Eastman cellulose esters are bio-based polymers used as film formers, resin modifiers, and additives primarily used to formulate high performance coatings and inks used in a variety of industries. Improvements they bring to formulations range from reduced dry-to-touch time, improved leveling, increased gloss, enhanced UV stability, and optimized metallic pigment orientation.
These polymers vary by ester composition, hydroxyl content, and molecular weight, and more. These properties influence the ester’s degree of solubility, hardness, resin compatibility which permit the customization of each formulation’s requirements. To select the best grade for your application, begin by selecting the ester composition you want.
CA-398-30 is a high molecular weight cellulose acetate polymer typically used as a membrane material and as a resin modifier for molded and extruded parts.
CA-398-6 is a low molecular weight cellulose acetate polymer. It is used in the manufacture of membranes and as a film former in lacquers and coatings.
CAB-171-15 is a high molecular weight mixed cellulose ester with low butyrate content. It is typically used as a film forming resin in a solvent-based coatings.
CAB-381-0.1 is a low molecular weight cellulose acetate butyrate polymer. It is used as a leveling aid in solvent based and UV curable inks and coatings.
CAB-381-0.5 is a mixed cellulose ester with low viscosity and medium butyryl content. It is used as a film-forming resin, a resin modifier, and an additive in solvent-based coatings and inks.
CAB-381-2 is a medium molecular weight mixed cellulose ester with moderate butyrate content. It is used as a film former, resin modifier, and additive in solvent-based inks and coatings.
CAB-500-5 is a medium molecular weight cellulose acetate polymer with high butyrate content. It is commonly used as a film former in coatings and inks.
CAB-531-1 is a cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) with high butyrate content. It is used as a film former in solvent-based coatings that require good flexibility.
CAB-551-0.01 is a low–molecular weight, cellulose acetate butyrate polymer. It is used as a film former and resin modifier in solvent and UV-curable coatings.
CAB-551-0.2 is a cellulose acetate butyrate (CAB) resin with excellent compatibility. It is primarily a flow and leveling aid used in solvent-based and UV-curable coatings and inks.
CAB-553-0.4 is a low molecular weight cellulose acetate butyrate polymer with high butyrate content and hyroxyl functionality. It is a film former used in coatings and inks that require alcohol solubility.
CAP-482-20 is a high–molecular weight cellulose acetate propionate (CAP). It is commonly used as a film former and resin modifier in inks, coatings, and nail polish.
CAP-504-0.2 is a cellulose acetate propionate (CAP) with high hydroxyl functionality. It is commonly used as a film former in printing inks and nail polish.
Membrane Material M300 is a high purity cellulose triacetate polymer that is used in the manufacture of organic membranes for liquid and gas filtration.
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