Products in Printing & Inks: High Gloss

Efka® SL 3210 is a slip and leveling agent, a very effective additive to increase substrate wetting, slip, surface smoothness, and gloss. It has good compatibility with a broad range of printing ink systems and is relatively insensitive to pin-holing, even at high dosage. The chemical nature is organically modified polysiloxane.

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.

Efka® SL 3230 is a versatile solution for various applications in the paints and coatings industry. As a leading CASE ingredient, it functions as a leveling agent and slip agent, ensuring optimal performance. Specifically designed for use in building and construction, wood coatings and finishes, and industrial coatings, Efka® SL 3230 excels in providing a smooth finish and enhanced slip properties. Its advanced technologies make it a reliable choice for the printing and packaging sector, particularly in printing and inks and other printing applications.

BTC Europe GmbH Piperazine app. 68% is a cutting-edge solution designed for gas treatment processes. Piperazine, a versatile binder and reagent belonging to the Azines chemical family, plays a pivotal role in various applications, including base chemicals and intermediates, CASE ingredients, and industrial additives and materials. Specifically tailored for use in varnishes, this app optimizes coating processes with a 68% concentration.

WACKER® E22A is a nonionic silicone emulsion consisting of a high-viscosity polydimethylsiloxane. It has a fine particle size and offers ease and versatility of application. It can be utilized in different applications, such as a general-purpose release agent, an ironing aid in aerosol formulations of starch, a printing additive in offset printing, and a release agent for foundries. It also exhibits good wetting and spreading properties.

SILCO® GA 2550 is a polymeric silicone-free substrate wetting additive. Due to its chemical structure, it is particularly recommended for water-based formulations. This product is particularly characterized as a highly effective wetting additive for printing inks and overprint varnishes and is compliant with all relevant FDA regulations and Nestlé guidance.

SILCO® GA 2550 is:

• APEO-free
• Biocide-free
• Suitable for food contact applications (eg Swiss Ordinance, BfR, FDA, Chinese GB)
• Suitable for aqueous systems
• Non-ionic
• Low foaming
• Silicone-free
• Free from volatile organic compounds (VOC)

Ottopol SX-100 is a self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion for alkali resistance. This product has exceptionally good adhesion to substrates and is non-film-forming for glossy flexo and gravure inks. Due to the internal cross-linking mechanism, it also has improved block and scuff resistance.

Ottopol SX-30 is a self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion for flexo or gravure printed films. This translucent emulsion polymer exhibits resistance to alkalis and solvents, such as diluted alcohol solutions. It has excellent adhesion to substrates and provides excellent resolubility properties when applied.

Ottopol SX-75 is a self-crosslinking acrylic emulsion with good gloss for flexo and gravure printing. This product has alkali resistance and exceptionally good adhesion to vinyl and other non-porous substrates. Due to the internal cross-linking mechanism, it also has improved block and scuff resistance.

Ottopol S-100 is a non-film-forming emulsion polymer for glossy flexo and gravure inks. This product has exceptionally good adhesion to vinyl and other non-porous substrates and provides non-curling properties. It has improved flow and leveling characteristics, which provide a high gloss finish.

Ottopol S-75 is a film-forming acrylic emulsion polymer that is suitable for inks and coatings on paper and board. This product has good adhesion to vinyl and other non-porous substrates that require a hard film. It also provides excellent resolubility properties, a high-gloss finish, and non-curling properties.

Ottopol S-30 is an acrylic emulsion with a low glass transition temperature of -20°C. It is used for adhesion to plastic films, vinyl, and other non-porous substrates that require a hard film. This product is suitable for flexo or gravure printing applications.

Ottopol S-50 is an acrylic emulsion polymer with good adhesion to vinyl and other non-porous surfaces. It provides excellent resolubility properties for flexo and gravure printing applications, and the flow and leveling characteristics provide a high gloss finish. This resin also has non-curling properties.

SYNTHALAT D 272 is a long-oil isophthalic acid alkyd resin. This is suitable for VOC-compliant wood stain, glaze, and clear coats with good penetration and weather resistance. It has very good compatibility with various medium- and long-oil alkyd resins. It has applications in industrial coatings, Craft and hobby, furniture coatings, wood flooring, and other packaging and paper applications.

DCL 1243 Diarylide Yellow, PY.83 is a red-shade diarylide yellow pigment specially formulated for use in nitrocellulose, polyamide, and polyurethane solvent-based inks. This product offers excellent transparency, high gloss, and strong tinting strength, making it ideal for applications in solvent-based inks.

DCL Yellow 83P Diarylide Yellow, PY.83 is a red shade yellow pigment with excellent gloss and transparency in solvent based inks. It exhibits good overall resistance properties, lightfastness, weather fastness, and heat stability. This makes it a reliable and versatile choice for a wide range of ink applications.

TYTAN™ AP100 is a titanium phosphate complex in which the alkoxy groups can react with resins to promote adhesion and/or cross-linking while the chelating agents stabilize the molecule. Tytan AP100 is mainly designed to strongly increase the adhesion of solvent-based inks to a variety of plastics used for food packaging or other purposes.

Synprint AC 7150 is a water-based, alkali-solubilized styrene-acrylic copolymer used as an alkali-soluble resin in inks and overprint varnishes to improve gloss and leveling. It can also be used in pigment dispersions to improve color development and pigment dispersion gloss.

Deuteron® OG 863 comprises fine PMU (polymethyl urea) particle dispersions within isopropanol. These dispersions are generally suitable for various solvent-based applications where rapid evaporation of alcohol is acceptable. Preferred applications for this product family include flexographic inks, wood coatings, industrial coatings, and textile printing, especially for small labels.

Deuteron® OG 8632 comprises fine PMU (polymethyl urea) particle dispersions within isopropanol. These dispersions are generally suitable for various solvent-based applications where rapid evaporation of alcohol is acceptable. Preferred applications for this product family include flexographic inks, wood coatings, industrial coatings, and textile printing, especially for small labels.

Deuteron® OG 8634 comprises fine PMU (polymethyl urea) particle dispersions within isopropanol. These dispersions are generally suitable for various solvent-based applications where rapid evaporation of alcohol is acceptable. Preferred applications for this product family include flexographic inks, wood coatings, industrial coatings, and textile printing, especially for small labels.

Trapylen® 186 X is a medium-chlorinated polypropylene dissolved in xylene. Characterized by a higher chlorine content compared to other grades, it exhibits relatively good compatibility with other resins and polymers, along with excellent pigment wetting. The cured film produced by Trapylen® 186 X boasts high gloss and remarkable chemical and aging resistance. Its primary advantage lies in its outstanding adhesion to untreated polypropylene, PP/EPDM thermoplastic rubber, and, to a limited extent, polyethylene.

Trapylen® 187 EAC is a chlorinated polypropylene dissolved in ethyl acetate. It possesses a slightly lower chlorine content compared to the similar Trapylen® 186 EAC but maintains good compatibility with other resins and polymers, along with excellent pigment wetting. The cured film exhibits high gloss and very good chemical and aging resistance. The primary advantage of Trapylen® 187 EAC lies in its outstanding adhesion to untreated polypropylene, PP/EPDM thermoplastic rubber, and, with limitations, polyethylene. However, its resistance against fatty oil and grease is limited and may be compensated for by using it with low-chlorinated Trapylen® grades.

Trapylen® 186 S is a chlorinated polypropylene with a higher chlorine content compared to other Trapylen® grades. It demonstrates good compatibility with other resins and polymers, excellent pigment wetting, and forms a high-gloss, chemically resistant film. The primary merit of Trapylen® 186 S lies in its outstanding adhesion to untreated polypropylene, PP/EPDM thermoplastic rubber, and, with limitations, polyethylene.

Trapylen® 186 EAC is a chlorinated polypropylene dissolved in ethyl acetate. With a higher chlorine content compared to other Trapylen® grades, it exhibits good compatibility with other resins and polymers, excellent pigment wetting, and results in a high-gloss, chemically resistant film. The main advantage of Trapylen® 186 EAC is its outstanding adhesion to untreated polypropylene, PP/EPDM thermoplastic rubber, and, with limitations, polyethylene. However, its resistance against fatty oil and grease is limited.

Trapylen® 187 S is a chlorinated polypropylene characterized by a higher chlorine content compared to other Trapylen® grades. This feature results in good compatibility with other resins and polymers, coupled with excellent pigment wetting. The cured film exhibits high gloss and very good chemical and aging resistance. The primary advantage of Trapylen® 187 S lies in its outstanding adhesion to untreated polypropylene, PP/EPDM thermoplastic rubber, and, with limitations, polyethylene. However, its resistance against fatty oil and grease is limited and may be compensated for by using it with low-chlorinated Trapylen® grades.

Texicryl® 13-813 is a modified styrene acrylic copolymer designed for use in off-set overprinting varnishes. It has been formulated to give excellent gloss over print and superior holdout over unprinted areas. It may also be used for certain graphic arts applications to non-absorbent substrates.

Texicryl® 13-809 is a styrene acrylic emulsion polymer designed for high gloss, water-based overprint varnishes and heat resistant inks. This styrene acrylic binder has been designed to provide superb clarity, water resistance, heat resistance, gloss etc. It can be used as deblocking modifier.

Hauthane L-3369 is a partially, renewable resource-based, hard, aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with good chemical and water-resistance properties. Features: 42% bio-based, renewable resource content. Good water and chemical resistance. Low VOC content (75 g/l less water). Can be crosslinked to enhance performance. Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water.

Ottopol 25-30 is the ammonia-cut version of Ottopol 25-50E. This solution polymer has good adhesion to non-porous surfaces. Belonging to the Ottopol 25 Series, it is specifically designed for use as a grinding and letdown vehicle for water-based rotogravure and flexographic inks. It provides high gloss and excellent press stability. Ink and coating makers will benefit from the versatility of this series as a sole binder or component of high-gloss inks and overlay varnishes. These polymers are derived from the same monomer composition, and the dry resin is identical throughout the series.

Ottopol G-35 is an acrylic resin solution with an acid number of 200. It is suitable as a grinding vehicle and imparts excellent flow and levelling to inks and varnishes. This product provides superior printing qualities, good pigment wetting, and excellent gloss.

Ottopol 25-50E converts into a low-cost solution polymer for pigment grinding and high-gloss flexo and gravure inks. Belonging to the Ottopol 25 Series, it is specifically designed for use as a grinding and letdown vehicle for water-based rotogravure and flexographic inks. It provides high gloss and excellent press stability. Ink and coating makers will benefit from the versatility of this series as a sole binder or component of high-gloss inks and overlay varnishes. These polymers are derived from the same monomer composition, and the dry resin is identical throughout the series.

Ottopol K-23 is a cationic acrylic copolymer emulsion used for alkali resistance and adhesion to non-porous substrates. It is designed for use as a grinding and letdown vehicle for water-based flexographic and rotogravure inks. It is also suitable for use as an overprint varnish.

Lansperse SYN1 is a 100% active liquid synergist that is used with our Lansperse UV20Y to aid pigment dispersion with yellow pigments.

Rovene 6202 is a solution version of Rovene 6201 solid styrene-acrylic resin neutralized with ammonia hydroxide. Rovene 6202 is a general use resin solution that is used as a grinding resin to produce pigment dispersions. The solution can also be used as an additive to modify certain properties of an ink or overprint varnish. The addition of Rovene 6202 will increase gloss, increase block resistance and improve resolubility on press. The solution can also be crosslinked due to the carboxyl functionality of the styrene-acrylic resin.

Rovene® 6114 is a low glass transition temperature, acrylic polymer emulsion with improved oil & grease resistance. It is a very soft film forming vehicle that provides good gloss, excellent water and rub resistance, and non-skid properties for flexographic and gravure inks and overprint varnishes. Rovene 6114 can be used as the film forming component in overprint varnishes or as the sole vehicle for inks and overprint varnishes. Because of the low glass transition temperature, Rovene 6114 has good adhesion to treated flexible films. Inks and overprint varnishes can be formulated with graphic arts standard products and additives.