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Packaging everyday lifeResins and additives for printing and
packaging
Contact Europe, Africa, West Asia
BASF Nederland B.V.
Resins & Additives Innovatielaan 1 8447 SN Heerenveen The
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www.basf.com/formulation-additives
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affect processing and application of our product, these data do not
relieve processors from carrying out their own investigations and
tests; neither do these data imply any guarantee of certain
properties, nor the suitability of the product for a specific
purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data,
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Supporting the conversion to sustainable solutionsSustainability
is deeply implemented in our innovation process. One key
contribution is made by our technologies enabling the conversion
from solvent- based to water-based printing and converting –
without compromising on performance and at competitive costs. With
our Sustainable Solution Steering method we have furthermore
evaluated the value chain from cradle to grave, considering
industry- and region-specific views in our markets. After
identifying key sustainability drivers, our resins and additives
have been systematically reviewed. This approach allows us to
assess the sustainability performance of each of our products in
its specific application. We create chemistry that makes
performance love sustainable solutions.
For the printing and packaging industry, we identified the
reduction of emissions and the continuous improvements in the field
of health and safety in use to be among the key drivers for more
sustainable inks. Let’s take a joint look at your specific
requirements and find out how we can further improve both your, as
well as our, sustainability profile!
Learn more about BASF’s commitment to driving sustainable
solutions at: www.basf.com/sustainability
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Key resin portfolio
Portfolio Product Description
SubstrateFilm & aluminum foil
Paper & board
Functional packaging coatingsHeat Seal Lacquers (HSL)
Dairy lidding Joncryl® HSL 9032 Dispersion for dairy lidding
heat seal formulation providing low sealing initiation temperature,
high seal strength and smooth opening. Suitable for aluminium and
PET lidding against PS cups
• –
Pharma blister Joncryl® HSL 9012 Heat-sealable dispersion for
pharmaceutical blister formulations providing high seal strength •
–
BOPP packaging film Joncryl® HSL 702 Dispersion for
heat-sealable BOPP acrylic coatings providing low solvent retention
in combination with good bond strengths after heat-sealing
• –
Joncryl® HSL 703 Acrylic colloidal emulsion for BOPP
heat-sealable acrylic coatings providing excellent bond strength
after heat-sealing and good blocking resistance
• –
LTS blister & PE replacement
Joncryl® HSL 9011 Heat-sealable dispersion for cardboard blister
varnishes with low sealing activation temperature
– •
Joncryl® HSL 9020 Dispersion for paper heat seal formulations
providing good seal properties, gloss and transparency
– •
Surface modification primers
Pre- and post metalization primers
Joncryl® ECO 2177-E Glycol ether free and ultra low VOC
film-forming emulsion providing excellent gloss – •
Joncryl® ECO 2189-E Glycol ether free and ultra low VOC
non-film-forming emulsion providing excellent gloss – •
Heat resistant primers
Joncryl® 1687 OH-functional dispersion for 2K ink primers on
aluminium providing excellent heat and chemical resistance in
combination with good NC and UV ink adhesion
• –
Joncryl® 1689 Self-crosslinking dispersion for 1K formaldehyde
free ink receptive primer formulations providing high heat
resistance and excellent NC and UV ink adhesion
• –
Ink receptive primers
Joncryl® 8383 Emulsion for high-performance pre- and
post-metallization lacquers • •
Joncryl® 2118 Emulsion providing excellent water resistance and
good adhesion properties – •
Barrier coatings Joncryl® 1630 Emulsion for use in water-based
low COBB and good MVTR coatings on paper-based materials
– •
Joncryl® ECO 2124-E Glycol ether free and ultra low VOC emulsion
providing good grease barrier properties and direct food contact
approval on paper-based materials
– •
Corrugated board, paper & board printingHigh quality
Corrugated and
folding cartonsJoncryl® 669 Pre- and post-print colloidal
emulsion. Good transfer and printability at lowest solids – •
Joncryl® 659 Pre- and post-print colloidal emulsion. Excellent
transfer and printability – •
Joncryl® 667 Pre- and post-print colloidal emulsion. Excellent
transfer and high quality printability – •
Joncryl® LMV 7051-E Low maintenance emulsion providing very good
gloss – •
Joncryl® 90 Fast dry, high gloss non-film-forming emulsion –
•
Joncryl® 633-E High opacity emulsion to reduce TiO2 content and
brighter colors – •
Joncryl® HPD 396 Highly efficient grind resin solution providing
higher pigment loading – •
Joncryl® HPD 496 Highly efficient grind resin solution for
high-end applications – •
Medium quality Corrugated boxes Joncryl® 668 Colloidal emulsion
providing excellent transfer at lowest polymer solids – •
Joncryl® 661 Colloidal emulsion providing good transfer and
printability – •
Joncryl® 637 Colloidal emulsion providing good transfer and
printability – •
Joncryl® HPD 396 Highly efficient grind resin solution providing
higher pigment loading – •
Joncryl® HPD 496 Highly efficient grind resin solution for
high-end applications – •
Industrial inksWallpaper Paper / PVC Joncryl® 2038 Plasticizer
migration resistance emulsion with excellent detergent and solvent
resistance • •
Joncryl® 538 Plasticizer migration resistance emulsion with good
detergent resistance • •
Paper Joncryl® 2178-E Emulsion with good wet-rub and bleeding
resistance – •
Joncryl® 90 Fast dry, high gloss non-film-forming emulsion –
•
Tissue Paper Joncryl® 544 Emulsion providing excellent bleeding
resistance – •
Joncryl® 2178-E Emulsion provinding good wet-rub and bleeding
resistance – •
Decor printing /wood imitation
Paper Joncryl® 2040 Cross-linkable emulsion providing excellent
melamine penetration – •
Packaging printing
Our resins and additives enable you to increase the
effectiveness and performance properties of your inks. We design
products that help the printing industry to comply with current and
future legislation while maintaining a high level of performance.
In close partnership with our customers, we identify products that
help achieve specific sustainability goals, strengthen
differentiation, and enable regulatory compliance.
Packaging inks
Inks based on products from our Joncryl® FLX line offer a
cost-effective and eco-efficient alternative to solvent-based inks
for flexible packaging. We propose a full range of water-based,
energy-curable, and solvent-based solutions for both surface and
reverse printing on different film substrates. For paper and
paperboard, we offer solutions for flexographic, gravure, and
digital applications. Our tailored resin and colloidal dispersions
enable efficient lower cost-in-use printing on corrugated
board.
Functional packaging coatings
We offer a range of water-based binders for formulating
functional packaging coatings for substrate enhancement and
functionality. The Joncryl® HSL product line offers
solutions for heat seal lacquers in various applications, e. g.
dairy lidding and pharma blisters, providing secure seal and smooth
peeling behavior. Our water-based emulsions for primers and
lacquers for use in aluminum dairy pot lidding applications provide
an excellent balance between resistance and ink-receptive
properties.
Industrial printing
In our daily lives, we are surrounded by industrial printed
products that create ambiance. Our water-based emulsions for use in
industrial ink applications like wallpaper, wood imitation (décor
printing), as well as tissue and napkins, provide the ink with the
required properties, e. g. scrub resistance, plasticizer migration
resistance, bleeding resistance, and food contact approval.
Overprint varnishes
To formulate a clear varnish for a matt, satin, or glossy
finish, our water-based styrene acrylic binders provide maximum
formulation flexibility. Our energy-curable solutions show
excellent gloss and scuff resistance on absorbing and non-absorbing
substrates.
Key resin portfolio Key resin portfolioPackaging everyday life
Packaging everyday life
Portfolio Product Description
SubstrateFilm & aluminum foil
Paper & board
Flexible packaging printingSurface film printing
PE – OPP Low – medium duty
Joncryl® FLX 5000 Self-crosslinking emulsion offering good dry
and wet-rub resistance and good printability
• –
Joncryl® FLX 5002 Self-crosslinking, cost-effective emulsion
offering good dry and wet-rub resistance and good printability
• –
PE – OPP Heavy duty
Joncryl® FLX EB 5500 Electron-beam curing technology for heavy
duty printing on LDPE and BOPP providing excellent resistance and
press handling
• –
Joncryl® FLX 5060 Self-crosslinking emulsion for heavy duty
printing on LDPE and BOPP providing excellent resistance and
resolubility properties
• –
Lamination – reverse film printing
Reverse print OPP – PET Low – medium duty
Joncryl® FLX 5201 Polyurethane dispersion for BOPP and PET
lamination providing very high bond strength• –
Reverse print OPP – PA – PET Medium – heavy duty
Joncryl® FLX 5220 Polyurethane dispersion for BOPP, BOPA and PET
lamination providing very high bond strength • –
Reverse print OPP – PET Low – medium duty
Versamid® PUR 1010 Versatile polyurethane for all lamination
jobs, including retort• –
Reverse print OPP – PA – PET Medium – heavy duty
Versamid® PUR 2110 Versatile polyurethane for all lamination
jobs, including retort• –
Reverse print PA – PET Heavy duty
Joncryl® FLX 5201 Polyurethane dispersion for PA and PET
lamination providing very high bond strength • –
Joncryl® FLX 5220 Polyurethane dispersion for PA and PET
lamination providing very high bond strength • –
Water-based Solvent-based Energy-curable • Recommended – Not
recommended
Water-based Solvent-based Energy-curable • Recommended – Not
recommended
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Energy-curable resinsWe are continuously expanding our Laromer®
portfolio of raw materials for the fast-growing market in UV,
electron beam (EB) curable ink, and overprint varnishes. The
technology offers significant advantages, such as instant curing
for increased productivity, high performance in resistance
properties, and gloss, to name only a few. Already today, our
energy-curable Laromer® portfolio meets the demands of increasingly
stringent legislative requirements and helps to continue the
conversion to more sustainable solutions.
Ensuring safety
The UV food packaging market is a highly dynamic one, with new
technologies at the forefront. For instance, mercury lamps have
dominated UV curing, but LEDs have emerged as a new rival that
continues to make strong technical progress. BASF remains fully
committed to the
UV food packaging market by providing all necessary data for
food contact compliance. Already today, our Laromer® portfolio
offers food contact compliant solutions and we continuously work on
innovative new offers.
Energy-curable resinsPackaging everyday life
Portfolio Product DescriptionPrinting technologyOffset Flexo
Screen Digital OPV
Resins for Energy Cure – Printing Inks and Overprint
VarnishesFunctional monomers
Reactive Diluents Laromer® LR 8863 Trifunctional monomer –
providing high reactivity, flexibility and hardness • • • • • • • •
• • • • • • •
Laromer® GPTA Trifunctional monomer – providing high reactivity,
outstanding ink /water stability in offset inks, flexibility and
hardness
• • • • • • • • • •
Laromer® PPTTA Tetrafunctional monomer – providing excellent
reactivity and film-forming properties and good flexibility
• • • • • • • • •
Resins Epoxy Acrylate Laromer® LR 8986 Low viscosity epoxy
acrylate – providing good chemical resistance, high hardness • • •
• • • • – • • •
Laromer® EA 9101 Epoxydised soy bean oil acrylate – providing
moderate reactivity, excellent flexibility, pigment wetting and
properties, as well as oustanding ink /water stability in offset
inks
• • • • – – • •
Polyester Acrylate Laromer® PE 9084 Tetrafunctional polyester
acrylate – tough, chemical resistant • • • • • • • – •
Laromer® PE 9105 Tetrafunctional polyester acrylate – providing
high reactivity and flexibility, excellent film-forming properties,
low viscosity and good adhesion to plastics
– • • • • • • • •
Polyether Acrylate Laromer® PO 9106 Tetrafunctional polyether
acrylate – providing high reactivity and flexibility, excellent
film-forming properties, low viscosity and good adhesion to
plastics
– • • • • – • •
Amine-modified Laromer® PO 9139 Amine-modified polyether
acrylate – providing outstanding reactivity, UV-LED
applications
– • • • • – • • •
Amine-modified Laromer® PO 9137 Amine-modified polyether
acrylate – providing outstanding reactivity, UV-LED
applications
– • • • • • • • • •
Amine-modified Laromer® LR 8996 Amine-modified polyether
acrylate – providing excellent reactivity and film-forming
properties, low viscosity and good solvent resistance
– • • • • • – • • •
Amine-modified Laromer® PO 94 F Amine-modified polyether
acrylate – providing excellent reactivity and film-forming
properties, medium viscosity and good solvent resistance
• • • • • • • – • • •
Urethane Acrylate Laromer® UA 9089 Urethane acrylate – providing
high elasticity, excellent PVC adhesion and weathering resistance,
low yellowing
• • • • • • – • •
Pigment Grinding
Inert Resin in Monomer
Laromer® PR 8985 Inert resin in monomer – providing excellent
pigment wetting, high yield values and low shrinkage
• • • • • • • – –
Laromer® PR 9013 Inert resin in monomer – providing excellent
pigment wetting, high yield values and low shrinkage
• • • • • • • – –
Special Product
Matting paste Laromer® PR 9120 Modified polyether acrylate –
self matting, gloss level depending on concentration in the
formulation
– – – – • • •
• • • Excellent – Not recommended• • Very Good• Good
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Product DescriptionApplication fieldWater- based
Solvent- based
UV- based
DefoamersFoamStar® ED 2522 High-performance, ultra-low SVOC
silicone emulsion defoamer for premium water-based paints, clear
coats and inks;
excellent storage stability; extremely low SVOC content• – –
FoamStar® SI 2201 Defoamer for water-based inks and varnishes;
easy to incorporate with best-in-class defoaming efficiency for
flexo applications; excellent performance with colloidal resins
used in paper and paperboard applications, and in the manufacture
of imitation wood laminates
• – –
FoamStar® SI 2210 100 %-active-content defoamer for
non-pigmented and low-pigmented aqueous coatings, printing inks,
adhesives and UV-curable systems; provides a strong spontaneous
defoaming effect; outstanding long-term defoaming persistency
• –
FoamStar® SI 2213 Very compatible defoamer for clear and
low-pigmented paints and coatings and for aqueous flexo inks;
highly effective with excellent compatibility
• – –
FoamStar® SI 2216 Highly effective defoamer for aqueous pigment
concentrates • – –
FoamStar® SI 2240 Highly effective defoamer for aqueous pigment
concentrates (resin-free and resin-based) and systems with high
surfactant content • – –
FoamStar® SI 2250 Water-based coatings and pigment concentrates
where high-shear processing or application exists; most effective
in the range • – –
FoamStar® SI 2292 Highly compatible silicone-based defoamer
solution for high-gloss inks and varnishes based on acrylics and
polyurethane dispersions; minimized risk of cratering
• – –
Foamaster® NO 2306 Universal defoamer based on natural oils;
effectively removes micro-foam • – •
Foamaster® WO 2310 Defoamer for monomer stripping in latex
manufacturing and emulsion polymerization, but also for
end-applications like adhesives, where broadest food contact
compliance is required
• – –
Efka® PB 2744 Ultra low VOC defoamer and de-aerator for high
solid and solvent-free formulations; excellent efficiency; improves
leveling and imparts surface smoothness; excellent long term
persistency
– •
Efka® SI 2035 Silicone-based defoamer /deairator for
solvent-based and UV-based inks and OPVs – • •
Efka® SI 2721 UV-curing and EBC systems; highly effective
defoaming in clear and matted systems; defoaming substances in
2-ethylhexyl acrylate
– – •
Efka® SI 2750 Defoamer for solvent-based inks, especially
acetate-reduced nitrocellulose and polyurethane-based; free of
aromatic solvents – • –
Wetting agents and surface modifiersHydropalat® WE 3120
Low-foaming wetting agent for aqueous formulations; excellent
reduction of dynamic surface tension • –
Hydropalat® WE 3197 Non-volatile, low foaming wetting agent for
aqueous formulations; excellent substrate wetting, broad food
contact compliance • – –
Hydropalat® WE 3220 Silicone surfactant with strong reduction of
surface tension in aqueous formulations; excellent substrate and
anti-crater additive with good recoatability
• – •
Hydropalat® WE 3475 Highly efficient sulfosuccinate wetting
agent; strong reduction of dynamic surface tension; standard
product used in overprint varnishes
• – –
Hydropalat® WE 3650 Highly effective, low foaming, substrate
wetting agent for water-based coating and ink applications • –
–
Hydropalat® WE 3694 Non-ionic, low foaming wetting agent for
aqueous formulations with excellent wetting and emulsification
properties • – –
Hydropalat® WE 3966 Label free, nonionic surfactant; excellent
improvement of shock stability in inks; strong improvement of
compatibility • – –
Efka® FL 3740 EH Silicone- and solvent-free flow and leveling
agent with air-release properties for non-aqueous inks (in UV
predominantly in white systems)
– •
Efka® FL 3741 Silicone- and solvent-free flow and leveling agent
with air-release properties; excellent compatibility; excellent
results also in UV systems
– • •
Efka® SL 3210 Broad spectrum and efficient flow and slip
enhancer; economic solutions • • •
Efka® SL 3258 Highly effective solvent-free slip additive and
leveling agent for non-aqueous inks and UV systems; excellent
reduction of surface tension
• • •
Efka® SL 3259 Highly effective solvent-free slip additive and
leveling agent; specifically designed for aqueous and UV-curable
formulations; excellent reduction of surface tension, improved low
temperature stability
• •
Efka® SL 3299 Organically modified polysiloxane; strong slip and
surface smoothness effect for high-gloss OPVs and coatings • •
•
Formulation additivesBASF is a premiere provider of formulation
additives for the printing ink industry including digital inks.
These unique products enable performance-driven products, which
meet the latest and most stringent environmental regulations. The
portfolio comprises a broad technology base of dispersing agents,
wetting agents and surface modifiers, defoamers, rheology modifiers
and film-forming agents. Numerous of our additives have been
classified as Sustainability Accelerators.
Fit for food contact
Our broad range of food contact-compliant raw materials such as
Hydropalat® WE 3966 provide great possibilities in formulating inks
and coatings in this sensitive application field.
Similar performance, lower emissions
Low-VOC formulation additives such as recently developed Efka®
PX 4733 and Efka® PX 4703 improve the performance of 100 %
UV-reactive systems (both in conventional and digital systems) and
thus help to reduce emissions.
More out of less
Dispersing agents like Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 increase resource
efficiency in two ways. First, they shorten the energy consuming
process of pigment dispersion. Second, they use pigments more
efficiently by allowing for maximum color strength and
stability.
Formulation additives Formulation additivesPackaging everyday
lifePackaging everyday life
Potentially suitable• Recommended – Not recommended
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Product DescriptionApplication fieldWater- based
Solvent- based
UV- based
Dispersing agentsDispex® Ultra PA 4560 pH-independent; broad
compatibility; suitable for making resin-containing and resin-free
pigment concentrates • – –
Dispex® Ultra PA 4590 Stabilizes the dispersion of inorganic and
organic pigments in water-based ink /ink-jet formulations • – –
Dispex® Ultra PX 4575 VOC-free dispersing agent for water-based
systems with benchmark performance in inorganic pigments; but also
excellent overall performance for organic pigments; broad
compatibility towards different resin systems
• – –
Dispex® Ultra PX 4585 Excellent performance with organic
pigments; high-end water-based inks (flexo and ink-jet), broad
compatibility with different binder systems; pH-independent;
suitable for making resin-free pigment concentrates
• – –
Dispex® Ultra FA 4437 Non-ionic wetting and dispersing agent for
aqueous formulations; especially designed for organic pigment
concentrates (resin-based and resin-free)
• – –
Dispex® Ultra FA 4480 Universal, non-ionic wetting and
dispersing agent; powerful alternative to APEOs; improves gloss
development, color intensity and color acceptance
• – –
Dispex® Ultra FA 4483 Anionic wetting and dispersing agent;
especially suitable for inorganic pigment concentrates (in
particular TiO2) • – –
Efka® FA 4609 Copolymeric wetting and dispersing agent; strong
reduction of mill base viscosity; high inorganic pigment and filler
loading; increased hiding power
– • –
Efka® FA 4611 VOC-free copolymeric wetting and dispersing agent;
strong reduction of mill base viscosity; high inorganic pigment
(TiO2) and filler loading; increased hiding power
– • •
Efka® PX 4300 Solvent-based inks and to certain extend
solvent-free inks (incl. UV ink-jet and strong solvent ink-jet) 70
% solids – •
Efka® PX 4320 Solvent-based and solvent-free inks (incl.
ink-jet); excellent with difficult to dispers pigments like PV 23
etc. – •
Efka® PX 4330 Solvent-based inks and to certain extend
solvent-free inks (incl. ink-jet); excellent (broad compatibility)
for pigment pastes in combination with grinding resins such as
Laropal® A81
– •
Efka® PX 4701 Dispersing agent for high-performance pigments
especially for energy-curable systems; especially for UV ink-jet
and UV flexo systems; also for solvent-based applications, both
mild-solvent and strong-solvent ink-jet
– • •
Efka® PX 4703 Dispersing agent for high-performance pigments
especially for energy-curable systems; especially for UV ink-jet
and UV flexo systems; also for solvent-based applications, both
mild-solvent and strong-solvent ink-jet
– • •
Efka® PX 4733 Tin-free dispersing agent for high-performance
pigments especially for energy-curable systems (ink-jet and flexo);
also for solvent-based applications both mild-solvent and
strong-solvent ink-jet; peak performance in mild-solvent
systems
– • •
Rheology modifiersRheovis® AS 1125 Non-associative pure acrylic
thickener; alkali-swellable emulsion (ASE); low-shear thickener;
strongly shear thinning;
anti-sagging; high yield point; lower water uptake• – –
Rheovis® AS 1130 Non-associative pure acrylic thickener; highly
efficient low-shear thickener; strongly shear thinning,
anti-sagging and anti-settling; can also be used in pigment and
filler slurries
• – –
Rheovis® PE 1330 Excellent high-shear thickener; imparts
excellent flow • – –
Rheovis® PU 1191 Next-generation strong low-shear thickener with
excellent performance and easy handling; strong pseudoplasticity •
– –
Rheovis® PU 1291 Next-generation VOC-free mid-shear rheology
modifier with excellent ICI thickening and easy handling • – –
Rheovis® PU 1331 Next-generation high-shear thickener; ultra
efficient; best in class ICI performance • – –
Film-forming agents (plasticizers and miscellaneous)Efka® PL
5381 Standard epoxy plasticizer which is extraction-resistant to
cleaning materials and many industrial agents. The migration
resistance is comparable with polymeric plasticizers– • –
Efka® PL 5382 Higher purified version of Efka® PL 5381 with a
slightly broader food contact range – • –
Efka® PL 5642 Universal and highly effective plasticizer which
is generally used together with a less volatile plasticizer. lt
shows shows extreme light stability and provides good low
temperature flexibility
– • –
Efka® PL 5643 Phthalate-free plasticizer for the use in PVC,
coatings, inks and rubber. It offers excellent durability in
combination with low temperature resistance. Efka® PL 5643 can be
also used as VOC-free solvent /carrier in various applications;
boiling point > 400 °C, solvent for ceramic ink-jet
– • –
Efka® PL 5646 Phthalate-free plasticizer for the use in PVC,
coatings and inks. lt was developed especially for toxicological
sensitive applications. Efka® PL 5646 can also be used as VOC-free
solvent /carrier in various applications; boiling point ~394 °C,
solvent for ceramic ink-jet
– • –
Efka® PL 5688 Excellent low temperature plasticizer for PVC,
polystyrene, chlorinated rubber and nitro cellulose (NC) systems.
It shows high resistance to water, climatic stability and low
odour, even at prolonged exposure to heat
– • –
Loxanol® MI 6730 Used as primer for coating applications; highly
effective adhesion promoter in multilayer packaging films;
recommended also for ionic /cationic binders and in a pre-treatment
solution
• – –
Loxanol® MI 6735 Crosslinking agent for PVB (Poylvinylbutyral)
inks; highly effective adhesion promoter for bonding different
materials; recommended for ionic /cationic binders and in a
pre-treatment solution
• • –
Formulation additivesPackaging everyday life
Potentially suitable• Recommended – Not recommended
