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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.
Viscosity ASTM-A, sec: 3 - 6
Acetyl by GC, wt%: 2.5 -5
Butyryl by GC, wt%: 49 - 53
Free acidity, ppm: 300 Max
Moisture, wt%: 3.0 Max
Hydroxyl, wt%: 0.8 - 1.2
Primary Chemistry:
Cellulose Acetate Butyrate
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CAB-500-5 is a mixed cellulose ester that is used as binder or additive in coatings and inks. With a high butyryl level, CAB-500-5 contributes to high flexibility, high solubility and compatibility with cross-linking resins and plasticizers. It is used in finishes to improve dry-to-touch time, reduce cratering, provide better pigment dispersion and improve coating performance. It has tolerance for nonpolar aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons.
Incompatibility of film forming resins with solvents
Cracking and adhesion failure of coatings and inks on flexible surfaces
Poor color uniformity of inks and coatings
Poor flow and leveling of solvent based coatings that leads to defects
Automotive Coatings; Lacquers; Printing Inks;
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