Printing & Inks

DYTEK® DCH-99 (1,2-diamainecyclohexane) is a cyclic aliphatic diamine made of 100% reclaimed material that is used primarily in epoxy coatings and composites. It provides chemical resistance over a broad range of chemicals, which makes it a superior choice for industrial and marine coatings. Other applications include mining, oil & gas, and pharmaceutical intermediates.

DYTEK® BHMT (bis-hexamethylene triamine) is a long chain triamine that is used as a binder in asphalt, as a phosphonate scavenger and flocculant in oil & gas applications, and as a hardener in epoxy coating and adhesive applications.

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® 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.

KURARAY POVAL™ 49-88 by Kuraray is a partially saponified polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) grade. This grade is water-soluble polymer manufactured by alcoholysis of polyvinyl acetate. It is used as an adhesive promoter. It is suitable for modification of emulsion adhesives and remoistenable adhesives in the paper processing industry. It is used in postage stamps and labels. Aqueous solution of KURARAY POVAL™ 49-88 can be added to polymer emulsion which is already stabilized with polyvinyl alcohol to extend the open time, increase setting speed and influence the rheology. Its shelf life is 12 months. Complies with EU Directive 67/548/EC regulation.

EBECRYL® 303, crafted by CASE Ingredients, is a cutting-edge product tailored for paints and coatings and the printing and packaging sectors. Notably Bisphenol A-free and boasting a low carbon footprint, this solvent-free and VOC-free liquid is optimized for applications like film and foil coatings and overprint varnishes. Its versatility shines in printing techniques such as flexography, gravure, inkjet, and screen printing, especially on plastic substrates. With efficient curtain and gravure coating methods, it ensures rapid radiation curing, delivering a clear and impeccable finish.

KURARAY POVAL™ 3-80 (Old name: PVA 403) by Kuraray is polyvinyl alcohol with colloid-chemical and excellent film-forming properties, and a high tensile strength. KURARAY POVAL™ 3-80 is used as a component of remoistenable adhesives, e.g. for postage stamps. In addition, the polymers are highly elastic and resistant to heat and organic solvents. Above all, the range of applications is based on the chemical properties, especially on the reactivity of the numerous hydroxyl groups with substances such as reactive resins, aldehydes and other reactive compounds.

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.