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- Manufacturer: Eastman
- Product Line: Eastman Cellulose Esters
- Product: Solus™ Performance Additive
- Industries: Coatings | Inks
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
Solus™ 1250
Solus™ 1250 is a cellulose-based additive that enhances the durability and visual quality of solvent-based and UV-curable ink formulations.
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Documents
Specifications
Intrinsic viscosity, dL/g: 0.757
Hydroxyl content, mg KOH/g: 50
Moisture content, max ppm: 30,000
Tg, °C: 125
Color: Off-white
Wt/vol (kg/L, lb/gal): 1.20, 10.0
Poured bulk density (kg/m3, lb/ft3): 352, 22
Tapped bulk density (kg/m3, lb/ft3): 465, 29
Primary Chemistry:
Cellulose esters
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Authorized Countries
Canada
United States
Overview
Solus™ 1250 is a cellulose-based performance additive ideal for solvent-based screen and gravure inks and UV-curable inks. Solus™ 1250 forms clear solutions and is soluble in several solvents used in ink applications, but compared to other Solus™ additives, it builds viscosity to a relatively intermediate level. It helps form films with a good balance of flexibility and durability due to its intermediate glass transition temperature (Tg). Durability is increased when using Solus™ 1250 due to its ability to increase early-cure hardness and cross-link density. Solus™ 1250 also helps improve image quality, adhesion, and durability by improving flow and leveling on low–surface energy substrates. Ink films made with Solus™ 1200 feature excellent resistance to degradation from UV exposure and yellowing. Solus™ 1200 is made from approximately 40% bio content, making it a powerful additive made from renewable resources.
Features & Benefits
- Promotes fast dry-to-touch times
- Improves early-cure hardness
- Builds an intermediate level of viscosity
- Enhances block resistance
- Not highly flammable
- Plant-based
Problems Solved
Poor adhesion or image quality from printing inks
Destruction of printed or converted film due to blocking issues
Low early durability of printing inks
Use of flammable cellulose-based additives that pose safety hazards
Use of additives made from nonrenewable resources
Applications
Screen inks
Gravure inks
Overprint varnishes
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