Waterborne low-VOC acrylic dispersions for demanding flexible packaging applications
Key features:
- Food contact compliance
- Superior clarity and flexibility
- Coater-ready formulation
- Outstanding adhesion to a wide range of substrates, including high- and low-energy surfaces
- Excellent processability for improved manufacturing efficiency
- Low odour and low foaming
Meet the challenges of technically demanding flexible packaging applications with Synthomer’s acrylic dispersions.
Excellent adhesion to a wide range of substrates, including high- and low-energy surfaces ensures superior performance for high gloss lamination, heat seal and cold seal applications. In addition, they are compliant with many direct and indirect food contact regulations.
| Tradename | Chemistry | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Abalyn™ D-E Methyl Ester of Rosin | Rosin Resin | ABALYN™ D-E methyl ester of gum rosin, is an amber-colored, near-neutral, tacky, viscous liquid. It is resinous in nature with clarity and high refractive index, low vapor pressure, high boiling point, and good thermal stability. It has excellent surface-wetting properties. These physical properties, plus its wide compatibility, make it useful in a variety of applications, including lacquers, inks, paper coatings, varnishes, adhesives, sealing compounds, plastics and wood preservatives. To assure minimum odor of products in which it is used, it is given a special steam sparging treatment.Alcohol-solubleExcellent perfume fixativeExcellent surface wetting and adhesion propertiesExcellent wood preservativeInsoluble in waterLiquid tackifier and plasticizer resin for a wide variety of raw materials and polymers |
| ABITOL™ E Hydroabietyl Alcohol | Rosin Resin | ABITOL™ E resin hydroabietyl alcohol is a colorless, tacky, balsamic resin. Its tackiness and extremely pale color, combined with its solubility in common organic solvents and compatibility with resins, film-formers, and oils, have led to its use as a resinous plasticizer and/or tackifier in plastics, lacquers, inks and adhesives. Chemically, Abitol E resin is a high molecular weight, primary, monohydric alcohol derived from rosin acids that have been hydrogenated to reduce unsaturation. ABITOL E resin undergoes the general types of chemical reaction common to most primary alcohols.Alcohol-solubleHigh refractive indexHigh viscous tackifier resin with excellent ageing characteristicsLight colorLow odorReactive functionalityWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Dresinate™ TX Rosin Soap | Rosin Resin | Dresinate™ TX tall oil soap is a free flowing solid, fully saponified sodium soap of tall oil. It is designed mainly as an emulsifier promoting detergent or cleaning activity, particularly in highly built industrial metal cleaners.Fully saponified sodium salt of tall oilReadily dissolves in waterDry, free flowing powder |
| Dymerex™ Polymerized Rosin | Rosin Resin | Dymerex™ modified gum rosin is a pale, acidic, thermoplastic, high softening point resin. It is composed predominately of dimeric acids derived from rosin with lesser amounts of monomeric resin acids and neutral materials of rosin origin. Dymerex™ modified resin has high resistance to oxidation and does not crystallize from solutions or from solid compositions. It is compatible with many natural and synthetic film formers and rubbers. Being an acidic resin, it reacts readily with polyalcohols or hydrated lime to yield high melting derivatives.Alcohol-solubleNon-crystallineResistant to oxidationThermoplastic rosin acidVery high softening point |
| EMULTEX™ A 1602 | VA | EMULTEX A 1602 is an aqueous emulsion of a non-plasticized homopolymer vinyl acetate. |
| Foral™ 105-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORAL™ 105-E ester of hydrogenated rosin is a pale, thermoplastic ester resin derived from pentaerythritol and a highly stabilized rosin. Like FORAL 85-E ester of hydrogenated rosin, which is produced from the same unique oxidation-resistant rosin, FORAL 105-E offers advantages as the tackifier or modifier resin in various adhesives and coating compositions. In these applications, both resins exhibit resistance to oxidation and to discoloration caused by heat and aging. FORAL 105-E has a substantially higher softening point and is therefore indicated where a harder resin is desired. It is also used in UV cured acrylics to improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates when high tack is not needed.Compatible with UV acrylic adhesivesExcellent resistance to oxidationHigh softening pointImproved adhesion to low surface energy substratesLight colorLow odorThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Foral™ 85-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORAL™ 85-E ester of hydrogenated gum rosin is a very pale, thermoplastic ester resin derived from glycerol and a highly stabilized rosin that has outstanding resistance to oxidation, and to discoloration caused by heat and aging. FORAL 85-E can be used as a tackifier resin in various types of adhesives, and in protective and barrier-type coatings that require a high degree of color retention and oxidation resistance. It is also used in UV cured acrylics to improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates.Compatible with UV acrylic adhesivesExcellent resistance to oxidation and discolorationExceptional cutaneous toleranceImproved adhesion to low surface energy substratesLight colorLow odorMedium softening pointThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Foral™ AX-E Fully Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORAL™ AX-E fully hydrogenated gum rosin is a thermoplastic, acidic resin produced by hydrogenating rosin to an exceptionally high degree. It is the palest, most highly stabilized rosin commercially available from Synthomer. Compared with STAYBELITE™ resin-E partially hydrogenated rosin, a hydrogenated rosin long established and widely used for its pale color and high oxidation resistance, FORAL AX-E has better initial color and color retention, and even greater resistance to oxidation. It is especially indicated as the tackifier and resin modifier in solvent adhesives and hot-melt applied coatings and adhesives that must excel in these properties. It is also used in UV cured acrylics to improve adhesion to low surface energy substrates.Alcohol-solubleCompatible with UV acrylic adhesivesExcellent resistance to oxidationHigh acid numberImproved adhesion to low surface energy substratesMedium softening pointThermoplastic hydrogenated resinVery light color |
| Foralyn™ 110 Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORALYN™ 110 ester of hydrogenated gum rosin is the pentaerythritol ester of hydrogenated rosin.This resin combines the feature of light initial color and good color retention with the advantages of excellent long-term retention of adhesive properties and UV light stability offered by STAYBELITE™ and FORAL™ esters of hydrogenated rosin.Excellent resistance to oxidationHigh softening pointLight colorLow odorThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Foralyn™ 5020-F Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORALYN™ 5020-F Ester of Hydrogenated Gum Rosin, the methyl ester of hydrogenated rosin, is a light amber liquid resin. Being hydrogenated, it has marked resistance to aging. To assure minimum odor of products in which it is used, it is given a special steam-sparging treatment. FORALYN 5020-F is used as a resinous plasticizer or tackifier in finished products such as adhesives, inks, and lacquers.Excellent fixativeExceptional cutaneous toleranceLiquid tackifier and plasticizer resin with excellent ageing characteristicsLow colorLow odorWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Foralyn™ 90 Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORALYN™ 90 ester of hydrogenated rosin is the glycerol ester of hydrogenated rosin. This resin combines the feature of light initial color and good color retention with the advantages of excellent long-term retention of adhesive properties and UV light stability offered by STAYBELITE™ and FORALl™ esters of hydrogenated rosin.Excellent resistance to oxidationLight colorLow odorMedium softening pointThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Foralyn™ E Partially Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | FORALYN™ E Partially Hydrogenated Gum Rosin is a light colored, thermoplastic, acidic resin made by partially hydrogenating rosin. Because of this treatment, FORALYN E is highly resistant to oxidation and discoloration, and to changes in solubility characteristics when it is exposed to air and sunlight. Thermoplastic properties of FORALYN™ E make it particularly valuable as a plasticizer, tackifier or processing aid for reclaimed, natural, and synthetic rubbers. FORALYN E is also suggested for the preparation of synthetic resins, pigment coatings, soldering fluxes and caulking compounds.Color stabilityExceptionally light colorHigh acid numberResistant to oxidationWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Metalyn™ 200 Methyl Ester of Rosin | Rosin Resin | METALYN™ 200 methyl ester of gum rosin, a resinous plasticizer derived from rosin, is an amber-colored, tacky, viscous liquid. These physical properties, together with its wide compatibility, make it useful in a variety of applications, including lacquers, inks, adhesives, plastics, paper coatings and varnishes.Alcohol-solubleCompatible and miscible with a wide variety of materialsExcellent surface wetting and adhesion propertiesLiquid plasticizer and tackifierLow vapor pressure |
| Pentalyn™ H-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | PENTALYN™ H-E ester of hydrogenated gum rosin is a medium hard, pale, thermoplastic resin designed primarily as a tackifying resin for various types of polymer and elastomer-based adhesives. It is a pentaerythritol ester of a rosin that has been stabilized by hydrogenation. In adhesive formulations, it contributes improved resistance to oxidation, greater heat stability, better retention of color, and greater retention of tack-imparting properties than ordinary rosin ester resins.Excellent resistance to oxidationHigh softening pointLight colorLow odorThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Permalyn™ 5110 Synthetic Resin | Rosin Resin | Permalyn™ 5110 synthetic resin is a pentaerythritol ester of gum rosin. It has been designed for adhesive applications that require light initial color and good color stability. Permalyn 5110 is used as a resin modifier in elastomers, waxes, film-formers, and various adhesive and protective coating applications.High softening pointLow odorResistant to thermal degradationThermoplastic resinVery good color stabilityWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Permalyn™ 6110 Synthetic Resin | Rosin Resin | Permalyn™ 6110 synthetic resin, a very pale, hard, thermoplastic resin, is a pentaerythritol ester of gum rosin. It is produced by a special process that yields a low-odor, light-colored, very stable product. Permalyn 6110 is used as a resin modifier in elastomers, waxes, film-formers, and various adhesive and protective coating applications.High softening pointLight colorLow odorResistant to thermal degradationThermoplastic resinVery good color stabilityWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Piccotac™ 1020-E Hydrocarbon Resin | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resin | Piccotac™ 1020-E hydrocarbon resin is a liquid, low molecular weight hydrocarbon resin based on aliphatic monomers of petroleum origin. Piccotac™ 1020-E is pale in color, has good heat and light stability and contributes an excellent balance of tack and adhesive properties to systems blended with elastomers. Piccotac™ 1020-E is designed primarily for use in pressure sensitive and hot melt adhesives. It is stabilized with antioxidant.Aliphatic liquid resin used to increase tack and reduce viscosityExcellent adhesion in adhesives with styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) block copolymersExcellent compatibility in natural rubberExcellent tack and peel propertiesLight color, low odorResistance to oxidation |
| Piccotac™ 1100-E Hydrocarbon Resin | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resin | PICCOTAC™ 1100-E hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight, aliphatic hydrocarbon resin, derived mainly from dienes and other reactive monomers. It is characterized by its light color, excellent balance of tack and of adhesive and cohesive properties, heat resistance, and wide compatibility. PICCOTAC™ 1100-E is designed as a tackifier for various adhesive and hot melt compositions, particularly pressure-sensitive systems that require high cohesive and quick-stick properties. PICCOTAC™ 1100-E is stabilized by addition of antioxidant.Aliphatic C5 resinExcellent adhesion in formulations with Natural RubberExcellent color and color stabilityExcellent peel and tack propertiesGood adhesion in formulations with styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) block copolymers |
| Piccotac™ 7590-N Hydrocarbon Resin | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resin | PICCOTAC™ 7590-N hydrocarbon resin is an aromatic-modified, aliphatic hydrocarbon resin developed for the adhesives industry. Its specific degree of modification provides PICCOTAC™ 7590-N with an excellent compatibility with styrene-based thermoplastic elastomers, and in particular SBS (styrene-butadiene-styrene and SEBS (styrene-ethylene/butylene-styrene) block copolymers. It is also compatible with APAO (amorphous poly-alpha-olefins), metallocene-catalyzed polyolefins, SBR, EVA, and many polar elastomers. Due to its low odor and very good thermostability, Piccotac™ 7590-N is suggested as tackifying resin for high quality hot melt and hot melt pressure sensitive adhesives. PICCOTAC™ 7590-N is stabilized by addition of antioxidant.Allows lower than usual hot melt coating temperaturesExcellent compatibility and performance in SBS and SEBS block copolymer HMPSA systemsExcellent compatibility with natural rubber, SBR and polyolefinsGood balance of peel and shear propertiesLight color, low odorLow softening point, good low temperature properties |
| Piccotac™ 9095-E Hydrocarbon Resin | Aliphatic Hydrocarbon Resin | PICCOTAC™ 9095-E hydrocarbon resin is a low molecular weight, slightly aromatic-modified aliphatic C5 tackifier designed for the adhesives industry. This light colored resin is compatible with styrenic block copolymers, EVA, and many polar elastomers. It is widely used with other tackifier resins, such as rosin esters and C9 hydrocarbon tackifiers to improve performance. It is primarily used in hot melt adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesives. Piccotac™ 9095-E is stabilized by the addition of antioxidant.Aliphatic resin with a low level of aromatic-modificationExcellent adhesion to styrene-isoprene-styrene (SIS) block copolymersExcellent balance of peel and shearExcellent compatibility with EVA, APO and metallocene polymers for packaging adhesivesExcellent peel and tack propertiesLight color, low odor |
| PLEXTOL™ R 1A | PA | PLEXTOL R 1A is an acrylic copolymer dispersion. |
| PLEXTOL™ R 5378 | PA | PLEXTOL R 5378 is a surfactant stabilised acrylic ester copolymer dispersion. |
| Poly-Pale™ Partially Dimerized Rosin | Rosin Resin | Poly-Pale™ resin is a pale, partially polymerized (dimerized) gum rosin. Compared with pale grades of regular wood, gum, or tall oil rosins, it has a higher softening point, higher viscosity (molten and in solution), much greater resistance to oxidation, and complete freedom from crystallizing when in solid form or in solution. Its many uses include the preparation of varnishes, driers, synthetic resins, ink vehicles, floor tile, rubber compounds, solder fluxes, and various adhesives and protective coatings.Alcohol-solubleHigh softening pointNon-crystallineResistant to oxidationThermoplastic rosin acid |
| Staybelite™ Ester 3-E Ester of Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | STAYBELITE™ ester 3-E ester of hydrogenated gum rosin is a pale, viscous, balsamic liquid with the resistance to oxidation and discoloration characteristic of the STAYBELITE series of resins. The tacky, highly adhesive resin can be readily emulsified, and serves as plasticizer for a wide range of film formers. STAYELITE ester 3-E is broadly compatible with many other components, and it has found wide acceptance in hot melt, pressure sensitive, and laminating adhesives. In general, it finds use where there is a need for a pale, non-oxidizing, color-stable, highly tacky liquid resin.Good resistance to oxidation and discolorationHigh viscous tackifier resin with excellent ageing characteristicsLight colorLow odorWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Staybelite™ Ester 5-E Resin | Rosin Resin | STAYBELITE™ ester 5-E resin is a pale, medium-hard, thermoplastic synthetic resin that has excellent resistance to oxidation, discoloration, and other properties affected by ageing. It is the glycerol ester of partially hydrogenated rosin specially processed to yield a low-odor, low-acid-number product. These and other outstanding properties make it particularly useful as a modifier of masticatory ingredients used in chewing gum bases.Excellent chewing gum baseExcellent resistance to oxidationLight colorLow odorMedium softening pointThermoplastic hydrogenated resinWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Staybelite™ Resin-E Partially Hydrogenated Rosin | Rosin Resin | STAYBELITE™ resin-E partially hydrogenated rosin is a pale, thermoplastic, acidic resin made by partially hydrogenating rosin. Because of this treatment, STAYBELITE resin-E partially hydrogenated rosin is highly resistant to oxidation and discoloration, and to changes in solubility characteristics when it is exposed to air and sunlight.Color stabilityHigh acid numberLight colorLow odorResistant to oxidationWide solubility and compatibility range |
| Tacolyn™ 1070 Resin Dispersion | Tackifier Dispersion | Tacolyn™ 1070 resin dispersion is an aqueous, 55% solids, solvent-free, anionic hydrocarbon dispersion. It is recommended as a tackifier for acrylic latex polymers used in label, tape, and construction adhesive applications. As a modifier for these latexes, Tacolyn™ 1070 enhances specific adhesion to polyolefin substrates and recycled corrugated board. It promotes cohesive strength and offers good moisture resistance when used in pressure sensitive adhesives. It may be used in clear film label applications due to its good color retention and oxidation resistance.APE-freeEnhances specific adhesion to polyolefin substrates and recycled corrugated boardGood moisture resistanceGood thermal and UV stabilityPromotes cohesion |
| Tacolyn™ 5002 Resin Dispersion | Tackifier Dispersion | Tacolyn™ 5002 resin dispersion is an aqueous, 55% solids, solvent-free, anionic hydrocarbon resin dispersion. It is recommended as a tackifier for natural rubber and styrene butadiene rubber latex polymers used in label, tape, construction, and contact adhesive applications. As a modifier for pressure sensitive label and tape adhesives, Tacolyn™ 5002 provides a good balance of peel and shear and enhances specific adhesion to polyolefin substrates and recycled corrugated board. Tacolyn™ 5002 is recommended for water-based contact adhesives where fast break properties are required as in foam to foam bonding applications.APE-freeBroad utility as a general purpose SBR tackifierEnhances specific adhesion to polyolefin substrates and recycled corrugated boardGood moisture resistanceGood thermal and UV stabilityPromotes cohesion |
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