Catalog Number
ACMA00043807
Product Name
Non-Reactive Co-Solvent Grade Polyamide Resin AlFA01
Category
Co Solvent Polyamide Resins
Description
This resin is a co-solvent grade non-reactive solid polyamide resin based on polymerized fatty acids with excellent grease and water resistance, as well as good glossy clear printing.
Solubility
This product is soluble in n-Butanol, n–Propanol, Cellosolve and mixtures of these with aromatic hydrocarbons e.g. Toluene and Xylene. This resin is partially soluble in iso-propanol and insoluble in ethanol, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Under certain conditions the solutions forms reversible gels on standing. In order to achieve complete solubility in alcohol solutions , sometimes it is necessary to add small percentage of water or aromatic hydrocarbon solvent . For optimum solubility blends of alcohols and hydrocarbon solvents are required.
Appearance
Bright light yellow granular
Application
It has excellent adhesion to treated polyethylene and other plastics. It has good flexibility and very good solvent release properties. The resin is suitable for flexographic and gravure printing inks.
Acid Value
7 mgKOH/g (Max)
Amine Value
7 mgKOH/g (Max)
Chemical Formula
C18H35N3O3
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, ventilated and dry place. Store at temperatures below 35 °C for up to 12 months.