About Essential Polymers

Essential Polymers, founded in 1985, is a premier manufacturer in the polymer industry, dedicated to creating high-performance solutions for a variety of industrial applications. The company's headquarters are located in Pilot Point, Texas. The company has been at the forefront of developing and supplying advanced polymer systems that enhance the performance, durability, and sustainability of coatings. Essential Polymers' extensive range of products includes high-quality resins and polymers crucial for the formulation of waterborne, solvent-based, and UV-curable coatings. These products are designed to offer excellent adhesion, flexibility, and resistance to environmental factors, thereby enabling superior protective and decorative finishes across diverse applications.

Essential™ R4289

Essential™ R4289 by Essential Polymers is a modified polyurethane dispersion for waterborne inks. It is n-methyl pyrrolidone-free and improves inks resistance to highlighter smear. It also improves wet and dry rub resistance. It provides long term jettability. Essential™ R4289 is suitable for inkjet inks. Recommended dosage level is 4-6% for improve durability and complies with TSCA 8b.

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Essential™ R4100

Essential™ R4100 by Essential Polymers is an aliphatic polyurethane dispersion with outstanding hardness. It exhibits excellent adhesion to concrete, wood, metal and a variety of plastics including ABS, polycarbonate, flexible and rigid PVC and polyurethane. It offers abrasion resistance, excellent mechanical stability and wetting properties. It is compatible with acrylic emulsions and can be cross-linked with a poly-functional aziridine or trimer. Essential™ R4100 exhibits excellent exterior durability and can be used to produce both clear and pigmented coatings. It is also suitable for top coat waterborne coating applications and complies with TSCA 8b regulation.

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Essential™ R2635

Essential™ R2635 by Essential Polymers is a high performance modified polyurethane dispersion. It is n-MP (n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone)-free. It provides brilliance, extended shelf stability and tarnish resistance to bronze and aluminum-based colorants. It exhibits low foaming and excellent water-, scuff- and rub resistance. It offers excellent adhesion to paper and various polyolefin films. Essential™ R2635 is suitable for metallic ink vehicle applications and complies with TSCA 8b regulation.

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