Products in Printing & Inks: Top Coat

SYNTHOLUX 197 PE is an aadiation-curing, low-viscosity polyester acrylate resin that is solvent-free. It is used in UV- and electron beam-curing primers and top coats for wood, paper, plastics, and printing inks. It has applications in construction adhesives, industrial adhesives and sealants, wood coatings, and finishes.

AFCONA 2503 is a waterbased defoamer and anti-foam agent with leveling properties that is especially useful in high shear applications such as pigment concentrates. AFCONA 2503 is an organically modified polysiloxane which is designed to give good defoaming, anti-foam and leveling performance in all waterbased applications.

Hauthane HD-2602 DMM (L-2857) is an NMP-free, APEO-free, silicone-modified, polyester-based, water-borne polyurethane dispersion. Features: May be formulated into low surface tension coatings. Excellent abrasion resistance. Non-fugitive silicone component. Crosslinkable for improved adhesion and performance. Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether co-solvent.

Hauthane HD-2117 DMM (L-2892) is an extremely hard, NMP-free, APEO-free, aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with exceptional chemical and early water-resistance properties. Features: Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) co-solvent. Outstanding water and chemical resistance. Fast early water resistance development. Can be erosslinked o enhance performance.

Hauthane L-3685 is a water-borne, UV-curable, polycarbonate-based polyurethane dispersion. Features: Excellent chemical- and stain-resistance. Superior humidity resistance. Forms durable, films under ambient or force-dried conditions. APEO-free Fast water-release properties. Contains n-methyl pyrrolidone (NMP) co-solvent.

Hauthane L-3790 is a water-borne, UV-curable, polycarbonate-based polyurethane dispersion. Features: Excellent chemical- and stain-resistance. Superior humidity resistance. Forms durable, films under ambient or force-dried conditions. APEO-free. Fast water-release properties. Contains dipropylene glycol dimethylether (DMM) co-solvent.

Texicryl® 17-0330 is a styrene acrylic copolymer emulsion designed for use in high performance adhesives, inks, and coatings where flexibility and/or cold temperature flexibility are desired. It can be utilized in a range of water based adhesives and emulsion paint formulations and can easily be formulated into coatings varying in properties from semi-gloss finish to high pigment volume concentration low-cost paints.

Hauthane HD-2209 DMM (L-3040) is an NMP-free/APEO-free aliphatic, polyester-based, polyurethane dispersion designed to produce unequaled clarity and gloss. Features: Wet look gloss. Glass-like clarity. Adhesion to a wide variety of substrates including wood, plastics, textiles, leather. Dilution and clean up with ordinary tap water. Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether co-solvent.

Hauthane L-3645 is a NMP-free, TEA-free, aliphatic, silicone-modified, polyester-based, waterborne polyurethane dispersion. Features: May be formulated into low surface tension coatings. Exceptional dye transfer resistance. Excellent abrasion resistance. Higher silicone content (-2X) than HD-2602. Crosslinkable for improved adhesion and performance. Contains dipropylene glycol dimethylether (DMM) and dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether (DPM) co-solvent.

Hauthane HD-2107 DMM (L-2877) is a hard, NMP-free, APEO-free, aliphatic, polyester-based, aqueous polyurethane dispersion with an exceptional balance of properties. Features: Forms tough, abrasion- and mar-resistance films. Outstanding water and chemical resistance. Excellent exterior weathering performance. Can be crosslinked to enhance performance. Dilution and clean-up with ordinary tap water. Contains dipropylene glycol dimethyl ether (DMM) co-solvent.

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.

Polyplate® P01 is a milled, high brightness, large particle size delaminated kaolin, intended for use in solvent and water-borne coatings, inks, and adhesives. The high aspect ratio of the large platy particles provides improved tinting strength, enamel holdout, and crack resistance.

KaMin® 90 is a high brightness, fine particle size, general-purpose filler with moderate water demand. KaMin® 90 is ideally suited for solvent and water-borne paint, ink and adhesive applications where high gloss, holdout and controlled rheology are important.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PEL-SIL™ CL340 is a nonreactive, acetate capped, silicone glycol copolymer surfactant supplied at 100 percent active concentration. It provides slip, gloss enhancement, pigment treatment and leveling for ink and coatings applications. Additionally, it provides mar resistance for coatings applications such as glossy printed materials. PEL-SIL™ CL340 is compatible with acrylic, epoxy, nitrocellulose, phenolic, polyester & polyurethane systems. With a low order of toxicity, this product acts as an anti-stick agent in printing ink applications. It is particularly useful for facilitating the slip of magazine covers over one another during printing and distribution. It is also used as a solubility aid to compatibilize blowing agents with isocyanates in the production of polyurethane foams. PEL-SIL™ CL340 is stable in neutral or mildly acidic or alkaline aqueous solutions. It Imparts anti-blocking and improves mar resistance of PU coatings. PEL-SIL™ CL340 is an effective leveling agent for synthetic leather top coatings.

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.

KaMin® 80 is an economical, general purpose water-washed kaolin, with intermediate brightness. It is suitable for use in water-borne, solvent-borne and solvent-free paint, ink, and adhesive applications.

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.

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.

CeraSPERSE 87NS is a polymeric compound for non-skid applications. 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.

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.

CeraSPERSE 171 is a synthetic wax 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.

KaMin® 80B is an economical, general purpose water-washed kaolin, with intermediate brightness. It is suitable for use in water-borne, solvent-borne and solvent-free paint, ink, and adhesive applications.

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.

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.

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.

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.