Products in Screen Printing

ADDITOL® VXW 6394 is a versatile formulation that serves as a dispersant and wetting agent. Tailored for a range of applications, including screen printing ink, inkjet ink, waterborne coating, flexography ink, gravel ink, and primer, it proudly claims to be APEO-free and tin-free. Notable features include high gloss, high pigment loading, low reactivity, and wet-on-Wet properties. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish, ADDITOL® VXW 6394 stands as a comprehensive choice, ensuring optimal performance across various printing and coating formulations.

EBECRYL® 3605 is a partially acrylated ester of a bisphenol A-type epoxy resin, featuring both acrylate and epoxy functionalities. It can be cured with UV radiation using a mixed photoinitiator system comprising free radicals and cationic photoinitiators. This resin has been specifically developed for applications demanding enhanced coating performance properties beyond what conventional UV/EB curing alone can achieve. The end use for EBECRYL® 3605 is in radiation-curable coatings. With a focus on eco-friendly practices, this product carries labeling claims of low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free.

The Sunspheres™ 200 Nm ST- 3 are surface treated*, optically clear, solid fused amorphous microspheres designed for optimum dispersion in coatings, inks, adhesives, and thermoplastics, including UV curable compositions. Cured films show enhanced physical and mechanical properties including increased corrosion resistance, reduced shrinkage, improved adhesion, and enhanced surface qualities such as mar and scratch resistance. This product is particularly useful in improving impact resistance. The average particle size is 200 nanometers and range in size from 50 to 500 nm.

Hydrocer 7112 is a stable, aqueous synthetic wax dispersion. Keep the lid tight on the container to avoid separation. If this product has separated, simple mixing with paddle or propeller mixer is all that will be required. The Hydrocer products are wax emulsions, dispersions, or a combination of these.

EBECRYL® 45, formulated by CASE Ingredients, is a radiation-curable coating free from bisphenol A and recognized for its low carbon footprint (PCF). This solvent-free, VOC-free product targets industrial applications, specifically in leather and textiles. Additionally, it finds its niche in the paints and coatings sector and the printing and packaging industry. Its versatility is evident in its adaptability to various printing methods such as flexography, gravure, offset, and lithographic printing. The product, presented in a clear liquid form, employs curtain coating and gravure coating methods for application, utilizing radiation cure technology.

A and AX series pigments are thermoplastic, fluorescent pigments recommended for a wide range of applications where resistance to strong solvents is not needed, including paper coatings, vinyl coated fabric, A-type gravure inks, paints, screen inks, and vinyl plastisols and organisols.

A and AX series pigments are thermoplastic, fluorescent pigments recommended for a wide range of applications where resistance to strong solvents is not needed, including paper coatings, vinyl coated fabric, A-type gravure inks, paints, screen inks, and vinyl plastisols and organisols.

EBECRYL® 171 is a methacrylate-modified acidic adhesion-promoting agent, that serves as a valuable modifier for ultraviolet (UV) and electron beam (EB) curable coatings. Specifically designed for optimal performance, it is recommended for use in coatings on various substrates such as metal, glass, plastics, and melamine paper. Acting as a coupling agent and adhesion promoter, EBECRYL® 171 boasts features like long pot life, multi-substrate adhesion, faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, and low energy consumption. Its versatility finds application in furniture coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, gravure printing, and screen printing.

EBECRYL® 114 is a clear liquid radiation-curable coating designed as a monomer and active diluent. Tailored for markets like paints and coatings and printing and packaging, it boasts a low carbon footprint, VOC-free, and solvent-free attributes. Noteworthy features include exceptional adhesion, improved flexibility, and a prolonged pot life. Ideal for various printing techniques such as flexography, gravure, and screen printing, its compatibility extends to plastics. Application methods encompass curtain coating, gravure coating, and roller techniques.

MODAFLOW® RESIN is an acrylic flow modifier specifically formulated without the addition of silicone. It finds application in non-aqueous industrial coatings and powder coatings, where its primary functions include enhancing flow and leveling, reducing issues like pinholes, fisheyes, craters, and orange peel. This product contributes to improved substrate wetting and helps maintain or enhance substrate adhesion. Additionally, MODAFLOW® RESIN serves as a defoaming agent, aids in air release, and facilitates pigment dispersion. It is employed in various coating applications such as top coats, powder coatings, radiation-curable coatings, clearcoats, screen printing inks, inkjet inks, varnishes, flexography inks, solventborne coatings, gravure inks, and lithographic inks. Notably, it adheres to labeling claims of being VOC-free, APEO-free, and Tin-free.

EBECRYL® 3701, a product of CASE Ingredients, is a clear liquid designed for radiation-curable coatings across automotive, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors. Emphasizing environmental responsibility, it carries labeling claims like low carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free. Tailored applications encompass automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, industrial coatings, and diverse printing applications such as flexography, gravure, lithographic, and screen printing. With versatile application methods like curtain coating, dip coating, and gravure coating, it caters to substrates like plastics and wood.

S-395-N5 is a synthetic wax with a DSC melt peak above 120°C, good crystallinity and high onset of melt. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

A and AX series pigments are thermoplastic, fluorescent pigments recommended for a wide range of applications where resistance to strong solvents is not needed, including paper coatings, vinyl coated fabric, A-type gravure inks, paints, screen inks, and vinyl plastisols and organisols.

A and AX series pigments are thermoplastic, fluorescent pigments recommended for a wide range of applications where resistance to strong solvents is not needed, including paper coatings, vinyl coated fabric, A-type gravure inks, paints, screen inks, and vinyl plastisols and organisols.

ARACO-10 fluorescent pigments are state of the art technology for waterborne or solvent-based formulations, low/NON migration in PVC

EBECRYL® 6603, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a radiation-curable coating that boasts a bisphenol A-free formulation with a low carbon footprint (PCF), ensuring it's both solvent-free and VOC-free. Tailored for the building and construction, industrial, and paints and coatings markets, this clear liquid is ideal for applications such as decorative paints, industrial metal coatings, and various printing and packaging needs like gravure, offset, and lithographic printing. It's compatible with metals and can be applied using methods like curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller, and slot-die for versatile use.

Barrier-Grip 9471A provides a high performance barrier against water and grease when applied to a paper based substrate. Coated surface also exhibits exceptionally high slide angle.

CeraSPERSE 174 is synthetic wax and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) compounded in refined linseed oil. Shamrock’s CeraSPERSE products are manufactured using a controlled crystallization process that allows the production of 1 micron wax dispersions. These wax compounds have a translucent appearance with a shiny gloss and a creamy feel. In addition to our standard products, Shamrock can develop and produce a wide range of compounds on a make-to-order basis.

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.

EBECRYL® 525 is a modified polyester resin expertly diluted with 40% tripropyleneglycol diacrylate. This product is particularly well-suited for applications in laminating adhesives, contributing to effective bonding between materials like paper/aluminum, paper/LDPE, and paper/polypropylene, among others. Additionally, EBECRYL® 525 finds recommendations for use in screen ink vehicles, providing good inter-coat adhesion, and as an adherable primer coating on metals. Its attributes include faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, low energy consumption, and long pot life, making it a good choice for radiation-curable coatings.

Neptune 1-N1 is a medium MW synthetic wax treated to provide water wettability. Neptune 1-N1 is used in water-based inks and coatings. Neptune 1-N1 is used in both air dry and baked coatings.

EBECRYL® 285 is recommended for a wide range of applications, including coatings for wood and plastics requiring excellent exterior durability, clear coatings for cork and plasticized PVC, metal coatings, pigmented coatings for wood, paper, and plastics, paper upgrading, and as a finished base for wood and PVC floor covering. Its features includes faster cycle time, good balance of properties, high gloss, improved mechanical resistance, long pot life, low energy consumption, low-temperature curing, and outdoor durability.

PowderTEX 94 is a pure polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) developed as a texturing agent for powder coatings.

NovaCentrix Metalon HPS-FG36A is an ideal formulation for paper, plastics, glass, and metal substrates. Butyl carbitol, with easy water cleanup. It is a Ag flake ink in butyl carbitol.

ARAGEN-10 series, A New Generation of formaldehyde-free, fluorescent pigments for water-free formulations with significantly improved light fastness and heat resistance compared to conventional, formaldehyde-containing fluorescent pigments. This innovative range of daylight fluorescent pigments offers intense fluorescence and outstanding stability in solvent and waterborne formulations.

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

ARACO-10 fluorescent pigments are state of the art technology for waterborne or solvent-based formulations, low/NON migration in PVC

120-07(LPS) is a screen-printable, electrically conductive ink, coating and adhesive suitable for application by stamping, screen-printing, dipping and syringe dispensing. This product features excellent adhesion to Kynar, Kapton, Mylar, polycarbonate, glass and can also be used on low surface energy coatings such as transparent conductive oxides. Unlike conventional conductive materials, this product is very resistant to flexing and creasing. Some applications for 120-07(LPS) include, but are not limited to, emi/rfi shielding of polyimide flexible circuits, polymer thick film circuitry, membrane switches, electrical attachments for surface mounted devices, and anode coatings for tantalum capacitors. 120-07(LPS) is a cross-linking version of 120-07(LP) and a more flexible version of 120-07T.Features Flexible/elastomeric conductive ink ideal for urethane substrates

Glissamide 80010 is a micronized amide/polyethylene wax blend.

S-363 is a synthetic wax alloy showing melting peaks ranging from 92 – 141°C. Shamrock’s product line of micronized waxes provide rub and abrasion resistance. Included in this line are products that provide gloss, matting, clarity, and controlled slip in a range of particle sizes.

EBECRYL® 646 is a clear liquid modified diacrylate ester of bisphenol A epoxy resin, diluted with 25% of trimethylolpropane triacrylate. This product, when cured by UV or EB, exhibits high surface hardness, gloss, and excellent solvent resistance typical of epoxy resins. It is recommended for various applications, including overprint varnishes, lithographic and screen inks, coatings for paper, paperboard, wood, chipboard, rigid plastics, paper upgrading, laminating adhesives, and wood sealers and topcoats. EBECRYL® 646 features long pot life, good pigment wetting, improved hardness, high gloss, improved chemical resistance, faster cycle time, low-temperature curing, and low energy consumption. The application methods include curtain coating, gravure coating, lithography, roller coating, and screen coating. Additionally, it is suitable for textile manufacturing and other packaging coatings, particularly overprint varnishes.

EBECRYL® 416 is a chlorinated polyester resin free from intentionally added bisphenol A that is expertly blended with a trimethylolpropane triacrylate (TMPTA) monomer. Cured films via ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB) showcase excellent adhesion to metals, plastics, and paper. Noteworthy features include a well-balanced set of properties, extended pot life, multi-substrate adhesion, faster cycle time, improved flexibility, and high gloss. Applications span screen printing ink, gravure ink, offset ink, radiation-curable coatings, and flexography ink.

ARAGEN-10 series, A New Generation of formaldehyde-free, fluorescent pigments for water-free formulations with significantly improved light fastness (2-10 times vs. Formaldehyde based pigments) and heat resistance compared to conventional, formaldehyde-containing fluorescent pigments. This innovative range of daylight fluorescent pigments offers intense fluorescence and outstanding stability in solvent and waterborne formulations.

EBECRYL® 210 is an aromatic urethane diacrylate oligomer, that delivers films with commendable flexibility, light color, and strong adhesion to diverse substrates when cured by ultraviolet light (UV) or electron beam (EB). This versatile product finds recommendations in an array of applications, including coatings on both rigid and flexible plastics, wood coatings, screen inks, low gloss coatings, conformal coatings, and as a flexibilities agent for other UV/EB curable products. EBECRYL® 210 caters to a wide range of end uses, encompassing radiation-curable coatings, flexography ink, gravure ink, varnishes, and screen printing ink. Its liquid physical form adds to its ease of use in various coating formulations.

HydroCER 605 is a 50% active blend of high molecular weight polyethylene (PE) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) dispersed in water.