Products in Overprint Varnishes: Clearcoat

Tinopal® OB CO is a fluorescent optical brightener that offers excellent heat resistance, high chemical stability, and brilliant bluish whitening effects. It exhibits good compatibility with a wide range of resins for coating and printing ink applications. This product is available in the form of a yellow powder.

FoamStar® ED 2522 is a high-performance, ultra-low SVOC silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-based paints, clear coats, and inks. It provides excellent foam suppression during grinding and application, retains antifoam efficiency during storage, and is easy to incorporate without the use of strong shear forces. Its chemical nature involves an emulsion of organo-modified silicones.

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.

Lo-Vel® HSF 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.

Deuteron® Wax A is a micronized amide wax known for delivering an excellent velvet surface feel and enhancing grain (anfeuerung). This versatile product is applicable across various mediums, such as solvent-based, water-based, 100% systems (e.g., UV-curable), and powder coatings. It comprises micronized polyamide wax, offering universal utility in diverse coating systems.

Texicryl® S-12 is a styrene acrylic resin soluble in alkalis, developed for water-based coatings and inks. It comes in solid form and enhances the gloss and resolubility of water-based coatings for the graphic arts industry. Optimum pigment grinding is achieved by making resin solutions at 30 - 35% solids content, while clear coatings require maximum solids for the highest achievable film build.

Texicryl® S-02 is a low-molecular-weight, alkali-soluble styrene acrylic resin developed for water-based coatings and inks. The resin is supplied in solid form and is designed to impart gloss and resolubility to water-based coatings within the graphic arts. It is readily let down at elevated temperatures in water in the presence of ammonia or other suitable amines.

Texicryl® S-09 is an alkali-soluble styrene acrylic resin developed for water-based coatings and inks. The resin is supplied in solid form and is designed to impart gloss and resolubility to water-based coatings in the graphic arts market. It is easily dissolved in water at elevated temperatures in the presence of ammonia or other suitable amines. Solutions of the resin must be kept above pH 7 to prevent the resin from reverting back to its solid form.

Domopol 8260 65 BG is a water thinnable acrylic modified saturated polyester resin designed for exterior white basecoats and overprint varnishes. Principal properties of this resin are flexibility, physical drying and adhesion. The bio-based content is 16% of the dry matter via a biomass balance (BMB) approach as certified by the ISCC PLUS.Features & Benefits16% biobased on solid contentWater thinnable resinPhysical dryingAdhesionCan and coil coatings

UCECOAT® 2806 include exceptional mechanical qualities, colloidal stability, great reactivity, and easy water redispersibility. This product guarantees minimal energy usage and an extended potlife because to its low temperature-curing, sticky properties, and faster cycle time. UCECOAT® 2806 is specifically designed for use in food and beverage packaging as well as packaging coatings, overprint varnishes, and printing inks.

MODAFLOW® AQ 3025 is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology designed for automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging markets. This waterborne coating is applied in various sectors such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, decorative paints, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and diverse printing inks like flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. Utilizing radiation cure, it is compatible with metal and wood substrates and offers a clear appearance.

MODAFLOW® 9200 is an APEO-free, tin-free, and VOC-free clearcoat technology suitable for various markets, including automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, as well as printing and packaging. It finds applications in automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and printing inks such as flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. This radiation-curable coating is compatible with metal and wood substrates, presenting a clear appearance and utilizing radiation cure as its cure method.

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.

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.

MODAFLOW® EPSILON is an APEO-free and tin-free clearcoat technology suitable for the automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging markets. This epoxy-based coating is utilized in applications such as automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, vehicle refinish, wood coatings and finishes, coil coatings, industrial coatings, metal coatings, packaging coatings, and various printing inks, including flexography, gravure, inkjet, lithographic, and screen printing. Employing radiation cure, it is compatible with metal and wood substrates, presenting a clear appearance.

EBECRYL® 350, developed by CASE Ingredients, is a versatile radiation-curable liquid designed for the automotive and transportation, industrial, and paints and coatings markets. With labeling claims including bisphenol A-free, low-carbon footprint (PCF), solvent-free, and VOC-free, it meets stringent environmental standards. This cloudy liquid offers a range of application methods, such as curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller coating, and slot-die. Compatible with various substrates, including metal, paper, plastics, and wood, EBECRYL® 350 provides a clear and durable finish, making it suitable for automotive OEM coatings, wood finishes, and various specialty coatings.

EBECRYL® P115 is a clear liquid tailored for diverse applications in paints, coatings, and printing sectors. Designed for building and construction coatings, wood finishes, and industrial applications, it also serves in packaging coatings and printing inks like flexography, inkjet, offset, and lithographic printing. This radiation-curable clearcoat is compatible with substrates such as paper, plastics, and wood, allowing application methods like curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller, and slot-die.

ADDITOL® VXW 6396 is a multifaceted solution that excels as a flow promoter, leveling agent, and flow modifier in a variety of applications. Tailored for clearcoat, screen printing ink, inkjet ink, waterborne coating, varnishes, flexography ink, and gravel ink, it proudly claims to be NMP-free, APEO-free, and tin-free. Standout features include reduced overspray, improved edge coverage, improved long wave reduction, low film thickness, improved short wave reduction, reduced surface preparation, and wet-on-wet properties. With applications spanning paints and coatings, especially automotive OEM coatings, marine coatings, and vehicle refinish.

EBECRYL® P104 is a clear liquid designed for various applications across the automotive, paints, coatings, and printing sectors. Tailored for automotive OEM coatings, building and construction finishes, and industrial coatings, it also finds its place in packaging coatings and printing inks, including flexography and offset and lithographic printing. This radiation-curable coating is suitable for substrates such as paper, plastics, and wood, offering versatility in application methods like curtain coating, dip coating, gravure coating, roller, and slot-die.

UCECOAT® 2804 is a flexible option. With characteristics like low migration, low temperature-curing, and enhanced chemical resistance, this product guarantees shorter cycle times and lower energy usage. UCECOAT® 2804 performs exceptionally well in packaging coatings and printing inks, making it perfect for uses such as inkjet ink, waterborne coating, varnishes, clearcoat, radiation curable coating, and overprint varnishes.

EBECRYL® 1360 is a cloudy liquid radiation-curable coating designed for various applications. Notably, it offers faster cycle times, extended pot life, and energy-efficient features. Tailored for automotive and transportation, paints and coatings, and printing and packaging sectors, it excels in automotive OEM coatings, industrial coatings, and specialty coatings, among others. The product is applied using methods like curtain, dip, and gravure coating on compatible surfaces like wood, offering a clear finish with varnish capabilities.

UCECOAT® 2805 has low temperature-curing, strong mechanical qualities, great colloidal stability, and low water re-dispersibility prior to cure. This product has a very low mean particle size, enhanced flexibility, and easy product filterability due to its low viscosity and strong reactivity. Its uses include radiation-curable coatings, inkjet inks, labels, waterborne coatings, flexography inks, varnishes, and clearcoats, among other printing and packaging requirements. UCECOAT® 2805 is designed specifically for food and beverage packaging, although it can also be used for overprint varnishes and packaging coatings.

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.

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.

BAL 116 WS-70 is a long oil alkyd resin based on soybean oil fatty acid which offers excellent hardness, surface and deep drying and very good gloss and gloss retention.

Epoxy Acrylate Oligomers

ADD-3772 is a silicone-free additive suitable for aqueous and non-aqueous systems. 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. ADD-3772 is suitable for coatings and printing inks.

BAS 310 X-60 is a short oil alkyd resin based on soybean oil fatty acid which offers very good hardness, surface and deep drying, adhesion, flexibility and pigment wetting and dispersing.

x-bond® U 9068 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.

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.

Yuta UR-2107 is used as clear coat and color paint for plastic (motorcycle).

Epoxy Acrylate Oligomers

PPG LO-VEL® HSF flatting agent is a synthetic amorphous silicon dioxide designed to reduce the gloss of high-solids, low volatile organic compounds (VOC) coatings.

BAL 108 WS-70 is a long oil alkyd resin based on soybean oil fatty acid which offers excellent hardness, surface and deep drying, gloss and gloss retention and adhesion.

STYACRYL A120 is APEO free aqueous copolymer emulsion based on Acrylic and Methacrylic Acid Esters.

KTL 20N 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.