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Binders
In the adhesives, coatings, and inks industries, the binder is the essential component that provides cohesion and adhesion to the product. It is a crucial element that holds together the other components, such as pigments, fillers, and additives, and ensures their adhesion to the substrate.
- Adhesives - In adhesives formula, the binder is the component that forms the matrix to which other materials adhere. It provides strength, flexibility, and durability to the adhesive.
- Coatings - In coatings formula, the binder is a film-forming component that holds the pigments and other additives together, allowing them to adhere to the substrate and form a continuous film. The binder additionally impacts characteristics such as adhesion, longevity, and resilience against external elements.
- Inks - Just like in coatings, the binder in the ink formula has a similar function. It is responsible for binding the pigments and additives together, providing adhesion to the printing substrate, and forming a durable film.
The different Binder between Tackifier
Binder is to hold together the various components of a formulation, creating a cohesive structure. It forms a matrix that provides strength, adhesion, and durability to the final product. Tackifiers are substances added to adhesives to increase their initial tack or stickiness. They improve the ability of the adhesive to quickly bond to a surface upon contact.
In adhesives formula, binders create the adhesive matrix that ensures the adhesion of the adhesive to the substrate. In coatings, binders form a continuous film that holds together pigments, additives, and other components, providing protection and aesthetic properties.
While both binders and tackifiers contribute to the performance of adhesives and coatings, the binder's main function is to provide cohesion, strength, and adhesion over the long term, while the tackifier's main role is to enhance the initial tack or stickiness of the adhesive, especially in PSA applications. They can work together in a formulation to achieve the desired adhesive or coating properties.
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate
CAS: 8050-15-5
SPECS: HM302
Methyl Hydrogenated Rosinate, a cosmetic-grade resin, is the methyl ester of hydrogenated gum rosin. This liquid resin is given a special steam-sparging treatment to assure minimum odor. With its low …
Methyl Rosinate
CAS: 68186-14-1
SPECS: M305
Methyl Rosinate, also called Methyl Ester of Rosin, is an amber-colored, near-neutral, tacky, viscous liquid. It is resinous in nature with clarity and high refractive index, low vapor pressure, high …
Modified Rosin
CAS: 144413-22-9
SPECS: HAR125220
Modified Rosin HAR125220 is colorless and transparent rosin derivative that could only be born with unique technology. It is high acid value and high softening point.
Modified Rosin
CAS:
SPECS: FRD685H
Modified rosin is colorless hydrogenated rosin derivative. Used as a tackifier in high-grade hot-melt and acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives.It offers compatibility with many kinds of polymers, supe…
Modified Rosin
CAS: N/A
SPECS: AE155205, AE130140, AE150200
Modified Rosin, a large generic term for resins, is a fumaric modified ester of tall oil rosin designed for use in “E” type gravure and flexographic inks. It is compatible with nitrocellulose, polyket…