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CASAMID® 710 by Thomas Swan is a curing agent of the substituted dicyandiamide type; comprised of o-Tolyl biguanide (OTB). It is suitable for the production of rapid reacting epoxy resin powder coatings.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is also used in clear- and interior epoxy coatings.</li>
<li>It provides accelerated cure speed, improved processing efficiency, consistent coating performance, enhanced adhesion & crosslinking and fast-track production.</li>
<li>It exhibits reduced energy consumption and uniform film thickness.</li>
<li>It shows compatibility with formulation additives and versatility in application methods.</li>
<li>It offers high gloss, good flow, color stability and distinction of image in powder coatings.</li>
<li>The recommended dosage level is 5-6 phr.</li>
<li>CASAMID® 710 has a shelf life of 12 months.</li></ul> CASAMID® 1416 by Thomas Swan acts as a gloss reducing curing agent and reactive matting agent. It is designed for use in interior coatings as well as black & dark shade epoxy- & hybrid powder coatings.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It offers good flow and surface smoothness to the coatings.</li>
<li>Epoxy coatings with gloss levels ranging from 5-15% and hybrid coatings with gloss levels ranging from 15-60% (or greater) can be easily formulated using CASAMID® 1416.</li>
<li>The recommended dosage level is 8-12 phr.</li>
<li>It has a shelf life of 12 months.</li></ul> CASAMID® 874 by Thomas Swan is a general purpose, alcohol-soluble polyamide resin.
It forms a cohesive, durable film upon solvent evaporation. It offers high blocking resistance and water resistance, making it ideal for packaging requiring moisture protection. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It provides enhanced gelation resistance, ensuring stable formulations and preventing premature thickening. </li>
<li>It has excellent solvent compatibility, allowing flexible ink formulations while maintaining strong adhesion. </li>
<li>It requires less nitrocellulose than conventional resins, simplifying formulations and reducing costs. </li>
<li>It is broadly compatible with alcohol-based solvents and ink additives, enabling easy formulation adjustments. </li>
<li>CASAMID® 874 improves pigment dispersion for vibrant and consistent color development. </li>
<li>The amide groups interact with the substrate and pigments, enhancing
gloss and abrasion resistance, making them ideal for flexible packaging and printing applications. </li>
<li>It delivers excellent print quality, superior adhesion, and strong resistance in flexographic inks and lacquers. </li>
<li>It is used in laminating inks for multi-layer packaging applications due to its high bond strength and flexibility. </li>
<li>It is optimized for overprint varnishes, providing smooth coverage. </li>
<li>It ensures reliable performance in both industrial and packaging coating applications. </li>
<li>It has a shelf life of 12 months. </li></ul> CASAMID® 876 by Thomas Swan is an alcohol-soluble polyamide resin. It provides strong film formation upon solvent evaporation, enhancing print quality and rub resistance. Its excellent solubility profile makes it particularly well-suited for use with a wide range of solvents and co-resins, enhancing formulation flexibility. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It is used in combination with nitrocellulose to improve ink performance, contributing to superior print quality and resistance properties. </li>
<li>It provides high resistance to moisture, abrasion, and wear in packaging inks. </li>
<li>It features enhanced flow properties for smooth ink application and reduced clogging. </li>
<li>It delivers sharp print definition and strong adhesion in flexographic printing inks. </li>
<li>CASAMID® 876 provides excellent flow and leveling for deep, rich prints in gravure printing inks. </li>
<li>It gives anti-blocking and gelation resistance to formulations. </li>
<li>It offers protection, gloss, and durability in lacquers and coatings. </li>
<li>It ensures strong bonding performance in lamination inks for multi-layer packaging. </li>
<li>It is optimized for overprint varnishes, providing smooth coverage. </li>
<li>It has a shelf life of 12 months. </li></ul> CASAMID® 831 by Thomas Swan is a thermoplastic, non-reactive co-solvent polyamide resin. It offers good lay, while exhibiting limited gelation resistance and low tolerance to polar solvents. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It delivers the highest performance in alcohol-hydrocarbon systems and also stabilizes pigment dispersion. </li>
<li>It is used in flexible packaging applications such as gravure inks on OPP, PE, and PET films, providing fast drying, high adhesion, and strong color holdout. </li>
<li>It offers excellent flow, anti-blocking resistance, exceptional ink transfer, strong film integrity, wetting, and solvent release for inks such as flexographic inks. </li>
<li>CASAMID® 831 is used in publication and graphics applications, including inks for catalogues, labels, and decorative film prints, ensuring smooth laydown and sharp definition. </li>
<li>It is also used in industrial coatings, including polyamide-modified nitrocellulose lacquers or phenolic blends, to enhance hardness and flexibility. </li>
<li>It is used in overprint varnishes as topcoats for printed films, providing mechanical protection along with high gloss, and clarity in clear lacquer systems. </li>
<li>It is compliant with FDA 175.320 guidelines. </li>
<li>It has a shelf life of 12 months. </li></ul> CASAMID® 1432 by Thomas Swan is an economical, gloss reducing curing agent and reactive matting agent. It is designed for use in interior coatings as well as dark colored powder coatings based on pure epoxy or epoxy modified with hydroxyl terminated polyester.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It offers dead matt finish and ultra-low gloss levels together with a smooth surface & high impact resistance.</li>
<li>By appropriate formulation, epoxy coatings with gloss levels below 5% & impact resistance of 150-160 inch pounds can easily be obtained.
<li>CASAMID® 1432 is also used to reduce gloss of hybrid coatings where the polyester content of the binder is <20%.</li>
<li>The recommended dosage level is 8-12 phr.</li>
<li>It has a shelf life of 12 months.</li></ul> CASAMID® 872 by Thomas Swan is a medium-viscosity, alcohol-soluble polyamide resin.
It is highly compatible with nitrocellulose, supporting flexible formulation adjustments for a wide range of solvent-based ink systems. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It has lower water resistance than CASAMID® 873, 874, and 876, but its strong anti-blocking properties make it ideal for inks where preventing layer adhesion is critical. </li>
<li>It offers balanced flow, good abrasion resistance and optimal film formation. </li>
<li>It features a low odor profile, ideal for packaging applications. </li>
<li>CASAMID® 872 provides excellent gelation resistance, minimizing storage and application issues. </li>
<li>It provides smooth and uniform ink flow, excellent adhesion, and consistent print quality in flexographic printing. </li>
<li>It delivers a durable, protective finish in lacquers and coatings. </li>
<li>It enhances the gloss and protective qualities of overprint varnishes without compromising the ink performance. </li>
<li>It has a shelf life of 12 months. </li></ul> CASAMID® 879 by Thomas Swan is a general purpose, alcohol soluble thermoplastic polyamide resin. It enhances ink and coating performance by forming a strong, durable film upon solvent evaporation. It is optimized for high-speed printing with fast drying times, enabling higher press speeds and increased productivity. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It provides uniform ink coverage, reducing defects and improving print consistency. </li>
<li>It delivers excellent press performance through good flow, minimizing downtime and maintenance. </li>
<li>It offers outstanding gelation resistance, preventing premature thickening during storage and use. </li>
<li>It ensures exceptional water resistance for durability in humid or moisture-prone environments. </li>
<li>CASAMID® 879 is recommended for lacquer formulations featuring strong anti-blocking properties. </li>
<li>It prevents ink layers from sticking together. </li>
<li>It offers smooth coverage, and superior adhesion for flexographic packaging applications. </li>
<li>It is used in laminating inks for multi-layer packaging applications due to its high bond strength. </li>
<li>It is used in overprint varnish enhancing gloss, abrasion resistance, and overall print quality. </li>
<li>It has a shelf-life of 12 months. </li></ul> CASAMID® 1752 by Thomas Swan is a high-performance co-solvent polyamide resin. It is designed for ink and coating systems, offering excellent compatibility with various alcohols and esters. <br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It can be blended with nitrocellulose or other film formers to improve mechanical strength and chemical resistance. </li>
<li>It provides high heat resistance and melt viscosity, ensuring long-lasting performance. </li>
<li>It enhances substrate wetting and flow, resulting in uniform and high-quality printing. </li>
<li>It offers optimized gel recovery, controlled adhesion, and clean release in cold-seal release lacquers during high-speed packaging. </li>
<li>It is a high viscosity resin similar to CASAMID® 831 but has a slightly lower gel recovery temperature. </li>
<li>It ensures excellent adhesion in flexible packaging inks for both reverse and surface print on various substrates including treated films and foils. </li>
<li>CASAMID® 1752 enhances packaging integrity and performance under thermal stress in heat-seal coatings. </li>
<li>The polyamide matrix builds a flexible and tack-free dry film that adheres well to various treated plastic films. </li>
<li>It acts as a thermoplastic film-forming binder that enhances cohesion and gloss. </li>
<li>It prevents sticking during storage and transport in specialty coatings. </li>
<li>It is also recommended for flexographic printing formulations, requiring anti-blocking and gelation resistance. </li>
<li>It is optimized for overprint varnishes, providing smooth coverage. </li>
<li>It has a shelf life of 12 months. </li></ul> CASAMID® 1457 by Thomas Swan acts as a gloss reducing curing agent and reactive matting agent. It is developed and optimized for use in mid to pale shade hybrid powder coatings, containing >10% titanium dioxide.<br>
<ul style="padding-left: 40px;"><li>It offers good flow and surface smoothness to the coatings.</li>
<li>Coatings with gloss levels ranging from 15-60% or greater can easily be formulated by using CASAMID® 1457.</li>
<li>The recommended dosage level is 8-12 phr based on excess epoxy content.</li>
<li>It has a shelf life of 12 months.</li></ul>
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