VANCRYL® 800

VANCRYL® 800 is a styrene/acrylic copolymer primarily used in waterborne inks and coatings for graphic arts applications. Here's a summary of its properties and applications as outlined in the technical datasheet:

Introduction:

• VANCRYL® 800 serves as a styrene/acrylic copolymer, particularly designed for use in waterborne inks and coatings within the graphic arts industry.
• Its main functions include providing excellent pigment wetting and maintaining viscosity stability, particularly suited for aqueous gravure and flexographic inks.
• In addition to its ink-related applications, VANCRYL® 800 is effective as a protective colloid in the production of styrene-acrylic copolymer emulsions.

Key Performance Properties:

• Outstanding pigment wetting, ensuring good dispersion and color intensity.
• Excellent transfer properties, enabling smooth and consistent ink application.
• Good hold-out characteristics, ensuring even coverage and minimal absorption.
• Low foam formation during application.
• High gloss finish, contributing to the aesthetic appeal of printed materials.
• Compatibility with a wide range of vehicles used in ink and coating formulations.

Typical Properties:

• Acid number: 280 mg KOH/g.
• Appearance: Clear light yellow liquid.
• Color: Gardner < 8.
• Density: 8.8 lbs/gal.
• Flashpoint: Non-combustible.
• Molecular weight: 35,000 (Mw).
• Non-volatile matter: 27%.
• pH: 8.0.
• Glass transition temperature (Tg): 102°C.
• Viscosity at 25°C: 1700 mPa.s.
• VOC (volatile organic compound) content: < 0.5% by weight.

These properties make VANCRYL® 800 suitable for various printing and coating applications where waterborne formulations are preferred, offering benefits such as improved pigment dispersion, transfer efficiency, and gloss enhancement. Additionally, its compatibility with different vehicles adds versatility to its usage in diverse formulations.