Resins for Inks
Resins for Inks
Ketonic Resin
Cyclohexanone-aldehyde chemistry. Gloss, pigment wetting, oxidative stability.
| Grade | Melting Point | Viscosity | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitone US 100 Pearl-shaped transparent granules SolubilityCompatible with ethyl acetate, IPA, aromatic and alcohol solvent blends | 85–95 °C | 18–20 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50%) | Flexographic and gravure inks, Lacquers and NC-based coatings, Screen inks | Request TDS |
| Unitone US 110 Pearl-shaped transparent granules | 90–98 °C | 18–20 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50%) | Flexographic and gravure inks, Lacquers, Screen inks | Request TDS |
| Unitone US 500 Lump form, pale yellow | 90–100 °C | 20–22 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50%) | Ballpoint inks, Lacquers, Printing inks | Request TDS |
Co-Solvent Polyamide
Dimer-fatty-acid polyamides for Tol:But blends. Flexo and gravure inks.
| Grade | Viscosity | Softening Point | Acid Value | Amine Value | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unimide US-80 Bright yellowish beads SolubilityCo-solvent (Toluene : Butanol blends) | 70–80 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 40% Tol:But 2:1) | 110–120 | 7 | 7 | Flexographic and gravure inks, Thixotropic paints | Request TDS |
| Unimide US-60 Bright yellowish beads SolubilityToluene : Butanol : IPA blends | 50–60 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 40% Tol:But:IPA) | 110–120 | 7 | 7 | Flexo and gravure inks, Thixotropic paints | Request TDS |
| Unimide US-50 Bright yellowish beads SolubilityToluene : Butanol : IPA blends | 45–55 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 40% Tol:But:IPA) | 110–120 | 7 | 7 | Flexo and gravure inks, Thixotropic paints | Request TDS |
| Unimide US 40 Yellowish beads SolubilityToluene : Butanol (2:1), compatible with IPA | 30–50 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 40% Tol:But 2:1) | 110–120 | 7 | 7 | Flexo and gravure inks, High-gloss liquid inks | Request TDS |
Alcohol-Soluble Polyamide
Ethanol and IPA-soluble polyamides. Food packaging, deep-freeze inks.
| Grade | Viscosity | Softening Point | Acid Value | Amine Value | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unimide US-25 Yellowish beads SolubilityFully soluble in ethanol | 20–22 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50% Ethanol) | 105–115 | 7 | 7 | Alcohol-based inks, Food and milk packaging printing | Request TDS |
| Unimide US 30 Yellowish beads SolubilityIPA-based blends | 25–35 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50% IPA) | 105–115 | 7 | 7 | Flexo and gravure inks | Request TDS |
| Unimide US 7910 Yellowish beads SolubilityIPA | 20–25 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50% IPA) | 105–115 | 7 | 7 | Flexo and gravure inks, Over-print varnish, NC ink hardness and resistance booster | Request TDS |
Polyamide for Untreated Surfaces
formulated to pass tape test on untreated HDPE / LDPE.
| Grade | Viscosity | Softening Point | Amine / Acid | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unimide US 77 Brown bead shape SolubilityAlcohol / co-solvent | 25–35 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50% IPA) | 105–115 | >7 / >7 | Flexo and gravure inks on HDPE/LDPE, Difficult-substrate ink systems | Request TDS |
Film Forming Polyurethane
Unikopak film-forming PUs for food packaging ink film integrity.
| Grade | Type | Solid % | Solvent | Colour (Gardner) | Viscosity @25°C | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unikopak 2240 Solution SolubilityEthyl acetate, IPA | Film forming | 40 | Ethyl acetate / IPA | 1 | 400–1,000 cP | Food packaging printing inks (indirect contact), Flexible packaging | Request TDS |
| Unikopak 2230 Solution SolubilityEthyl acetate, IPA | Film forming | 30 | Ethyl acetate / IPA | 1 | 800–1,800 cP | Food packaging inks | Request TDS |
Plasticizing Polyurethane
Plasticising PUs for reverse-printing gravure and laminating inks.
| Grade | Type | Solid % | Solvent | Colour (Gardner) | Viscosity @25°C | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unikopak 1224 Solution SolubilityEthyl acetate | Plasticizing | 70 | Ethyl acetate | 1 | 1,200–2,000 cP | Reverse-printing gravure inks, Laminating inks, Flexible packaging | Request TDS |
| Unikopak 1235 Solution SolubilityEthyl acetate | Plasticizing | 70 | Ethyl acetate | 1 | 800–1,200 cP | Reverse-printing gravure inks, Laminating inks | Request TDS |
Rosin Modified Phenolic
Gloss and adhesion for offset, litho and letterpress inks.
| Grade | Melting Point | Acid Value | Viscosity | Heptane Value | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR-140 Flake / lump SolubilityAromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, higher alcohols, ketones | 140–160 | 25 | 60–100 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50% in Toluene) | 20 | Over-print varnishes, Lithographic inks, Letterpress inks, Hard-drying varnishes, primers and paints | Request TDS |
| PR-142 Flake / lump SolubilityAromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, higher alcohols, ketones | 130–150 | 25 | ~75 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50% Toluene) | 30 | Over-print varnishes, Lithographic and letterpress inks, Hard-drying varnishes, primers and paints | Request TDS |
Pure Phenolic
Alcohol-soluble phenolic for deep-freeze flexo, road marking and lacquers.
| Grade | Melting Point | Acid Value | Viscosity | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR-75 Flake SolubilityAlcohol (IMS, ethanol) | 70–80 | Phenolic acidity | 20–30 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50% IMS) | Alcohol-soluble inks, Deep-freeze flexo/gravure inks, Road-marking paints, Rust-prevention varnish and lacquers | Request TDS |
Rosin Ester for Inks
UMaleic SS-series rosin esters. OPV, ink and water-based ink systems.
| Grade | Softening Point | Acid Value | Viscosity | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UMaleic SS 35 Flakes SolubilityAlcohols, IPA, butanol | 120–130 °C | 140–150 | 20–24 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50%) | Printing inks, Over-print varnish (OPV), Water-based inks | Request TDS |
| UMaleic SS 210 Flakes SolubilityAlcohols, IPA, butanol | 140–160 °C | 200–220 | 20–22 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 50%) | Printing inks, Shoe polish, Over-print varnish, Water-based inks | Request TDS |
Polyvinyl Butyral
Unipol B-30 for ceramics, adhesives, lamination and PCB ink work.
| Grade | Butyral Value | Bulk Density | Viscosity | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unipol B-30 Powder SolubilityAlcohol (IMS) | 802 | 220–320 g/L | 130–160 sec (FCB4 @30°C, 20% IMS) | Ceramics binder, Adhesives, Lamination and coatings, Printed circuit boards, Laminated safety glass | Request TDS |
Amino / MF
Butylated melamine-formaldehyde crosslinker for stoving paints.
| Grade | Solid % | Colour (Gardner) | Viscosity | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unimine MF 501 Solution | 65 ±2 | 1 max | 15–20 sec @25°C | Stoving paints, OEM finishes | Request TDS |
Adhesion Promoter
Titanium-chelate AP-X for NC, PU and reverse-printing inks.
| Grade | Titanium Content | Colour (Gardner) | Solvent | Uses | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP-X Liquid SolubilityIPA, butanol | 8.4–8.9% | 1 max (water white) | IPA / Butanol | Flexographic and gravure inks, NC and PU inks, Reverse-printing inks | Request TDS |
Where the ink line goes to work
Flexographic inks
Ketonic Unitone, polyamide Unimide US, polyurethane Unikopak, adhesion promoter AP-X.
Gravure inks
Polyamide US series, plasticising PU 1224/1235 for reverse-printing.
Offset / lithographic / letterpress
Rosin-modified phenolic PR-140 and PR-142, rosin ester UMaleic SS.
Food packaging
Film-forming PU Unikopak 2240 and 2230, ethanol-soluble Unimide US-25.
Lamination & reverse-print
Plasticising PU Unikopak 1224, 1235 paired with adhesion promoter AP-X.
Specialty ink uses
Ballpoint inks (Unitone US 500), road-marking (PR-75), shoe polish (UMaleic SS 210).
Share the press, substrate and specification.
The right ink resin depends on press speed, ink temperature, substrate chemistry and downstream lamination. Send the application details and we will shortlist the relevant Unimide, Unikopak, Unitone or PR grade.