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Applications such as commercial printing, publications, packaging, corrugated cardboards and others coupled with the consumer specific need such as eco-friendly solutions have led to growing global demand for inks.

Concerns regarding emission of VOCs and toxic metals present in some printing inks have driven the shift towards bio-friendly alternatives, resulting in a stringent regulatory framework for manufacturers.

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Selection Guide

Selecting Carbon Black for Paints, Coatings and Inks

By Patricia Geelen

Carbon black is a highly engineered form of carbon widely used in paints, coatings and inks to achieve a spectrum ranging from gray to deep black. Over the time, the properties of carbon black pigment have been modified to achieve required properties in the final product, such as increased tinting strength, improved the level of jetness or blue undertone and conductivity. Explore the different carbon black production processes and the properties to consider while selecting the right carbon black for your formulations by reviewing: How Carbon Black is Produced? Key Properties of Carbon Black Carbon Black for Coatings and Inks Finding...

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A very large cosmetic manufacturer is looking for innovative solutions to formulate nail polishes free of formaldehyde, toluene and phthalate, keeping long-lasting and fast drying attributes of the...

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A SpecialChem Client is interested in new processes or technologies which can potentially remove or capture 1,3-butadiene or catalyze the conversion of 1,3-butadiene into less harmful compounds...

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Selection Guide

Solvent Based Flexible Packaging Inks

By Terence Kenneth

Flexible packaging has now become popular in various industries ranging from consumer products to industrial applications. Both flexographic and gravure printing methods are used for flexible packaging printing. These two methods share the same raw materials; hence guidelines to select raw materials for the both printing methods are common. Review the guidelines to select raw materials such as waxes, surface additives, various resins as well as pigments for flexible packaging inks.

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Water Based Folding Carton Inks

By Terence Kenneth

Inks for folding cartons need to be formulated with moderately high gloss and good surface rub resistance. Find out what are the common types of raw materials (waxes, resins, emulsions, defoamers, surfactants and pigments) used for producing water-based inks for folding cartons.

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A water-based adhesion promoting agent for paints and classified as- Emulsion Type, Water-soluble type and Granule Type . It is highly reactive to carboxyl groups with minimal toxicity . It...

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Discover DPNG Liquid Oxygen Scavenger by Kuraray, for accelerated UV curing at 1% addition. This colorless liquid chemical can scavenge oxygen by itself without the help of catalyst . Avoid poor UV...

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Download the data sheet for all the GASIL® ranges of silicas effective for USA market. These are effective anti-caking/free-flow agents for a variety of materials with inherent poor flow properties...

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Explore GASIL® silicas, an effective anti-caking/free-flow agents for a variety of materials with inherent poor flow properties. Their products include powder coatings, powder consumer goods...

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Finding effective anti-caking/free-flow agents for a variety of materials with inherent poor flow properties with GASIL® silicas. These include powder coatings, powder consumer goods, foods and...
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