Elvacite® 4048 is a highly compatible, broadly soluble methacrylate polymer that is used as a binder and film former in ceramic printing inks applications.
Elvacite® 4048 is a low molecular weight methacrylate resin. It is available as a solid, thermoplastic bead that is soluble in aromatics, ketones, esters, glycol ethers, and hydrocarbons. Elvacite® 4048 was designed for use as a binder in ceramic printing ink. It provides the flexibility, pigment wetting, and durability need for printing onto ceramic surfaces. Solutions of Elvacite® 4048 form flexible films with exceptional clarity, durability, and weathering resistance. Elvacite® 4048 is compatible with many common binders and waxes. It can be used as a primary film former in coating applications for a broad range of surfaces.
Molecular weight: 23,000
Acid number: 8 mb KOH/g
Tg: 37°C
Reduced viscosity: 0.14 - 0.16 dl/g
Primary Chemistry: Methyl Methacrylate
Wide range of solubility in various solvents.
Good compatibility with many binders and waxes.
Forms flexible films with excellent clarity.
Poor solubility parameters associated with acrylic resins
Cloudy films caused by solvent / resin incompatibility
Cracking and adhesion failure of coatings and inks caused by a lack of flexibility
Ceramic Inks; Flexographic Inks; Screen Printing Inks; Gravure Inks; Plastic Coatings; Ceramic Coatings; Metal Coatings; Heat Seal Lacquers
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