Eastek™ 1200 Polymer Dispersion

Eastek™ 1200 is a 30% solids, water-based dispersion of AQ™ 65S, a film forming sulfopolyester resin with a glass transition temperature of 65°C.  Eastek™ 1200 is well suited for use as a film former and binding resin in printing inks, over print varnishes, coatings, and primers.  Coatings and inks formulated with Eastek™ 1200 have decreased drying times, excellent gloss, good alcohol resistance, and a low coefficient of friction.  The reduced drying time provided by Eastek™ 1200 allows for improved efficiency through faster run speeds during printing and coating operations.  Films formed with Eastek™ 1200 are non-tacky and will not block.  This makes them useful in heat seal coatings for packaging applications.  Films of Eastek™ 1200 can be formed on films and foils and wound to then be heat sealed to other films and foils at a later time.  Eastek™ 1200 also is a useful primer for wood coatings,  The polymer penetrates well into porous surfaces and the dispersion is free from amines which cause wood to yellow.