Thermoplastic polyamides for inks and adhesives
Main applications of thermoplastic polyamides
- Flexographic printing
- Gravure printing
- Offset printing
- Overprint varnishes
- Hotmelt adhesives
- Thixotropic agent (in coatings based on alkyds, ester oils, and vegetable oils)
Flexographic and gravure printing inks
Applications
For flexible packaging – plastic film, plastic laminated paper, thin metal foils, etc. and for publication, specialty gravure.
Characteristics
- High gloss
- Adhesion to substrate
- Flexibility
- Film-forming improvement
- Fat and grease resistance
- Fast solvent release
- Clean printing
Overprint varnishes
Applications
- Cold seal packaging
Characteristics
- Improve scratch resistance
High-performance hotmelt adhesives
Applications
- Flexible packaging, automotive assembly, shoe assembly, wood bonding
Characteristics
- Sharp melting points for low-viscosity melt
- Excellent adhesion to different substrates
- Excellent color
- Low odor
- Excellent moisture, chemical and impact resistance
Thixotropic agents and others
Applications
- Mainly for industrial wall paints
Characteristics
- Improves flow and brushing
- Reduces settling of pigment
- Retards dripping and sagging
Our brands Crayamid® and Unithane®
Thermoplastic polyamides
The inks prepared on Crayamid® grades have:
- Good adhesion to a variety of substrates;
- Excellent solvent release;
- Good deep freeze and water resistance;
- Low odor
Polyurethane for inks
Our range for inks application is completed by Unithane® polyurethane.