Thermoplastic polyamides for inks and adhesives
The Crayamid® thermoplastic polyamides range is recognized on the market for its performances and good quality.
Main applications of thermoplastic polyamides:
- flexographic printing
- gravure printing
- offset printing
- overprint varnishes
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Hotmelt adhesives
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Thixotropic agent (in coatings based on alkyds, ester oils and vegetable oils)
Flexographic & 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 colour
Low odour
Excellent moisture, chemical and impact resistance
Thixotropic agents & 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.