Product Data Sheet: Gelex GA-1042
Gelex GA-1042 is an acrylic colloidal emulsion for use in post-print corrugated inks and kraft paper applications.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
l GA-1042 has been designed for use in post-print corrugated inks or kraft paper applications providing excellent transfer and printability.
l GA-1042 can be used as an effective thickening agent in water based flexographic and gravure inks.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS:
l Excellent Transfer
l Good Rub Resistance
l Flat Dilution Profile
TYPICAL PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
1. Appearance — White opaque emulsion
2. Non-Volatile (%) — 40±0.5%
3. Viscosity at 25℃ (Brookfield) cps — 150±50 cps
4. pH — 5.8±0.3
5. Acid number (on Dry) — 126
6. Tg (℃) — 28℃
7. Freeze/Thaw Stable — Yes
Product Data Sheet: Gelex GA-1042
TYPICAL FORMULATIONS USING GA-1042:
1. Neutralized letdown varnish
GA-1042 53.5
Water 43.5
MEA 3.0
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Total 100.0
Solids 21.6%
Viscosity 1,000 mPa.s
pH 8.5
2. Flexo ink for corrugated inks and kraft paper substrates
Pigment concentrate* 37.1
GA-1042 letdown varnish 42.5
PE wax emulsion* 5.0
Defoamer 0.5
Water 14.9
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Total 100.0
Safety:
l All relevant data have been brought up-to-date in the Material Safety Data Sheet for Gelex GA-1042.
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