New Phenolic-Modified Rosin Esters for High-Performance Inks
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (July 1, 2002)-Eastman resins, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Eastman Chemical Compan, today announced the introduction of a new generation of phenolic-modified rosin esters, the Ultra-Rez® 500 series, to help formulators develop inks with more universal utility in the lithographic market.
The low polarity of Ultra-Rez 500 resins provides formulators the ability to balance fountain solutions with ink, resulting in a wider water window. The reduced water pickup decreases color shift and imparts more consistent ink coverage throughout the print run. The result is less waste.
Due to a high internal structure, Ultra-Rez 500 resins offer a more stable rheology for steady viscosity during printing. As press temperatures change during print runs, these new generation resins can provide the consistent sharp-dot print quality ink makers require, even on economical substrates.
Runge says the company will continue to supply existing Ultra-Rez resins in addition to the 500 series. "We have a variety of high molecular weight resins with various performance characteristics that aid in the development of vehicles for high-speed printing."
Ultra-Rez 500 resins are ideal for development of high performance printing inks used in heavy paste or oil-based inks for a wide range of applications, including varnishes, vehicles, coatings and adhesives.
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