Specialty Chemicals

A-C 405T is an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer in prill form, with a VA content of 6%, for use in solvent borne coatings to control rheology and provide metallic flake orientation. It is used extensively in automotive basecoats.

Ethene, homopolymer, used in painting and powder painting, good transparancy, flatting agent, good abrasion performance and hand feeling, improving demould.

A-C 316 is a hard, high drop point, high density, oxidized polyethylene (HDOxPEs) homopolymer powder (granule) for use in water borne coatings and inks, overprint varnishes, polishes and textiles to improve surface properties including mar and abrasion resistance by lowering the coefficient of friction. In textiles, this can help improve sewability and fabric cutting, helping to extend cutting machine lifetime. Its acid number of 16 allows it to be emulsified into water. Can also provide heat resistance to hot melt adhesives (HMAs). In addition, may be used as a metal release agent for PVC processing and is a fusion control for PVC formulations. It will not affect clarity in transparent PVC applications. Very effective for use in processing PVC regrind.

A-C® 1702 is grease like, low temperature, completely amorphous, low density polyethylene (PE) homopolymer for use in solvent borne coatings, heat set, sheet fed solvent borne inks, and specialty digital and UV/EB inks to provide mar and rub resistance by lowering the coefficient of friction. Also used in lubricants to provide release. Will act as a plasticizer in paraffin based candles, especially large volume candles, to resist cracking.