Paracryl Polymers for Graphic Arts                                          
  USES RESISTANCE    
PRODUCT Nonvolatiles, % T(g) pH Viscosity, Centipose Acid number Tmff, *C Density Gloss Film Formation Resolubility Low Surface Energy Adhesion Paracryl Performances/Applications Grinding Overprint Flexographic Gravure Heat Water Scuff Block    
                               
PARACRYL ACRYLIC                              
RESIN SOLUTION                              
PC-8030 32.0 58 8.9 840 205 49 8.9 High If Coalesced Good No Acrylic solution resin used in flexo/roto inks and OPV's.  Exhibits excellent holdout and resistance properties. * * * * * * * *    
                               
PARACRYL ACRYLIC                              
EMULSIONS                              
PC-8996 54.0 -20 6.8 133 0 -2 8.9 Excellent Yes Good Yes High solids, self crosslinking polymer, promotes long-term shelf stability with bronze and aluminum powders.     * *   *        
                               
PARACRYL STYRENE                              
ACRYLIC EMULSIONS                              
PC-8340 41.0 16 8.5 665 235 20 8.8 Very High Yes Very Good Yes Modified acrylic to impart high heat resistance and gloss while providing resolubility and printability.   * * * *   * *    
PC-8352 43.0 -10 8.1 1400 55 -3 8.8 Very High Yes Good Yes FDA compliant extension vehicle or overprint varnish demanding very high gloss and holdout properties.   * * *     * *    
PC-8364 41.0 -5 8.7 1400 160 -4 8.9 Excellent Yes Excellent Yes Film forming emulsion used as a let down vehicle providing excellent resolubility and gloss.   * * * * * * *    
PC-8820 47.0 -49 8.3 900 45 -25 8.6 High Yes Good Yes Modified acrylic designed for superior adhesion to non porous substrates while providing excellent drying and printability.   * * *   * * *    
PC-8936 47.0 18 8.3 268 50 0 8.6 Excellent Yes Good Yes Styrene-acrylic emulsion designed for applications demanding high gloss and water resistance.   * * *   * * *    
                               
PARACRYL STYRENATED                            
ACRYLIC EMULSIONS                              
PC-8227 43.0 40 8.0 460 95 19 8.8 High Yes Very Good Yes Low VOC film forming emulsion which imparts excellent flow and leveling properties.   * * *   * * *    
PC-8444 50.0 101 8.6 597 50 >80 8.6 Very High If Coalesced Good No Non film forming emulsion designed as a let down vehicle to impart hardness and gloss while providing a fast drying time.   * * * * * * *    
PC-8445 49.0 87 8.3 200 50 > 80 8.8 Very High If Coalesced Excellent No Caustic stabilized version of PC-8444.   * * *   * * *    
PC-8495 48.0 95 8.6 880 80 > 80 8.8 High If Coalesced Excellent No Non film forming emulsion designed as a let down vehicle to impart hardness and gloss while providing a fast drying time.   * * * * * * *    
PC-8772 34.0 26 9.0 280 75 N/A 8.9 High Yes Very Good Yes Styrene acrylic designed as a high gloss preprint OPV while providing  rub , hot scuff , and  water resistance.   * * * * * * *      
                                       
PARACRYL SPECIALTY                              
ACRYLIC EMULSIONS                              
PC-8920 55.0 25 5.2 189 5 25 8.7 N/A Yes Fair Yes Specialty urethane acrylic hybrid polymer designed to impart resistance and adhesion properties.   * *     * * *    
PC-8900 52.0 -2 5.4 127 5 N/D 8.6 N/A Yes Fair Yes Lower Tg version of PC-8920.     * *   * * *      
PC-8770 37.0 100 8.9 880 100 N/D 9.0 Very High Yes Good   Specialty polymer exhibiting high water resistance and hot scuff resistance without the use of Zinc or Zirconium.   * * * * * * *      
PC-8775 36.0 112 9.0 1000 270 21 9.1 Good If Coalesced Good No Non film forming specialty polymer exhibiting high water resistance and hot scuff resistance.   * * * * * * *      
                     
PARACRYL ACRYLIC                              
COLLOIDAL DISPERSIONS                              
PC-8120 20.0 22 8.6 5400 120 N/A 8.4 Good Yes Excellent No Ammonia stabilized colloidal dispersion.Excellent transfer and printability. Amine and Caustic stabilized versions available. *   * *            
PC-8105 25.0 22 8.5 120 40 N/A 8.8 Good If Coalesced Good Yes All acrylic low VOC specialty dispersion which provides adhesion and excellent rheology properties. *   *       * *      
PC-8130 29.0 24 6.5 <300 120 N/A 8.8 Good Yes Excellent No Unneutralized version of PC-8120. Designed to be reduced to 20% solids while providing 6000-4000 cps viscosity. *   * *       *      
PC-8155 32.0 21 8.0 <300 45 N/A 8.6 High Yes Very Good No Surfactant free amine stabilized high molecular weight colloidal dispersion. Caustic stabilized version also available.   * * *              
PC-8160 22.0 18 8.3 2680 105 N/A 8.5 Fair Yes Excellent No Caustic stabilized colloidal dispersion designed to provide excellent resolubility. *   * *       *      
                         
All of the Property data are typical properties only.  For specific data properties, refer to sales specification sheets.   N/D - Nondetectable per instrument used.      
Acid Number is calculated on the nonvolatile content.       N/A - Nonapplicable to product use.