and in industrial applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-201 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This product is multi-porous and has a high specific surface area. This RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ silica is used for catalyst supports, as an additive in cosmetic and personal care applications, and in industrial applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-31 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This product is multi-porous and has a high specific surface area. This RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ silica is used for catalyst supports, as an additive in cosmetic and personal care applications, and in industrial applications.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-33 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This SOLESPHERE™ product is a high-oil absorption grade with over twice the absorption capacity of the normal type. It is bulky, easily dispersible, and has distinct properties.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-121 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This product leaves a smooth, hydrated skin feel with a matte visual effect. It is multi-porous and has a high specific surface area. This product offers the most functionality for O/W emulsions.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-52 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This SOLESPHERE™ product is a high-oil absorption grade with over twice the absorption capacity of the normal type. It is bulky, easily dispersible, and has distinct properties.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-53 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This SOLESPHERE™ product is a high-oil absorption grade with over twice the absorption capacity of the normal type. It is bulky, easily dispersible, and has distinct properties.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. RESIFA™ SOLESPHERE™ H-122 is a synthetic spherical silica with low cohesiveness and high fluidity. This SOLESPHERE™ product is a high-oil absorption grade with over twice the absorption capacity of the normal type. It is bulky, easily dispersible, and has distinct properties.

Pangel® OM4 is a rheological additive designed for intermediate to low polarity systems, formulated with highly purified bentonite clay. It's suitable for use with aliphatic solvents as well as mineral or synthetic oils. This standard organo-bentonite requires pregel preparation using a polar activator, making it ideal for low to medium-polarity solvent-based systems.

Pangel® B20 is a rheological additive derived from sepiolite (hydrated magnesium silicate), with its particle surface organically modified to ensure compatibility with medium and low polarity systems or solvents. It forms a three-dimensional network of particles, enhancing the viscosity and thixotropy of the end product. In epoxy coatings, Pangel® B20 offers the option for partial or complete substitution of fumed silicas and organophilic bentonites typically used as rheological additives, presenting additional cost-effective benefits in formulations.

Pangel® B10 is a product designed to effectively control the rheological properties of a system. Its micro-fibers form a reticulated, stable, and homogeneous network, Pangel® B10 enables the achievement of a pseudoplastic behavior and an optimal gel structure in the coating.

RheoFal™ 102 is an easy dispersing organically modified bentonite clay. It is especially suited for medium to high polarity solvent-based paints and coatings. It provides excellent viscosity build, sag control and anti-settling properties in these coating systems.

RheoFal™ 101 is an easy dispersing organically modified bentonite clay. It is especially suited for low to medium polarity solvent-based paints and coatings. It provides excellent viscosity build, sag control and anti-settling properties in these coating systems.

Mosselman Linseed Stand Oil 120 P (67746-08-1) is a heat bodied alkali refined linseed oil with a light color, minimum subsequent yellowing, excellent pigment wetting and dis- persing properties and good drying.

EBECRYL® 3200, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a solvent-free and VOC-free radiation-curable coating tailored for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors. With a focus on low carbon footprints, it's aptly designed for diverse applications, including wood finishes, industrial coatings, and packaging solutions. Its compatibility spans various printing techniques like flexography, gravure, and screen printing. Offering versatile application methods such as air knife, curtain, and rod coating, this product ensures efficient curing, producing a high-quality finish on wood substrates.

Lithosperse® 7005 CS is a high performance treated kaolin designed to improve rheology with outstanding dispersibility and resistance to clay bleed in lithographic cold set inks. Lithosperse® 7005 CS has been designed for mix, pump and filter production systems to minimize filter plugging.

EBECRYL® 160, a reactive diluent, is a staple in ultraviolet light (UV) and electron beam (EB) energy-curable coatings and inks. This versatile compound imparts crosslinking to coatings and inks, maintaining flexibility and toughness. Among common triacrylate diluents in energy-curable formulations, EBECRYL® 160 leads in reactivity and viscosity reduction of oligomers. Compatible with a broad spectrum of acrylated resins used in UV/EB curing applications, EBECRYL® 160's attributes, including hardness, abrasion resistance, and high gloss, contribute to its popularity in overprint varnishes, inks, coatings, and electronic applications like photoresists.

EBECRYL® 140 is a clear, liquid radiation-curable coating tailored for diverse applications. This formulation, categorized under CASE Ingredients, combines properties like improved chemical resistance and hardness with efficiency features such as faster cycle time and low energy consumption. Targeted sectors include paints and coatings and printing and packaging, especially for wood finishes, industrial coatings, and packaging applications. Utilizing radiation cure methods, it ensures optimal performance on wood surfaces and offers compatibility with various printing inks.

Mosselman Linseed Stand Oil 30 P (67746-08-1) is a heat bodied alkali refined linseed oil with a light color, minimum subsequent yellowing, excellent pigment wetting and dis- persing properties and good drying.

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.

EBECRYL® 7100, crafted by CASE Ingredients, is a radiation-curable coating characterized by its bisphenol A-free composition and a low carbon footprint (PCF), ensuring it remains solvent-free and VOC-free. Tailored for the automotive and transportation paints and coatings, as well as the printing and packaging markets, this clear liquid finds its application in automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and specialized printing inks like flexography and inkjet. Compatible with substrates such as paper, plastics, and wood, it can be applied using methods like curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller, and slot-die.

Mosselman Linseed Stand Oil 60 P (67746-08-1) is a heat bodied alkali refined linseed oil with a light color, minimum subsequent yellowing, excellent pigment wetting and dis- persing properties and good drying.

Mosselman Linseed Stand Oil 6 P (67746-08-1) is a heat bodied alkali refined linseed oil with a light color, minimum subsequent yellowing, excellent pigment wetting and dis- persing properties and good drying.

EBECRYL® 113 is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating primarily based on acrylics and acrylates. Serving various markets like paints and coatings and printing and packaging, it stands out for its low carbon footprint, VOC-free nature, and solvent-free composition. This product offers benefits such as improved flexibility, adhesion, and a prolonged pot life. Compatible with plastics and wood, it's tailored for applications like wood coatings, industrial coatings, and various printing inks, especially gravure and screen printing.

EBECRYL® 180 serves as an active diluent, monomer, and rheology modifier within the CASE Ingredients category. This clear liquid, characterized by its high gloss and improved hardness, finds applications across various sectors like paints and coatings, printing, and packaging. Specifically tailored for wood coatings, industrial applications including leather and textiles, and packaging coatings, it offers benefits such as low energy consumption and radiation-curable properties. Compatible with diverse printing methods like flexography, gravure, and screen printing, it ensures efficient performance with a low carbon footprint and VOC-free attributes.

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.